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NFL sends memo with coronavirus protocols for players to return to facilities
The NFL and the players’ union sent a planner to the 32 teams Monday outlining procedures for the full reopening of their practice facilities, which...
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Hungary considering August to November season
The Hungarian American Football Federation (MAFSZ) has announced plans to hold a 2020 season between August 20 and November 29. Now they need teams. Originally...
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NY native Jake Sisson ‘stranded’ in Sweden during coronavirus pandemic
When Jake Sisson landed in Sweden earlier this year to play for the Örebro Black Knights, he was looking forward to his second year of playing...
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Belgium mulling possible September restart
The Belgian American Football League, BAFL, is considering a return to the field. The BAFL postponed all play March 13, along with the rest of...
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Kraft Family Israel Football League officially cancels football season
The Kraft Family Israel Football League has now officially cancelled the season they had put on hold in mid March with a postponement. In a...
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German Football League teams vote unanimously for a fall schedule
In a two-hour video conference on May 30., the clubs of the German Football League (GFL) and German Football League 2 (GFL 2) gave the...
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European coronavirus update, country by country
Gradually, as governments across Europe gradually lift coronavirus lockdowns, American football federations are slowly easing restrictions preventing practice and play. This is not an easy...
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CFL CFO and Head of Football Operations Greg Dick: ‘Grey Cup won’t be on Christmas Day’
By Chris O’Leary, Senior Writer, @olearychris Greg Dick is the CFL’s Chief Financial Officer and the Head of Football Operations. He’s been central to the...
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NFL planning for full stadiums until medical community says no
The NFL is “planning to have full stadiums” in the fall according to VP of Football Operations Troy Vincent. Still, the league will yield to...
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NFL QBs holding passing sessions minus bonding activities
Some NFL quarterbacks are still finding ways to hold throwing sessions with receivers during the coronavirus pandemic, though things look much different. Players are keeping...
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NFL teams begin process of reopening club facilities
A number of NFL teams have begun the process of reopening their facilities this week, adhering to the criteria established in a May 15 memo...
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NFL studying helmet face guard that works like surgical mask
By Paul Newberry, The Associated Press With an eye toward getting back on the field during a pandemic, the NFL is working on a helmet face...
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Canadian Football League provides update on 2020
TORONTO — The Canadian Football League issued a statement Wednesday regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and how it could alter the remainder of the 2020 calendar. The...
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Former NFL, CFL star Dexter Manley hospitalized with COVID-19
Former Washington Redskins and Ottawa Rough Riders star Dexter Manley has been hospitalized and is receiving oxygen to treat breathing issues related to the coronavirus,...
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Austria: Dacia Vikings QB Jake Sullivan coping with COVID-19 crisis
The global Covd19 crisis has changed the lives of everyone on the planet. The key to coping has been to stay resilient and adjust to...
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Sweden sets preliminary fall schedule for 2020
The Swedish American Football Federation, SAFF, has drawn up a preliminary schedule for a potential fall season depending on the situation. SAFF had originally announced...
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Austria back to practice – under strict conditions
The Austrian American Football Federation, AFBÖ, is permitting teams to return to practice May 18 – but under special conditions. The Austrian Football League had announced...
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Danish American Football Federation plans cautious opening
The Danish American Football Federation, DAFF, has announced it will gradually relax the lockdown of all football activities and allow teams to practice again. According...
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NFL: Team Facilities Remain Closed, No Date Set for Reopening Amid Coronavirus
As the NFL continues to monitor things amid the coronavirus pandemic, the league isn’t ready to commit to a date for reopening team facilities. Per...
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AFI Live – 14 May @ 4p CET (10a ET) – BAFA’s Peter Ackerley and DAFF’s Lars Carlsen
Ready to talk international football? Join us for a special episode of AFI Live on Facebook Thursday, May 14 at 4 pm Central European Time...
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Denver Broncos’ LB Von Miller describes COVID-19 Symptoms as ‘Frightening’ with ‘Constricting’ Lungs
Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller did not fall into the category of being a prospect for contracting COVID-19. Except for having a history of asthma....
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Japan’s X League postponed until October – for now
The Japanese American Football Association, NFA has announced that the X League has postponed the start of the season until October at the earliest. Normally,...
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British American Football Association cancels season
British American Football Association, BAFA, CEO Peter Ackerly issued a statement Tuesday cancelling all tackle/contact American football for 2020. In BAFA’s last announcement issued on...
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Czech League of American Football getting ready for August 15 launch
Earlier this month, the Czech Association of American Football, CAAF, decided they would like to hold a season after all with the men’s senior league...
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Brazil cancels season – with a condition
Brazil American Football, BFA (Brasil Futebol Americano) organizers of the 32 team elite league in Brazil, announced that the season has been cancelled – at...
