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Drop dead date for potential 2020 CFL season Randy Ambrosie’s decision to make
Commissioner Randy Ambrosie will make the play call as to whether the calendar allows a CFL season in 2020. “I have been asked by our...
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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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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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Florida Tech eliminates its football program amid coronavirus pandemic
Florida Institute of Technology announced Monday that the university will eliminate its football program because of the economic uncertainty of COVID-19. Florida Tech, a Division...
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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...
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NFL season a go; NFL will release full schedule with with plans for fans in stadiums
The NFL is going ahead with its fall season. NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy spoke with ESPN and said the league will release the entire 17-week...
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Czech League now scheduled to start in mid August
The Czech Association of American Football, CAAF (Česká Asociace Amerického Fotbalu), has announced that the Czech League, which has been postponed due to the coronavirus,...
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Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Laurent Duvernay-Tardif on the front lines against COVID-19
Canadian offensive lineman Laurent Duvernay-Tardif was playing in the biggest game of his life less than three months ago, helping the Kansas City Chiefs’ capture...
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CFL, NFL discuss medical side of each league’s business amid coronavirus pandemic
CFL Commissioner Randy Ambrosie has had conversations with the NFL about how each league is working through the COVID-19 crisis. The Canadian pro season has...
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NFL Star Von Miller On His Coronavirus Diagnosis: ‘I Was Shocked’
By Brakkton Booker Von Miller, the defensive star for the Denver Broncos, announced he has tested positive for the coronavirus. That makes him the highest-profile...
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Austria postpones all football until the fall
The Austrian Football League has postponed all its divisions until the fall. The decision was based on the announcement by Austrian Minister of Sports, Werner...
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Germany postpones until mid July – at the earliest
The German Football League, the largest American football league in Europe, has pushed forward the date for a start to the GFL until at least the...
