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Finland’s Maple League set to kick off historic ‘post COVID-19 lockdown’ season
Finland’s Maple League (Vaahteraliiga) gets set to kick off its 41st season and although it is a shortened, ‘post COVID-19 lockdown’ season, it will be...
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Canadian government, CFL discussing NHL-style quarantine approach for Winnipeg hub
OTTAWA — Canada’s chief public health officer says the federal government is in talks with the CFL about applying quarantine rules to returning American players...
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NFL training camps’ look defines strange times
By Barry Wilner Don’t expect any footballs — or players — on fields at NFL training camps anytime too soon. No blocking sleds. No pass-rush...
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Porvoon Butchers ready to challenge as Finland’s Maple League kicks off ‘post COVID-19 lockdown’ season
The Porvoon Butchers will hit the field Saturday, August 1 to take on the Wasa Royals in the final game of the first round in...
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Jordanian League of American Football announces modified 2020 season
The Jordanian League of American Football, JLAF, announced that it will play a season in 2020 but modified due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead of...
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Canadian Government wants certainty from CFL before giving assistance: report
While the CFL and the CFLPA are awaiting the confirmation of federal government funding before agreeing to an amended CBA for a shortened season, it now appears...
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Roger Goodell sends letter to NFL fans explaining plans for season
NEW YORK (AP) — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has sent a letter to fans outlining the league’s plans to play during the coronavirus pandemic. As...
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Wasa Royals aim for major improvement as Finland’s Maple League kicks off “post COVID-19 lockdown” season
The Wasa Royals will be looking for a much better season when they take the field Saturday, August 1, to face the Porvoon Butchers as...
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French federation president Brigitte Schleifer overcomes gender barriers, political turmoil to lead France through crisis
Presidents of national football federations tend to have a distinct look and background. They are men, usually grey-haired, and have years of playing or coaching...
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Six players placed on NFL reserve/COVID-19 list
Six players were placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list on Sunday, per the league’s transaction wire. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported that these are the first...
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New ideas for old school football coaches
High school football practices look the same as they did 40 years ago. Stretching, agility, stations, special teams; followed by individual, group, and team sessions....
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CFL legend Henry Burris joins Chicago Bears coaching staff for training camp
Just 10 ten days removed from earning his induction into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame, Henry Burris has another reason to smile. According to...
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Kansas City Chiefs OL Duvernay-Tardif first player to opt out of 2020 NFL season
By Dave Scretta KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Offensive lineman Laurent Duvernay-Tardif became the first player to opt out of the upcoming NFL season on...
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German Football League reduced to 6 teams in case of a season
The German Football League will be reduced to no more than six teams should there be a “post COVID-19 lockdown” season in 2020. That’s the...
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AFI Live: Special Finland Edition – Sunday, July 26, 4p CET (10a ET)
This week’s special edition of AFI Live on Europe will cover the opening of the new season in Finland with coaches from each of the teams on hand. Six...
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Kuopio Steelers aiming beyond runner up spot as Finland’s Maple League opens “post COVID-19 lockdown” season
The Kuopio Steelers enter the “post- COVID-19 lockdown” season on July 31 with the aim of winning the Finnish championship when they face their title...
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Finland: Seinäjoki Crocodiles finally come to terms with top WR Nate Robitaille
The Seinäjoki Crocodiles have been busy preparing for the shortened Finnish Maple League season and in the process have come to terms with one of Europe’s...
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Camps set to open after NFL, players’ union reach agreement
By Barry Wilner and Rob Maaddi NFL training camps are set to open after the league and the players’ union reached agreement on several issues,...
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Europe’s Elite, PPI busy again this weekend
The crews of both Europe’s Elite and PPI will be spreading the word of football and providing great instruction to young, aspiring football players in...
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AFI partners with SAJL for exclusive global distribution of Finnish American football
American Football International, AFI, and the Finnish American Football Association, SAJL, have signed an agreement for the exclusive digital distribution of all Maple League games...
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Report: NFL owners could shut down training camp if no financial agreement
The NFL and NFL Players Association have yet to come to an agreement on how the coronavirus pandemic will impact player salaries, and the offseason...
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Ex-Redskins become Washington Football Team for 2020 season
The NFL team formerly known as the Redskins will go by the Washington Football Team for at least the 2020 season, giving the organization time...
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Seinäjoki Crocodiles are set as Finland’s Maple League ushers in ‘post-COVID-19 lockdown’ era
As Seinäjoki Crocodiles head coach Samu Juppo prepares his team for a historic, “post-COVID-19 lockdown” Maple League season, he is fully aware that he has...
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New era for the Edmonton Football Team as fresh name process begins
For the time being, Edmonton’s CFL franchise will be known as the EE Football Team or Edmonton Football Team. Take your pick. Board of directors...
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NFL Announces Fans Will Be Required to Wear Masks to Games Amid Pandemic
Fans attending NFL games will be required to wear masks in stadiums this season amid the COVID-19 pandemic. League spokesman Brian McCarthy confirmed the step Wednesday:...
