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CFL cancels season 2020, citing financial losses

The CFL canceled its 2020 season on Monday, citing what Commissioner Randy Ambrosie said would have been “significant financial losses” if the league had played out during the coronavirus pandemic. The league promised to return in 2021. At the heart of the issue were a series of Canadian government regulations …

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CFL Edmonton team loses nickname Eskimos

EDMONTON, Alberta – The Edmonton Eskimos will change their name. The Canadian Football League team announced the decision Tuesday, following a decision by the Washington NFL team to do the same. Teams across all sports have come under increasing pressure to drop racist or stereotypical names. Critics say the Edmonton …

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