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On Friday, the league extended the deadline to this week as it awaited word on government assistance. But it appears both federal and provincial officials also awaiting further certainty from the league regarding its ability to go ahead with an abbreviated 2020 campaign

U Sports cancelled the 2020 Vanier Cup and the two bowl games that served as semifinals because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Canada West, Ontario and Atlantic conferences won't operate a football schedule this fall.

Prior to the start of negotiations last month, the CFL imposed Friday as the deadline for CBA amendments, along with an extension of the deal past its 2021 expiry. It also wanted health-and-safety protocols and federal funding in place by Friday.

The Buffalo News reported last week that the Blue Jays have reached out to the owners of their triple-A team in Buffalo, N.Y., to discuss the possible use of Sahlen Field.

"COVID or not, funds are still needed to support the services people need," says the nine-time LPGA winner.

“There’s a lot of workouts on YouTube, a lot of yoga, just whatever I can to stay in shape, but yeah I’m hoping to get on an actual court soon,” says the former Carleton Ravens basketball star. 

Commissioner Randy Ambrosie testified before an Ontario committee on finance on June 18 regarding the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the CFL.

Shaw is the 15th player to sign with the expansion CPL team — and the first forward.

The Canadian Elite Basketball League is looking to hold a four-week-long event, but the timing of it is subject to the status of the province of Ontario’s phased in reopening.

This year's induction class includes former Ottawa Senator Marion Hossa, Jarome Iginla, Doug Wilson, Kim St. Pierre and Ken Holland.