EPISODE · Aug 25, 2020 · 18 MIN
The CFL's money troubles laid bare by COVID-19
from 10/3: Canada Covered · host Postmedia
For the first time in 101 years, there will not be a Grey Cup winner. And for the first time in 102 years, there won’t even be a CFL season. The Canadian Football League cancelled plans for shortened play in a hub city, after failing to get a loan from the feds. Dave is joined by Postmedia national sports columnist Dan Barnes to discuss why the feds turned down the league, whether we’ll see a 2021 season, and what this says about the health of the league and football in Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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For the first time in 101 years, there will not be a Grey Cup winner. And for the first time in 102 years, there won’t even be a CFL season. The Canadian Football League cancelled plans for shortened play in a hub city, after failing to get a loan from the feds. Dave is joined by Postmedia national sports columnist Dan Barnes to discuss why the feds turned down the league, whether we’ll see a 2021 season, and what this says about the health of the league and football in Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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