By Canadian Press

Winnipeg set to become CFL hub city if league has 2020 season

Jul 21, 2020 | 5:05 PM

TORONTO – Winnipeg will be the hub city for the CFL’s shortened 2020 season if the league reaches several goals.

The CFL chose Winnipeg over bids from Calgary and Saskatchewan on Tuesday.

The deal still needs final approval from public health and safety officials in Manitoba.

The CFL also says it needs a new collective bargaining agreement with the CFL Players’ Association, and significant federal government support to start a 2020 season during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The CFL has set a deadline of Thursday for a new CBA.

Commissioner Randy Ambrosie has stated the earliest action could begin is September. The season originally was slated to start in June.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 21, 2020.

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