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NHL calls off 2020 Global Series due to Covid-19
The National Hockey League has called off its planned regular-season games in Europe this year as a result of the global Covid-19 pandemic
Ambrosie: CFL season likely to be wiped out, league “in jeopardy”
Canadian Football League commissioner Randy Ambrosie has admitted that the "most likely" scenario for the league is to cancel the 2020 season as a result of the global Covid-19 pandemic
NHL looking to stage virtual draft in early June
The National Hockey League is pushing its teams to stage a fully virtual draft in early June before the 2019-20 season ends, according to a memo sent out by deputy commissioner Bill Daly
NHL could start next season as late as December
League not fixed on traditional October start for 2020-21 season
Netflix to show Barça series in Latin America, Canada
Spanish LaLiga football club Barcelona has struck a deal with Netflix for the streaming service to show its Matchday documentary series in Latin America and Canada
Canadian Football League seeks C$150m in government assistance
The Canadian Football League is seeking C$150m in government assistance as a result of the "devastating" financial effects of the global Covid-19 pandemic
PBR Canada extends broadcast deal with TSN
Professional Bull Riders Canada has extended its domestic broadcast agreement with TSN for 2020
NHL joins in licensed face covering efforts
Proceeds to benefit food relief charities in both US and Canada
“Remote production is extremely difficult” | Inside the NHL Player Gaming Challenge
The NHL will this week become the latest major sports organization to launch a players-only esports competition in an attempt to stay relevant and keep fans engaged. Bob Williams reports.
NHL ‘unsure’ if puck, player tracking system will be used in Stanley Cup Playoffs
The National Hockey League is "unsure" if its new puck and player tracking system will be used in the Stanley Cup Playoffs and Finals should the 2019-20 season resume in the coming months, SportBusiness…
NHL creates players-only esports competition
The National Hockey League has become the latest major sports organization to create a players-only esports tournament to help fill the sports competition void amid the global Covid-19 pandemic
NHL now considering return at regional arenas after abandoning neutral-site plan
The National Hockey League has abandoned its plans to restart the season at neutral sites, according to multiple reports
NWHL confirms Toronto expansion franchise
The National Women's Hockey League has confirmed it is placing an expansion franchise in Toronto, the league's first team in Canada
BeIN Sports Xtra added to Samsung TV Plus in Canada
Pay-television broadcaster beIN Sports has expanded its reach in Canada by agreeing to make its beIN Sports Xtra channel available via Samsung TV Plus
MLS players asked to take significant salary cuts
Major League Soccer has begun discussions with the MLS Players' Association about the prospect of players taking significant salary cuts due to the global Covid-19 pandemic
DAZN acquires live rights to PDC Home Tour in nine markets
Sports streaming service DAZN has acquired rights in each of its active markets to the recently-announced Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) Home Tour series
MLS admits completing full season will be “difficult”
Major League Soccer has admitted that time is running out for the league to complete a full season due to the global Covid-19 pandemic
NWHL poised to establish expansion team in Toronto
The National Women's Hockey League is reportedly looking to set up an expansion team in the Toronto area