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CFL commissioner Ambrosie asks for patience as league addresses stats issue
CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie speaks to media in the Winnipeg Blue Bombers' stadium Tuesday, March 14, 2023. For the first time in a while, the CFL commissioner can concentrate solely on the start of a regular season and not the immediate future of one of its franchises. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
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CFL commissioner Ambrosie asks for SFU program to continue in Canada
CFL Commissioner Randy Ambrosie addresses the media during the State of the League news conference at Grey Cup week in Edmonton, Friday, November 23, 2018. The Ottawa Redblacks will play the Calgary Stampeders in the 106th Grey Cup on Sunday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
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CFL names Winnipeg as host for 2025 Grey Cup
CFL Commissioner Randy Ambrosie addresses the media during the State of the League news conference at Grey Cup week in Edmonton, Friday, November 23, 2018. The Ottawa Redblacks will play the Calgary Stampeders in the 106th Grey Cup on Sunday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
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Guelph Gryphons teammates prepared to battle at CFL combine
Randy Ambrosie tosses a football as he speaks during a press conference in Toronto on July 5, 2017. The Canadian Football League's commissioner will be in Halifax Friday, for what's expected to be a morale booster to those hoping the city will gain a professional team. Randy Ambrosie issued a news release noting the league has made the Nova Scotia capital the sole non-franchise city on his national tour. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
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Ambrosie doesn’t feel chippy game negatively affected Touchdown Atlantic experience
Fans cheer following the CFL Touchdown Atlantic game between the Toronto Argonauts and the Saskatchewan Roughriders at Acadia University in Wolfville, N.S., Saturday, July 16, 2022. CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie doesn't believe a chippy game between the Toronto Argonauts and Saskatchewan Roughriders negatively impacted the '22 Touchdown Atlantic experience. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese
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Commissioner Ambrosie optimistic as CFL, CFLPA continue contract talks
CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie delivers his state of the league media address at the Hamilton Convention Centre during the CFL's Grey Cup week in Hamilton, Ontario on Friday, December 10, 2021. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats will play the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the 108th Grey Cup on Sunday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nick Iwanyshyn
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CFL launches program to create greater inclusivity, diversity and equity across league
A football with the new CFL logo sits on a chair in Winnipeg, Friday, November 27, 2015. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
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CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie long on optimism, short on specifics in state-of-the-league address
CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie delivers his state of the league media address at the Hamilton Convention Centre during the CFL's Grey Cup week in Hamilton, Ontario on Friday, December 10, 2021. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats will play the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the 108th Grey Cup on Sunday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nick Iwanyshyn
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Commissioner Randy Ambrosie unveils CFL partnership with Genius Sports at state-of-the-league address
CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie delivers his state of the league media address at the Hamilton Convention Centre during the CFL's Grey Cup week in Hamilton, Ontario on Friday, December 10, 2021. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats will play the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the 108th Grey Cup on Sunday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nick Iwanyshyn
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CFL says it expects 95% of players will be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Dec. 1
A football with the new CFL logo sits on a chair during a press conference in Winnipeg, Friday, November 27, 2015. The CFL is allowing its teams to reopen their fitness facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
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CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie not closing the door on resumption of XFL partnership talks
CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie speaks at a news conference in Halifax on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020. The CFL sent federal Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault a revised revised financial request Friday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan
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CFL board of governors votes unanimously in favour of starting 2021 season in August
A football with the new CFL logo sits on a chair during a press conference in Winnipeg, Friday, November 27, 2015. The CFL is allowing its teams to reopen their fitness facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
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CFL board of governors to hold call Monday where they could vote on 2021 season start
A league source said Monday that Ottawa and the provinces are both looking for additional certainty from the CFL as they consider its latest financial ask. New CFL balls are photographed at the Winnipeg Blue Bombers stadium in Winnipeg Thursday, May 24, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
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Ottawa not expected to provide CFL with interest-free loan in 2021
Montreal Alouettes' Ryan Carter (25) tackles B.C. Lions' Duron Carter (89) during the second half of a CFL football game in Vancouver on September 28, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
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CFL continuing talks with Ottawa about returning to field in 2021
Randy Ambrosie, CFL commissioner, announces that the league will stage a regular-season game between the Toronto Argonauts and Saskatchewan Roughriders, at a news conference in Halifax on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020. The contest will be played July 25 at Huskies Stadium at Saint Mary's University. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan
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CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie says league is committed to returning to play in 2021
CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie speaks at a news conference in Halifax on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020. The CFL sent federal Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault a revised revised financial request Friday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan
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How CFL players are coping with no football season – and no Grey Cup
CFL player, Natey Adjei, Canadian receiver for the Argos. Photo sourced from Instagram with permission given
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Ambrosie says CFL considering all options for holding 2021 season
CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie attends a news conference in Surrey, B.C., on Feb. 28, 2019.
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CFL fans can pay to have their names on the Grey Cup’s new base
Members of the Hamilton Tiger Cats Grey Cup winning team from 1999 hoist the cup once again at centre field during a pre-game ceremony prior to CFL football game action between the Hamilton Tiger Cats and the Edmonton Eskimos in Hamilton, Ont., Friday, Oct. 4, 2019. The Grey Cup won't be presented this season, but fans will get a chance to have their name associated with the iconic trophy. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Peter Power
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CFL cancels 2020 season after failing to secure federal loan
CFL cancels 2020 season after failing to secure federal loan
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CFL players will be allowed to opt out of shortened 2020 season, sources say
Randy Ambrosie, CFL commissioner, announces that the league will stage a regular-season game between the Toronto Argonauts and Saskatchewan Roughriders, at a news conference in Halifax on January 23, 2020. Brian Ramsay and the CFL Players' Association have run out of patience with commissioner Randy Ambrosie. The CFLPA's executive director and a host of CFL players took to twitter Thursday to voice their displeasure with the state of talks between the league and CFLPA regarding an abbreviated 2020 season due the COVID-19 pandemic.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan
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CFL submits revised financial request to federal government, seeking roughly $42.5-million
CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie speaks at a news conference in Halifax on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020.
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CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie says he has taken 20 per cent pay cut due to coronavirus
Randy Ambrosie, CFL commissioner, announces that the league will stage a regular-season game between the Toronto Argonauts and Saskatchewan Roughriders, at a news conference in Halifax on January 23, 2020. Brian Ramsay and the CFL Players' Association have run out of patience with commissioner Randy Ambrosie. The CFLPA's executive director and a host of CFL players took to twitter Thursday to voice their displeasure with the state of talks between the league and CFLPA regarding an abbreviated 2020 season due the COVID-19 pandemic.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan
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CFL’s Randy Ambrosie asks Spring League CEO for partnership proposal
CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie has asked an American developmental football league for a formal proposal regarding a partnership between the two.
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CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie not counting on specific funding from federal government
Randy Ambrosie, CFL commissioner, is seen in Halifax on Jan. 23, 2020.
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Liberal MP Bob Bratina hopes CFL changes tack in request for financial help
Liberal MP Bob Bratina suggests CFL changes tack in request for government funds
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CFL, CFLPA resume talks on potential contingency plans for 2020 season
A football with the CFL logo sits on a chair in Winnipeg, Friday, November 27, 2015. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
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CFL’s Ambrosie is riding on a smile and a shoeshine (and hoping for a handout)
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CFL postpones the start of training camps due to COVID-19 pandemic
New CFL balls are photographed at the Winnipeg Blue Bombers stadium in Winnipeg on May 24, 2018. The CFL postponed its 2020 global draft due to the COVID-19 pandemic Tuesday. The draft was scheduled to be held April 16. It will now coincide with the opening of training camps. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
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Commissioner Randy Ambrosie says CFL draft still on for April 30
CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie tries on a cowboy hat as Grey Cup week gets underway in Calgary, Monday, Nov. 18, 2019. Ambrosie will get an indication of what Canadian football fans are thinking Friday when he participates in a video town hall event Friday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
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CFL postpones its 2020 global draft due to coronavirus
New CFL balls are photographed at the Winnipeg Blue Bombers stadium in Winnipeg on May 24, 2018. It's back to the drawing board for the CFL and CFL Players' Association. Two sources said Tuesday the league and union continue to discuss possible amendents to the collective bargaining agreement regarding rookie contracts. Talks resumed after the CFLPA rejected the CFL's amendment to the language after receiver T.J. Jones ageed to a free-agent contract with the Toronto Argonauts. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
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CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie says league discussing COVID-19 contingency plans
Randy Ambroise, commissioner of the Canadian Football League, chats with Olympic great Donovan Bailey before the Montreal Alouettes and Toronto Argonauts game in Moncton, N.B. on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan
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CFL commissioner considers tinkering with league’s playoff format
CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie is considering a change to the league's playoff structure, allowing teams to pick their opponents.
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Randy Ambrosie optimistic about CFL’s future, but offers few answers on league’s challenges
Canadian Football League commissioner Randy Ambrosie delivers his annual state of the league address to reporters during the CFL Grey Cup week in Calgary on Nov. 22, 2019.