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The Edmonton CFL Franchise Has Changed Their Name To The Elks

June 2, 2021May 27, 2023Gabriel SchrayLeave a Comment

The Edmonton CFL franchise has changed its team name to Elks. Edmonton dropped its longtime name, Eskimos, last year after a similar decision by the NFL’s Washington team. The Edmonton name change comes in time for the resumption of CFL play. The league has tentatively scheduled starting a 14-game 2021 season August 5th after not playing in […]

REPORT: XFL and CFL Partnership Deal in the Works

March 12, 2021May 27, 2023Gabriel SchrayLeave a Comment

The XFL and the CFL are discussing “options for collaboration” as they plan their return to the field, according to an inside source. Many are hinting this could be a merger. Per ESPN, both front office leaders from the respective leagues released statements and while they did did not reference the possibility of a merger. […]