(As of 10:00 a.m.) by Brendan Pawliw
The Canadian Football League won’t take to the field this season.
The league says in a statement that it’s “shifting its focus to 2021 and beyond” after deciding not to play a shortened season this fall.
The decision came after the federal government denied a request by the league for a $30-million, interest-free loan.
The league maintained it required government funding to stage a shortened season in Winnipeg.
League officials say they lost their number one source of revenue, fans in the stands when the pandemic prevented large gatherings.
They say they will have lots to say in the days ahead on next season, including the 2021 Grey Cup in Hamilton.
– with files from Casey Kenny, Vista Radio staff
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In a nutshell:
NHL:
–Brayden Schenn scored on a breakaway at 15:06 of overtime to give the St. Louis Blues a 3-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks. It is the Blues first win in the “Bubble” and the loss snapped the Canucks five-game winning streak. Vancouver still leads St. Louis 2-1 in the best-of-7 Western Conference quarterfinal with game four to be played tonight at 7:30 (PT) in Edmonton.
–Carter Hart made 23 saves to record the first playoff shutout of his career in leading the Philadelphia Flyers to a 1-0 victory over the Montreal Canadiens. The Flyers lead the series 2-1 with game four Tuesday (noon PT).
–Joe Pavelski registered his first playoff hat trick, including the tying goal with 11 seconds left in the 3rd, to lead the Dallas Stars to a 5-4 victory over the Calgary Flames in overtime. The Stars-Flames conference quarterfinal series is tied 2-2 with game five Tuesday (2:30 PM PT).
–Corey Crawford blocked 48 shots to help the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3-1. The Golden Knights still lead the series 3-1. The two teams meet again Tuesday (7:30 PM PT).
–Mathew Barzal scored in overtime to give the New York Islanders a 2-1 triumph over the Washington Capitals. The Islanders hold a commanding 3-0 lead and will go for a sweep on Tuesday (5:00 PM PT).
–NHL playoff action today (Monday) prior to the Canucks-Blues game: Tampa against Columbus (Noon PT), Colorado against Arizona (2:30) and Boston vs. Carolina (5:00). The Lightning, Avalanche and Bruins all lead 2-1.
NBA:
–The Toronto Raptors open the NBA playoffs this afternoon (Monday 1:00 PM PT) against the Brooklyn Nets. The Raptors went 7-1 in the restart and 53-19 overall to end up second in the Eastern Conference.
–The Portland Trail Blazers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 126-122 Saturday to clinch the NBA’s final playoff spot. The Trail Blazers finished 8th in the Western Conference and will play the LA Lakers in a best-of-7 series starting Tuesday.
MLB:
–The Toronto Blue Jays lost both ends of their Sunday doubleheader to the Tampa Bay Rays. The Rays won 3-2 (in the finish of a game suspended Saturday because of rain) and 7-5. The (7-11) Blue Jays visit the (12-9) Baltimore Orioles tonight (4:05 PT).
SPORTS TWEETS:
Hockey:
Brayden Schenn on the breakaway, SCORES! @StLouisBlues WIN! ?#NHLonSN pic.twitter.com/OFMwszuVa2
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) August 17, 2020
Brayden Schenn scored in overtime to give the @StLouisBlues a 3-2 win on Sunday, putting them back into contention in their first-round series against the @Canucks.https://t.co/iEr1nOoWQi
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) August 17, 2020
Your summer nights just got a whole lot cooler. ?? #GoCanucksGo pic.twitter.com/wud3ZpYZXZ
— Vancouver #Canucks (@Canucks) August 10, 2020
Hart shuts the door on Habs as Flyers take 2-1 series lead.
MORE: https://t.co/bX9XpiW4NO pic.twitter.com/2jxKr6zqPm
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) August 17, 2020
Stars come back to beat Flames in OT and even series at 2-2.
MORE: https://t.co/JBKsj7l2oP pic.twitter.com/J6kSxrgxRv
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) August 16, 2020
Crawford stars as Blackhawks live to fight another day. MORE: https://t.co/u4UL5Nwccv pic.twitter.com/Rguv8Dhl4A
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) August 17, 2020
Islanders beat Capitals in OT, take 3-0 series lead. MORE: https://t.co/9wh1C7S7CO pic.twitter.com/9oHTlQglsY
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) August 16, 2020
The @DallasStars evened their First Round series with an overtime win after Joe Pavelski completed a hat trick to tie the game in the dying seconds of regulation. #NHLStats #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/aDQRMzthWm
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) August 17, 2020
Former @PGCougars stand out Dan Hamhuis reflected on a 16-year NHL career with @Canucks, @PredsNHL and @DallasStars
| https://t.co/eKppdM1sx7 #cityofPG #sports #Smithers pic.twitter.com/rAD3Chi9iG— My Prince George Now (@mypgnow) August 15, 2020
We continue to look at Dan Hamhuis’ career this weekend. Today, we look back at an impressive professional career. pic.twitter.com/87EZ59Cn2u
— PG Cougars (@PGCougars) August 16, 2020
Quebec Major Junior Hockey League plans to return on October 1. MORE: https://t.co/Auj4t9kjYu pic.twitter.com/dGtFEqFg7h
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) August 14, 2020
HART ATTACK: @Hartley_Miller talks marathon overtime games including the classic between @SpruceKings and @camrosekodiaks in his latest column | https://t.co/eWe2Otr8R0 #cityofPG #sports #5OT pic.twitter.com/zULKKqVTdw
— My Prince George Now (@mypgnow) August 14, 2020
Basketball:
The @trailblazers have defeated the @memgrizz in Saturday’s Western Conference play-in game, booking their ticket to the playoffs.
Portland will meet the @Lakers in Round 1.https://t.co/IxmU84sTlD
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) August 15, 2020
Raptors poised for playoff run according to Vegas. MORE: https://t.co/6L20Swqt3Y pic.twitter.com/4q3X74ZQEi
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) August 16, 2020
The full Raptors-Nets schedule for the first round of the NBA playoffs. ?⤵️https://t.co/mUloO2ZzD1
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) August 13, 2020
Baseball:
Lowe homers, Rays top Blue Jays in resumption. MORE: https://t.co/p6lLCr9o7T pic.twitter.com/eY1BYfef2H
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) August 16, 2020
The Jays have placed Bo Bichette on the 10-day IL with a right knee sprain.
MORE: https://t.co/0MUSvfGwON pic.twitter.com/AWd1ZCGQeN
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) August 16, 2020
Cleveland beat Tigers for 20th straight time. MORE: https://t.co/GyqNKvpklO pic.twitter.com/OSO3fgyK5U
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) August 16, 2020
PG Fastball:
SCMFL TOURNAMENT FINAL
Falcon Camp Services (11)
Falcon Contracting(10)
Falcon Camp Services won all four games including the last (3) of the tournament to claim the title.@KyleBalzer @CKPGCorrigan @PGCitizen @cfisfm @Hartley_Miller pic.twitter.com/WtE5p9gVFz— Big Guy Lake Sports Club (@nativesportspg) August 17, 2020
Football:
From @TSNDaveNaylor: Federal government denies CFL’s request for $30M loan.
MORE: https://t.co/3CepG1JfeY pic.twitter.com/UMXPBxckeP
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) August 17, 2020
Golf:
Herman claims Wyndham Championship to qualify for FedEx playoffs.
MORE: https://t.co/PjGLMDCT79 pic.twitter.com/6nYWVuorZR
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) August 16, 2020