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June 15, 2020 - BASEBALL American Association: The 12-team independent American Association announced it will have a 2020 season with 6 teams playing games out of 3 "hubs" - the home stadiums for its Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks, Milwaukee Milkmen and Sioux Falls Canaries teams. The league's Winnipeg Goldeyes will also operate out of the Fargo hub, the Chicago Dogs will operate out of the Milwaukee hub, and the St. Paul Saints will operate out of the Sioux Falls hub. Each team will play a 60-game schedule from July 3 to September 10, 2020.... Full Story

Champions Indoor Football League Cancels 2020 Season

June 9, 2020 - The Champions Indoor Football League board of directors announced today that the 2020 season has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The CIF had been exploring ways to play in 2020 and wanted to explore any and all possibilities before formally cancelling this season. "The CIF board of directors had continuously pushed for a delay to start the season, and even approved several modified versions of a reduced schedule, all the while hoping for positive outcome, but ultimately that never materialized" said CIF Commi... Full Story

Update on Champions Indoor Football Season

April 20, 2020 - The Champions Indoor Football League board of directors held another conference call to discuss the current pandemic affecting the ability to play the 2020 season. "All of our member teams are still hopeful and optimistic that we will be able to return to the field this season," stated CIF league commissioner Ricky Bertz. "We understand that this is a major challenge, and ultimately this decision may not even be up to us as a league, but at this point, we do not believe that pursuing all options, until all options have be... Full Story

Omaha Beef DB Hawkins Signs with CFL BC Lions

January 15, 2020 - RALSTON, NE - Omaha Beef defensive back, Taylor Hawkins, has signed with the BC Lions Football Club of the Canadian Football League. Hawkins, the native of Covington, Georgia, spent the 2019 season with the Omaha Beef of Champions Indoor Football (CIF) where he recorded 51 total tackles, five interceptions, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery in 12 games. He previously played at Reinhardt University from 2014-18. Omaha head coach, Marvin Jones, is encouraged to see players get opportunities at higher levels. "Taylo... Full Story

• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report - (CIF) June 15
  
• 2020 Season Update - Amarillo Venom (CIF) June 9
  
• Champions Indoor Football League Cancels 2020 Season - (CIF) June 9
  
• NFL Draft Bible Partners with Marvin Jones - Omaha Beef (CIF) May 11
  
• Update on Champions Indoor Football Season - (CIF) April 20
  
• Help Us Help Locally Owned Businesses - Amarillo Venom (CIF) April 3
  
• VIP Party Postponed - Amarillo Venom (CIF) March 18
  
• Support Local....Let the Venom Promote You and Your Business for Free - Amarillo Venom (CIF) March 16
  
• Free Venom Tickets for All Veterans and Active Military - Amarillo Venom (CIF) March 14
  
• Free Venom Tickets for All Veterans and Active Military - Amarillo Venom (CIF) March 10
  
• Looking for Something for the Kids to Do over Spring Break? - Amarillo Venom (CIF) March 6
  
• Catch the Upcoming Championship Season of Venom Live on Radio - Amarillo Venom (CIF) March 6
  
• Another Pro Sport Coming to Amarillo with Local Support - Amarillo Venom (CIF) March 4
  
• Final Chance to Secure 2020 Season Tickets - Omaha Beef (CIF) February 29
  
• Omaha Beef Football to Broadcast 2020 Games on Boomer Radio Network - Omaha Beef (CIF) January 29
  
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Amarillo Venom - Amarillo, Texas
Oklahoma Flying Aces - Enid, Oklahoma
Omaha Beef - Omaha, Nebraska
Salina Liberty - Salina, Kansas
Sioux City Bandits - Sioux City, Iowa
West Texas Warbirds - Odessa, Texas
Wichita Force - Wichita, Kansas

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Sat., Jun 20	Wichita at Salina	Ppd.
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• INDOOR FOOTBALL: Warbirds' inaugural season canceled due to effects of pandemic - CIF Odessa American (July 1)
• Flying Aces season canceled due to pandemic - CIF Enid News and Eagle (June 10)
• INDOOR FOOTBALL: Warbirds' inaugural season canceled due to effects of pandemic - CIF Odessa American (June 10)
• Sioux City Bandits see CIF season canceled - CIF Sioux City Journal (June 10)
• Wichita Force season canceled amid coronavirus pandemic - CIF KSN-TV (June 9)
• Bandits announce cancellation of 2020 CIF season - CIF KTIV (June 9)
• No Liberty for Salina this summer - CIF Salina Journal (June 9)
• INDOOR FOOTBALL: Warbirds waiting for next step as CIF nears decision on season - CIF Odessa American (June 5)
• Rebuilding America: Sports to gradually return to normal - CIF Salina Journal (May 29)
• Liberty still hope to play in 2020 - CIF Salina Journal (May 27)
• Ruthenberg: Local sports scene looking up but not for everybody - CIF Enid News and Eagle (May 13)
• Ruthenberg: Are we there yet? Awaiting the return of sports - CIF Enid News and Eagle (May 3)
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