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Rugby Canada bolsters Toronto Arrows by adding to technical staff

Rugby Canada bolsters Toronto Arrows by adding to technical staff

TORONTO — The importance of the Toronto Arrows to Canadian rugby was reinforced Thursday with news that Rugby Canada is embedding two of its staff with the Major League Rugby side.
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Flyers coach Tortorella defends Provorov's Pride boycott

Flyers coach Tortorella defends Provorov's Pride boycott

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Flyers coach John Tortorella defended Russian defenseman Ivan Provorov’s decision to cite religious beliefs as his reason to boycott the team's pregame Pride celebration. “Provy did nothing wrong,” Tortorella said Thursday.
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Elks sign veteran defensive back Ed Gainey to one year contract extension.

Elks sign veteran defensive back Ed Gainey to one year contract extension.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks have signed veteran defensive back Ed Gainey to a one-year contract extension. Gainey was fifth on the team with 47 defensive tackles last season, his first in Edmonton, to go with an interception and two forced fumbles.
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Henderson, pain-free, leads Korda by 1 in LPGA Tour opener

Henderson, pain-free, leads Korda by 1 in LPGA Tour opener

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Brooke Henderson enjoyed the opening day of a fresh LPGA season a whole lot more than the tough, waning days of last season.
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Three young players jump from Whitecaps' development squad to MLS team

Three young players jump from Whitecaps' development squad to MLS team

VANCOUVER — Ali Ahmed knows his new Major League Soccer contract doesn't mean the hard work has come to an end.
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Priestley's 'Offside' paints a complex portrait of former Leafs owner Harold Ballard

Priestley's 'Offside' paints a complex portrait of former Leafs owner Harold Ballard

TORONTO — Jason Priestley wants Canadians to draw their own conclusions about Harold Ballard, the controversial former owner of the Toronto Maple Leafs.
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Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario reinstates betting on UFC events in province

Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario reinstates betting on UFC events in province

TORONTO — Ontario bettors can again wager on Ultimate Fighting Championship events. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) reinstated betting on UFC events in the province Thursday. On Dec.
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Fired CF Montreal reserve squad coach apologizes for past social media comments

Fired CF Montreal reserve squad coach apologizes for past social media comments

MONTREAL — A soccer coach who was fired this month over years-old Twitter comments suggesting the former premier of Quebec should be assassinated is publicly apologizing. Sandro Grande was named CF Montreal's reserve squad coach on Jan.
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Midfielder David Choiniere signs new multi-year deal with CPL champion Forge FC

Midfielder David Choiniere signs new multi-year deal with CPL champion Forge FC

HAMILTON — Attacking midfielder David Choiniere has signed a new multi-year contract with Forge FC. The 25-year-old from Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que., scored in Forge's 2-0 championship win over Atletico Ottawa in October.
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Panthers coach Maurice fined for complaining about refs after loss to Leafs

Panthers coach Maurice fined for complaining about refs after loss to Leafs

NEW YORK — The NHL has fined Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice US$25,000 after he complained about the officiating in his team's recent 5-4 overtime loss at Toronto.
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