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Reigning world champions Gushue and Homan win early games at Olympic Trials

Reigning world champions Gushue and Homan win early games at Olympic Trials

OTTAWA — A team meeting in the middle of the Tim Hortons Brier kickstarted Brad Gushue's run to national and world titles earlier this year. Another sitdown session was needed after an early loss at the Olympic Trials.
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Reeling Giants fire coach McAdoo, GM Reese after 10th loss

Reeling Giants fire coach McAdoo, GM Reese after 10th loss

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Believing the team was spiraling out of control, the New York Giants went out of character by making two major in-season moves, firing coach Ben McAdoo and general manager Jerry Reese.
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Yanks finalize hiring of 'polished communicator' Aaron Boone

Yanks finalize hiring of 'polished communicator' Aaron Boone

NEW YORK — Aaron Boone's hiring was finalized Monday by the New York Yankees, who gave the ESPN broadcaster a three-year contract to succeed Joe Girardi as manager.
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June Jones to return as Tiger-Cats head coach, wants to settle QB situation

June Jones to return as Tiger-Cats head coach, wants to settle QB situation

HAMILTON — June Jones values consistency, and wants to demonstrate faith in his players. That's why one of his first tasks as Hamilton's full-time head coach will be to settle the Tiger-Cats' quarterbacking situation as quickly as possible.
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Ottawa Redblacks hire Noel Thorpe as defensive co-ordinator

Ottawa Redblacks hire Noel Thorpe as defensive co-ordinator

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks have appointed Noel Thorpe as defensive co-ordinator. the team announced Monday.
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Attention to detail runs in the family of Jets goalie Hellebuyck

Attention to detail runs in the family of Jets goalie Hellebuyck

WINNIPEG — Connor Hellebuyck's path to the NHL began with a little baseball glove and a mini hockey stick. Armed with the tiny equipment, a young Hellebuyck would stand in front of the TV in his Commerce, Mich.
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Fired broadcaster Zaun 'blindsided' by allegations of inappropriate comments

Fired broadcaster Zaun 'blindsided' by allegations of inappropriate comments

TORONTO — Fired Sportsnet baseball analyst Gregg Zaun was "blindsided and emotionally gutted" by recent allegations of inappropriate comments toward female colleagues, saying in a statement Monday that he "naively" believed his language was not offen
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Full statement from Gregg Zaun, who was fired by Sportsnet for inappropriate behaviour

Full statement from Gregg Zaun, who was fired by Sportsnet for inappropriate behaviour

TORONTO — Below is a transcript of the full statement released Monday by former Sportsnet baseball analyst Gregg Zaun after he was fired Thursday following complaints by female colleagues of inappropriate behaviour and language.
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Planting the seeds for TFC's turnaround. The trip that started the ball rolling

Planting the seeds for TFC's turnaround. The trip that started the ball rolling

TORONTO — Greg Vanney inherited a broken team when he took over as Toronto FC head coach on Aug. 31, 2014. And there was little time to fix it with just 10 games remaining in the season.
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Jets captain Wheeler named NHL's first star of the week; Habs goalie Price No. 2

Jets captain Wheeler named NHL's first star of the week; Habs goalie Price No. 2

NEW YORK — Winnipeg Jets captain Blake Wheeler was named the NHL's first star of the week on Monday, with Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price and Dallas Stars centre Radek Faksa also earning honours.
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