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Krista McCarville wins to enter four-way tie for first at Road to the Roar

Krista McCarville wins to enter four-way tie for first at Road to the Roar

SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. — Krista McCarville's team from Thunder Bay, Ont., entered a four-way tie for top spot in Pool B at the Road to the Roar Olympic curling pre-trials on Wednesday with a 7-3 win over Karla Thompson of Kamloops, B.C.
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University: Cheerleaders who knelt for anthem to be on field

University: Cheerleaders who knelt for anthem to be on field

ATLANTA — A Georgia university which moved its football cheerleaders inside a stadium tunnel after a group of black cheer squad members knelt during the national anthem has decided to let them again take the field during pre-game ceremonies.
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AP source: Jones threatens Goodell deal after Elliott ban

AP source: Jones threatens Goodell deal after Elliott ban

NEW YORK — Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has threatened to sue the NFL over a proposed contract extension for Commissioner Roger Goodell, a dispute apparently sparked by star running back Ezekiel Elliott's six-game suspension over alleged domestic
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Speed, youth and tenacity the keys for new-look New Jersey Devils

Speed, youth and tenacity the keys for new-look New Jersey Devils

After five miserable seasons without playoff hockey, the New Jersey Devils recognized they needed to change.
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Young Canadian women's rugby side named for three-match tour of England

Young Canadian women's rugby side named for three-match tour of England

TORONTO — Canadian interim women's rugby coach Sandro Fiorino is taking a young squad featuring 16 uncapped players to England for a three match series against England.
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Former Canadian international Adam Kleeberger to coach new rugby generation

Former Canadian international Adam Kleeberger to coach new rugby generation

TORONTO — Former Canadian international Adam Kleeberger, who won 38 caps for his country and drew worldwide attention as one of Canada's "beardos," is looking to help others follow his rugby footsteps.
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Former Blue Jays pitcher Roy Halladay remembered as caring, generous man

Former Blue Jays pitcher Roy Halladay remembered as caring, generous man

Sean Clayton was just hoping to play catch with Roy Halladay when he first met the former Blue Jays pitcher in 2008 through the Make-a-Wish organization. Halladay made sure the youngster from Montreal had a visit he'd always remember.
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Halladay was flying plane low, witnesses tell safety board

Halladay was flying plane low, witnesses tell safety board

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Roy Halladay was flying his tiny sport plane low over the Gulf of Mexico shortly before it slammed into the water and killed the retired star pitcher, witnesses told federal investigators.
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Blue Bombers QB Matt Nichols ready to play CFL West semifinal against Eskimos

Blue Bombers QB Matt Nichols ready to play CFL West semifinal against Eskimos

WINNIPEG — Matt Nichols only threw a few short passes at Wednesday's practice, but Winnipeg Blue Bombers head coach Mike O'Shea says the injured starting quarterback should be able to play this weekend. "I think he'll be healthy enough, I really do.
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Montreal Impact name ex-France international Garde to replace fired Biello

Montreal Impact name ex-France international Garde to replace fired Biello

MONTREAL — The Montreal Impact got the coach they were looking for in former Olympique Lyonnais and Aston Villa boss Remi Garde.
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