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Former NBAer Joel Anthony finding new ways to grow basketball in Montreal

Former NBAer Joel Anthony finding new ways to grow basketball in Montreal

Joel Anthony still fondly remembers all the veteran players who helped him through his NBA career and the local stars who inspired him as a young kid growing up in Montreal. Now he wants to do the same.
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Former Calgary Stampeder offensive lineman Bruce Covernton dead at age 57

Former Calgary Stampeder offensive lineman Bruce Covernton dead at age 57

CALGARY — Bruce Covernton, a former offensive lineman who won two Grey Cups with the Calgary Stampeders, died Tuesday. He was 57. The Stampeders confirmed Covernton's death but the cause wasn't divulged.
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Flyers goaltender Carter Hart is taking an indefinite leave of absence for personal reasons

Flyers goaltender Carter Hart is taking an indefinite leave of absence for personal reasons

Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Carter Hart is taking an indefinite leave of absence for personal reasons. General manager Daniel Briere announced Tuesday that Hart had requested and been granted time away from the team.
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B.C.'s James Paxton agrees to $11 million deal with high-spending Dodgers, AP source says

B.C.'s James Paxton agrees to $11 million deal with high-spending Dodgers, AP source says

Canadian left-hander James Paxton and the Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to an US$11 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.
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Canadian Isaiah Adams, Theo Johnson set to audition at Senior Bowl

Canadian Isaiah Adams, Theo Johnson set to audition at Senior Bowl

Patience has finally paid off for Jim Nagy. The executive director of the Reese's Senior Bowl said Tuesday his organization has been watching Canadian offensive lineman Isaiah Adams for the past two years. Had the Ajax., Ont.
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Defender Paris Gee signs with Vancouver FC, returns to B.C. to be closer to family

Defender Paris Gee signs with Vancouver FC, returns to B.C. to be closer to family

Family has brought Paris Gee home after two successful seasons with York United FC. The 29-year-old defender from Burnaby, B.C., one of six York players who left the Toronto CPL club in December, has signed a two-year contract with Vancouver FC.
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Dabrowski, Routliffe advance to women's doubles semifinals at Australian Open

Dabrowski, Routliffe advance to women's doubles semifinals at Australian Open

MELBOURNE, Australia — After a shaky start to their women's doubles quarterfinal match, Gabriela Dabrowski of Ottawa and partner Erin Routliffe of New Zealand settled down and showed why they're the fourth-seeded combo at this year's Australian Open.
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NBA suspends Canadian Tristan Thompson 25 games on doping violation

NBA suspends Canadian Tristan Thompson 25 games on doping violation

NEW YORK — Cleveland Cavaliers centre Tristan Thompson was suspended 25 games by the NBA for violating its anti-drug program on Tuesday. The league said that Thompson, from Brampton, Ont., tested positive for ibutamoren and SARM LGD-4033.
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Veteran Canadian midfielder Jonathan Osorio named captain of Toronto FC

Veteran Canadian midfielder Jonathan Osorio named captain of Toronto FC

John Herdman has gone with a known and respected quantity in naming Canadian midfielder Jonathan Osorio captain of Toronto FC.
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CFL's Calgary Stampers name former OL Jay McNeil as team president

CFL's Calgary Stampers name former OL Jay McNeil as team president

CALGARY — Jay McNeil is the new president of the Calgary Stampeders. The former Stampeders offensive lineman was promoted to the post Tuesday.
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