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Ticats GM says he has been diagnosed with "a serious form of cancer"

Ticats GM says he has been diagnosed with "a serious form of cancer"

Hamilton Tiger-Cats general manager Ted Goveia says he has been diagnosed with "a serious form of cancer that's spread." In a story posted on the club's website Friday, Goveia, 55, said the diagnosis was made in April.
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Canada coach irate after Vancouver Whitecaps players stricken by illness in Mexico

Canada coach irate after Vancouver Whitecaps players stricken by illness in Mexico

TORONTO — Canada coach Jesse Marsch expressed outrage Friday that the Vancouver Whitecaps had been "poisoned" during their visit to Mexico for the CONCACAF Champions Cup final.
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Maple Leafs hire former Red Wings head coach Derek Lalonde as assistant

Maple Leafs hire former Red Wings head coach Derek Lalonde as assistant

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have hired former Detroit Red Wings head coach Derek Lalonde as an assistant on Craig Berube's staff, the NHL team announced Friday. The 52-year-old from Brasher Falls, N.Y.
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PWHL expansion full of 'bittersweet feelings' for newly signed players

PWHL expansion full of 'bittersweet feelings' for newly signed players

VANCOUVER — Jenn Gardiner is still in shock. The former Montreal Victoire forward can't quite fathom that she'll soon be playing professional hockey in the city where she grew up.
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Dallas Stars fire coach DeBoer after losing in West final for a 3rd year in a row

Dallas Stars fire coach DeBoer after losing in West final for a 3rd year in a row

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dallas Stars coach Pete DeBoer was fired Friday after three seasons with the team, getting to the Western Conference final each time but never advancing past that for a shot at the Stanley Cup.
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Ticats veteran quarterback Mitchell poised to reach 100-win milestone

Ticats veteran quarterback Mitchell poised to reach 100-win milestone

HAMILTON — Bo Levi Mitchell is poised to join a very select group. The veteran quarterback chases his 100th career CFL regular-season win Saturday when the Hamilton Tiger-Cats visit the Calgary Stampeders in the season opener for both teams.
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Tottenham fires coach Ange Postecoglou despite ending trophy drought with Europa League title

Tottenham fires coach Ange Postecoglou despite ending trophy drought with Europa League title

LONDON (AP) — Tottenham fired manager Ange Postecoglou on Friday, two weeks after the Australian led the club to the Europa League title to end its 17-year wait for a trophy.
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Toronto FC's June 13 game at Los Angeles FC postponed to October

Toronto FC's June 13 game at Los Angeles FC postponed to October

TORONTO — Toronto FC's MLS game at Los Angeles FC, originally scheduled for June 13, has been postponed until Oct. 8, the club announced Friday. LAFC's June 25 away game at Real Salt Lake has also been rescheduled to Sept. 17.
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Gasperini takes over from Ranieri at Roma after successful run at Atalanta

Gasperini takes over from Ranieri at Roma after successful run at Atalanta

ROME (AP) — Gian Piero Gasperini was named Roma’s new coach on Friday, taking over for the retiring Claudio Ranieri following his own successful run at Atalanta. “I need a significant challenge,” Gasperini said in an interview released by Roma .
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Less stress, more swagger: QB Nathan Rourke aiming to have fun with new-look Lions

Less stress, more swagger: QB Nathan Rourke aiming to have fun with new-look Lions

VANCOUVER — Nathan Rourke is trying to add a little something to his game this season — the B.C. Lions quarterback wants to have more fun.
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