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Move over Big Bird. A big hawk is headed to Toronto FC's BMO Field home

Move over Big Bird. A big hawk is headed to Toronto FC's BMO Field home

TORONTO — Forget Big Bird. Toronto FC has a big hawk. A giant metal statue of a hawk stood outside the front doors of Toronto FC's training centre on Wednesday.
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Blue Jays right-hander Hoffman finds 'comfort in the chaos' of ninth-inning spots

Blue Jays right-hander Hoffman finds 'comfort in the chaos' of ninth-inning spots

Right-hander Jeff Hoffman finds "comfort in the chaos" when he's on the mound with the game on the line. It's a role the new Toronto Blue Jays reliever is the favourite to land this year.
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Fraser stresses need for unity, hard work and pride as he takes charge of Toronto FC

Fraser stresses need for unity, hard work and pride as he takes charge of Toronto FC

TORONTO — Toronto FC formally introduced Robin Fraser as its 15th head coach Wednesday, preaching a message of hard work, determination and unity of purpose in returning the underachieving MLS club to its former glory.
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Interim tag removed for Swimming Canada CEO Suzanne Paulins

Interim tag removed for Swimming Canada CEO Suzanne Paulins

OTTAWA — Suzanne Paulins has been named chief executive officer of Swimming Canada after serving as interim CEO since last year. Paulins, from Brantford, Ont., took over as acting CEO in May when Ahmed El-Awadi took personal leave.
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Struggling Penguins place 2-time All-Star goaltender Tristan Jarry on waivers

Struggling Penguins place 2-time All-Star goaltender Tristan Jarry on waivers

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins ran out of patience waiting for two-time All-Star goaltender Tristan Jarry to emerge from a slump, placing him on waivers Wednesday ahead of a pivotal seven-game road trip that could determine the course of t
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Stars' Pete DeBoer reflects on win-filled coaching career: 'Fantastic journey'

Stars' Pete DeBoer reflects on win-filled coaching career: 'Fantastic journey'

Pete DeBoer was the NHL's youngest coach and unsure how long he would last.
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Simon Fraser University confirms football won't be returning to the B.C. school

Simon Fraser University confirms football won't be returning to the B.C. school

BURNABY, B.C. — It's official: Football won't be returning to Simon Fraser University. The Burnaby, B.C.
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The idea of hitting the free-agent market isn't a concerning one for veteran Ellis

The idea of hitting the free-agent market isn't a concerning one for veteran Ellis

Avery Ellis has been down this road before. The veteran American defensive lineman is slated to become a CFL free agent Feb. 11.
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Jets acquire Phillips from Blackhawks for Kuzmin in swap of defencemen

Jets acquire Phillips from Blackhawks for Kuzmin in swap of defencemen

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have acquired defenceman Isaak Phillips from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for defenceman Dmitry Kuzmin, the NHL club announced Wednesday.
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Recently married and soon to be a dad, Jets' Connor enjoying life on and off the ice

Recently married and soon to be a dad, Jets' Connor enjoying life on and off the ice

WINNIPEG — Kyle Connor laughs when asked what was more difficult — preparing for his wedding last summer or the hockey season? The Winnipeg Jets star left-winger married longtime girlfriend Ally Petack in front of about 150 friends and family in thei
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