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Lions employee suspended for violating team and CFL social media policies

Lions employee suspended for violating team and CFL social media policies

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Lions have suspended director of player personnel and player development Torey Hunter 90 days for violating the team's and the CFL's social media policies. The Lions confirmed Hunter's suspension in a statement on Thursday.
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Underdogs, historic hockey rivals to battle in world junior semifinals

Underdogs, historic hockey rivals to battle in world junior semifinals

VANCOUVER — A pair of upsets has created a battle of the underdogs in the semifinal round of this year's world junior hockey championship.
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Source: Canadian international striker Adriana Leon headed to England

Source: Canadian international striker Adriana Leon headed to England

TORONTO — Canadian international forward Adriana Leon was released by the Seattle Reign on Thursday, paving the way for a move abroad. A source said the 26-year-old from King City, Ont., is headed to England and West Ham's women's team.
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Big names, lots of draft picks expected to move as teams ramp up for Memorial Cup

Big names, lots of draft picks expected to move as teams ramp up for Memorial Cup

TORONTO — With the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League's trade deadline looming, Saint John Sea Dogs general manager Trevor Georgie found himself putting in extra work over the Christmas break.
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Tiger-Cats promote Allemang, Burke to lead football operations roles

Tiger-Cats promote Allemang, Burke to lead football operations roles

HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have a new front-office structure. The Ticats announced Thursday that Eric Tillman won't be returning to the club as general manager, while the club is promoting Drew Allemang and Shawn Burke.
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Finnish hockey coach celebrates win, birth of son at world juniors

Finnish hockey coach celebrates win, birth of son at world juniors

VANCOUVER — Finnish hockey coach Jussi Ahokas says he was the "happiest man on Earth" Wednesday night. But it wasn't solely because his team had punched its ticket to the semifinals at the world junior hockey championship.
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Toronto FC coach says Argentine forward Lucas Janson may not be back

Toronto FC coach says Argentine forward Lucas Janson may not be back

TORONTO — Argentine forward Lucas Janson, who joined Toronto FC last August on loan, may not be back this season. "I would say as of today he's not coming back," Toronto coach Greg Vanney said Thursday.
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Canadian teen Andreescu stuns third-ranked Wozniacki at ASB Classic

Canadian teen Andreescu stuns third-ranked Wozniacki at ASB Classic

Louis Borfiga knew right away that Canadian tennis player Bianca Andreescu was a special talent. Andreescu started playing at Tennis Canada's regional training centres about six years ago and her strong skillset quickly blossomed.
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Curtis named Toronto FC GM, charged with returning team to championship-calibre

Curtis named Toronto FC GM, charged with returning team to championship-calibre

TORONTO — In naming Ali Curtis its Toronto FC's fifth general manager, Toronto FC is getting an MLS veteran who always has a plan. He famously arrived as sporting director of the New York Red Bulls with a binder full of blueprints for the team.
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Looking back at the big upsets in Canadian tennis history

Looking back at the big upsets in Canadian tennis history

Bianca Andreescu is the latest Canadian tennis player to pull off a stunning upset. The 18-year-old from Mississauga, Ont., ranked No. 152 in the world, downed No.
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