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'They have to earn it': Sens GM Dorion says young players won't be handed NHL job

'They have to earn it': Sens GM Dorion says young players won't be handed NHL job

Pierre Dorion tackled the final question fired his way in French. After answering, and to make sure there wasn't any confusion, the Ottawa Senators general manager switched languages to hammer the point home a second time.
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2019 CFL most outstanding player Brandon Banks re-signs with Hamilton Tiger-Cats

2019 CFL most outstanding player Brandon Banks re-signs with Hamilton Tiger-Cats

HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have re-signed 2019 CFL most outstanding player Brandon Banks. The American wide receiver will return for his eighth season with the club in 2021.
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Hammon's head coaching night caps memorable year for women in sport

Hammon's head coaching night caps memorable year for women in sport

TORONTO — There was no celebration when Becky Hammon took over as San Antonio Spurs head coach on Wednesday night. When Gregg Popovich was ejected in the second quarter, he simply pointed at Hammon and said "You got 'em.
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Alabama head coach Saban praises contributions of Canadian receiver John Metchie III

Alabama head coach Saban praises contributions of Canadian receiver John Metchie III

He's been overshadowed by Heisman Trophy candidates DeVonta Smith and Mac Jones, but Canadian John Metchie III's contribution to the Alabama Crimson Tide's unbeaten season hasn't been lost on head coach Nick Saban.
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Final goodbye: Recalling influential people who died in 2020

Final goodbye: Recalling influential people who died in 2020

In a year defined by a devastating pandemic, the world lost iconic defenders of civil rights, great athletes and entertainers who helped define their genres.
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Scores and Schedule for December 30, 2020

Scores and Schedule for December 30, 2020

Wednesday's Scoreboard World Junior Hockey Championship Preliminary Round at Edmonton Finland 6, Slovakia 0 Germany 5, Switzerland 4 Sweden 4, Russia 3 OT --- NBA Boston 126, Memphis 107 Brooklyn 145, Atlanta 141 Miami 119, Milwaukee 108 Charlotte 11
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Sweden's world junior win streak snaps with 4-3 OT loss to Russia

Sweden's world junior win streak snaps with 4-3 OT loss to Russia

EDMONTON — Russia snapped Sweden's extended win streak at the world junior hockey championship Wednesday, clinching a 4-3 overtime victory in Edmonton. Marat Khusnutdinov scored the game winner with just 5.6 seconds left in extra time.
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Speedy Sir: Lewis Hamilton knighted in year-end royal honours

Speedy Sir: Lewis Hamilton knighted in year-end royal honours

LONDON — Lewis Hamilton is now a “Sir” as well as a seven-time Formula One champion.
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Spurs' Becky Hammon first woman to direct NBA team

Spurs' Becky Hammon first woman to direct NBA team

SAN ANTONIO — Becky Hammon became the first women to direct a team in NBA history, taking over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Lakers following Gregg Popovich’s ejection in the first half.
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Longtime Bruins captain Zdeno Chara leaves for Capitals

Longtime Bruins captain Zdeno Chara leaves for Capitals

WASHINGTON — Longtime Boston captain Zdeno Chara signed with the Washington Capitals on Wednesday, saying his former team had decided to move on from the towering defenceman who helped the Bruins climb back into the top echelon of the NHL and win the
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