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Sporting KC parts ways with controversial director Gavin Wilkinson after 8 days, fan pushback

Sporting KC parts ways with controversial director Gavin Wilkinson after 8 days, fan pushback

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Sporting Kansas City has agreed to part ways with sporting director Gavin Wilkinson after only eight days, citing an “impassioned response from our fans” regarding the controversial hire, the team announced Friday.
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UFC president Dana White no stranger to his fighters speaking out

UFC president Dana White no stranger to his fighters speaking out

TORONTO — UFC president Dana White has had more than a few challenging personalities on his roster over the years. UFC middleweight champion Sean (Tarzan) Strickland may take the cake.
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Calgary Stampeders re-sign American defensive end Julian Howsare

Calgary Stampeders re-sign American defensive end Julian Howsare

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders have re-signed American defensive lineman Julian Howsare, the CFL club announced Friday. The five-year veteran was slated to become a free agent next month.
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French skier Sarrazin crowns breakthrough downhill season with Kitzbuehel win. Canada's Alexander finishes fifth

French skier Sarrazin crowns breakthrough downhill season with Kitzbuehel win. Canada's Alexander finishes fifth

KITZBUEHEL, Austria (AP) — French skier Cyprien Sarrazin crowned his breakthrough season in speed races Friday by winning the first of this weekend’s two World Cup downhills on the storied Streif in Kitzbuehel.
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Canadian ski jumper Alexandria Loutitt wins World Cup bronze in Japan

Canadian ski jumper Alexandria Loutitt wins World Cup bronze in Japan

ZAŌ, Japan — Canadian ski jumper Alexandria Loutitt returned to the World Cup podium with a bronze-medal performance on Friday. The 20-year-old from Calgary posted a two-jump total of 216.
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Shane Pinto signs one-year deal with Senators after gambling suspension

Shane Pinto signs one-year deal with Senators after gambling suspension

OTTAWA — Shane Pinto is one step closer to resuming his NHL career.
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Canada Soccer extends Biello's run as interim men's coach through Copa qualifier

Canada Soccer extends Biello's run as interim men's coach through Copa qualifier

Canada Soccer has extended Mauro Biello's run as interim men's national team coach through the Copa America qualifier in March.
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Warren Craney returns as head coach of Canadian junior men's football team

Warren Craney returns as head coach of Canadian junior men's football team

OTTAWA — Warren Craney is back as head coach of the Canadian men's junior football team. Carney was named to the post on Friday by Football Canada.
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Plenty of potential Canadian content seven weeks out from NHL trade deadline

Plenty of potential Canadian content seven weeks out from NHL trade deadline

TORONTO — The NHL has passed the halfway point of its schedule. All-star festivities are set for early next month in Toronto. Teams are making moves in the standings.
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The man in the middle: A look at MMA referee Jerin Valel's fight night routine

The man in the middle: A look at MMA referee Jerin Valel's fight night routine

TORONTO — Winnipeg's Jerin Valel is one of four Canadian referees working Saturday night at UFC 297 in Toronto. A look at his routine: Referees like Valel are hired and supervised by the local commission, not the promoter.
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