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HOCKEY
NHL Notebook: Canadian coaching carousel continues
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UNDATED – There have been a lot of new faces behind the benches of Canadian NHL teams in recent months. Last week, the Montreal Canadiens and Edmonton Oilers became the latest clubs to replace their head coaches, joining the three other squads that have made the change over the past year. By Gemma Karstens-Smith. 878 words. MOVED.
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OLYMPICS
Hamelin skates into Olympic record books
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BEIJING -- Charles Hamelin's final Olympic race was one for the record books. Hamelin, 37, capped off his Olympic career in golden fashion as he helped his teammates win the men's 5,000-metre short-track speedskating relay on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Jennifer Jones's Canadian rink fell 11-9 to China in women's curling, putting her in danger of missing the medal round. . MOVED.
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SOCCER
Jessie Fleming to captain Canada against host England at Arnold Clark Cup
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UNDATED — In the absence of Christine Sinclair, midfielder Jessie Fleming will captain Canada against host England on Thursday at the Arnold Clark Cup. For the 23-year-old from London, Ont., it is just the latest honour in an already glittering career. 1,044 words. By Neil Davidson. PHOTO. MOVED.
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Former captain Nik Ledgerwood joins Cavalry FC coaching staff
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CALGARY -- Former Cavalry FC captain Nik Ledgerwood, who announced his retirement Jan. 31, is staying with the Canadian Premier League club as assistant coach and community relations manager. 188 words. MOVED.
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RUGBY
Rugby Canada extends Jack Hanratty's term as interim women's sevens coach
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UNDATED -- Rugby Canada has extended Jack Hanratty's term as interim coach of the Canadian women's sevens team. 463 words. By Neil Davidson. MOVED.
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Arrows sign Canadian international back Brock Webster to help fill injury void
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TORONTO -- The Toronto Arrows, dealing with a spate of injuries among the backs, have signed Canadian international wing/fullback Brock Webster. 291 words. MOVED.
COMING LATER
NHL: Minnesota at Winnipeg, 7 p.m. (CP - Judy Owens); Anaheim at Calgary, 9:30 p.m. (CP - Darren Haynes)
NBA: Toronto at Minnesota, 8 p.m. (AP)
Soccer: Short story off CONCACAF Champions League - Forge FC (Hamilton) vs Cruz Azul in Hamilton, 8 p.m. (CP) PHOTOS
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TOP STORIES
GLF—TIGER’S TOURNAMENT
LOS ANGELES — Tiger Woods is back on the PGA Tour for the first time in a year, again without his golf clubs. Approaching the one-year anniversary of a leg-shattering car crash, he is the host of the Genesis Invitational at Riviera. By Golf Writer Doug Ferguson. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos by 6 p.m. With GLF—Genesis Invitational Preview.
BBO--MLB-SPRING
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — It’s mid-February, which is usually a fine time of the year to be a baseball fan. Not this year. The usual spring training buzz is missing because of a lockout that’s now extended to 77 days and become the second-longest work stoppage in baseball history. Minor league players are reporting to camp in Arizona and Florida but the big boys won’t be playing until the players and owners can come to a financial compromise. By David Brandt. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos by 4 p.m.
OLY—FIG-VALIEVA-OTHER-DRUGS
ZHANGJIAKOU, China — Two legal substances used to improve heart function were listed on an anti-doping control form filled out for Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva before her drug case at the Olympics erupted, according to documents submitted on her behalf. By National Writer Eddie Pells. SENT: 450 words, photos.
OLY--FRE-KENWORTHY'S LAST RUN
ZHANGJIAKOU, China — Gus Kenworthy certainly wishes his final Olympic trip down the mountain didn't have to be in China. Yet skipping the trip didn't seem like the right thing, either. By National Writer Eddie Pells. SENT: 700 words, photos.
HKN—CROSBY'S 500TH
PITTSBURGH — Sidney Crosby arrived in Pittsburgh 17 years ago as a fresh-faced teenager tasked with reviving a moribund franchise. Nearly two decades and 500 goals later, the Penguins star remains humbled and motivated by the responsibility. By Will Graves. SENT: 900 words, photos.
FBN--BENGALS-WRAPUP
CINCINNATI -- Coach Zac Taylor reviews the Cinderella season that saw the Cincinnati Bengals reach the Super Bowl. By Mitch Stacy. SENT: 750 words, photos. With FBN—Bengals-Taylor Contract.
FBN--INSIDE THE NUMBERS
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — When the Super Bowl was on the line, the Los Angeles Rams knew who they trusted to win it. Matthew Stafford and Cooper Kupp led the way on the game-winning drive that delivered the Rams the 23-20 win over Cincinnati. By Pro Football Writer Josh Dubow. SENT: 900 words, photos.
NOTABLE
FBN--VIKINGS-O’CONNELL
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings finalize their hire of coach Kevin O’Connell, the offensive coordinator of the Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams. By Pro Football Writer Dave Campbell. SENT: 850 words, photos.
CAR--NASCAR-WALLACE-NETFLIX
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Bubba Wallace revisits his role in the national racial reckoning in an upcoming Netflix documentary. The six-episode “RACE: Bubba Wallace” chronicles his decision to use his platform as NASCAR’s only Black full-time driver to push for social and racial change. By AP Auto Racing Writer Jenna Fryer. SENT: 950 words, photos. With CAR—NASCAR-Daytona-Qualifying; CAR—NASCAR-Daytona-Kyle Busch.
US—SUPER BOWL RAMS PARADE
Los Angeles will honor the Super Bowl champion Rams with a parade Wednesday through the Exposition Park area. The parade will wind through the city to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, where a rally will be held in the plaza outside the stadium. UPCOMING: 500 words, photos, video.
OLY—FREEZING-OUT-AFRICA
BEIJING — African representation has shriveled at the Winter Olympics. A record eight African nations, fielding twice as many athletes as at the current Games in Beijing, competed at the last Winter Olympics in 2018. Eritrea, Ghana, Morocco, Madagascar and Nigeria are back this time, but Kenya, South Africa and Togo are not. By John Leicester. SENT: 980 words, photos.
OLY--TIBET AND THE OLYMPICS
GARZE COUNTY, China — Ahead of the Beijing summer Olympics 14 years ago, Tibet was on fire. Deadly clashes between Tibetans and security forces in Lhasa made global headlines, and for weeks, monks and herders battled bullets and batons. But today, Tibet has fallen silent, even as the Olympic games come to Beijing for a second time. The reason, interviews with over a dozen Tibetans show, is that Beijing's plan to tame Tibet is working. Older Tibetans have largely resigned themselves to Chinese rule, while a new generation of young Tibetans are slowly adopting a Chinese identity. By Dake Kang and Sam McNeil. SENT: 1,700 words, photos, video.
BKN--JAZZ-LAKERS
LOS ANGELES — The Utah Jazz, who lead the league in offense, have a six-game winning streak as they take on the Los Angeles Lakers in the final game for both teams before the All-Star break. The Lakers have dropped three straight and are a season-high five games under .500. By Joe Reedy. UPCOMING: 650 words, photos. Game starts at 10 p.m.
HKN--AVALANCHE-GOLDEN KNIGHTS
LAS VEGAS — Jack Eichel will make his debut with the Vegas Golden Knights when they face the Avalanche on Wednesday, playing for the first time since he underwent artificial disk replacement surgery on his neck in November. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos. Game starts at 10 p.m.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 16, 2022
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