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Boston police tweet about Red Auerbach called 'tone-deaf'

Boston police tweet about Red Auerbach called 'tone-deaf'

Boston's police commissioner apologized Monday after the department faced heavy criticism for a now-deleted Black History Month tweet that celebrated a white man.
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Olympics junkies in Canada keeping odd hours to catch live events

Olympics junkies in Canada keeping odd hours to catch live events

TORONTO — Becky Marsh figures she's slept an average of two hours a night since the Pyeongchang Olympics started. The diehard Olympics enthusiast from Spruce Grove, Alta.
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Ottawa Senators are looking to maintain their focus amid trade speculation

Ottawa Senators are looking to maintain their focus amid trade speculation

OTTAWA — The NHL trade deadline is still two weeks away but the Ottawa Senators know changes are imminent. For many players, it's a time to find ways to avoid the distraction of rumours and speculation and instead focus on the club's upcoming games.
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Ex-All Star pitcher Esteban Loaiza arrested on drug charges

Ex-All Star pitcher Esteban Loaiza arrested on drug charges

SAN DIEGO — Former All-Star pitcher Esteban Loaiza has been arrested on suspicion of trafficking drugs after packages containing a white powder believed to be cocaine were found at a home he rented in Southern California, officials said Monday.
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Matthew McConaughey hails Nick Foles in newspaper ad

Matthew McConaughey hails Nick Foles in newspaper ad

AUSTIN, Texas — Matthew McConaughey is congratulating fellow Texan and Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles on his Super Bowl win. The actor took out a full-page ad in the Austin American-Statesman on Sunday.
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Defensive lineman John Bowman to return for 13th CFL season with Alouettes

Defensive lineman John Bowman to return for 13th CFL season with Alouettes

MONTREAL — John Bowman will return for a 13th CFL season. The Montreal Alouettes announced Monday that Bowman, the club's all-time sacks leader with 121, will play in 2018. Bowman, 35, has recorded 10 or more sacks in a season seven times.
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Ottawa Redblacks sign defensive back Rose to one-year contract extension

Ottawa Redblacks sign defensive back Rose to one-year contract extension

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks signed American defensive Jonathan Rose to a one-year contract extension Monday. Rose was scheduled to become a free agent Tuesday.
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Hamilton Tiger-Cats re-sign veteran receiver Tasker to two-year deal

Hamilton Tiger-Cats re-sign veteran receiver Tasker to two-year deal

HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats signed American receiver Luke Tasker to a two-year contract extension Monday. Tasker was eligible to become a free agent Tuesday.
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Toronto Blue Jays will retire former pitcher Halladay's No. 32 jersey

Toronto Blue Jays will retire former pitcher Halladay's No. 32 jersey

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays will retire former pitcher Roy (Doc) Halladay's No. 32 on opening day. Halladay, 40, died Nov. 7, 2017 when the plane he was flying crashed into the Gulf of Mexico.
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Green flag, 'Atomic Blonde': Charlize Theron to start 500

Green flag, 'Atomic Blonde': Charlize Theron to start 500

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Academy Award winner Charlize Theron was named honorary starter for the 60th running of the Daytona 500. The actress will wave the green flag for the season-opening race Sunday in NASCAR's Monster Energy Cup Series.
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