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Trench battle expected to be key as Eskimos battle Ticats in CFL East Final

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Eskimos eviscerated the Montreal Alouettes through the air last week — but in Sunday's CFL East final against the league-leading Hamilton Tiger-Cats, the passing game may well be won in the trenches.

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Facing former team in West Division final gives Bombers QB Collaros more motivation

WINNIPEG — Zach Collaros will be fuelled by more than playoff excitement on Sunday.

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Small group of Cherry supporters protest his firing outside Rogers headquarters

TORONTO — About 20 people gathered peacefully outside Rogers headquarters on Wednesday afternoon to protest the firing of hockey commentator Don Cherry.

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Former Vancouver Canucks defenceman Jason Garrison sues financial adviser

VANCOUVER — A former National Hockey League defenceman is suing his financial adviser claiming negligent advice led to investment decisions that cost far more than the multimillion-dollar salary he earned during a six-year contract with the Vancouver

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Bill Murray shows up to Vancouver Canucks game with Peter Farrelly

VANCOUVER — Actor Bill Murray made a surprise appearance at Tuesday's Vancouver Canucks game — along with filmmaker Peter Farrelly, a fistful of 50-50 raffle tickets, and what appears to be a Hudson's Bay scarf.

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NHL Notebook: Vigneault's return, Cherry's uncertain CHL future, Makar's rise

The last time Alain Vigneault got fired, it didn't take him long to find work.

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Toronto FC says it is moving quickly to keep captain Michael Bradley in-house

TORONTO — After a season of silence on Michael Bradley's contract, Toronto FC is looking to move fast to ensure its influential captain stays put. Both Bradley and the Toronto front office refused to discuss his contract status during the MLS season.

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Grand Prix bronze solid start for new pairs team Ilyushechkina, Bilodeau

Their partnership began with a Facebook message. Canada's Lubov Ilyushechkina and Charlie Bilodeau were both without figure skating partners last season.

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'Miracle, Baby' shows how Cory Conacher overcame diabetes to make NHL

If opening his life up helps inspire one child with diabetes, Cory Conacher will be a happy man.

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Trevor Harris big wildcard for Edmonton in East Division final versus Hamilton

It's hard to forget the last time Trevor Harris faced the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Harris had a CFL playoff-record six touchdown passes in last year's East Division final.

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