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Terror attacks, Mountie killings, Ghomeshi scandal among top news events in 2014
An in-brief look at some of the most significant news events of the last 12 months, in chronological order:
Bears start overhaul, fire GM Emery, coach Trestman after rough season
LAKE FOREST, Ill. – The Chicago Bears fired general manager Phil Emery and coach Marc Trestman on Monday, making sweeping changes after missing the playoffs for the seventh time in eight years.
Bears start overhaul, fire GM Emery, coach Trestman after rough season
LAKE FOREST, Ill. – The Chicago Bears fired general manager Phil Emery and coach Marc Trestman on Monday, making sweeping changes after missing the playoffs for the seventh time in eight years.
A list of some Canadian newsmakers who died in 2014
A list of some Canadian newmakers who died in 2014:
Veteran receiver Jamel Richardson returns to Roughriders
REGINA – Jamel Richadson is returning to the city where he started his CFL career.
CFL loses one of its most colourful characters as Dick Thornton passes away
The CFL has lost one of its most colourful characters.
Former Blue Bomber, Argo Dick Thornton dies at age 75
Former Winnipeg Blue Bomber and Toronto Argonaut (Tricky) Dick Thornton, who won two Grey Cups with Winnipeg in the 1960s, has died at age 75.
B.C. Lions come to terms with Jeff Tedford to take over as club’s coach
VANCOUVER – Jeff Tedford has returned to the CFL.
Former Als president Prince intrigued by CFL commissioner’s position
Time hasn’t diminished Skip Prince’s affinity for Canadian football and the CFL.
Roughriders hire veteran coach Chapdelaine to be offensive co-ordinator
REGINA – The Saskatchewan Roughriders hired veteran coach Jacques Chapdelaine to be their offensive co-ordinator on Friday.
Roughriders re-sign veteran Ricky Foley to solidify defensive line
REGINA – After winning a third Grey Cup ring last year, Ricky Foley seriously contemplated retirement. Instead, the 32-year-old Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive end returned to the field in 2014 and had one of the best seasons of his career.
Sources: Former CFL exec Prince throws hat in ring for commissioner’s job
TORONTO – Skip Prince has thrown his hat into the ring to be the next CFL commissioner.
Tiger-Cats sign defensive end Norwood to extension through 2016 season
HAMILTON – The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have signed international defensive end Eric Norwood to a contract extension through the 2016 season.
A look back at 10 memorable Canadian sports stories from 2014
There were some golden moments, a number of surprises and some unforgettable magic across the sports world in 2014. Here’s a look back at 10 memorable Canadian stories:
Winnipeg Blue Bombers fire defensive co-ordinator Gary Etcheverry
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers fired defensive co-ordinator Gary Etcheverry on Wednesday.
Reynolds to take over as Riders president and CEO when Hopson retires in March
REGINA – The Saskatchewan Roughriders have found an in-house successor to outgoing president and chief executive officer Jim Hopson.
Former quarterback Calvillo named to Montreal Alouettes coaching staff
Anthony Calvillo wants to hit the pavement running as an assistant coach with the Montreal Alouettes.
Toronto Pan Am executives pay taxpayers back for wine, shirts, parking tickets
TORONTO – Officials with the Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games billed Ontario taxpayers for everything from dress shirts and parking tickets to orange juice and wine before reimbursing them, documents released Friday reveal.
Roughriders sign all-star DT Tearrius George to contract extension
REGINA – Tearrius George said there was a lot more than money behind his decision to stay with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
Blake Nill introduced as new head coach of UBC Thunderbirds football team
VANCOUVER – Blake Nill says he could be taking on the biggest challenge of his career.
NHL gives Las Vegas green light to gauge interest in expansion team
BOCA RATON, Fla. – The NHL is dipping its toes into the waters of possible expansion to Las Vegas without committing to diving in.
Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Kerry Joseph announces his retirement
REGINA – Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Kerry Joseph is retiring once again.
CFL commissioner Mark Cohon to step down on Jan. 9
TORONTO – Life after the CFL will begin in early January for Mark Cohon.
Accolades to continue to roll in for Elimimian as CFL all-star team is announced
TORONTO – The post-season accolades continue to roll in for Solomon Elimimian.