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Men’s Olympic hockey tournament the top Canadian story to look for in 2014
Here are The Canadian Press’s Top 10 Sports Stories to look for in 2014:
Stampeders lose Kevin Glenn, J’Micheal Deane and Eric Fraser to RedBlacks
CALGARY – John Hufnagel knew he was going to lose a few good men on Monday.
Some facts and figures on mercury and new high-efficiency light bulbs
OTTAWA – New federal standards for energy efficiency begin Jan. 1, 2014, generally forbidding purchases of old-style incandescent light bulbs while encouraging their widespread replacement by mercury-containing compact fluorescent lamps or CFLs. Some facts and figures:
Federal light-bulb ban set for 2014, almost seven years after announcement
OTTAWA – A federal ban on inefficient light bulbs goes into effect Jan. 1, 2014, almost seven years after it was announced with fanfare by a then-rookie Conservative government.
B.C. Lions name Mark Washington as defensive co-ordinator
SURREY, B.C. – The B.C. Lions have named Mark Washington as their new defensive co-ordinator.
Expansion Ottawa Redblacks hire Rick Campbell as their first-ever head coach
OTTAWA – Rick Campbell is the first-ever head coach of the expansion Ottawa Redblacks.
Day of reflection in Parliament over death of statesman Nelson Mandela
OTTAWA – It’s a day of reflection in Ottawa as federal politicians look back on the life of Nelson Mandela, who died Thursday at age 95.
Canucks Daniel Sedin hopes roof stays open for Heritage Classic against Senators
VANCOUVER – Daniel Sedin did not hesitate when asked whether he would like to see the B.C. Place Stadium roof open or closed for the NHL’s Heritage Classic next March.
Hamilton businessman David Braley quits Senate post, no reason given
OTTAWA – Ontario Sen. David Braley has resigned from the upper chamber.
Rogers snaps up naming rights to future downtown home of Edmonton Oilers
EDMONTON – Rogers Communications has purchased the naming rights for the future home of the Edmonton Oilers, further increasing the telecommunications giant’s reach in Canadian professional sports.
Buffalo loses to Atlanta in overtime but feels the love from Toronto crowd
TORONTO – There was plenty that bothered Buffalo coach Doug Marrone about the Bills’ 34-31 overtime loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday but the support in the stands at Rogers Centre wasn’t one of them.
Bryant’s field goal earns Falcons wild overtime victory over Buffalo Bills
TORONTO – Matt Bryant booted a 36-yard field goal as Atlanta Falcons snapped a five-game losing streak with a wild 34-31 overtime win over the Buffalo Bills at Rogers Centre on Sunday.
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford draws a crowd as he takes in Bills game at Rogers Centre
TORONTO – Mayor Rob Ford drew a crowd Sunday as he arrived for the NFL game between the Buffalo Bills and Atlanta Falcons.
CFL releases list of perspective free agents ahead of Ottawa draft
TORONTO – An enticing list of perspective CFL free agents is out, but football fans shouldn’t get carried away drawing up their wish lists just yet.
B.C. Lions part ways with offensive co-ordinator Jacques Chapdelaine
SURREY, B.C. – The B.C. Lions announced Wednesday that the club and offensive co-ordinator Jacques Chapdelaine have mutually agreed to part ways.
Eskimos hire former Argos defensive co-ordinator Chris Jones as head coach
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Eskimos have hired former Toronto Argonauts defensive co-ordinator Chris Jones as their new head coach.
Grey Cup champion Roughriders to parade through Regina streets Tuesday
REGINA – Regina will celebrate the Grey Cup champion Saskatchewan Roughriders in a parade on Tuesday.
Both teams have potential difference-makers heading into Grey Cup showdown
REGINA – It’s finally time to play football.
Australian punter turns heads for Hamilton with ‘Bend it Like Beckham’ skills
REGINA – No one has come further to the 101st Grey Cup than Hamilton punter Josh Bartel.
Lumsden and fellow bobsledder Quinn plan to watch former CFL teams in Grey Cup
CALGARY – Canada’s Jesse Lumsden has been training for seven hours a day in preparation for the upcoming bobsled season.
Diabetic boy gets Grey Cup sideline surprise as his Riders play the championship
REGINA – When 11-year-old Noah Steinley found out that he would get to be on the sideline for the 101st Grey Cup, he was very surprised.
Frigid weather doesn’t stop football fans from flocking to Grey Cup parade
REGINA – Frigid temperatures and windchills that dipped into the -30C range could not deter football fans at the Grey Cup parade.
B.C. Lions general manager Buono headlines 2014 Hall of Fame class
REGINA – He’s the winningest coach in CFL history, a seven-time Grey Cup champion and one of the league’s longest-serving and most respected executives.
Bishop’s quarterback Heather wins Hec Crighton as Canada’s top university player
QUEBEC – Quarterback Jordan Heather helped turn Bishop’s University football around this season and he was rewarded on Thursday night with the Hec Crighton Trophy as Canadian university player of the year.