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Correction to March 27 story on NCAA basketball team hiring Canadian coach Dave Smart

Correction to March 27 story on NCAA basketball team hiring Canadian coach Dave Smart

In a March 27 story on Canadian basketball coach Dave Smart being hired by the Pacific Tigers of NCAA Division 1, The Canadian Press incorrectly spelled Pacific director of athletics Adam Tschuor's last name as "Tschor.
University of the Pacific hires ex-Carleton basketball coach Dave Smart as head coach

University of the Pacific hires ex-Carleton basketball coach Dave Smart as head coach

STOCKTON, Calif. — Dave Smart, a 10-time U Sports coach of the year, is getting a head coaching gig in the United States.
Sting coach Letang, assistant suspended by OHL for abuse of officials

Sting coach Letang, assistant suspended by OHL for abuse of officials

TORONTO — The Ontario Hockey League has suspended Sarnia Sting head coach Alan Letang three games and assistant coach Micheal Haley two games for conduct demeaning to game officials. The Sting have also been fined $2,500.
Quebec minister to order probe after complaint about QMJHL English-only playoff garb

Quebec minister to order probe after complaint about QMJHL English-only playoff garb

MONTREAL — The Quebec government says it will ask the province's language watchdog to investigate after the leader of the Parti Québécois complained about a lack of French on a QMJHL team's playoff garb.
Abuse-Free Sport registry made public by Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner

Abuse-Free Sport registry made public by Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner

The Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner has made public a registry of people barred or provisionally suspended from participating in sport.
Veteran Harris has no doubts that he'll be ready for the start of Riders camp

Veteran Harris has no doubts that he'll be ready for the start of Riders camp

Trevor Harris will be full-go when the Saskatchewan Roughriders open training camp in May. The veteran quarterback missed most of last season — his first in Regina — with a significant knee injury.
Scott, Beckie rejoin Canada for SheBelieves Cup after long knee injury layoffs

Scott, Beckie rejoin Canada for SheBelieves Cup after long knee injury layoffs

Desiree Scott and Janine Beckie return after lengthy knee injury layoffs to join Canada at next month's SheBelieves Cup. The four-team tournament, which runs April 6-9 in Atlanta and Columbus, also features the fourth-ranked U.S., No. 7 Japan and No.
Rays' Wander Franco placed on administrative leave through June 1 as sexual abuse probe continues

Rays' Wander Franco placed on administrative leave through June 1 as sexual abuse probe continues

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.
B.C.'s James Paxton gets a spot on the Dodgers' active roster. He also gets a $2 million bonus

B.C.'s James Paxton gets a spot on the Dodgers' active roster. He also gets a $2 million bonus

LOS ANGELES — James Paxton is getting a $2 million bonus for being on the Los Angeles Dodgers' active roster for their home opener Thursday, raising his guaranteed pay to $9 million with the chance to earn another $4 million based on starts.
Closer Romano one of four Blue Jays placed on injured list ahead of season opener

Closer Romano one of four Blue Jays placed on injured list ahead of season opener

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Blue Jays placed closer Jordan Romano on the 15-day injured list Thursday with right elbow inflammation, one of four Toronto players to start the 2024 regular season on the IL.