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Cold War redux in more ways than one: Russia and the U.S. look to thaw relations in the hockey rink

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Faceoffs and power plays aren’t just hockey terms — they’re the language of international diplomacy. This week Russian President Vladimir Putin revived the Cold War tradition of taking geopolitics onto the ice, suggesting in a call to President Donald Trump that American and Russian skaters play matches against each other. While the challenge is yet … Read more

Jennifer Jones to coach Rachel Homan rink at Scotties Tournament of Hearts

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When curling great Jennifer Jones retired from the four-person game last year, she vowed that she would do everything she could to remain connected to the sport, all while trying to inspire the next generation of curlers in the country. Now, the Olympic, two-time world and six-time Canadian champion has made her move to do … Read more