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Balsillie agrees to only some games in Canada

Sep. 2, 2009
Canadian billionaire James Balsillie has proposed having the Phoenix Coyotes begin the season in Arizona, then move to Hamilton, Ontario, as quickly as possible. Balsillie's attorney, Jeff Keffler, made the comment Wednesday after U.S. Bankruptcy Judge...
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa