Small markets, big bargains

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The low-revenue Montreal Expos unloaded several of their best players in Apr 1995 to reduce salary costs, while the large-revenue Toronto Blue Jays added several high-priced players. The Expos reduced their payroll to $19 million by losing Larry Walker and others. Toronto's payroll is three times larger.

Human resource management, Contracts, Baseball teams, Baseball players, Toronto Blue Jays, Montreal Expos, Free agents (Sports), Trading (Sports)

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Eyes on the prize

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Canadian driver Jacques Villeneuve is leading the Formula One circuit and is favored to win the 1997 championship title. Villeneuve is the son of Gilles Villeneuve, who was killed in a 1982 Grand Prix accident. The differences between father and son illustrate the changes in Grand Prix racing.

Cover Story, Behavior, Personalities, Automobile racing drivers, Race car drivers, Grand Prix racing, Villeneuve, Jacques

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Playing the field

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The future of the Canadian Football League is uncertain. The CFL may be expanding into the US, with teams in such cities as San Antonio, TX; Sacramento, CA; and Portland, OR. Some say expansion is a desperate action by the league.

Planning, International aspects, Football (Professional), Professional football, Canadian Football League

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