Talk about a coup. The St. John's Edge may sign local boy Carl English, who isn't famous internationally but is by far the most successful current basketball star from Newfoundland - he's played with lots of big European clubs. This is exactly the sort of thing that could make a basketball club a profitable venture here. And the audience will be mostly female.
St. John's Edge expected to announce signing of Carl English Wednesday morning
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None of the principals are confirming it officially, but The Telegram has learned that what has been anticipated for the better part of a month will take place Wednesday morning when the St. John’s Edge will reveal they have signed Newfoundland basketball star Carl English.
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English has routinely drawn six-figure annual salaries as a professional and the Edge’s payroll for an entire season is just $170,000 for a 12-player roster. However, it has been suggested that hurdle could at least be reduced in size by having English take on other duties, perhaps with regards to coaching, management and/or community relations.
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