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Here’s an interesting twist to Nick Nurse’s appointment in-waiting as Canada’s head coach for this year’s World Cup in China.

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It’s no secret the national governing body in Canada isn’t exactly flush with cash.

Enter MLSE, which has decided to pay for Nurse’s salary as Canada hopes to qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Too bad MLSE doesn’t have any sway with the many Canadians balling in the NBA because many in basketball figure half, if not fewer, won’t play for Canada.