Canada Games: Newfoundland's ‘12th man' helps carry the team to victory
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Canada Games: Newfoundland's ‘12th man' helps carry the team to victory
Hometown crowd is their "12th man," says team Newfoundland and Labrador. Have you ever seen so much excitement for a team fighting for 5th place?
