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Edler to sign one-day contract to retire as a Vancouver Canuck

VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks announced Tuesday that defenceman Alex Edler will sign a one-day contract in order to officially retire as a member of the NHL team. The signing will be part of a cel...

Sep 17, 2024

Jays reinstate Bichette but lose Wagner for season, place Varsho on IL

ARLINGTON - The Toronto Blue Jays have reinstated shortstop Bo Bichette from the 10-day injured list, but infielder Will Wagner will miss the remainder of the season and outfielder Daulton Varsho has ...

Sep 17, 2024

Canucks winger Joshua to miss training camp following cancer diagnosis

VANCOUVER - Vancouver Canucks winger Dakota Joshua has announced he'll miss the start of training camp following surgery for testicular cancer. Joshua said in a statement posted to social media by the...

Sep 17, 2024

Toronto FC faces tough challenge as defending MLS champion Columbus comes to town

TORONTO - Coach John Herdman isn't putting too much stock in the fact that Toronto FC, since losing 4-0 in Columbus on July 6, has posted a better league record than the defending MLS champion. Toront...

Sep 17, 2024

Mental game crucial as Vancouver Whitecaps embark on road swing

VANCOUVER - Vanni Sartini isn't known for keeping his opinions to himself. During training, the head coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps regularly paces the field, yelling instructions in multiple langua...

Sep 17, 2024

'Be a goldfish:' Mitton sees positives in season that ended with Diamond League title

It was a lengthy season for Sarah Mitton, but one that she considers both a success and a learning experience. The 28-year-old shot putter checked some boxes with a list that includes her first world ...

Sep 17, 2024

Former Oilers assistant GM Brad Holland follows his father out the door in Edmonton

EDMONTON - The NHL's Edmonton Oilers announced Tuesday that assistant general manager Brad Holland is leaving the club. The move comes almost three months after the departure of former Oilers general ...

Sep 17, 2024

Sixth-ranked Canadian women to face World Cup champion Spain in October friendly

The sixth-ranked Canadian women will face World Cup champion Spain in an international friendly next month. Third-ranked Spain will host Canada on Oct. 25 at Estadio Francisco de la Hera in Almendrale...

Sep 17, 2024

CF Montreal looks for revenge against New England Revolution

MONTRAL - At the beginning of the year, CF Montreal probably didn't have Wednesday's match against the New England Revolution circled on its calendar. But that has likely changed after what happened j...

Sep 17, 2024

Toronto FC promote forward Charlie Sharp, wingback Nate Edwards to first-team roster

TORONTO - After being drafted in the third round (61st overall) of the 2023 MLS SuperDraft, forward Charlie Sharp decided to put his dream of playing professional football on hold. He spent a couple o...

Sep 17, 2024