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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

Maple Leafs announce Oreo as new helmet sponsor for upcoming NHL season

TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have announced cookie brand Oreo as the team's helmet sponsor for the upcoming NHL season. The new helmet will debut Sunday when Toronto opens its 2024-25 pre-season ...

Sep 17, 2024

Weegar committed to Calgary Flames despite veteran exodus

MacKenzie Weegar wasn't bitter or upset as he watched friends live out their dreams. The Calgary Flames defenceman just hopes to experience the same feeling one day. He also knows the road leading to ...

Sep 17, 2024

Fledgling Northern Super League adds four to front office ahead of April kickoff

The Northern Super League has fleshed out its front office with four appointments. Jose Maria Celestino da Costa was named vice-president and head of soccer operations while Marianne Brooks was appoin...

Sep 17, 2024

Former Canadiens, Senators defenceman Chris Wideman retires after six NHL seasons

MONTREAL - Former Montreal Canadiens and Ottawa Senators defenceman Chris Wideman announced he's retiring after six NHL seasons on Tuesday. Wideman spent his last three seasons under contract with the...

Sep 17, 2024