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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.

VANCOUVER — Vancouver Canucks winger Dakota Joshua has announced he'll miss the start of training camp following surgery for testicular cancer.

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 languages and gesticulating wildly.

It was a lengthy season for Sarah Mitton, but one that she considers both a success and a learning experience.

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 manager Ken Holland, Brad's father.

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 Almendralejo.

MONTRÉAL — 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 just over three weeks ago.

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.

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 against the Ottawa Senators at Scotiabank Arena.

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.