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Nylander has three points, Oilers score on themselves late to give Maple Leafs win

Nylander has three points, Oilers score on themselves late to give Maple Leafs win

EDMONTON — Patrick Marleau earned one of the easiest goals of his career on Thursday night against the Edmonton Oilers.
Altidore the hero as Toronto FC beats Columbus 1-0 to return to MLS Cup final

Altidore the hero as Toronto FC beats Columbus 1-0 to return to MLS Cup final

TORONTO — After rolling through the regular season, Toronto FC has had to fight tooth and nail to negotiate the MLS playoffs. Pretty soccer has gone out the window.
Gallagher scores twice, Canadiens beat Red Wings 6-3

Gallagher scores twice, Canadiens beat Red Wings 6-3

DETROIT — Now on their longest winning streak of the season, the Montreal Canadiens have recovered from their terrible start.
Three Toronto FC players, one Vancouver Whitecap earn MLS Best XI honours

Three Toronto FC players, one Vancouver Whitecap earn MLS Best XI honours

NEW YORK — Sebastian Giovinco, Justin Morrow and Victor Vazquez of Toronto FC, along with Kendall Waston of the Vancouver Whitecaps were named to Major League Soccer's Best XI on Thursday.
Canadians Jessie Fleming, Rebecca Quinn face off in NCAA College Cup

Canadians Jessie Fleming, Rebecca Quinn face off in NCAA College Cup

Jessie Fleming and Rebecca Quinn often room together in camp with the Canadian women's soccer team.
Vermont city thanks French city for misspelled jerseys

Vermont city thanks French city for misspelled jerseys

MONTPELIER, Vt. — Vermont's capital city said merci via Skype on Thursday to a French city it's named after for some misspelled soccer jerseys that were sent its way.
B.C. Lions hire Ed Hervey as GM, Buono to stay on as coach for 2018

B.C. Lions hire Ed Hervey as GM, Buono to stay on as coach for 2018

SURREY, B.C. — When the B.C. Lions were shopping unproven backup quarterback Mike Reilly on the trade market after the 2012 CFL season, Wally Buono got turned down by a number of fellow general managers as he searched for a deal.
Canada's Gagnon injured in training for World Cup downhill in Lake Louise

Canada's Gagnon injured in training for World Cup downhill in Lake Louise

LAKE LOUISE, Alta. — The final training run for the season-opening women's World Cup downhill was hard on the Canadian ski team. Marie-Michele Gagnon dislocated her left shoulder in a crash Thursday.
Woeful third quarters all the talk at practice ahead of Raptors' game vs. Pacers

Woeful third quarters all the talk at practice ahead of Raptors' game vs. Pacers

TORONTO — The morning after another third-quarter collapse, the Toronto Raptors good-naturedly tossed around ideas for some halftime motivation. Jot down the score as 0-0.
Vancouver Canucks forward Derek Dorsett ending career due to spinal issues

Vancouver Canucks forward Derek Dorsett ending career due to spinal issues

Vancouver Canucks forward Derek Dorsett says he is devastated after deciding to follow medical advice and end his hockey career due to spinal problems.