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TORONTO — Incumbent goalkeeping coach Simon Eaddy will be returning under new Toronto FC coach Robin Fraser.

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks signed American quarterback Dru Brown to a one-year contract extension Wednesday. The deal leaves Brown under contract with Ottawa through the 2026 season.

NEW YORK — Utah Hockey Club centre Jack McBain has been fined US$4,166.67 for high-sticking Montreal Canadiens winger Brendan Gallagher, the NHL announced Wednesday.

OTTAWA — Atletico Ottawa has named Mexican Diego Mejia its new head coach on a one-year deal with a club option to extend through 2026.

TORONTO — Forget Big Bird. Toronto FC has a big hawk. A giant metal statue of a hawk stood outside the front doors of Toronto FC's training centre on Wednesday.

Right-hander Jeff Hoffman finds "comfort in the chaos" when he's on the mound with the game on the line. It's a role the new Toronto Blue Jays reliever is the favourite to land this year.

TORONTO — Toronto FC formally introduced Robin Fraser as its 15th head coach Wednesday, preaching a message of hard work, determination and unity of purpose in returning the underachieving MLS club to its former glory.

OTTAWA — Suzanne Paulins has been named chief executive officer of Swimming Canada after serving as interim CEO since last year. Paulins, from Brantford, Ont., took over as acting CEO in May when Ahmed El-Awadi took personal leave.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins ran out of patience waiting for two-time All-Star goaltender Tristan Jarry to emerge from a slump, placing him on waivers Wednesday ahead of a pivotal seven-game road trip that could determine the course of t

Pete DeBoer was the NHL's youngest coach and unsure how long he would last.