National Sports

National Women's Soccer League Commissioner Lisa Baird resigned after some 19 months on the job amid allegations that a former coach engaged in sexual harassment and misconduct.

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks say defenceman Travis Hamonic isn't opting out of the NHL season, but he has yet to join the team.

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks will have fans in Rogers Arena on Sunday for the first time in almost 19 months. The Canucks are at home to the Winnipeg Jets in a pre-season game.

Vancouver Whitecaps defender Florian Jungwirth is eagerly anticipating smashing his former teammates. He doesn't have any crunching tackles planned for when the San Jose Earthquakes come to town on Saturday, however.

Toronto FC looks to continue its climb out of the nether regions of Major League Soccer and dispatch another team under new management when it hosts Chicago Fire FC on Sunday.

CALGARY — Craig Dickenson solicited some help from the CFL head office in order to prepare for his team’s road game against the Calgary Stampeders on Saturday.

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have signed restricted free agents Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes to new contracts, according to multiple media reports. Pettersson reportedly signed a three-year deal worth US$7.

Canada Soccer will welcome Costa Rica and Mexico to Edmonton in November for World Cup qualifying games, hoping chilly weather and artificial turf at Commonwealth Stadium will make the CONCACAF visitors uncomfortable.

Canada faces three stiff challenges in World Cup qualifying this month with question-marks over several key players.

TORONTO — Linebacker Justin Tuggle is back with the Toronto Argonauts. The Argos announced Friday they've re-signed Tuggle and signed defensive back Jalen Collins.