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Toronto FC will likely be without Alejandro Pozuelo when it hosts Houston on Saturday, with the Spanish playmaker still nursing a sore ankle.

EDMONTON — Canada's Tyler Mislawchuk, fresh off a landmark World Triathlon Series podium finish in Montreal, believes he's upped his game in this physically punishing sport by training his brain.

MONTREAL — The Montreal Impact are well aware they risk spoiling their strong start to the season if their current losing skid continues.

GWANGJU, Korea, Republic Of — Canadian diver Jennifer Abel fell just short of the podium on Friday at the world aquatics championships. The 27-year-old from Laval, Que., finished fourth in the women's three-metre springboard event. Abel had 333.

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens have signed forward Charles Hudon to a one-year, US$800,000 contract. Hudon, 25, had three goals and two assists in 32 games with the Canadiens last season.

DUBLIN — Nigel Owens will pick up where he left off at the Rugby World Cup when the Welshman referees the opening match in September between host Japan and Russia.

MONTREAL — Veteran defensive end John Bowman has seen his fair share of coaches throughout his 14-year CFL career. But he says there's something special about new Montreal Alouettes head coach Khari Jones.

Donald (Cowboy) Cerrone will face Justin Gaethje in the main event of a UFC televised card in September in Vancouver. Cerrone (36-12-0 with one no contest) is ranked No. 4 among lightweight contenders while Gaethje (20-2-0) is No. 5.

The Toronto Wolfpack can earn their third trophy in as many years with a win Sunday at Widnes Vikings.

TORONTO — A rare goal by Ashtone Morgan helped Toronto FC secure the win over the New York Red Bulls on Wednesday night. While scoring is not Morgan's forte, Toronto's longest-serving player still brings plenty to the table without much fanfare.