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TORONTO — As the Maple Leafs digested their latest setback, one word kept bubbling to the surface — work.

Los Angeles FC has re-signed Canadian Dejan Jakovic and fellow centre back Danilo Silva. The 33-year-old Jakovic appeared in 15 regular-season games last year, reaching his 100-game and 100-start MLS milestones during the 2018 campaign.

NEW YORK — Montreal Canadiens forward Paul Byron has been suspended three games for a hit that injured Florida Panthers defenceman MacKenzie Weegar on Tuesday night.

TORONTO — A prestigious private school in Toronto rocked by allegations of sexual assault by students has reinstated its varsity basketball team for the 2018-19 school year. St.

TORONTO — It's time to see if Jordan Hamilton is ready for his close-up.

TORONTO — Brittany Crew sees the silver lining in the foot injury that derailed her season last summer. "It gave me a chance to miss the sport," Crew said.

TORONTO — Jerry Glanville is intrigued by the prospect of coaching the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

DETROIT — Michigan State University's Board of Trustees will seek to oust interim President John Engler if he does not resign amid criticism of comments he made about victims of imprisoned ex-sports doctor Larry Nassar, trustees said Wednesday.

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock said in December it looked like the Tampa Bay Lightning were better than every other NHL team. About a month later, not much has changed.

WINNIPEG — Laurent Brossoit didn't mind facing a barrage of pucks. He quite enjoyed it, actually.