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Toronto FC nailed down a key part of its defence Thursday, signing centre back Chris Mavinga to a contract extension. The 28-year-old Mavinga and U.S. international Omar Gonzalez have become the first-choice centre-back pairing for TFC.

LAUSANNE, Switzerland — No taking a knee at the Olympics. No hand gestures with political meaning. No disrespect at medal ceremonies.

Wednesday's Games NHL Philadelphia 3, Washington 2 Winnipeg 4, Toronto 3, SO Dallas 2, Los Angeles 1 --- AHL Utica 3, Belleville 2 Hartford 2, Hershey 1 Binghamton 4, Rochester 3 Charlotte 6, WB/Scranton 3 Grand Rapids 3, Milwaukee 2 Rockford 4, Mani

TORONTO — Blake Wheeler wasn't ready to describe the ups and downs of the Winnipeg Jets' 4-3 shootout win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. "Are you serious? We've got places to be," joked Wheeler after scoring the decisive goal Wednesday night.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Every now and again, Terence Davis reminds himself that 30 NBA teams passed on him in the 2019 draft. Wednesday was one of those nights.

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have signed defenceman Rasmus Andersson to a six-year contract extension. The 23-year-old from Malmo, Sweden and the NHL club agreed to a deal averaging US$4.55 million annually.

Alistair Johnston enters the MLS SuperDraft with a highlight reel to remember. The 21-year-old from Aurora, Ont., who switched to right back from central midfield at Wake Forest in 2019, scored three glorious goals last season.

TORONTO — While GM Ali Curtis says his search for a designated player is progressing, Toronto FC has wrapped up another loose end by signing defender Chris Mavinga to a new contract.

Slowly but surely, Khari Jones' muddled work life is coming more into focus.

MONTREAL — Thierry Henry fleshed out his Montreal Impact coaching staff Wednesday with former Canadian international Patrice Bernier returning as an assistant.