National Sports

TORONTO — Pascal Siakam could finally make his season debut next week. The Toronto Raptors' all-star forward has been recovering from off-season shoulder surgery, but coach Nick Nurse said Siakam's return is imminent.

Canadians Kailen Sheridan and Victoria Pickett are up for NWSL annual awards. Sheridan, a 26-year-old from Pickering, Ont.

SALFORD, United Kingdom — Former Toronto Wolfpack coach Paul Rowley was named head coach of the Salford Red Devils on Friday. Rowley, a former England hooker, was the Wolfpack's first coach.

VANCOUVER — For the first time in four years, the Vancouver Whitecaps are on the cusp of a playoff spot — and clinching the berth remains firmly within the club's hands.

WINNIPEG — Speaking with his mental performance coach was part of Trevor Harris’s preparations this week before his first start for the Montreal Alouettes.

WINNIPEG — Speaking with his mental performance coach was part of Trevor Harris’s preparations this week before his first start for the Montreal Alouettes.

WINNIPEG — Speaking with his mental performance coach was part of Trevor Harris’s preparations this week before his first start for the Montreal Alouettes.

TORONTO — A 7-1 drubbing at the hands of D.C. United on July 3 was the nadir of Toronto FC's dismal MLS season. First-year coach Chris Armas was fired the next day in the wake of the 1-8-2 club suffering its sixth straight loss.

TORONTO — A 7-1 drubbing at the hands of D.C. United on July 3 was the nadir of Toronto FC's dismal MLS season. First-year coach Chris Armas was fired the next day in the wake of the 1-8-2 club suffering its sixth straight loss.

TORONTO — A 7-1 drubbing at the hands of D.C. United on July 3 was the nadir of Toronto FC's dismal MLS season. First-year coach Chris Armas was fired the next day in the wake of the 1-8-2 club suffering its sixth straight loss.