National Sports

Canada's attempt to qualify for the 2023 Rugby World Cup is over, after a 54-46 aggregate loss to Chile victory in a two-legged qualifying series. But the search for justice off the field continues.

NEWCASTLE, England (AP) — Newcastle will have to get used to the taunts they faced from Tottenham fans. “No noise from the Saudi boys," they chanted at St. James' Park.

EDMONTON — Veteran quarterback Trevor Harris is heading back to the East Division. The Edmonton Elks traded Harris to the Montreal Alouettes on Sunday for defensive end Antonio Simmons. Both players are Americans.

LEVERKUSEN, Germany (AP) — Bayern Munich wanted to send a message to fellow title contenders like Bayer Leverkusen. Message sent.

Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson has been fined $5,000 for roughing Edmonton Oilers forward Kailer Yamamoto. Andersson was fined the maximum allowable under the collective bargaining agreement between the NHL and the Players' Association.

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors have waived forward Ishmail Wainright to get the NBA's maximum roster size of 15 players. Wainright signed with the Raptors as a free agent in the summer after three seasons in Europe.

Saturday's Games (All Times Eastern) MLB post-season American League Championship Series Boston 9 Houston 5 (Best-of-seven series tied 1-1) National League Championship Series Atlanta 3 Los Angeles 2 (Game 1 of best-of-seven series) --- CFL Montreal

Brayden Peters posted a 25-save shutout for the Calgary Hitmen in a 2-0 win Saturday over the host Red Deer Rebels. Zac Funk and defenceman Keagan Slaney were Calgary's goalscorers. Red Deer goalie Chase Coward stopped 31 shots in a losing cause.

Different goaltender, same result for the Hamilton Bulldogs. Tristan Malboeuf stopped 27 shots in his Ontario Hockey League debut Saturday night, leading Hamilton to a 4-0 victory over the Niagara Ice Dogs.

EDMONTON — Once again, Connor McDavid proved to be a problem for the Calgary Flames. McDavid scored three goals to lead the Edmonton Oilers past Calgary 5-2 on Saturday night for their second straight win to start the season.