National Sports

Several Canadian-based athletes took to social media over the weekend to weigh in on Joe Biden winning the presidency in the United States.

HOUSTON — Carlos Ortiz held off Dustin Johnson and Hideki Matsuyama by closing with a 5-under 65 to win the Houston Open on Sunday, becoming the first Mexican to win on the PGA Tour in 42 years.

PARIS — Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime won his first career ATP Tour doubles title Sunday at the Paris Masters.

MADRID — It was a much different ceremonial final stage for Primoz Roglic at the Spanish Vuelta than two months ago at the Tour de France.

Daniil Medvedev won the Paris Masters for the first time by beating Alexander Zverev 5-7, 6-4, 6-1 Sunday for his eighth career title and third at a Masters event.

CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Browns didn't escape the bye week completely unscathed. Quarterback Baker Mayfield was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list Sunday after a staff member tested positive for the coronavirus.

TOKYO — The good news for the Tokyo Olympics is that Japan on Sunday held a one-day exhibition gymnastics meet in front of several thousand fans with 22 athletes participating from Russia, China and the United States.

LAS VEGAS — Alberta heavyweight Tanner (The Bulldozer) Boser lost by decision to former UFC champion Andrei (The Pit Bull) Arlovski in a close UFC Fight Night co-main event Saturday.

LEXINGTON, Ky. — From start to finish, Authentic left no doubt he was the horse to beat in the Breeders’ Cup Classic.

HALIFAX — Jason Horvath scored an overtime winner in a 5-4 Halifax Mooseheads win over the Saint John Sea Dogs in Halifax Saturday night.