National Sports

Kelsey Lalor wasn't thrilled to open the women's baseball World Cup with a 0-for-2 day in Canada's first game of the tournament last week. So the outfielder made some adjustments and shook off some nerves. And she hasn't looked back since.

PHOENIX — A longtime National Hockey League player from Alberta will serve as a pallbearer at Sen. John McCain's memorial service. Shane Doan of Halkirk, Alta.

Toronto FC's urgent search for points takes it next to Portland, where the MLS champions have never won before. Wednesday may be a good time to visit.

Less than 24 hours after a heartbreaking end to his main draw debut at a Grand Slam, Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime is focused on his next tournament instead of the heart palpitations that forced him to retire from his first-round match.

ST. LOUIS — Martin Brodeur is leaving the St. Louis Blues after spending the past three years as assistant general manager. The team says Brodeur is departing to pursue other opportunities.

BUCHAREST, Romania — Canada squandered a 26-11 halftime lead and lost 31-29 Tuesday in the opening match for both teams at the World Rugby U20 Trophy. The game was an error-filled affair, especially in the second half.

CALGARY — Decorated short-track speedskater Valerie Maltais is switching gears to long-track version of her sport. The three-time Olympian from Saguenay, Que., won a relay silver medal at the 2014 Olympic Games in short track.

MONTREAL — Lawyers are expected to set a date next month for a lengthy preliminary hearing in the case of a former gymnastics coach charged with sexual assault.

TORONTO — Calgary quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell, receiver Kamar Jorden and defensive lineman Ja'Gared Davis made it a Stampeders sweep Tuesday when they were named the CFL's top performers for Week 11.

With his team trailing by three goals and Old Trafford rapidly emptying around him, Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho stood in his technical area and stared blankly onto the field.