National Sports

Players want a single North American women's professional hockey league. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman does, too. And now National Women's Hockey League founder and Commissioner Dani Rylan is on record saying she is working toward that objective.

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators will be without Brady Tkachuk for about a month after the rookie winger tore a ligament in his leg. Senators head coach Guy Boucher revealed news of the injury after the team practised in Gatineau, Que., on Wednesday.

TORONTO — The Canadian Premier League is joining forces with U Sports to help funnel young talent to the fledgling men's pro soccer league.

CLEVELAND — The Houston Astros may be defending more than their World Series title.

Tuesday's Games MLB Post-season AL Championship Series Boston 8 Houston 2 (Red Sox lead series 2-1) NL Championship Series Los Angeles 2 Milwaukee 1 (13 innings) (Series tied-2-2) --- NHL Vancouver 3 Pittsburgh 2 (OT) N.Y.

Tuesday's Games MLB Post-season AL Championship Series Boston 8 Houston 2 (Red Sox lead series 2-1) NL Championship Series Los Angeles 2 Milwaukee 1 (13 innings) (Series tied-2-2) --- NHL Vancouver 3 Pittsburgh 2 (OT) N.Y.

LOS ANGELES — Cody Bellinger singled home the winning run in the 13th inning, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 2-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night and tying the NL Championship Series at two games apiece.

WINNIPEG — Todd McLennan made no apology for his bias toward Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid.

HOUSTON — Jackie Bradley Jr. didn't let his demeanour change this season, even as fans begged Boston to trade him during a miserable first-half slump. Stayed steady after the biggest swing of his career, too.

TORONTO — Canada's youth was front and centre Tuesday night, putting on a show in a convincing 5-0 win over outmatched Dominica.