National Sports

MAYNOOTH, Ireland — Canada is just back of the leaders after an excellent second round at the world amateur men's team golf championships. Garrett Rank of Elmira, Ont., Joey Savoie of La Prairie, Que., and Hugo Bernard of Mont-Saint-Hilaire, Que.

CALGARY — James Neal knows a thing or two about long playoff runs. Mark Giordano hopes that knowledge rubs off on the Calgary Flames.

TORONTO — Morgan Rielly understands why the questions are asked. The Maple Leafs defenceman also wants to make it clear he's never heard the topic discussed inside Toronto's locker-room.

OTTAWA — While the Ottawa Senators have produced their fair share of negative headlines in recent months, there is a sense of excitement when it comes to Brady Tkachuk.

OTTAWA — Former NHL star Dave (Tiger) Williams is set to stand trial next year on sexual assault and assault charges over an alleged incident on a military morale-boosting trip last December.

Scott Arfield went to work before 58,865 rabid fans last Sunday when his Glasgow Rangers visited city rival Celtic. The hard-working midfielder will likely face rows of empty seats this Sunday when Canada faces the U.S.

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders have lost their top receiver for the rest of the season. Kamar Jorden underwent season-ending knee surgery on Thursday.

SURGUT, Russia — Canada settled for second in Pool B at the FINA Women's Water Polo World Cup after a 17-3 loss to the United States on Thursday. The Americans outscored the Canadians 9-2 in the third quarter to take control of the game.

MONTREAL — Fans hoping to see Canadian Georges St-Pierre fight Conor McGregor or Khabib Nurmagomedov may be disappointed.

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have added experience up front, signing Marvin Emnes of the Netherlands to a potentially long-term deal.