National Sports

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.

ALTON, Ont. — Canada's busy summer in the world of golf continued on Tuesday as Osprey Valley was announced as the first Canadian venue to join the Tournament Players Club network.

TORONTO — Casey Mittelstadt is looking forward to finally setting up shop in one place for an extended period of time. If things go well for the Buffalo Sabres prospect, it could very well be as the franchise's second-line centre on opening night.

Monday's Games (All Times Eastern) MLB American League Baltimore 7, Toronto 0 Chicago White Sox 6, N.Y. Yankees 2 Houston 11, Oakland 4 National League Washington 5, Philadelphia 3 Chicago Cubs 7, N.Y. Mets 4 San Francisco 2, Arizona 0 Interleague L.

Monday's Games (All Times Eastern) MLB American League Baltimore 7, Toronto 0 Chicago White Sox 6, N.Y. Yankees 2 Houston 11, Oakland 4 National League Washington 5, Philadelphia 3 Chicago Cubs 7, N.Y. Mets 4 San Francisco 2, Arizona 0 Interleague L.

NEW YORK — Some players, like top-ranked Simona Halep, freely acknowledge they don't deal well with the hustle-and-bustle of the U.S. Open and all it entails. Others, like 44th-ranked Kaia Kanepi, take to the Big Apple and its Grand Slam tournament.