National Sports

MONCTON, N.B. — The Moncton Wildcats scored first but couldn't hang on to the lead, surrendering four-straight goals to the Acadie-Bathurst Titan en route to a 4-1 loss in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action Saturday.

TORONTO — Egor Sokolov scored a hat trick and the Bellville Senators routed the Toronto Marlies 7-2 in American Hockey League play Saturday.

LEESBURG, Va. — The Toronto Arrows, rebounding from two early losses, defeated Old Glory DC 40-19 Saturday for their first win of the Major League Rugby season. It was the Arrows' first victory since March 1, 2020, when they beat Rugby ATL 28-18.

NEW YORK — Cory Kluber kept hitters mostly to humdrum contact off the bat — fitting for the monotone man they call Klubot.

MIAMI — Bianca Andreescu says she's pushed herself through injury before to the point of making things worse. So as tough as the decision to retire in the final of the Miami Open was for Andreescu, she says it was the right choice.

PARIS — Canadian striker Jonathan David scored as Lille defeated defending champion Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 Saturday to took over sole posession of first place in France's Ligue 1.

MONTREAL — The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League says the beginning of the President's Cup playoffs has been postponed until further notice after two teams announced positive COVID-19 tests.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Canada defeated the U.S. 31-14 to win the women's title at the Emirates Invitational 7s rugby tournament Saturday. The Canadian women finished with a 5-1 record.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers may have some of the NHL's top talents, but goalie Mike Smith says securing come-from-behind victories this season has been a full group effort. “It takes everybody. It’s not a one-man show.

CALGARY — A Canadian rival's assist fills a gap for Brendan Bottcher at the men's world curling championship.