National Sports

CALGARY — The Canadian women's hockey team will host the United States in Moncton, N.B., Victoria and Vancouver this winter. The Rivalry Series between the two countries has been expanded from its inaugural three games in February to five in 2019-20.

CALGARY — Canada's most decorated downhiller is among business heavyweights appointed to Alpine Canada's new board of directors. Retired two-time world champion Erik Guay of Mont-Tremblant, Que.

SHENZHEN, China — Canada's Bianca Andreescu was eliminated from the WTA Finals on Wednesday after retiring from her match against Karolina Pliskova with a left knee injury.

VANCOUVER — John Furlong still sees the signature of the 2010 Olympic Games scrawled across Vancouver as he walks through the city's downtown.

ATLANTA — Veteran Toronto FC defender Drew Moor plans to keep playing next year. He's just not sure for whom, although his preference is clear.

NEW YORK — Fans in Washington and Houston may be excited, but the rest of the country is reacting to the World Series with a collective yawn. Through the first five games, the World Series has been averaging 11.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Cam Fowler has been a reliable presence for the Anaheim Ducks on the blue line for 10 seasons. Josh Mahura, making his season debut and appearing in his 18th career game, is still trying to find his way in the NHL.

HOUSTON — Alex Bregman knocked a home run into the Crawford Boxes in the first inning of Game 6 of the World Series on Tuesday night to put Houston on top. Then he carried his bat with him all the way to first base.

Tuesday's Games MLB Post-Season World Series Washington 7 Houston 2 (Series tied 3-3) --- NHL Pittsburgh 7 Philadelphia 1 Boston 5 San Jose 1 Carolina 2 Calgary 1 Washington 4 Toronto 3 (OT) Detroit 3 Edmonton 1 N.Y.

Tuesday's Games MLB Post-Season World Series Washington 7 Houston 2 (Series tied 3-3) --- NHL Pittsburgh 7 Philadelphia 1 Boston 5 San Jose 1 Carolina 2 Calgary 1 Washington 4 Toronto 3 (OT) Detroit 3 Edmonton 1 N.Y.