National Sports

Canada's rugby test against Tonga on Saturday in Tokyo comes with a modest prize — fifth place at the six-team Pacific Nations Cup. But next year, such a game could mean World Cup qualification.

When Monisha Sharma looked into swim lessons for her daughter, she decided to take an unconventional route to save costs.

The fledgling Northern Super League gets an early feel for its appeal starting Thursday, with all six clubs now taking deposits for season tickets.

VANCOUVER — A fresh face has been gracing the B.C. Lions' highlight reels in recent weeks. Midway through his second CFL campaign, wide receiver Ayden Eberhardt has contributed touchdowns in two consecutive games.

Wednesday's Scoreboard MLB Interleague N.Y. Mets 6 Toronto 2 Arizona 14 Texas 4 Detroit 7 Colorado 4 Philadelphia 3 Tampa Bay 2 Seattle 5 San Diego 2 American League Cleveland 6 Chicago White Sox 4 N.Y.

SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Mariners right-hander Bryan Woo lost his bid for a perfect game and no-hitter with one out in the seventh inning Wednesday night when San Diego's Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a solo home run.

ZAPOPAN — Canada's Marina Stakusic and Valeria Savinykh of Russia are out of the Guadalajara Open.

SANTIAGO DE CALI — Captain Silvia Lloris' 81st-minute goal lifted defending champion Spain to a 2-1 comeback victory over Canada on Wednesday in round-of-16 play at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup.

LAS VEGAS — Connor McDavid attacked the off-season from a different angle. The Edmonton Oilers superstar captain hopes it will help his team secure one more victory next June.

TORONTO — Blue Jays pitcher Bowden Francis wasn't feeling his best on Wednesday after a poor night's sleep led to some fatigue and a fastball that was a little short of peak velocity.