National Sports

NEW YORK — On a day where Canada's Bianca Andreescu continued to roll at the U.S. Open, Denis Shapovalov stumbled out of the tournament.

MONTREAL — Forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi is now a member of the Carolina Hurricanes, but the Canadiens were quick to announce a potential replacement. Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin said Saturday the club won't match Carolina's one-year, US$6.

On the eve of World Cup qualifying hostilities, Canadian coach John Herdman and his U.S. counterpart Gregg Berhalter looked to kill each other with kindness.

TORONTO — If the Blue Jays are faced with a bases-loaded situation late in the game, clearly left fielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is up for the challenge these days. For the second consecutive game, Gurriel cleared the bases in the eighth inning.

LAS VEGAS — Canadian middleweight Marc-Andre (Power Bar) Barriault continued his winning ways in the UFC on Saturday, earning a unanimous decision over Dalcha Lungiambula on the undercard of a UFC Fight Night card.

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Canada will take a healthy 13-point lead into the second leg of its Rugby World Cup qualifying series against the U.S. Eagles when the two teams meet next Saturday in Glendale, Colo.

REGINA — The annual Labour Day clash with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers is always a big deal for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. But during an abbreviated regular season, quarterback Cody Fajardo said it takes on added significance.

Nate Riech was nauseous with nerves before his Paralympic debut Saturday. His right leg was feeling worse than it normally does. "Warming up I felt probably the worst I've ever felt.

Junior Hoilett was 25 when he committed to play for Canada. Now 31, the attacking midfielder has become a fan favourite and important part of John Herdman's team.

HALIFAX — Stefan Karajovanovic scored just 12 minutes into the match, and HFX Wanderers FC went on to beat Forge FC 2-0 on Friday in Canadian Premier League play. Peter Schaale doubled the lead for the Wanderers (4-6-5) in the 62nd minute.