National Sports

MANCHESTER, England — Canadian international Janine Beckie scored in the 13th minute Wednesday, but Manchester City had to settle for a 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid in first-leg round-of-16 Women's Champions League play.

CALGARY — Marie-Philip Poulin, Natalie Spooner and Sarah Nurse lead the Canadian women's hockey team into two games against the United States in November. USA Hockey and Hockey Canada are holding a joint women's camp Nov.

Matt Duchene remembers feeling like he was in way over his head.

NEW YORK — A rainy day in the Bronx has left a most daunting October test for the New York Yankees vaunted bullpen: four games, four days and already a deficit to overcome against the Houston Astros in their AL Championship Series.

The Canadian men's soccer team's first win over the United States in 34 years on Tuesday night brought back memories of some other famous Canada-U.S. clashes.

TORONTO — In the days leading up to Canada's CONCACAF Nations League game with the U.S., Canadian coach John Herdman said his players didn't need him for motivation.

The CFL playoff picture is clearing up. The Edmonton Eskimos (8-8) cemented the final post-season berth with their 19-6 home win over the B.C. Lions (5-11) on Saturday.

New England Revolution attacking midfielder Carles Gil has been voted MLS Newcomer of the Year, beating out New York City FC's Heber and Toronto FC's Alejandro Pozuelo.

TOKYO — The International Olympic Committee wants to move the Tokyo Games marathons 800 kilometres (500 miles) north to avoid the searing heat in the city.

MONTREAL — The Toronto Blue Jays will return to Montreal to play two pre-season games for the seventh consecutive season next year.