National Sports

HOUSTON — Jose Altuve raced home on Carlos Correa's double in the ninth inning, Justin Verlander struck out 13 in a complete game and the Houston Astros beat the New York Yankees 2-1 Saturday for a 2-0 lead in the AL Championship Series.

Vancouver Canucks defenceman Alex Edler will miss 4-6 weeks due to a sprained knee ligament. Head coach Travis Green confirmed the news Saturday after the team's morning skate.

CHAMPERY, Switzerland — Canada settled for silver at the world mixed curling championship on Saturday after dropping an 8-5 decision to Scotland at the Palladium de Champery. The Thunder Bay, Ont.

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Pat Perez turned in an 8-under 64 at the third round of the PGA Tour's CIMB Classic to open up a four-shot lead over closest rival Xander Schauffele.

SHANGHAI — Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer will face each for the 38th time after advancing Saturday to the Shanghai Masters final.

INCHEON, Korea, Republic Of — Jin Young Ko fired a 6-under 66 Saturday to take a two-shot lead after the third round of the KEB Hana Bank Championship while Canadian Brooke Henderson moved into contention with a bogey-free 68.

REGINA — The Ottawa Redblacks are heating up at the right time.

Friday's Games CFL Calgary 28 Hamilton 25 Ottawa 33 Saskatchewan 32 --- NHL Ottawa 6 Calgary 0 Washington 5 New Jersey 2 Columbus 3 N.Y.

Friday's Games CFL Calgary 28 Hamilton 25 Ottawa 33 Saskatchewan 32 --- NHL Ottawa 6 Calgary 0 Washington 5 New Jersey 2 Columbus 3 N.Y.

HAMILTON — On a night when he wasn't at his best, a Bo Levi Mitchell incompletion moved the Calgary Stampeders closer to clinching top spot in the West Division.