National Sports

TORONTO — Calgary Stampeders linebacker Alex Singleton, Toronto Argonauts running back James Wilder Jr., and Edmonton Eskimos wide receiver Brandon Zylstra were named CFL players of the month for September.

TOKYO — The International Olympic Committee and the Tokyo organizing committee wrapped up a two-day project review on Wednesday vowing to cut costs for the 2020 Games and address concerns over water pollution in Tokyo Bay.

Guy Boucher didn't want to leave anything to chance when he was hired as head coach of the Ottawa Senators.

LAS VEGAS — O.J. Simpson says "nothing has changed" in his life during the nine years he spent behind bars. The former football star and actor made the comment to a reporter for paparazzi outlet Splash News.

NEW YORK — Minutes into the playoff debut for these young New York Yankees, they trailed Minnesota by three runs. Their starting pitcher lasted just one out. A sellout crowd was stunned. Could their post-season be over almost before it began? Nope.

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Tuesday's Games MLB Post-season N.Y. Yankees 8 Minnesota 4 --- NBA Pre-season Brooklyn 115 New York 107 Chicago 113 New Orleans 109 Houston 104 Oklahoma City 97 Phoenix 114 Portland 112 --- The Canadian Press

MONTREAL — Ellie Black remains Canada's best hope to medal at the world artistic gymnastics championships after a dominant qualifying session.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Sabres have reached an agreement to sign their franchise player, Jack Eichel, to an NHL-maximum eight-year, $80 million contract.

ARLINGTON, Va. — After four seasons of playing on the edge without incurring a suspension, Tom Wilson has now been disciplined twice in less than two weeks and is on notice.