National Sports

OTTAWA — Robbie Yochim returned an interception 55 yards for a touchdown just before halftime as the McMaster Marauders opened their U Sports football season with a 23-9 victory over the Carleton Ravens on Sunday.

EDMONTON — Alex Howes jumped from the field with about 300 metres to go and held off a chasing pack to win Stage 3 of the Tour of Alberta on Sunday. The American outdistanced second-place finisher and teammate Wouter Wippert of the Netherlands.

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders are quickly becoming one of the hottest teams in the CFL. Kevin Glenn threw three touchdown passes as the Riders beat the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 38-24 on Sunday for their third straight win.

CALGARY — Scott McCarron didn't waste any time after missing a long putt for birdie on the final hole Sunday.

CALGARY — The first Battle of Alberta this CFL season features premiere quarterbacks bringing different baggage to it.

BALTIMORE — On an afternoon in which the Baltimore Orioles repeatedly failed to produce in the clutch, they kept on trying until they got it right.

THUNDER BAY, Ont. — Quebec City's Edouard Julien and Michael Stovman of Maple Ridge, B.C., weren't enough as Canada lost to South Korea 11-7 on Sunday at the under-18 World Cup of baseball.

NEW YORK — On his way back to the locker-room at Arthur Ashe Stadium, Denis Shapovalov dropped his bags on the court to stop and thank the crowd. He patted his heart and blew kisses to the fans who were giving him a standing ovation.

TORONTO — Labour Day is going to look much different to Rico Murray. The veteran defensive back will make his first appearance at Tim Hortons Field on Monday night when the Toronto Argonauts visit arch-rival Hamilton.

CLEVELAND — Members of unions representing Cleveland police officers and paramedics have said they won't hold a large U.S.