National Sports

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Losing a game at the Basketball World Cup, the U.S. national team said, was quite the wake-up call. It brought a renewed focus, an extra level of commitment, even some promises to one another that things would change.

France may never have a better chance to win a Rugby World Cup. The same for Ireland. New Zealand and defending champion South Africa — the tournament's two most successful teams — can't ever be counted out.

The goal of earning an Olympic berth is checked off, but that's not where it ends in the mind of Canada head coach Jordi Fernandez. Canada qualified for the Olympics for the first time since 2000 following an 88-85 comeback win over No.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah has been placed on the temporarily inactive list by the team's Triple-A affiliate.

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Lithuania beat the U.S. at the 1998 world championships, then failed to medal. Lithuania then beat the U.S. again at the 2004 Olympics, then failed to medal. And history will repeat itself at this World Cup.

CALGARY — Chest bumps, butt slaps and high fives enveloped Jake Maier after the Calgary Stampeders edged the Edmonton Elks 35-31 on Monday. Calgary's quarterback engineered a late come-from-behind win over their provincial CFL rival on Labour Day.

Monday's Scoreboard CFL Toronto 41 Hamilton 28 Calgary 35 Edmonton 31 --- MLB American League Toronto 6 Oakland 5 (10 innings) Houston 13 Texas 6 Boston 7 Tampa Bay 3 Minnesota 20 Cleveland 6 Kansas City 12 Chicago White Sox 1 Baltimore 6 L.A.

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — With several star players sidelined, the Toronto Blue Jays are counting on everybody else staying ready to handle any role, any time.

HAMILTON — Chad Kelly conquered the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Monday but not necessarily the weight of expectation.

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