National Sports

Calgary's top line produced and Flames goaltender David Rittich got to work on proving he's a bona fide NHL starter in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Vancouver Canucks.

Houston's pair of aces dealt the Astros a pair of wins. Gerrit Cole carried his splendid September into an outstanding October with a 15-strikeout performance and Alex Bregman handed fans chanting MVP the mighty swing they craved.

EDMONTON — The summer trade for James Neal has already paid dividends for the Edmonton Oilers.

Saturday's Games CFL Montreal 21 Calgary 17 Saskatchewan 21 Winnipeg 6 B.C. 55 Toronto 8 --- NHL Montreal 6 Toronto 5 (SO) N.Y.

Saturday's Games CFL Montreal 21 Calgary 17 Saskatchewan 21 Winnipeg 6 B.C. 55 Toronto 8 --- NHL Montreal 6 Toronto 5 (SO) N.Y.

TORONTO — Jeff Petry was chatting with teammates about penalty shots Saturday morning. Hours later, he found himself in just that scenario — and under strange circumstances.

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders appreciate the view from the top. Their climb, however, is far from over.

OTTAWA — Mika Zibanejad knows he won't always be averaging four points a night, so he's going to make the most of his torrid start to the season while he can.

NEW YORK — The 103-win New York Yankees ran out identical, relentless lineups in consecutive games for the first time all year, and manager Aaron Boone believes he knows what's next for the A-team Bombers. "Throttle down," he said.

DOHA, Qatar — Canada's Gabriela DeBues-Stafford broke her own national record in the women's 1,500-metre final Saturday at the world track and field championships. The Toronto runner finished sixth in three minutes 56.