National Sports

CHICAGO — The U.S. men's soccer team will play its Nov. 15 home Nations League match against Canada at Orlando, Florida. The Americans open the new competition against Cuba on Oct. 11 at Washington, D.C., then meet Canada four days later in Toronto.

A look at Canada's Pool B rivals at the Rugby World Cup: Italy World Ranking: 14 Record against Canada: 7-2-0 Skinny: Canada came close to upsetting the Azzurri at the 2015 World Cup, losing 23-18 despite dominating possession.

Canada's Pool B schedule at the Rugby World Cup in Japan (all times ET): Thursday, Sept. 26 Canada vs. Italy at Fukuoka Hakatanomori Stadium, Fukuoka Prefecture, Fukuoka City, 3:45 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2 Canada vs.

It's been a long hard road to the Rugby World Cup for Canada. And the journey may well be equally bumpy in Japan. Expectations are low.

Thursday's Games NHL Pre-season Montreal 5 Florida 4 (SO) Boston 3 Philadelphia 1 Pittsburgh 4 Columbus 1 Dallas 2 Colorado 1 Vancouver 6 Edmonton 1 Vegas 3 Los Angeles 2 (OT) --- MLB American League N.Y. Yankees 9 L.A.

LANGLEY, B.C. — Mark Matthews had three goals and four assists as Canada downed the United States 16-6 on Thursday night to open the world indoor lacrosse championship.

EDMONTON — Sven Baertschi looks like he has fully recovered from concussion issues that kept him to just 26 games with the Vancouver Canucks last season.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Minshew Mania is gaining momentum.

BALTIMORE — It didn't matter to Austin Hays that the game he was in had absolutely no bearing on the playoff picture. That was the last thing on his mind as he chased after a soaring line drive that appeared destined to go over the wall.

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Philip Tomasino scored twice, including the eventual winner, as the Niagara IceDogs doubled the Sudbury Wolves 6-3 on Thursday in the first Ontario Hockey League game of the season.