National Sports

WASHINGTON (AP) — Riley Adams homered and drove in three in his first game against his former team, Erick Fedde won for the first time in more than two months and the Washington Nationals snapped a season-high, seven-game losing streak Tuesday night

HALIFAX — The Halifax Wanderers are through to the second round of the Canadian Championship after downing AS Blainville 2-1 on Tuesday. The Wanderers struck first, with Cory Bent scoring in just the 10th minute.

WASHINGTON — Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left knee sprain.

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders' season has gone from bad to worse. Head coach Dave Dickenson said Tuesday the club is placing veteran quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell on the six-game injured list with a broken fibula.

Jersey advertisements are coming to the NHL.

TORONTO — Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment says those looking to access its sports facilities or restaurants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test result.

Head coach Ryan Dinwiddie wants another practice day before deciding who'll be his starting quarterback for the Toronto Argonauts' home opener.

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid has deep into the decade to try and win his first NBA championship with Philadelphia. Another big-money deal locked up, the All-Star nicknamed “The Process” wants to end his career a Sixers lifer.

The bad news for Alabama: The Heisman Trophy-winning receiver and his quarterback are gone, along with the star tailback and Southeastern Conference defensive player of the year.

LANGFORD, B.C. — Canada's women's rugby union team will play four matches in November as it continues preparations for the rescheduled Rugby World Cup. The third-ranked Canadians will face the United States, ranked No. 6 in the world, Nov. 1 and Nov.