National Sports

TOKYO — For Canada's Denis Shapovalov, a win over Stan Wawrinka on Wednesday held special significance. The 19-year-old from Richmond Hill, Ont., acknowledged the former world No.

TORONTO — Hamilton quarterback Jeremiah Masoli, Ottawa running back William Powell and Redblacks kicker Lewis Ward are CFL's top performers of September. Masoli scored 12 passing touchdowns in over the month as Hamilton posted a record of 3-2.

OTTAWA — Stephane Antiga has stepped down as head coach of the Canadian men's volleyball team after two seasons. The 42-year-old from Suresnes, France is leaving "for personal reasons," according to a statement Wednesday from Volleyball Canada.

Trampolinist Jeremy Chartier will be Canada's flag-bearer at the opening ceremony for the Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

SAPPORO, Japan — The Canadian women's volleyball team remained alive at the world championship with a 3-1 (16-25, 25-13, 25-18, 25-20) win over Cuba on Wednesday. The win pushes Canada (1-3) into a tie for fourth with Bulgaria in the six-team Pool B.

Analytics are used by NHL teams to help assess players, plot tactics and prepare for opponents.

The Alliance of American Football (AAF) doesn't begin play until February, but Marcel Desjardins already has been impacted by the new league.

CHICAGO — Tony Wolters hit a tiebreaking single with two outs in the 13th inning and the Colorado Rockies beat the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Tuesday night in an epic NL wild-card game.

Tuesday's Games MLB N.L. Wild-Card Game Colorado 2 Chicago Cubs 1 (13 innings) --- NBA Pre-season Charlotte 122 Miami 113 Cleveland 102 Boston 95 Houston 131 Memphis 115 Utah 105 Toronto 90 Denver 113 L.A.

Tuesday's Games MLB N.L. Wild-Card Game Colorado 2 Chicago Cubs 1 (13 innings) --- NBA Pre-season Charlotte 122 Miami 113 Cleveland 102 Boston 95 Houston 131 Memphis 115 Utah 105 Toronto 90 Denver 113 L.A. Lakers 111 --- The Canadian Press