National Sports

Anze Kopitar takes his craft seriously. Very seriously. And when it comes to faceoffs, it's possible the Los Angeles Kings centre is even more meticulous.

KAMAISHI, Japan — Uruguay pulled off one of the Rugby World Cup's largest upsets when it beat Fiji 30-27 in a match laden with significance for the disaster-ravaged town in which it was played on Wednesday.

Glenroy Gilbert's first world track and field championships as Canada's head coach was one to forget. The Canadian squad arrived in London in 2017 shouldering huge expectations, but was slammed by illness and injuries and went home with zero medals.

Unlike most mascots, the plush moose dressed as a Mountie comes with a important back story for the Canadian men at the Rugby World Cup in Japan. The moose, part of the Canada team since 2007, is usually left on the side of the pitch during games.

After more than a quarter-century in rugby and a resume that has taken him from his native Wales to Russia, Canada coach Kingsley Jones has assembled an impressive Rolodex.

Tuesday's Games NHL Pre-season N.Y. Rangers 3 N.Y. Islanders 1 Florida 6 Tampa Bay 3 Dallas 2 St.

CALGARY — David Rittich posted a shutout for the Calgary Flames in his first full outing of the pre-season.

EDMONTON — Connor McDavid's return to actual game play from a knee injury may not have been a triumphant one, but at least it was a return in the first place.

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Jamie Scott had 20 points, nine rebounds and four assists as Canada downed Puerto Rico 78-50 on Tuesday night in FIBA Women's AmeriCup play.

TORONTO — Charlie Montoyo had a tough task ahead of him Tuesday trying to plan out his bullpen after using up most of his pitchers in a 15-inning marathon the night before.