National Sports

TORONTO — With hockey season now underway, here's something for fans to take to heart: a new study suggests the excitement of watching one's favourite team, either live or on TV, can have a profound effect on the cardiovascular system, in some cases

EDMONTON — An Edmonton police officer attacked last weekend was honoured by the Oilers ahead of their home opener against the Calgary Flames on Wednesday night.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Cam Newton has "expressed regret" for his response to a female reporter's question at a news conference Wednesday, a team spokesman said.

MONTREAL — A university football game between the Concordia Stingers (4-4) and the Montreal Carabins (7-1) has been cancelled after a bout of gastroenteritis spread through the Carabins locker room.

TORONTO — Even before the puck dropped on the NHL season, Canada's teams were in competition with each other on social media.

Wednesday's Games MLB Post-season National League wild card Arizona 11 Colorado 8 --- NHL Edmonton 3 Calgary 0 Toronto 7 Winnipeg 2 St. Louis 5 Pittsburgh 4 (OT) Philadelphia 5 San Jose 3 --- NBA Pre-season L.A.

Wednesday's Games MLB Post-season National League wild card Arizona 11 Colorado 8 --- NHL Edmonton 3 Calgary 0 Toronto 7 Winnipeg 2 St. Louis 5 Pittsburgh 4 (OT) Philadelphia 5 San Jose 3 --- NBA Pre-season L.A.

PHOENIX — Three bags, four times. And you wouldn't believe who got in on all the fun for the Arizona Diamondbacks.

EDMONTON — Connor McDavid had a hat trick as the Oilers defeated the rival Calgary Flames 3-0 on Wednesday in Edmonton's home opener. Cam Talbot made 26 saves for the shutout in net for the Oilers (1-0-0).

MONTREAL — Halifax's Ellie Black qualified for the all-around finals in third place on Wednesday at the artistic gymnastics world championships. Black had a total score of 55.766 points. Japan's Murakami Mai qualified first with 55.