National Sports

Arsenal and Liverpool head into the international break in very different moods from the last one, even though only a point separates them in the Premier League.

BUDAPEST, Hungary — The Canadian men's relay team came back to win gold on Sunday at a short track speed skating World Cup event.

TORONTO — Sitting in the Toronto FC locker-room, Drew Moor nursed a beer and smiled. In his 13th Major League Soccer season, the veteran defender had finally won the Supporters' Shield — which goes to the team with the best regular-season record.

TORONTO — The changing fortunes of the Toronto Maple Leafs have been evident by the topics of discussion during the pre-season. Debate has centred around the identity of the fourth-line centre and sixth defenceman.

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators assigned defencemen Thomas Chabot and Ben Harpur to AHL Belleville on Sunday. Ottawa also placed forward Max McCormick on waivers with the purpose of being assigned to the AHL if he clears.

OTTAWA — Last season the Ottawa Senators surprised much of the NHL with a deep playoff run to the Eastern Conference final that ended with a double overtime loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins.

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — The Whitecaps are heading to the MLS playoffs. Erik Hurtado scored in the 53rd minute and Vancouver beat Sporting Kansas City 1-0 on Saturday night to clinch a playoff spot. "Massive win on the road right now," said Hurtado.

TORONTO — The Toronto Wolfpack, beefing up for life in the second-tier Championship, have signed hooker Andy Ackers and English international loose forward Joe Westerman.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is putting pro football players on notice for Week 4 of the NFL season: He won't stand for it if they kneel in protest during the national anthem.

WINNIPEG — Before training camp even began, Blake Wheeler set the bar for the Winnipeg Jets. It's basically playoffs or bust this season for the NHL club's second-year captain.