National Sports

PITTSBURGH — Scotty Bowman won back-to-back Stanley Cups more than once in an illustrious career behind the bench, but the 83-year-old wonders now how feasible it is in today's NHL.

LANGFORD, B.C. — Two British Columbia political leaders at the centre of negotiations to set the direction for the province's immediate political future sat together Sunday at an international rugby match at Westhills Stadium near Victoria.

Toronto Blue Jays left-hander Francisco Liriano said he feels ready to return from the disabled list after striking out seven batters in a rehab start Sunday with the triple-A Buffalo Bisons.

WINDSOR, Ont. — Otters captain Dylan Strome didn't take much comfort in winning the Memorial Cup's MVP award after losing the final to the Windsor Spitfires on Sunday. That's not the trophy he set out to win.

WINDSOR, Ont. — Goaltender Michael DiPietro has experienced all three of Windsor's Memorial Cup championships. The first two don't even compare to 2017.

MIAMI — Mike Trout sprained his left thumb stealing second base Sunday, and the Los Angeles Angels took a thumping without him, losing 9-2 to the Miami Marlins. Trout yelled in pain as he rose after sliding headfirst in the fifth inning.

Sunday's Games Memorial Cup Championship Game in Windsor, Ont. Windsor 4 Erie 3 --- MLB American League Texas 3 Toronto 1 N.Y.

LANGFORD, B.C. — Being on the wrong side of the referee's calls proved to be irritating for Canadian coach John Tait.

INDIANAPOLIS — At the end of 500 miles around Indianapolis Motor Speedway, it was a former Formula One driver who took the checkered flag. He even drove for Andretti Autosport. It just wasn't Fernando Alonso.

Almost 20 years have passed since a team last won back-to-back Stanley Cups.