National Sports

OAKLAND, Calif. — Matt Shoemaker sat in front of his locker late Saturday afternoon staring at a cellphone, his left knee wrapped tightly in a protective bandage.

WINDHOEK, Namibia — Captain Davy Jacobs scored 52 runs in a losing cause Saturday as Canada lost to Hong Kong by seven wickets in ICC World Cricket League Division 2 play.

NASHVILLE — The young Dallas Stars have blossomed this post-season , and now their top line of Jamie Benn, Tyler Seguin and Alexander Radulov are showing just how much damage they can do together.

BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. — Canada captain Christine Sinclair's hat trick helped Portland Thorns FC to a 4-4 draw with the Chicago Red Stars in NWSL play Saturday. The 35-year-old from Burnaby, B.C.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Luís Carlos "Nani" Almeida da Cunha scored in the closing minutes to help Orlando City beat the Vancouver Whitecaps 1-0 on Saturday.

MANCHESTER, England — Watching Manchester City's Champions League slugfest against Tottenham, Phil Foden sensed his side's energy-sapping exit could present an opportunity.

OAKLAND, Calif. — Toronto Blue Jays starter Matt Shoemaker had to be helped off the field after injuring his left knee during a rundown in the third inning Saturday against the Oakland Athletics.

MANCHESTER, England — Some soccer players in England boycotting social media in a protest against racism were targeted with abuse for posting about the 24-hour campaign.

TORONTO — Another win and show of offensive might from Toronto FC. But cracks are beginning to show in the newly remodelled TFC facade.

TORONTO — Jake Muzzin knows about closing out series in the Stanley Cup playoffs. The Maple Leafs defenceman won a Stanley Cup as a member of the L.A.