National Sports

OTTAWA — Jack Matier had a goal and three assists and Thomas Sirman had a goal and two assists as the Ottawa 67's defeated the visiting Oshawa Generals 6-3 in Ontario Hockey League action on Friday.

HALIFAX — Jacob Newcombe scored twice, Andrei Loshko added four assists and the Chicoutimi Sagueneens erupted for four second-period goals en route to a 7-5 road win over the Halifax Mooseheads in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action on Friday at

HOUSTON (AP) — Tony Finau finished his opening round with a string of birdies and then took the momentum right into Friday, making 10 birdies to match his career low with an 8-under 62 to build a big lead in the Houston Open.

TORONTO — Daniel Alfredsson had never heard of the "Welcome to Wrexham" reality series.

PHOENIX (AP) — Steven Alker began his PGA Tour Champions career as a Monday qualifier, the goal every week right in front of him: post top-10 finishes to keep playing. The Kiwi kept pulling it off until a win secured his full card.

BELLEAIR, Fla. (AP) — Maria Fassi always knew a good putting stroke to go along with her explosive power would lead to low scores. She picked a good time for it to finally come together.

Forward Iain Hume, whose soccer career took him from England to India with 43 Canadian caps along the way, has officially confirmed his retirement. The 39-year-old's last club was India's FC Pune City, which he left in June 2019.

STAVANGER, Norway — Canada's Connor Howe earned silver and Isabelle Weidemann took bronze on Friday in the first day of international speedskating competition of the 2022-23 season.

TORONTO — Daniel Sedin has shared the spotlight with his brother ever since they stepped into the NHL.

WINNIPEG — Brady Oliveira is ready to be in the playoff spotlight. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers third-year running back will make his first post-season start at that position when the team hosts the B.C.