National Sports

NEW YORK — Washington Capitals left-wing Alex Ovechkin, Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid and Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen were named the NHL's Three Stars for the month of October on Tuesday.

PRAGUE, Czech Republic — Russia brought Canada to earth by winning their Billie Jean King Cup tie 3-0 on Tuesday.

TORONTO — Hamilton Tiger-Cats quarterback Jeremiah Masoli was named the CFL's top performer of the week on Tuesday. Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive lineman A.C. Leonard and Toronto Argonauts kicker Boris Bede were also named top performers.

TORONTO — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats can do themselves and the Montreal Alouettes a huge favour Saturday afternoon. Hamilton (6-5) can clinch an East Division playoff spot with a tie or win at home against B.C. (4-7).

NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) — Former No. 1-ranked doubles player Cara Black led the fan vote for the International Tennis Hall of Fame’s Class of 2022 in results announced Tuesday and will get a boost to her support from the official voting group.

EDMONTON — Former Chicago Blackhawks defenceman Duncan Keith says he should have agreed to be interviewed for an investigation into how the team handled allegations of sexual assault levied by a prospect against a former assistant coach.

EDMONTON — Monday was a night of firsts for the Edmonton Oilers. Leon Draisaitl had two goals and two assists and three other players scored their first of the season as the Oilers continued their hot start with a 5-2 victory over the Seattle Kraken.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kobe Bryant’s widow won't have to undergo psychiatric testing for her lawsuit over graphic photos of the 2020 helicopter crash that killed the basketball star, her 13-year-old daughter and others, a federal judge ruled Monday.

CHICAGO (AP) — Patrick Kane felt all the losses weighing on the Chicago Blackhawks, even while he was away from the team because of COVID-19. That weight is gone now.

NEW YORK (AP) — The Toronto Raptors were midway through a dominant third quarter when Svi Mykhailiuk's basket gave them the lead for good. It was 68-66 — the final score of the first NBA game, exactly 75 years earlier.