National Sports

MONTREAL — Even Victoria Mboko couldn’t believe what she achieved. It was billed as the tournament’s marquee match. A rising Canadian star — and last remaining singles hope from the host country — facing her stiffest test yet against the No. 1 seed.

Saturday's Scoreboard CFL Saskatchewan 34 Montreal 6 Hamilton 28 Edmonton 24 --- MLB American League Toronto 4 Kansas City 2 Boston 7 Houston 3 Texas 6 Seattle 4 Cleveland 5 Minnesota 4 Chicago White Sox 1 L.A.

TORONTO — Alexei Popyrin looped an unexpected backhand before raising his arms in stoic victory. The emotions of the moment were in stark contrast to what he felt just seconds earlier — and throughout a frustrating first set.

SINGAPORE — A must-see race at the world swimming championship lived up to its billing. Canada's Summer McIntosh emerged with a bronze medal after a three-way duel from start to finish in the women's 800-metre freestyle Saturday in Singapore.

MONTREAL — A dominant defensive performance and explosive plays allowed the Saskatchewan Roughriders to walk away from Montreal with a 34-6 win on Saturday.

TORONTO — Max Scherzer allowed just one run over six innings and Davis Schneider's early two-run bloop single helped the Toronto Blue Jays to a 4-2 win over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday.

BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) — It was a red flag for Major League Baseball at Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday night.

PORTHCAWL, Wales (AP) — Miyu Yamashita was crooked off the tee and struggled on the greens, a rough combination that led to a hard-fought round of 2-over 74 on Saturday that shrunk her lead to one shot over A Lim Kim in the Women's British Open.

OTTAWA — Ethan Katzberg, the reigning Olympic and world champion in men's hammer throw, added another title to his impressive resume with a first-place finish at the Canadian track and field championships in Ottawa on Saturday.

HALIFAX — Amanda Allen struck in the 73rd minute for the host Halifax Tides in a 1-1 draw with the Montreal Roses in the Northern Super League on Saturday.