National Sports

LANGFORD, B.C. — Canada's women's rugby union team will play four matches in November as it continues preparations for the rescheduled Rugby World Cup. The third-ranked Canadians will face the United States, ranked No. 6 in the world, Nov. 1 and Nov.

B.C. Lions quarterback Michael Reilly was named the CFL's top performer of the week on Tuesday. Reilly completed 26-of-33 passes for 342 yards and scored a touchdown in leading B.C.

CINCINNATI (AP) — Jonathan India homered and drove in five runs while Wade Miley threw seven shutout innings as the Cincinnati Reds beat Chicago 14-5 on Monday night, handing the free-falling Cubs their 12th straight loss.

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A queer artist from western Newfoundland is facing off against homophobia and hyper-masculinity in sports by creating a make-believe hockey league full of "sissies," "pansies" and "flamers.

CINCINNATI — Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime dispatched Hungary's Marton Fucsovics in first-round action Monday at the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament. Auger-Aliassime, the 12th seed from Montreal, advanced with a 7-6 (0), 6-3 victory.

TORONTO — Nick Nurse will remain the head coach of Canada's men's basketball team in its quest for a berth in the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Munnyfor Ro is a go for the $1-million Queen's Plate. Trainer Kevin Attard confirmed Monday the '21 Woodbine Oaks champion will race in the opening jewel of the OLG Canadian Triple Crown on Sunday at Woodbine Racetrack.

Aurelie Rivard has learned to adapt to swimming with no fans in the stands to cheer her on. The Paralympic star can dig deep within herself to find that pre-competitive adrenalin rush.

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders could be minus veteran quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell when they host the Montreal Alouettes on Friday. Stampeders head coach Dave Dickenson said Mitchell's presence under centre is "definitely up in doubt.

TORONTO — Teoscar Hernández has been named the American League player of the week, making it three consecutive weeks that a Blue Jay has earned the honour. Hernández batted .