National Sports

MELBOURNE, Australia — They took different paths, but Canadians Felix Auger-Aliassime and Denis Shapovalov have both advanced to the third round of the Australian Open.

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Rafael Nadal bowed his head during changeovers and rested his elbows on his knees, the very picture of resignation.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers are finally starting to find a way to hang on to their leads. Zach Hyman had a goal and two assists as the Oilers won their fourth consecutive game Tuesday night with a 5-2 victory over the Seattle Kraken.

MANAGUA, Nicaragua — The Brampton Honey Badgers continue to struggle against competition in the First Basketball Champions League Americas.

MOOSE JAW, Sask. — Brayden Yager scored into an empty net with 67 seconds left in the third period, Ryder Korczak had two assists and the Moose Jaw Warriors defeated the visiting Saskatoon Blades 3-1 in Western Hockey League action on Tuesday night.

TORONTO — William Nylander felt he hadn't been shooting the puck enough in recent weeks. His coach agreed — and added the at-times frustrating talent's skating also wasn't up to the required level.

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens had to deal with a depleted lineup on Tuesday night but still rose to the occasion.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jrue Holiday scored a season-high 37 points and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Toronto Raptors 130-122 on Tuesday night.

KITCHENER, Ont. — Easton Cowan scored two goals, Ryan Winterton had a goal and two assists and the visiting London Knights crushed the Kitchener Rangers 7-3 in Ontario Hockey League action on Tuesday night.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The NCAA will ask a federal appeals court next month to block a lawsuit that seeks to have athletes treated as employees who are paid for their time, the latest high-profile challenge to amateurism in college sports.