National Sports

Sunday's Games MLB Post-Season World Series Houston 7 Washington 1 (Astros lead series 3-2) --- NFL New Orleans 31 Arizona 9 L.A. Chargers 17 Chicago 16 Seattle 27 Atlanta 20 Detroit 31 N.Y. Giants 26 Philadelphia 31 Buffalo 13 L.A.

OTTAWA — Nick Paul hopes he's played his last game in the minors. Paul had the first multi-point game of his NHL career with two goals and an assist as the Ottawa Senators beat the San Jose Sharks 5-2 on Sunday.

NORTH BAY, Ont. — Regina's Matt Dunstone toppled Brad Gushue of St. John's N.L., 8-5 on Sunday to capture the Masters men's title for his first victory on the Grand Slam of Curling tour.

VANCOUVER — The Canadian men’s field hockey team rode a rollercoaster of emotion Sunday that ended in a dramatic victory over Ireland in a sudden-death shootout to earn an Olympic berth.

CARY, N.C. — Canadian international goalkeeper Stephanie Labbe got the shutout as the North Carolina Courage beat the Chicago Red Stars 4-0 on Sunday for the their second straight National Women's Soccer League title.

EDMONTON — Allowing three goals on three shots in just over two minutes was a recipe for disaster for the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday.

TORONTO — Veteran hooker Bob Beswick has left the Toronto Wolfpack to join the Newcastle Thunder. The move reunites the 34-year-old Beswick with former Wolfpack assistant coach Simon Finnigan, now head coach of the Thunder.

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Canada failed in its bid to advance at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Qualifier, losing by 14 runs to the United Arab Emirates on Sunday.

TORONTO — The waiting game continues on Toronto FC striker Jozy Altidore. The big man, who missed TFC's playoff wins over D.C.

SHENZHEN, China — Top-ranked Ashleigh Barty of Australia rebounded from a set down to win her debut match 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 over Belinda Bencic of Switzerland at the WTA Finals on Sunday.