National Sports

TORONTO — Alex Ovechkin started his day by rolling a verbal hand grenade into hockey's biggest media spotlight. He then proceeded to back up those words in familiar, impressive fashion.

DETROIT — Dylan Larkin scored and led a defensive effort to slow down Connor McDavid. Larkin and Patrik Nemeth had goals in the first period, and the Detroit Red Wings defeated the Edmonton Oilers 3-1 Tuesday night to end an eight-game losing streak.

RALEIGH, N.C. — Andrei Svechnikov spends a few minutes during most practices sharpening his lacrosse-style shot, scooping the puck on his stick blade and tucking it over an unsuspecting goalie's shoulder.

The NCAA took a major step Tuesday toward allowing college athletes to cash in on their fame, voting to permit them to "benefit from the use of their name, image and likeness.

BRASILIA, Brazil — There was heartbreak for Canada at the FIFA U-17 World Cup on Tuesday, losing 2-1 to Angola on a 94th-minute goal by David. Host Brazil defeated the Canadians 4-1 in the tournament's opening match Saturday.

TORONTO — The future of sport science has arrived, and it includes mouthwash, kangaroos and electric brain stimulation.

BERLIN — Serge Gnabry and Thomas Müller scored late to help Bayern Munich avoid an upset and beat second-division Bochum 2-1 in the German Cup on Tuesday.

ATLANTA — The Jozy Altidore storyline deepened Tuesday when the injured Toronto FC striker did not emerge from the team bus for training at a local soccer club.

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have activated Travis Dermott from injured reserve, clearing the way for the defenceman to make his season debut tonight against the Washington Capitals.

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have claimed right-hander Anthony Bass off waivers from the Seattle Mariners. Fellow right-hander Ryan Dull has been designated for assignment to make room for Bass on the 40-man roster. Bass, 31, was 2-4 with a 3.