National Sports

TORONTO (AP) — Texas Rangers right-hander Max Scherzer left Tuesday night against the Blue Jays in the sixth inning because of a right triceps spasm.

HENDERSON, Nev. — The sale of the Ottawa Senators is almost — finally — signed, sealed and delivered. A group led by Michael Andlauer agreed to purchase the NHL club in June for what's believed to be in the neighbourhood of US$1 billion.

FORT ERIE, Ont. — Another year, another Prince of Wales Stakes title for jockey Justin Stein. Stein rode 7-1 pick Velocitor to victory in the $400,000 race, the second jewel of the OLG Canadian Triple Crown, on a wet Tuesday at Fort Erie Racetrack.

Canadian golfing legend Mike Weir is counting the days until he can again hear the roar of a Presidents Cup crowd. Weir, from Brights Grove, Ont.

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — If a World Cup of Hockey materializes in the near future, it won't be a traditional international tournament like the Olympics.

New Columbus Blue Jackets coach Mike Babcock said Tuesday he had done nothing wrong in asking players to show him photos off their phones, clarifying he was trying to get to know them after a report emerged criticizing him for invasion of privacy.

Western University has enlisted an external investigator to look into its women’s hockey program.

WINNIPEG — The pride in Adam Lowry's voice was evident after being named captain of the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday. Lowry is the third Jets captain since the team moved from Atlanta in 2011.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Adam Erne to a professional tryout agreement. Erne produced eight goals and 10 assists in 61 games with the Detroit Red Wings last season. He spent four seasons in Detroit.

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays placed first baseman Brandon Belt on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with lumbar spine muscle spasms. The back issue forced Belt to depart Monday's game against the Texas Rangers in the sixth inning.