National Sports

MIAMI — Canadian Niki Budalic has been named director of soccer operations for Inter Miami, an expansion MLS side that hopes to begin play in 2020.

MONTREAL — The Montreal Impact has transferred Uruguayan midfielder Alejandro Silva to Paraguayan side Club Olimpia.

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders have released all-star linebacker Alex Singleton to sign with an NFL team. The Stampeders did not identify which NFL team will sign Singleton, but media reports say it's the Philadelphia Eagles.

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers announced Monday they've agreed to terms with kicker Justin Medlock on a two-year contract extension. Medlock was scheduled to become a free agent next month.

NEW YORK — Calgary Flames left-wing Johnny Gaudreau, San Jose Sharks defenceman Brent Burns and New York Islanders goaltender Robin Lehner are the NHL three stars of the week.

TORONTO — A nine-point outburst in the fourth quarter Sunday night was the punctuation mark on Norm Powell's return.

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OBIHIRO, Japan — The United States edged Canada 3-2 in the second game for both teams on Monday at the world under-18 women's hockey championship. Julia Gosling and Laura Cote scored for Canada (1-0-1-0), which couldn't hold on to a 2-0 lead.

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Denis Shapovalov opened his season with a loss on Monday, falling to Joao Sousa 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 in the first round of the ASB Classic.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Edmonton goaltender Cam Talbot knew he needed to be sharp early if the Oilers were going to bounce back Sunday against the skidding Anaheim Ducks.