National Sports

NEW YORK — Fans in Washington and Houston may be excited, but the rest of the country is reacting to the World Series with a collective yawn. Through the first five games, the World Series has been averaging 11.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Cam Fowler has been a reliable presence for the Anaheim Ducks on the blue line for 10 seasons. Josh Mahura, making his season debut and appearing in his 18th career game, is still trying to find his way in the NHL.

HOUSTON — Alex Bregman knocked a home run into the Crawford Boxes in the first inning of Game 6 of the World Series on Tuesday night to put Houston on top. Then he carried his bat with him all the way to first base.

Tuesday's Games MLB Post-Season World Series Washington 7 Houston 2 (Series tied 3-3) --- NHL Pittsburgh 7 Philadelphia 1 Boston 5 San Jose 1 Carolina 2 Calgary 1 Washington 4 Toronto 3 (OT) Detroit 3 Edmonton 1 N.Y.

Tuesday's Games MLB Post-Season World Series Washington 7 Houston 2 (Series tied 3-3) --- NHL Pittsburgh 7 Philadelphia 1 Boston 5 San Jose 1 Carolina 2 Calgary 1 Washington 4 Toronto 3 (OT) Detroit 3 Edmonton 1 N.Y.

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.