National Sports

KAMAISHI, Japan — With Typhoon Hagibis closing in, the Canadian rugby team went to bed Saturday with three possible scenarios for its final Pool B match against Namibia at the Rugby World Cup in Japan. Go ahead as scheduled with the 12:15 p.m.

Vancouver Canucks forward Tanner Pearson was just looking for some empty space when he sent the puck flying in the shootout Saturday night.

HOUSTON — The youngest Baby Bomber is all grown up. Any surprise Gleyber Torres is doing so well in October? "I mean, not really," he said.

LAS VEGAS — The Vegas Golden Knights came into the season with one of the best top-six forward units in the NHL. In their latest win, they proved they have the potential to be a threat with all four lines.

Saturday's Games MLB Post-season National League Championship Series Washington 3 St. Louis 1 (Washington leads series 2-0) American League Championship Series N.Y.

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Marie-Alex Belanger had eight points as Canada fell to the United States 3-0 on Saturday in the quarterfinal of the NORCECA women's continental championship.

CHICAGO — After being kept off the scoresheet in regulation, Mark Scheifele finally broke through when it really counted.

MONTREAL — The Canadiens defended their fortress and slayed the reigning Stanley Cup champions in the process. Brendan Gallagher scored a goal and added two assists as the Montreal Canadiens doubled the defending Stanley Cup champion St.

DETROIT — On a night when their biggest stars were quiet offensively, the Toronto Maple Leafs still scored plenty.

EDMONTON — It wasn't the prettiest victory, but Edmonton Eskimos head coach Jason Maas will take it. Shaquille Cooper rushed for 94 yards and a touchdown to help Edmonton beat the B.C.