National Sports

TORONTO — In advance of the Million Pound Game, Toronto Wolfpack coach Brian McDermott had team performance analyst Chris O'Connor put together a video.

SHIZUOKA, Japan — Canada dropped a 4-0 decision to Japan on Sunday in an international friendly women's soccer match at IAI Stadium Nihondaira. Mana Iwabuchi gave the host side the lead six minutes into the game.

VANCOUVER — It might be late in the CFL season, but the B.C. Lions are finally clicking. The Leos (5-10) posted their fourth victory in a row on Saturday, trouncing the Toronto Argonauts 55-8.

Calgary's top line produced and Flames goaltender David Rittich got to work on proving he's a bona fide NHL starter in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Vancouver Canucks.

Houston's pair of aces dealt the Astros a pair of wins. Gerrit Cole carried his splendid September into an outstanding October with a 15-strikeout performance and Alex Bregman handed fans chanting MVP the mighty swing they craved.

EDMONTON — The summer trade for James Neal has already paid dividends for the Edmonton Oilers.

Saturday's Games CFL Montreal 21 Calgary 17 Saskatchewan 21 Winnipeg 6 B.C. 55 Toronto 8 --- NHL Montreal 6 Toronto 5 (SO) N.Y.

Saturday's Games CFL Montreal 21 Calgary 17 Saskatchewan 21 Winnipeg 6 B.C. 55 Toronto 8 --- NHL Montreal 6 Toronto 5 (SO) N.Y.

TORONTO — Jeff Petry was chatting with teammates about penalty shots Saturday morning. Hours later, he found himself in just that scenario — and under strange circumstances.

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders appreciate the view from the top. Their climb, however, is far from over.