National Sports

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Japan advanced to the Little League World Series international final after a 10-0 rout of Canada on Wednesday at Howard J. Lamade Stadium. Ty Fluet had the lone hit for the Canadian side from White Rock, B.C.

MONTREAL — As much as they like to play it down, putting their winning streak on the line against Toronto FC will be a big deal for the Montreal Impact.

OTTAWA — The CP Women's Open hasn't been a major on the LPGA Tour since 2000, but it will have the feel of one this week with teenage phenom and local favourite Brooke Henderson headlining a strong field. Henderson, ranked No.

JACKSON, Wyo. — ESPN Radio host Ryen Russillo has been arrested on criminal trespass charges after entering a condo in Jackson, Wyoming.

It's been nearly two weeks since Ed Gainey and the Saskatchewan Roughriders last played. On Aug. 13, the Riders dispatched the B.C. Lions 41-8 the week after dropping a 30-15 decision in Vancouver.

MONTREAL — If their last meeting was an indication, the clash Thursday night between the Montreal Alouettes and Winnipeg Blue Bombers should be quite the offensive spectacle.

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Billy Payne ruled more with an open mind than an iron fist.

TORONTO — Instead of battling Usain Bolt one final time, Andre De Grasse spent the world track and field championships playing tourist in London. The 22-year-old attended the Arsenal-Chelsea soccer game at Wembley Stadium.

YOUNGWOOD, Pa. — Authorities say a woman's daughter and granddaughter beat her and shaved her head because they thought she was listening to the Pittsburgh Steelers' game too loudly on the radio.

PITTSBURGH — Bruno Mars has met the man he's nicknamed after: former pro wrestling champion Bruno Sammartino. The two met Tuesday night when the pop singing sensation's 24K Magic World Tour stopped in Pittsburgh.