National Sports

LONDON — Adam Zaruba scored three tries as Canada capped pool play Saturday at the rugby sevens World Series London stop with a 31-12 victory over Japan.

HALIFAX — Small-market teams in the Canadian Hockey League are finding ways to succeed against the big boys.

LYON, France — Felix Auger-Aliassime lost a swift 6-4, 6-3 decision to France's Benoit Paire in the Lyon Open final Saturday, spoiling the Canadian teenager's chance at his first ATP Tour title and potentially putting his health into question for the

Canada's 23-player roster for the Women's World Cup is a blend of experience and youth, with a solid defence and heavy reliance on captain Christine Sinclair for scoring.

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens agreed to a three-year contract with defenceman Brett Kulak on Saturday. The contract runs through the 2021-22 season and carries an average annual value of $1.85 million.

HALIFAX — The Canadian Hockey League has gone from 60 teams to the final two, with the host Halifax Mooseheads facing the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League champion Rouyn-Noranda Huskies in Sunday's Memorial Cup final.

Friday's Games (all results final) Memorial Cup Semifinal at Halifax Rouyn-Noranda 6 Guelph 4 --- AHL Playoffs Charlotte 4 Toronto 1 (Charlotte leads series 3-2) Chicago 2 San Diego 1 (2OT) (Series tied 2-2) --- MLS LA Galaxy 1 Orlando 0 Real Salt La

Friday's Games (all results final) Memorial Cup Semifinal at Halifax Rouyn-Noranda 6 Guelph 4 --- AHL Playoffs Charlotte 4 Toronto 1 (Charlotte leads series 3-2) Chicago 2 San Diego 1 (2OT) (Series tied 2-2) --- MLS LA Galaxy 1 Orlando 0 Real Salt La

LOS ANGELES — Carlos Vela scored his league-leading 15th goal and Tristan Blackmon got the first of his career as the Los Angeles Football Club beat the Montreal Impact 4-2 on Friday night.

TORONTO — Dustin Tokarski and a disastrous power play has the Toronto Marlies on the brink of elimination.