National Sports

TORONTO — Nick Nurse says Tristan Thompson would "look good" playing for Canada's men's basketball team this summer. It might take getting to the Tokyo Olympics, however, for that to happen.

TORONTO — Late in the third quarter Monday night, Norman Powell stretched way behind his head to connect on an alley-oop dunk from Pascal Siakam.

NEW ORLEANS — Saints quarterback Drew Brees has become the NFL's all-time leader in touchdown passes, breaking Peyton Manning's record.

Chicago Blackhawks assistant Marc Crawford will remain suspended until Jan. 2 and then resume his coaching duties after an investigation into his behaviour in previous jobs.

RENTON, Wash. — The troubles that have followed Josh Gordon throughout his career continued Monday as the Seahawks wide receiver was suspended indefinitely by the NFL for violating the league's drug policy again.

NEW YORK — Philadelphia Flyers forward Joel Farabee has been suspended for three games without pay for interference against Winnipeg Jets forward Mathieu Perreault. The NHL's department of player safety announced the suspension Monday night.

VANCOUVER — Marc Bergevin isn't looking for any short-term solutions for the Montreal Canadiens to make the playoffs. "I will not mortgage the future of this team just hoping to make the playoffs," the Canadiens' general manager said Monday.

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have paid a big price to try and fill a large hole in their offence. The Whitecaps have signed Canadian striker Lucas Cavallini in hopes of bringing some scoring punch to the Major League Soccer squad.

GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Arizona Coyotes have acquired star winger Taylor Hall from the New Jersey Devils. The 28-year-old had six goals and 19 assists in 30 games with the Devils this season.

NEW YORK — Vegas Golden Knights left-winger Max Pacioretty, Ottawa Senators left-winger Anthony Duclair and Buffalo Sabres centre Jack Eichel were named the NHL's three stars of the week on Monday.