National Sports

OAKLAND, Calif. — Sarah McLachlan will sing Canada's national anthem on Thursday as the Toronto Raptors attempt to win their first NBA championship.

Curling Canada has added a birthright status option to its residency rules for the 2019-20 season, allowing athletes to represent the province or territory where they were born if they live outside of those borders.

He makes his CFL head-coaching debut Thursday night, but Craig Dickenson isn't thinking about surpassing Wally Buono for most career victories.

It's been over a year, but Zach Collaros hasn't forgotten being traded by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Collaros spent four seasons in Hamilton before being dealt to Saskatchewan on Jan. 3, 2018.

BALTIMORE — Canadian right-hander Jordan Romano is in the major leagues for the first time. The Toronto Blue Jays selected the native of Markham, Ont., to their major-league roster on Wednesday.

Raptors fan Kurt Peacock admits he's really pushing bedtime back as he lets his 11-year-old watch their beloved team make a championship bid this week. Aside from wanting him to witness history in the making, the Saint John, N.B.

GRENOBLE, France — Canadian players were diplomatic Wednesday when asked about the Americans' 13-0 rout of Thailand and the unbridled celebrations accompanying the baker's dozen of goals at the Women's World Cup.

GRENOBLE, France — Christine Sinclair's wish for her 36th birthday was simple and sweet — lava cake. There were other perks. A representative from the local Women's World Cup organizing committee surprised the star forward from Burnaby, B.C.

Ken Holland will have made up his mind when he steps to the microphone next week. Until then, there's plenty to ponder ahead of the 63-year-old's first NHL draft as general manager of the Edmonton Oilers.

Longtime CFL quarterback Kevin Glenn has retired. The Detroit native announced the decision on his 40th birthday Wednesday. Glenn was the first player to be a member of all nine CFL teams, doing so in an 18-season career.