National Sports

DETROIT — Dwane Casey lost his job in Toronto because the Raptors wanted to advance further in the playoffs. In Detroit, it would be an accomplishment if Casey can simply get the Pistons into the playoffs.

WINNIPEG — Rookie Chris Streveler will start at quarterback for Winnipeg on Thursday night when the Blue Bombers kick off the 2018 CFL season against the Edmonton Eskimos.

TORONTO — It started in November 2010 with a meal at Vancouver's Il Giardino restaurant.

TORONTO — West Indies cricket star Darren Sammy says he has no problem playing with disgraced former Australia skipper Steve Smith in the Global T20 Canada tournament.

HAMILTON — It has taken five years, but Jeremiah Masoli is finally a starting CFL quarterback. The 29-year-old secured the No.

TORONTO — When a back injury ended Anicka Newell's gymnastics career, she missed the thrill of flying through the air. She found it in pole vault.

BOCAUE, Philippines — Canada booked its spot in the quarterfinals of the FIBA 3x3 World Cup with another pair of victories on Monday.

Adam Hadwin's work on his all-around game has resulted in a steady PGA Tour season, but he hopes it pays bigger dividends at a U.S. Open course known to reward versatile golfers. The native of Abbotsford, B.C., will tee off at his fourth career U.S.

TORONTO — Ricky Ray isn't concerned about heading into the 2018 CFL season without the benefit of any pre-season reps.

MONTREAL — His first year as general manager of the Montreal Alouettes was a disaster, but Kavis Reed certainly made enough off-season moves to try to fix the trouble.