National Sports

Former Toronto star DeMar DeRozan says he was "the sacrificial lamb" in the Raptors' attempt to overcome their playoff shortcomings.

TORONTO — The complexities of being a transatlantic rugby league team were highlighted this week with British border officials refusing entry to Toronto Wolfpack forward Darcy Lussick.

WINNIPEG — It seems the NFL is coming to Winnipeg. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will hold a news conference at Investors Group Field on Wednesday.

MONTREAL — The Montreal Impact and the Seattle Sounders may have to dive deep into their rosters when they play each other Wednesday night.

ST. LOUIS — Just when the St. Louis Blues had the Boston Bruins on their heels and chasing the game, they gave up a goal and the roar went right out of the building.

HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats released veteran Canadian receiver Shamawd Chambers on Tuesday. Chambers was among three players cut by Hamilton. The others were American Avery Jordan and Canadian Everton Williams, both offensive linemen.

Monday's Games NHL Stanley Cup Final St. Louis 4 Boston 2 (Series tied 2-2) --- MLB American League Houston 4, Seattle 2 National League L.A. Dodgers 3, Arizona 1 San Diego 8, Philadelphia 2 Interleague Chicago Cubs 8, L.A.

Monday's Games NHL Stanley Cup Final St. Louis 4 Boston 2 (Series tied 2-2) --- MLB American League Houston 4, Seattle 2 National League L.A. Dodgers 3, Arizona 1 San Diego 8, Philadelphia 2 Interleague Chicago Cubs 8, L.A.

SAN DIEGO — Skateboarding pioneer Tony Hawk says he's bringing back his Huckjam format as part of the Wonderfront Music & Arts Festival on San Diego's waterfront Nov. 22-24.

OAKLAND, Calif. — Golden State guard Klay Thompson has a mild strain in his left hamstring that forced him out of Game 2 in the NBA Finals and he is listed as questionable for Game 3 against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night.