National Sports

Steve Nash was one of the NBA's most entertaining point guards, the engineer of a high-scoring team that helped usher in a new era of basketball. Now the Brooklyn Nets want to see what the Canadian can do as a coach.

Jeff Gustafson believes an open-minded approach will help him net a second straight Bassmasters Classic berth. The Kenora, Ont., resident is currently No. 33 in the Elite Series standings after five of the nine scheduled events.

NEW YORK — The see-and-be-seen scene in the U.S.

MONTREAL — Vernon Adams Jr. is staying put. The Montreal Alouettes announced Thursday their star quarterback will remain under contract to the CFL club.

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Canadian Steve Nash is the new head coach of the Brooklyn Nets. The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame member was an eight-time NBA all-star and a two-time most valuable player during his playing career. The Canadian Press

It's a busy sports day for Canada on Thursday, with the Vancouver Canucks, Toronto Raptors and four tennis players taking centre stage.

Wednesday's Games NHL Western Conference Semifinal Colorado 4 Dallas 1 (Series tied 3-3) --- NBA Miami 116 Milwaukee 114 (Heat lead series 2-0) Western Conference Quarterfinal Houston 104 Oklahoma City 102 (Rockets win series 4-3) --- MLB American Le

NEW YORK — Tom Seaver transformed a franchise and captivated a city, setting enduring standards as he whipped his powerful right arm overhead for the Miracle Mets and dirtied his right knee atop major league mounds for two decades.

EDMONTON — The biggest boost for the Colorado Avalanche in must-win game after must-win game comes from an unlikely source — their third-string goaltender.

NEW YORK — Milos Raonic and Vasek Pospisil have met just a handful of times on the ATP Tour, but their rivalry runs deep. The two Canadians will face off Thursday in the second round of the U.S.