National Sports

ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Blues are marching into the Stanley Cup Final for the first time in decades. Pretty sweet moment for Vladimir Tarasenko and Co.

TORONTO — Marcus Stroman has been saddled with little run support in most of his starts this season. Rowdy Tellez made sure that wasn't the case Tuesday night.

HALIFAX — Nick Suzuki put an end to the season for the Prince Albert Raiders, while also giving his Guelph Storm a chance to go directly to the Memorial Cup final.

TORONTO — Kawhi Leonard's likeness looks down from some 10 storeys high over Yonge-Dundas Square in the heart of downtown Toronto. Arms crossed. Serious face. The tagline reads: "Fun Guy." Leonard looks anything but. And that's the appeal.

TORONTO — Everything seemed to be set up nicely on Victoria Day for Blue Jays fans eager to celebrate the team's star attraction on a holiday matinee against a top-flight opponent. Instead Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

NEW YORK — Toronto FC forward Alejandro Pozuelo and Vancouver Whitecaps FC assistant coach Vanni Sartini were issued undisclosed fines by Major League Soccer on Tuesday.

KOSICE, Slovakia — Kyle Turris had a goal and an assist as Canada finished off preliminary play at the world hockey championship with a 3-0 win over the United States on Tuesday.

TORONTO — Canada will open CONCACAF Nations League play against Cuba in September before facing the U.S. in October and November. The 78th-ranked Canadian men will host No. 174 Cuba on Sept. 7 with the return away match Sept.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenceman Logan Day to a one-year, entry-level contract.

Vancouver Whitecaps coach Marc Dos Santos isn't surprised at the injury bug spreading through his roster. After all, it's been a hectic month for the Whitecaps (3-6-4).