National Sports

CAIRNS, Australia — Canada defeated England 97-79 Tuesday to earn a berth in the men's basketball semifinals against New Zealand at the Commonwealth Games. Canada is fielding an all-U Sports men's team at the tournament.

GOLD COAST, Australia — Canada was blanked 4-0 by top-ranked Australia in men's field hockey action Tuesday at the Commonwealth Games. The Australians will face No. 9 New Zealand on Tuesday to see which team finishes atop Pool A.

GOLD COAST, Australia — Canadian Robert Pitcairn, at 79 the oldest competitor in the history of the Commonwealth Games, finished eighth Tuesday in the Queen's Prize Pairs shooting finals. Pitcairn, from Chilliwack, B.C.

Monday's Games NBA Toronto 108 Detroit 98 Brooklyn 114 Chicago 105 Cleveland 123 New York 109 Oklahoma City 115 Miami 93 Milwaukee 102 Orlando 86 Minnesota 113 Memphis 94 San Antonio 98 Sacramento 85 Denver 88 Portland 82 New Orleans 113 L.A.

Monday's Games NBA Toronto 108 Detroit 98 Brooklyn 114 Chicago 105 Cleveland 123 New York 109 Oklahoma City 115 Miami 93 Milwaukee 102 Orlando 86 Minnesota 113 Memphis 94 San Antonio 98 Sacramento 85 Denver 88 Portland 82 New Orleans 113 L.A.

CHICAGO — Pirates closer Felipe Rivero has changed his name to Felipe Vazquez. Vazquez told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on Monday that he legally changed his surname to match that of his sister, Prescilla.

BALTIMORE — With one swing of the bat, Josh Donaldson turned a tight duel into a blowout and sent the historically meagre crowd at Camden Yards scurrying toward the exits.

DETROIT — On the second night of a back-to-back — with first place in the Eastern Conference already wrapped up — the Toronto Raptors easily could have packed it in after falling behind by 17 points. That's not what coach Dwane Casey wanted.

BOSTON — The Boston Bruins and the Boston Bruins Foundation have announced two fundraising initiatives to help support those affected by the Humboldt Broncos tragedy.

Toronto Argonauts fans can expect lower ticket prices this season, along with tailgating inside the stadium and branding focused on the team's roots as a rowing club.