National Sports

NEW YORK — The NBA Finals is off and running with its best ratings through two games since the Chicago Bulls' last championship in 1998. Now ABC has to hope the Cleveland Cavaliers can make it competitive.

SASKATOON — Former NFL quarterback Vince Young suffered a hamstring injury Tuesday at the Saskatchewan Roughriders training camp. The 34-year-old, who is attempting a comeback with the CFL club, was hurt during a long run.

MONTREAL — Lance Stroll is stoked for his first Canadian Grand Prix, and so is race promoter Francois Dumontier. Ticket sales have jumped by more than 10 per cent for the 18-year-old Stroll's first appearance at his home grand prix.

Ottawa Senators centre Derick Brassard has undergone surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder.

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens signed free agent defenceman Stefan Leblanc to a one-year, one-way American Hockey League contract on Tuesday.

SPRINGFIELD, Neb. — Former U.S. soccer stars Abby Wambach and Mia Hamm are offering support to an 8-year-old Nebraska girl who says her team was disqualified from a youth soccer tournament because she says she looks like a boy.

Justin Bieber took a stand on social media for casual hockey fans everywhere.

Monday's Games NHL Stanley Cup Final Nashville 4 Pittsburgh 1 (Series tied 2-2) --- MLB American League Oakland 5 Toronto 3 Houston 7 Kansas City 3 National League Cincinnati 4 St.

Monday's Games NHL Stanley Cup Final Nashville 4 Pittsburgh 1 (Series tied 2-2) --- MLB American League Oakland 5 Toronto 3 Houston 7 Kansas City 3 National League Cincinnati 4 St.

OAKLAND, Calif. — Ryon Healy is finding his timing at the plate and adjusting to his down time as a designated hitter.