Author Archives: Syndicated Content

Cassidy surprised by Golden Knights' firing, sounds ready to return to coaching
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Former Golden Knights coach Bruce Cassidy said Tuesday he was surprised at his late-season firing, but indicated he was ready to get back behind a bench. "You grind for 74 games and y...
The Canadian Press Apr 28, 2026

Trey Day: Yesavage impresses in season debut as Blue Jays beat Red Sox 3-0
TORONTO - Kazuma Okamoto drove in two runs and Blue Jays starter Trey Yesavage impressed in his season debut as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Boston Red Sox 3-0 on Tuesday night. Vladimir Guerrer...
The Canadian Press Apr 28, 2026

Ottawa Redblacks take Purdue offensive lineman Vaccaro first overall in CFL draft
TORONTO - He came into the CFL draft as the projected first overall pick and Giordano Vaccaro lived up to that billing Tuesday night. The Ottawa Redblacks used the No. 1 selection to take the six-foot...
The Canadian Press Apr 28, 2026

CP NewsAlert: Ottawa Redblacks take Vaccaro first overall in CFL draft
TORONTO - The Ottawa Redblacks have selected Purdue offensive lineman Giordano Vaccaro first overall in tonight's CFL draft. More coming. The Canadian Press
The Canadian Press Apr 28, 2026

NHL Commissioner Bettman backs ruling that allowed Ducks' OT goal to stand in Game 4 win vs. Oilers
NEW YORK (AP) - NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman offered his unequivocal support Tuesday for the ruling that upheld the Anaheim Ducks' overtime goal against the Edmonton Oilers in Game 4 of their first-r...
The Canadian Press Apr 28, 2026

Health Canada approves 1st generic version of Ozempic in the country
TORONTO - Health Canada has approved the first generic version of brand-name Ozempic. The department says Canada is the first G7 country to authorize generic semaglutide. The injectable medication is ...
The Canadian Press Apr 28, 2026

Fact File: RFK Jr.'s comment on Canada's medical assistance in dying law misleading
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told senators last week that medical assistance in dying is the leading cause of death in Canada. Canada's national statistics agency does not record MAID a...
The Canadian Press Apr 28, 2026

Goals galore as PSG beats Bayern Munich 5-4 in wild Champions League semifinal 1st leg
PARIS (AP) - Titleholder Paris Saint-Germain held on for a pulsating 5-4 win over Bayern Munich in a roller-coaster Champions League semifinal first leg on Tuesday. The highest scoring semifinal match...
The Canadian Press Apr 28, 2026

Raptors look to 'take defence with us on the road' to Cleveland for pivotal Game 5
TORONTO - Jamal Shead enjoyed a moment of appreciation from his former head coach at the University of Houston, Kelvin Sampson. The second-year guard made one of the biggest plays in Toronto's 93-89 w...
The Canadian Press Apr 28, 2026

Federal government to inject $755 million into Canadian sport
OTTAWA - The federal government is adding $755 million in sport funding as part of its spring economic update. Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne says the money's purpose is to expand access...
The Canadian Press Apr 28, 2026