Category Archives: CP Sports
Propane-leaking Zamboni set off chain reaction blast in Alberta arena: officials
TABER, ALBERTA, CANADA - Officials in the southern Alberta town of Taber say it was a leaky Zamboni that set off a chain reaction fireball blast inside one of the hockey-loving community's only ice ri...
Jan 07, 2026
McKenna hopes world juniors propel strong second half in NCAA with NHL draft looming
Gavin McKenna has a specific way of centring himself. The once slam-dunk No. 1 overall pick at the 2026 NHL draft put up 129 points in 56 games with the Western Hockey League's Medicine Hat Tigers las...
Jan 07, 2026
Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Saskatchewan Roughriders earn top grades in CFLPA report cards
TORONTO - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats, among the CFL's top teams last season, have earned the distinction of being its best franchise off the field. Hamilton, which finished atop the East Division in 2025...
Jan 07, 2026
Canada's Diallo upset by wildcard Wong in second round of Hong Kong Open
HONG KONG - Canadian tennis player Gabriel Diallo was eliminated in the second round of the Hong Kong Open on Wednesday after he was upset 1-6, 7-5, 7-5 by local wildcard Coleman Wong. Montreal's Dial...
Jan 07, 2026
B.C. Lions release defensive back Carter so he can pursue NFL opportunities
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Lions released Robert Carter Jr., on Wednesday to allow the American defensive back to pursue NFL opportunities. The five-foot-10, 175-pound Carter appeared in 18 regular-season g...
Jan 07, 2026
Veteran winger Derrick Etienne Jr. signs new contract with Toronto FC
TORONTO - Toronto FC has signed veteran winger Derrick Etienne Jr. to a new contract through 2026 with club options for 2027 and 2027-28 (when Major League Soccer switches to a summer-to-spring schedu...
Jan 07, 2026
WHL's Raiders acquire Braeden Cootes in blockbuster trade with Thunderbirds
PRINCE ALBERT - The Western Hockey League's Prince Albert Raiders have acquired forward Braeden Cootes, fresh off a bronze medal at the world junior championship, in a big trade with the Seattle Thund...
Jan 07, 2026
Winnipeg Jets push back ski goggle giveaway after Swiss ski resort fire
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets are postponing a ski-related promotion in the wake of a deadly fire at a ski resort in Switzerland. The National Hockey League team was planning an "aprs-ski"-themed night...
Jan 07, 2026
Canada women to face the U.S., Argentina and Colombia at SheBelieves Cup in March
Canada is returning to the SheBelieves Cup, joining the host United States, Argentina and Colombia at the four-team women's tournament in March. The 10th-ranked Canadians will open March 1 against No....
Jan 07, 2026
Tim Hortons inks partnerships with Canadian Olympic, Paralympic committees
TORONTO - Tim Hortons might be synonymous with hockey but this year, it's clinching a new sporting title: Olympic sponsor. The caf giant revealed Wednesday that it's backing Canada's national squad af...
Jan 07, 2026