Category Archives: CP Sports

Calgary's Melissa (Scare) Croden wins UFC debut in October, fights again in November
Calgary bantamweight Melissa (Scare) Croden, who won her UFC debut by knockout Oct. 18, is stepping back in the cage Nov. 8 to face Luana Santos, ranked 15th among 135-pound contenders. Croden (7-2-0)...
The Canadian Press Oct 27, 2025

Blue Jays fans stick it out till early morning hours to see L.A. Dodgers take Game 3
TORONTO - Patience is a virtue but it didn't pay off for the Toronto Blue Jays fans who stuck it out until almost 3 a.m. at Rogers Centre for a watch party that saw more than 27,000 fans pack the stan...
The Canadian Press Oct 27, 2025

Hamilton Tiger-Cats put their trust in kicker Marc Liegghio — and he keeps delivering
HAMILTON - Marc Liegghio has been money in the bank this season for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. The veteran kicker ended the regular season connecting on all seven field goals he tried - one shy of the c...
The Canadian Press Oct 27, 2025

Artist uses baseball bats and balls to create paintings of Blue Jays
As the Toronto Blue Jays swing their bats for the World Series title, an Ontario artist is using baseball equipment in a unique way to show her support. Samantha Woj, a longtime sports fan and disable...
The Canadian Press Oct 27, 2025

Canada's Julian de Guzman rises up Red Bulls ranks, set to become head of sport
The New York Red Bulls are revamping their front office, with former Canada captain Julian de Guzman moving up to lead the MLS franchise as its head of sport. De Guzman, currently the club's sporting ...
The Canadian Press Oct 27, 2025

Canadian government allots $3.11 million in mental-health funding to athletes
Canada's Olympic and Paralympic athletes and coaches will get $3.11 million in funding for mental health services this winter. Secretary of Sport Adam van Koeverden, an Olympic kayak champion, made th...
The Canadian Press Oct 27, 2025

Canada rugby coach Steve Meehan names 33-man roster for November tests in Europe
Canada rugby coach Steve Meehan has named a 33-man tour roster, including seven uncapped players, for November tests in Europe against Romania, Georgia and Portugal. The Canadian men, ranked 24th in t...
The Canadian Press Oct 27, 2025

Celebrini, Cooley, Jack Hughes named NHL's three stars of the week
NEW YORK - San Jose Sharks centre Macklin Celebrini, Utah Mammoth centre Logan Cooley and New Jersey Devils centre Jack Hughes have been named the NHL's three stars of the week. Celebrini led the leag...
The Canadian Press Oct 27, 2025

Grey Cup coming back to Regina in 2027 with full festival planned indoors
REGINA - The Grey Cup game is returning to Mosaic Stadium. The CFL announced Monday it has awarded the 2027 Grey Cup to Regina. The game was last held at Mosaic Stadium in 2022 when the Toronto Argona...
The Canadian Press Oct 27, 2025

Orioles hire Cleveland assistant Craig Albernaz as manager after finishing last in AL East
The Baltimore Orioles have hired Craig Albernaz as their manager. Albernaz, who turns 43 on Thursday, was previously an associate manager with the Cleveland Guardians. He was promoted to that role aft...
The Canadian Press Oct 27, 2025