Category Archives: CP Sports

Shohei Ohtani front and centre in Toronto ahead of World Series
TORONTO - John Schneider joked that Shohei Ohtani owes the Blue Jays a hat. Toronto courted the dual-threat superstar during free agency in December 2023, including a secret meeting at the club's spri...
The Canadian Press Oct 23, 2025

Sturmay, Calvert earn byes into finals at Canadian Curling Pre-Trials
WOLFVILLE - Selena Sturmay and Braden Calvert locked up byes to their respective finals in Thursday's afternoon draw at the Home Hardware Canadian Curling Pre-Trials. Edmonton's Sturmay earned a bye t...
The Canadian Press Oct 23, 2025

Hamilton Tiger-Cats can clinch first in East Division with win over Ottawa Redblacks
HAMILTON - The CFL post-season is starting early for Ante Milanovic-Litre. The veteran Canadian fullback is taking a playoff approach to Hamilton's regular-season finale Friday night versus the Ottawa...
The Canadian Press Oct 23, 2025

Tiago Splitter named interim coach of Blazers with Chauncey Billups on leave after indictment
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Assistant coach and former NBA player Tiago Splitter was named interim coach of the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday after Chauncey Billups was placed on leave following the an...
The Canadian Press Oct 23, 2025

Trump 'afraid' to make a World Series bet, Carney jokes at Blue Jays' practice
Prime Minister Mark Carney says U.S. President Donald Trump seems to be afraid to make a World Series bet with him as the Toronto Blue Jays take on the Los Angeles Dodgers. "I think he's afraid to mak...
The Canadian Press Oct 23, 2025

Wegner is World Series umpire crew chief. Hamari, Johnson, Little, Tumpane make Fall Classic debuts
TORONTO (AP) - Mark Wegner will be the World Series umpire crew chief for the first time, joined by Jordan Baker, Adam Hamari, Adrian Johnson, Will Little, Alan Porter and John Tumpane for the matchup...
The Canadian Press Oct 23, 2025

Canada's Jacobs clinches playoff spot at Pan Continental Curling Championships
VIRGINIA - Canada's Brad Jacobs remained undefeated and clinched a semifinal berth at the Pan Continental Curling Championships with an 8-2 win over Australia's Hugh Millikin on Thursday. The win also...
The Canadian Press Oct 23, 2025

Out of this World: Remarkable Jays journey continues with World Series appearance
TORONTO - Eight months ago, there was a general feeling of unease as the Toronto Blue Jays gathered for spring training in Florida. Canada's lone Major League Baseball team was coming off a last-place...
The Canadian Press Oct 23, 2025

Vancouver Whitecaps' coach, defender, goalkeeper up for MLS awards
VANCOUVER - Three Vancouver Whitecaps have been shortlisted for Major League Soccer's end-of-season awards. Jesper Sorensen is a candidate for coach of the year, Tristan Blackmon is a finalist for def...
The Canadian Press Oct 23, 2025

McGregor scores twice, Canada beats China 4-2 at International Para Hockey Cup
OSTRAVA - Tyler McGregor scored twice, including the winning goal, and Canada defeated China 4-2 on Thursday at the International Para Hockey Cup. McGregor's third and fourth goals of the tournament h...
The Canadian Press Oct 23, 2025