Category Archives: CP Sports

Canada blanks outmatched Samoa for second straight win at FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
SAL - Canada assured itself of a place in the knockout round at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup with a lopsided 6-0 win over tournament newcomer Samoa on Wednesday. Daniela Feria-Estrada, captain Oliv...
The Canadian Press Oct 22, 2025

Giants hire Tennessee's Vitello as manager, gambling on a college coach with no pro experience
The San Francisco Giants have hired Tennessee Volunteers coach Tony Vitello as manager for his first pro coaching job. San Francisco announced the move Wednesday, an unprecedented gamble by president ...
The Canadian Press Oct 22, 2025

Canada's Brad Jacobs stays unbeaten in Pan Continental Curling Championship
VIRGINIA - Canada's Brad Jacobs improved to 4-0 at the Pan Continental Curling Championships with a pair of victories Wednesday. Jacobs, vice Marc Kennedy, second Brett Gallant and lead Ben Hebert out...
The Canadian Press Oct 22, 2025

Auger-Aliassime beats Diallo in all-Canadian match at Swiss Indoors
BASEL - Felix Auger-Aliassime beat fellow Canadian Gabriel Diallo 6-2, 7-5 Wednesday in an all-Montreal matchup at the Swiss Indoors. The fifth seed fired eight aces and broke Diallo four times to adv...
The Canadian Press Oct 22, 2025

Oliveira to face stiff competition from Rourke for CFL top player, Canadian awards
TORONTO - Brady Oliveira will have a chance to defend his CFL outstanding player and top Canadian honours. The Winnipeg running back was the Blue Bombers' nominee for both awards Wednesday. Voting was...
The Canadian Press Oct 22, 2025

NFL moves its Pro Bowl festivities to Super Bowl week
NEW YORK (AP) - The NFL is moving its Pro Bowl festivities to Super Bowl week beginning this February, the latest adjustment for the all-star event that became a flag football game a few years ago. Co...
The Canadian Press Oct 22, 2025

Leafs, Raptors move start times of games so fans can watch Blue Jays in World Series
TORONTO - Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment is doing what it can to help the fans of its NHL and NBA teams support the Toronto Blue Jays in the World Series. The Maple Leafs and Raptors are changi...
The Canadian Press Oct 22, 2025

Dodgers star Freeman expects cold shoulder from fellow Canadians at World Series
Freddie Freeman is always happy to return to Toronto, even if Blue Jays fans might not give him a warm reception this time around. Freeman is a dual Canadian-American citizen who played for Canada at ...
The Canadian Press Oct 22, 2025

Mboko bounces Lys, advances to Toray Pan Pacific quarterfinals in Tokyo
TOKYO - Victoria Mboko of Toronto has advanced to the quarterfinals of the Toray Pan Pacific Open with a straight sets victory over German qualifier Eva Lys on Tuesday night. The 19-year-old Canadian,...
The Canadian Press Oct 21, 2025

NHL roundup: Marchand returns to Boston, Panthers edge Bruins 4-3
BOSTON (AP) - Brad Marchand had two assists in his emotional return to Boston, and Carter Verhaeghe scored the winner with 27 seconds left to help the Florida Panthers beat the Bruins 4-3 on Tuesday n...
The Canadian Press Oct 21, 2025