Category Archives: CP Sports

Vancouver FC looks to get past Ottawa, set up cup final against the Whitecaps
The Telus Canadian Championship could be the saving grace for a Vancouver FC team that languishes at the bottom of the Canadian Premier League standings with a dismal 2-15-6 record. Vancouver takes a ...
The Canadian Press Sep 17, 2025

A look back at five memorable stretch drive moments in Blue Jays history
From a memorable clinching catch in 1985 to 'Thank You, Alex!' chants in 2015, the Toronto Blue Jays have had their share of memorable stretch drive moments. With the 2025 team on the verge of clinchi...
The Canadian Press Sep 17, 2025

Vernon Adams Jr. faces his former team when Stamps take on Lions
Vernon Adams Jr. finally gets to face his former team. The Calgary Stampeders (8-4) come off a bye week to host the B.C. Lions (6-7) on Friday night. Adams spent two seasons in Vancouver before being ...
The Canadian Press Sep 17, 2025

Canadiens icon Guy Lafleur has Île Bizard bridge named in his honour
MONTREAL - After having a highway named in his honour two years ago, the "Dmon Blond" will now have a bridge carrying his name. The City of Montreal announced Wednesday that the new bridge connecting ...
The Canadian Press Sep 17, 2025

Ottawa GM Staios says Formenton won't return to Senators after acquittal
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators opened training camp Wednesday intent on not just reaching the playoffs but taking the next step. However, Alex Formenton will not be part of the process. The 26-year-old ...
The Canadian Press Sep 17, 2025

Canada-Venezuela friendly in November may have to shift from Fort Lauderdale
Canada Soccer is waiting on answers after a cancellation notice was sent to ticket-holders for Canada's scheduled Nov. 18 men's friendly with Venezuela at Chase Stadium, Inter Miami's home venue in Fo...
The Canadian Press Sep 17, 2025

MPs observe moment of silence for Ken Dryden in House of Commons
OTTAWA - Members of Parliament honoured former Montreal Canadiens goaltender Ken Dryden in the House of Commons on Wednesday with tributes and a moment of silence. Dryden also served as a member of Pa...
The Canadian Press Sep 17, 2025

Flames sign captain Mikael Backlund to two-year contract extension
CALGARY - Mikael Backlund can catch another one of Hockey Hall of Famer Jarome Iginla's franchise records and looks forward to playing in Calgary's new arena after signing a two-year contract extensio...
The Canadian Press Sep 17, 2025

Questions loom over all seven Canadian NHL teams as training camps begin
The start of a new NHL season brings renewed hope, with a healthy serving of anxiety over looming questions, to the league's 32 teams. Here are some of the looming questions facing Canada's seven team...
The Canadian Press Sep 17, 2025

Vancouver Canucks players already buying into new coach's system: Rutherford
VANCOUVER - Jim Rutherford doesn't want to talk about last season any more. Between personnel issues and injuries, underperforming stars and underwhelming performances on home ice, the 2024-25 campaig...
The Canadian Press Sep 17, 2025