Category Archives: CP Sports

Riders can become first team to punch playoff ticket with win over Alouettes
REGINA - Despite having the best record in the CFL, the Saskatchewan Roughriders aren't taking any time to bask in their success. The Riders, who led the West Division with a 10-2 record, can become f...
The Canadian Press Sep 12, 2025

From Northern Ireland to Canada, Peter Nelson relishes chance to wear the Maple Leaf
After a successful club career across the Atlantic, veteran back Peter Nelson has added a new chapter to his rugby career with Canada. Nelson, who makes his home in Dungannon, Northern Ireland, qualif...
The Canadian Press Sep 12, 2025

Pro-Palestinian group protests Israel-Premier Tech team at Quebec cycling Grand Prix
QUBEC - A few dozen pro-Palestinian protesters gathered in Quebec City to denounce the presence of the Israel-Premier Tech (IPT) team at the city's cycling Grand Prix event. They are calling for peopl...
The Canadian Press Sep 12, 2025

Toronto FC looking to the future as Major League Soccer season winds down
TORONTO - Elimination from playoff contention is on the line again Saturday as Toronto FC visits the New England Revolution after the international break. But Toronto (5-13-10) is already looking to t...
The Canadian Press Sep 12, 2025

Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck looks back at stellar season, playoff disappointment
Connor Hellebuyck is of two minds when taking stock of last season. The Winnipeg Jets goaltender put up gaudy numbers that helped his team top the NHL's regular-season standings and secure the franchi...
The Canadian Press Sep 12, 2025

Ticats announce death of GM Ted Goveia, who disclosed cancer diagnosis in June
HAMILTON - General manager Ted Goveia of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats has died. The Ticats confirmed Goveia's death Friday. He was 55. In a release, the Ticats said they were "deeply saddened" and would ho...
The Canadian Press Sep 12, 2025

Rested Vancouver Whitecaps prepared for tough test against MLS-leading Union
VANCOUVER - Vancouver Whitecaps fans understand why Jesper Sorensen considers himself lucky. After all, the first nine months of Sorensen's tenure as the team's head coach have brought some big milest...
The Canadian Press Sep 12, 2025

New addition Latifah Abdu making an impact with Vancouver Rise
VANCOUVER - Latifah Abdu wasted no time making her presence felt with the Vancouver Rise. The Canadian forward scored just 14 minutes into her first game with the Northern Super League club last week,...
The Canadian Press Sep 12, 2025

Canadian men's and women's flag football teams competing at IFAF event
PANAMA CITY - It's an important step for Canada's flag football Olympic aspirations. The Canadian men's and women's teams are competing in the International Federation of American Football (IFAF) Cont...
The Canadian Press Sep 12, 2025

'He's sick out there': Ivan Demidov makes noise at Canadiens rookie camp
BROSSARD - Ivan Demidov's name jumped off the page when the Montreal Canadiens released their rookie camp roster. The 19-year-old Russian phenom - pencilled in for a top-six role in the NHL - made sur...
The Canadian Press Sep 12, 2025