Category Archives: CP Sports

Canadian Olympic men's hockey coach Jon Cooper says his job is to improve a Ferrari
CALGARY - Canada's Olympic men's hockey coach Jon Cooper compares his job to fine-tuning a Ferrari. Cooper returns to Canada's bench at the 2026 Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina, Italy, after coachi...
The Canadian Press Aug 28, 2025

Edmonton Elks chase fourth straight win when they face Calgary Stampeders on Monday
Kordell Jackson and the Edmonton Elks are playing winning football just in time for their Labour Day clash with the Calgary Stampeders. Edmonton (4-6) rides a three-game win streak into its road conte...
The Canadian Press Aug 28, 2025

Giannis powers Greece by Italy,Poland outlasts Slovenia, Luka in NBA stars' EuroBasket openers
LIMASSOL, Cyprus (AP) - American-born guard Jordan Loyd hit seven 3-pointers and finished with 32 points to help Poland outlast Slovenia and Los Angles Lakers star Luka Doncic 105-95 Thursday in both ...
The Canadian Press Aug 28, 2025

PSG gets tough slate of Champions League opponents. Real Madrid going to Liverpool and Almaty
MONACO (AP) - Paris Saint-Germain was handed a tough start to the defence of its Champions League title with games against Bayern Munich and Barcelona, and Thursday's draw also served up opponents fro...
The Canadian Press Aug 28, 2025

Canada sends four defending champions to world athletics championships in Tokyo
Canada will send four defending champions to the world athletics championships for the first time in the competition's history. Hammer throwers Ethan Katzberg and Camryn Rogers, 800-metre runner Marco...
The Canadian Press Aug 28, 2025

Raptors forward Mamukelashvili leads Georgia to 83-69 upset of Spain at EuroBasket
LIMASSOL, Cyprus (AP) - Toronto Raptors forward Sandro Mamukelashvili scored 19 points to lead Georgia to a 83-69 upset victory over defending champion Spain at EuroBasket Thursday. Mamukelashvili add...
The Canadian Press Aug 28, 2025

Less pork, more veggies keeps Willie Jefferson a dominant defensive force in the CFL
WINNIPEG - Willie Jefferson is sipping from the fountain of youth these days. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers defensive lineman is still competing at a high level in his 11th CFL season - and moving up in t...
The Canadian Press Aug 28, 2025

Canadian Kim Clavel to fight for IBF world title in September in Montreal
Montreal boxer Kim Clavel will challenge IBF strawweight world champion Sol Cudos of Argentina on home turf Sept. 27. The Most Valuable Prospects 15 card at Montreal's Theatre St-Denis is the first fo...
The Canadian Press Aug 28, 2025

Canadian men face Japan, looking to secure qualification for 2027 Rugby World Cup
Canada looks to build on its first win under new coach Steve Meehan and possibly book its ticket to the 2027 Rugby World Cup when it takes on No. 13 Japan on Saturday in Pacific Nations Cup play. The ...
The Canadian Press Aug 28, 2025

Canada makes six changes to starting lineup to face Wales at Women's Rugby World Cup
Canada coach Kevin Rouet has made six changes to his starting lineup for Saturday's game against Wales at the Women's Rugby World Cup in England. Five of the changes are in the forward pack with wing ...
The Canadian Press Aug 28, 2025