Category Archives: CP Sports

Sheinbaum says FIFA will visit Mexico to assess World Cup security and mobility
MEXICO CITY (AP) - FIFA representatives will visit Mexico soon to assess security and mobility issues for the World Cup, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Friday. The country's ability to co...
The Canadian Press Feb 27, 2026

Canada's Kevin Drury injured in ski cross crash, still takes silver in final race
KOPAONIK - Kevin Drury's ski cross career ended in a pileup - and on the podium. The Canadian freestyle veteran was injured in a violent crash in the men's big final at a World Cup stop Friday but was...
The Canadian Press Feb 27, 2026

Asian and Black skips look to carve a place in curling history at Brier
ST. JOHN'S - Two curlers believed to be the first Black and Asian skips in Brier history are set to break new ground at Canada's national men's curling championship. Cody Tanaka said it wasn't until h...
The Canadian Press Feb 27, 2026

Canada blanks Italy 4-0 in para hockey tune-up before Paralympics
VARESE - Canada's para hockey team wrapped up its pre-Paralympic schedule Friday with a 4-0 win over Italy. Dominic Cozzolino of Mississauga, Ont., and James Dunn of Wallacetown, Ont., each had a goal...
The Canadian Press Feb 27, 2026

McGregor, Wilkie surprised by flag-bearer honour ahead of Milan Cortina Paralympics
A bit of friendly deception helped surprise Natalie Wilkie and Tyler McGregor with news they will carry Canada's flag to open the Milan Cortina Paralympic Winter Games next week. The two thought they ...
The Canadian Press Feb 27, 2026

Félix Auger-Aliassime eliminated by Daniil Medvedev in Dubai semifinal
DUBAI - Flix Auger-Aliassime's run at the Dubai Tennis Championships ended Friday with a 6-4, 6-2 semifinal loss to third seed Daniil Medvedev, of Russia, at the ATP 500 event. The top seed from Montr...
The Canadian Press Feb 27, 2026

Islanders rookie sensation Matthew Schaefer steals the show against Canadiens
MONTREAL - All eyes were on Montreal Canadiens defenceman Noah Dobson as he was set to play against his former team, the New York Islanders. But Isles teen phenom Matthew Schaefer had stolen that spot...
The Canadian Press Feb 27, 2026

Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl lead Oilers' 8-1 rout of struggling Kings
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Connor McDavid secured his ninth 100-point season with a goal and an assist, Leon Draisaitl had a goal and three assists, and the Edmonton Oilers snapped their four-game skid with a...
The Canadian Press Feb 26, 2026

Nazem Kadri scores 2 goals to lead the Flames to a 4-1 win over the Sharks
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - Nazem Kadri scored two goals and the Calgary Flames beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1 on Thursday night in the first game back from the Olympic break for both teams. Connor Zary bro...
The Canadian Press Feb 26, 2026

Marchand scores 2 as the Panthers reignite their playoff push vs. Maple Leafs with 5-1 win
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) - Olympic silver medalist Brad Marchand scored twice, Evan Rodrigues got the first short-handed goal of his career and added an assist, and the Florida Panthers resumed their playof...
The Canadian Press Feb 26, 2026