Category Archives: Sports

CP NewsAlert: Golden Knights win Stanley Cup with 9-3 Game 5 win over Panthers
LAS VEGAS - The Vegas Golden Knights have won their first Stanley Cup following a 9-3 Game 5 win tonight over the Florida Panthers at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. More coming. The Canadian Press
Jun 13, 2023

Henderson slam highlights 17-hit outburst, Orioles whip Jays 11-6
BALTIMORE (AP) - Rookie Gunnar Henderson extended his torrid-hitting spree with his first career grand slam, one of four home runs launched by the Baltimore Orioles in an 11-6 victory over the Toronto...
Jun 13, 2023

Special adviser says Simon Fraser University football exhibition plan not feasible
BURNABY, B.C. - Simon Fraser University's athletic department says its football program will not play exhibition games this year as it is "not feasible." The decision comes after an independent advise...
Jun 13, 2023

Catcher Danny Jansen returns to roster as Blue Jays prepare for nine-game road trip
BALTIMORE - Catcher Danny Jansen was reinstated from the Blue Jays' 10-day injured list on Tuesday and he was available to play in Toronto's game versus the Orioles in Baltimore. Jansen's return to th...
Jun 13, 2023

Canadian rider Michael Woods finishes runner-up in challenging Mont Ventoux race
Canadian rider Michael Woods finished second Tuesday at the CIC Mont Ventoux Challenge, outkicked by France's Lenny Martinez. The one-day race was originally scheduled to feature two challenging climb...
Jun 13, 2023

Pride Toronto director feels connection with Jays is still strong after Bass saga
TORONTO - Pride Toronto executive director Sherwin Modeste feels the organization's relationship with the Blue Jays remains strong but notes there are still "mixed feelings out there" as a result of t...
Jun 13, 2023

Oilers sign forward Derek Ryan to two-year contract extension
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Derek Ryan to a two-year, US$1.8-million contract extension on Tuesday. Ryan, 36, had 20 points (13 goals, seven assists) across 80 games in his seco...
Jun 13, 2023

Canada's Jeff Smith looks to add to North American title at World Cup of Darts
FRANKFURT - Canada's Jeff (The Silencer) Smith and Matt (Ginja Ninja) Campbell open against India on Thursday at the 450,000-pound ($754,370) My Diesel Claim World Cup of Darts. The 40-team tournament...
Jun 13, 2023

Bills receiver Stefon Diggs misses practice on opening day of mandatory minicamp
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) - Buffalo Bills star receiver Stefon Diggs is not present for the start of the team's mandatory minicamp, coach Sean McDermott said before practice opened on Tuesday. "I'm very...
Jun 13, 2023

Raptors' VanVleet declines player option, set to become free agent
Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet is set to become a free agent this summer. General manager Bobby Webster confirmed Tuesday that the 29-year-old declined his US$22.8 million player option for next ...
Jun 13, 2023