Category Archives: Sports

Dabrowski’s reunion with Stefani pays off with WTA 1000 doubles title in Dubai
DUBAI - Ottawa's Gabriela Dabrowski has her first WTA doubles title since reuniting with Brazil's Luisa Stefani. Dabrowski and Stefani, seeded fifth, defeated the unseeded duo of Germany's Laura Siege...
The Canadian Press Feb 21, 2026
Baseball Hall of Famer Bill Mazeroski, known for walk-off home run in 1960 World Series, dies at 89
Bill Mazeroski, the Hall of Fame second baseman who won eight Gold Glove awards for his steady work in the field and the hearts of countless Pittsburgh Pirates fans for his historic walk-off home run ...
The Canadian Press Feb 21, 2026

Jacobs captures curling gold, Blondin skates to silver for Canada on Day 15 in Milan
MILAN - Canada's Brad Jacobs delivered Olympic gold in the men's curling final with a win over Great Britain, while speedskater Ivanie Blondin secured her second straight silver in the women's mass st...
The Canadian Press Feb 21, 2026

Top-ranked Jeeno Thitikul takes 3rd-round lead at her home LPGA Thailand tournament
CHONBURI, Thailand (AP) - World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul birdied her final three holes Saturday for a 6-under 66 and a two-stroke lead going into the final round of her home LPGA Thailand tournament. Thit...
The Canadian Press Feb 21, 2026

Riviera newcomers Penge and Bridgeman share lead at Genesis
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Marco Penge and Jacob Bridgeman had superb finishes at Riviera on Friday, each with a 7-under 64 that left them tied for the lead at the Genesis Invitational with Rory McIlroy right...
The Canadian Press Feb 20, 2026

Just over half of ball, strike challenges successful in spring training openers
Just over half the ball/strike challenges were successful on the first day of spring training games Friday as Major League Baseball prepared for the first regular-season use of the automated ball-stri...
The Canadian Press Feb 20, 2026

Vancouver Whitecaps embracing expectations ahead of new MLS season
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps know that repeating last season's success won't be easy. The Major League Soccer team isn't about to shy away from the challenge. The 'Caps feel there's still work ...
The Canadian Press Feb 20, 2026

Kazuma Okamoto set to make Blue Jays debut Saturday in exhibition vs. Phillies
Kazuma Okamoto will don a Toronto Blue Jays jersey in a competitive baseball game for the first time on Saturday. Okamoto, like Toronto's entire infield, will be playing in the World Baseball Classic ...
The Canadian Press Feb 20, 2026

CF Montreal rebuild put to the test with season opener against San Diego FC
MONTREAL - Following a historically bad 2025 season, CF Montreal faces an uphill climb towards sustainable success in Major League Soccer. After promising fans a rebuild in July and then targeting sev...
The Canadian Press Feb 20, 2026

CP NewsAlert: Canada's Mackay wins bronze in Olympic men's halfpipe
LIVIGNO - Canadian freestyle skier Brendan Mackay has won a bronze medal in men's halfpipe at the Milan Cortina Olympics. More to come. The Canadian Press
The Canadian Press Feb 20, 2026