Category Archives: CP Sports

'This is exactly where we want to be:' B.C. Lions welcome West final battle
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Lions know exactly what they're up against. While the squad is riding a seven-game win streak into the West final, earning a spot in the Grey Cup will require B.C. to defeat the C...
Nov 05, 2025

Canadian rider Michael Leonard joins EF Education-EasyPost cycling team
Canadian time-trial champion Michael Leonard has joined the EF Education-EasyPost cycling team. The 21-year-old from Oakville, Ont., who is now based in Andorra, made the move after three seasons with...
Nov 05, 2025

Canadian para hockey player Raphaƫlle Tousignant diagnosed with breast cancer
Para hockey player Raphalle Tousignant, who became the first woman to play for Canada in a major international competition, says she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. "I never thought I would say...
Nov 05, 2025

Canadian Jessica Camara looks to take one step closer to another title shot
After a loss and a draw in championship fights earlier in the year, Canadian lightweight Jessica (The Cobra) Camara looks to position herself for another title shot with a win Saturday. The 37-year-ol...
Nov 05, 2025

Canadian men rally to beat Uganda and record first-ever win at FIFA U-17 World Cup
DOHA - Elijah Roche scored in the 88th minute and Marius Aiyenero converted a penalty in stoppage time as Canada pulled off a Houdini-like 2-1 win over Uganda on Wednesday for its first-ever victory i...
Nov 05, 2025

No core funding increase in budget keeps sport "bleeding to death" says freestyle CEO
The head of Freestyle Canada says he understands that this week's federal budget was designed to navigate the country's choppy economic waters. But Peter Judge says the medal hauls that Canadians have...
Nov 05, 2025

Lions quarterback Rourke earns his first All-CFL team selection
TORONTO - Nathan Rourke has his first All-CFL team selection. The B.C Lions quarterback was named a league all-star Wednesday in voting by the Football Reporters of Canada, nine CFL head coaches and f...
Nov 05, 2025

Canada's Dayne St. Clair and two Vancouver Whitecaps named to MLS Best XI
Canadian goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair has been named to the MLS Best XI, along with Vancouver Whitecaps players Tristan Blackmon and Sebastian Berhalter. The honour is just the latest for Minnesota Unit...
Nov 05, 2025

Pittsburgh Penguins off to surprise hot start: 'Something to prove'
TORONTO - Sidney Crosby was answering uncomfortable questions about his future. The Pittsburgh Penguins superstar sat down with a small group of reporters in Las Vegas at the NHL's player media tour i...
Nov 05, 2025

CF Montreal fires assistant coach Maxime Leconte after disciplinary process
MONTREAL - CF Montreal has fired assistant coach Maxime Leconte following an internal disciplinary process. The Major League Soccer club announced the move Wednesday but did not reveal the reason for ...
Nov 05, 2025