Category Archives: CP Sports

Former Raptor Jontay Porter, who was banned from NBA for gambling, to play in independent league
SEATTLE (AP) - Former Toronto Raptors center Jontay Porter, who was banned for life from the NBA in 2024 after a league probe found he disclosed confidential information to sports bettors and wagered ...
Mar 02, 2026

US half marathon women's leaders guided off course in error. One asks officials to 'make it right'
ATLANTA (AP) - The runner who was leading the women's race at the U.S. half marathon championships until she was mistakenly led off the course by a guide vehicle is calling for USA Track & Field t...
Mar 02, 2026

Jays slugger Barger hits grand slam in pre-season loss to Red Sox
DUNEDIN - Addison Barger hit a grand slam and starter Cody Ponce worked two innings as the Toronto Blue Jays dropped a 7-6 decision to the Boston Red Sox in pre-season play on Monday afternoon. Barger...
Mar 02, 2026

'I need to be better': Pettersson aims to rediscover his game for Vancouver Canucks
VANCOUVER - It's been two years since Elias Pettersson inked a whopping eight-year, US$92.8-million extension with the Vancouver Canucks. The Swedish centre admits he hasn't been the franchise star ex...
Mar 02, 2026

B.C. court approves settlement in class-action lawsuit against Vancouver Whitecaps
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Supreme Court has approved a $475,000 settlement in a class-action lawsuit against the Vancouver Whitecaps and Major League Soccer after star players, including Lionel Messi, were...
Mar 02, 2026

New York Islanders defenceman Matthew Schaefer named NHL first star of the week
NEW YORK - New York Islanders defenceman Matthew Schaefer was named NHL first star of the week on Monday after leading all players with four goals last week. Schaefer, the top pick in last year's NHL ...
Mar 02, 2026

Defending champion Jacobs improves to 4-0 at Brier with win over King
ST. JOHN'S - Manitoba's Matt Dunstone defeated Jamie Koe of the Northwest Territories 8-3 on Monday to remain unbeaten at the Montana's Brier. Dunstone moved into a first-place tie with Alberta's Kevi...
Mar 02, 2026

Canada set to defend title in second annual Gridiron Nations Championship
VANCOUVER - The Gridiron Nations Championship is returning in 2026. The senior men's international tackle football event will be held Dec. 12-19 in Panama City. Canada, Mexico and Panama have confirme...
Mar 02, 2026

Zsombor-Murray leads a day of positives for Canadian divers at World Cup
MONTREAL - Canadian divers didn't win any medals at the World Cup in Montreal on Sunday, but several athletes left the competition with personal bests and plenty of optimism. Nathan Zsombor-Murray of ...
Mar 01, 2026

Gauthier scores twice as Ducks edge Flames 3-2 in shootout
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Cutter Gauthier scored twice in regulation, Leo Carlsson and Mason McTavish both converted in the shootout, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Calgary Flames 3-2 on Sunday. Lukas Do...
Mar 01, 2026