Category Archives: CP_Sports
His hearing restored, New Zealand prop relishing new challenge in Canada
Hard-running prop Morgan Mitchell has been a force on the field for the expansion Toronto Arrows this season. The New Zealander’s rise in rugby is all the more remarkable given he was deaf up un...
Mar 14, 2019
Bianca Andreescu's success in Indian Wells 'just the beginning,' coach says
MONTREAL - It is said that a step back can sometimes help you move forward, and that was the approach Bianca Andreescu took last fall after months of physical and other setbacks. The 2019 season is yo...
Mar 14, 2019
Defensive back Macho Harris retires as a Roughrider after signing one-day contract
REGINA - Defensive back Macho Harris is retiring as a Saskatchewan Roughrider after signing a one-day contract with the club. The Virginia Tech product spent four seasons with the Roughriders after ma...
Mar 14, 2019
Sen. Birch Bayh, author of Title IX law, dies at age 91
INDIANAPOLIS - Former U.S. Sen. Birch Bayh, who championed the Title IX federal law banning discrimination against women in college admissions and sports, died at his home Thursday at age 91. Bayh was...
Mar 14, 2019
Duncan announces $3 million in funding for initiatives supporting women in sport
OTTAWA - The Canadian government has announced $3 million in funding over four years to the Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity (CAAWS) to support its eff...
Mar 14, 2019
Eighteen European players will participate in 2019 CFL combine in Toronto
TORONTO - The CFL announced Thursday that 18 European players will participate in its annual combine later this month. It will mark the first time in league history that European players will take par...
Mar 14, 2019
Perlini, Blackhawks hold off late charge by Maple Leafs for wild 5-4 win
TORONTO - The Maple Leafs were encouraged by a chaotic comeback attempt that fell just short. It was their first 40 minutes - and an especially disastrous opening period - where a number of uncomforta...
Mar 14, 2019
Scores and Schedule
Wednesday’s Games NHL Chicago 5 Toronto 4 New Jersey 6 Edmonton 3 Vancouver 4 N.Y. Rangers 1 — AHL Milwaukee 2 Cleveland 1 Hartford 4 Binghamton 3 (OT) Hershey 5 Springfield 3 Rochester 3 ...
Mar 14, 2019
Wednesday's Games
Wednesday’s Games NHL Chicago 5 Toronto 4 New Jersey 6 Edmonton 3 Vancouver 4 N.Y. Rangers 1 — AHL Milwaukee 2 Cleveland 1 Hartford 4 Binghamton 3 (OT) Hershey 5 Springfield 3 Rochester 3 ...
Mar 14, 2019
F1 race director Whiting dies 3 days before Australian GP
MELBOURNE, Australia - Five-time world champion Lewis Hamilton described Charlie Whiting as a pillar of Formula One and an icon of the sport. Four-time champion Sebastian Vettel recalled the veteran r...
Mar 14, 2019