Category Archives: CP_Sports
Toronto Blue Jays ride big second inning to win over Philadelphia Phillies
DUNEDIN, Fla. - Prospect infielder Cavan Biggio and outfielder Anthony Alford hit home runs as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-7 in pre-season play on Wednesday. Both home runs ...
Mar 06, 2019

Raptors Uprising GC add some familiar faces in NBA 2K League draft
TORONTO - For Raptors Uprising GC, the band’s back together. Well almost, after the Toronto esports team reclaimed Seanquai (KingQuai614) Harris and Joshua (TsJosh) McKenna in Tuesday’s NB...
Mar 06, 2019

Barbie announces Tessa Virtue doll as part of 'Role Models' series
Canadian figure skating star Tessa Virtue is getting a Barbie made in her likeness. Virtue joins the iconic line of toy dolls as part of Barbie’s “Role Models” series. Virtue’s...
Mar 06, 2019

Dubas calls Marchand's tweet on Marner's next contract 'a master troll job'
BOCA RATON, Fla. - Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas had to hand it to Brad Marchand - that was a great tweet. A star winger and resident pot-stirrer for the Boston Bruins, Marchand mused on soci...
Mar 06, 2019

Canadian women win bronze medal at Algarve Cup in penalty shootout
LOULE, Portugal - Canada displayed a resolute defence and some steely nerves Wednesday in dispatching Sweden in a 6-5 penalty shootout to claim bronze at the Algarve Cup. After Canadian goalkeeper Ste...
Mar 06, 2019
Breaking down the teams competing for U Sports women's basketball crown
TORONTO - A look at the eight teams competing in the U Sports women’s basketball championship Thursday through Sunday at Ryerson University in Toronto: No. 1 LAVAL ROUGE ET OR Overall record: 17...
Mar 06, 2019

Rebuilt Humboldt Broncos make SJHL playoffs after devastating bus crash
HUMBOLDT, Sask. - The rebuilt Humboldt Broncos hockey team is heading to the playoffs. The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League team was devastated after its bus and a transport truck collided at a rural...
Mar 06, 2019

Maple Leafs sign defenceman Andreas Borgman to contract extension
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenceman Andreas Borgman to a one-year, two-way contract extension. The contract, which kicks in next season, has an NHL salary of US$700,000. The 23-ye...
Mar 06, 2019

Toronto Blue Jays ink reliever Bud Norris to minor-league deal
DUNEDIN, Fla. - The Toronto Blue Jays have signed right-hander Bud Norris to a minor-league contract with an invitation to major-league spring training. The 34-year-old was 3-6 with a 3.59 ERA in 57.2...
Mar 06, 2019

NHL Notebook: Columbus GM Jarmo Kekalainen hoping trade deadline gamble pays off
BOCA RATON, Fla. - Jarmo Kekalainen received more than a few thumbs up from fellow general managers after his bold moves ahead of the NHL trade deadline. Time will tell if the gambles pay off. The GM ...
Mar 06, 2019