Category Archives: CP_Sports
Canadian Ben Silverman within striking distance of lead at Honda Classic
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. - Canada’s Ben Silverman was tied for second after the morning wave during the first round of the PGA Tour’s Honda Classic. The native of Thornhill, Ont., shot a 4...
Feb 28, 2019
CFL, CFLPA to formally begin contract negotiations March 11-12 in Toronto
The CFL and CFL Players’ Association will formally begin talks on a new collective bargaining agreement March 11-12 in Toronto. Brian Ramsay, the executive director of the CFL Players’ Ass...
Feb 28, 2019
Veteran Lions quarterback Travis Lulay announces his CFL retirement
SURREY, B.C. - Tears welled in Travis Lulay’s eyes Thursday as he spoke about ending his CFL career. The veteran B.C. Lions quarterback had announced earlier in the day that he was retiring and ...
Feb 28, 2019
Leafs defenceman Travis Dermott to miss at least four weeks with shoulder injury
UNIONDALE, N.Y. - Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Travis Dermott will miss at least four weeks with a shoulder injury, the team announced Thursday. The 22-year-old was hurt midway through the third per...
Feb 28, 2019
Johnston: Former CFL quarterback Manziel hasn't spoken to AAF Commanders yet
San Antonio Commanders general manager Daryl Johnston says he’s spoken to American Alliance of Football chairman Tom Dundon about Johnny Manziel, but not directly to the former CFL quarterback. ...
Feb 28, 2019
Toronto Blue Jays' Randal Grichuk homers in spring debut
DUNEDIN, Fla. - Randal Grichuk homered in his spring debut as the Toronto Blue Jays lost 11-5 to the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday. In the lineup as the designated hitter after a foot injury kept...
Feb 28, 2019
Jill Officer to serve as a fifth on Chelsea Carey's team at world championship
Jill Officer wore the Canada jersey as a fifth for defending champion Jennifer Jones at the recent Scotties Tournament of Hearts. She’ll soon be sporting national colours again for Chelsea Carey...
Feb 28, 2019
Peter Abbandonato has No. 1 Huskies closing in on single-season win record
TORONTO - Forward Peter Abbandonato and the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies are closing in on history. The Huskies beat the Val-d’Or Foreurs 4-1 on Wednesday for their 22nd win in a row, matching the 2009...
Feb 28, 2019
Canadian men face stiff Argentine test in Americas Rugby Championship
TORONTO - After blanking Chile 56-0 for its first win of the Americas Rugby Championship, Canada has reached the business end of the competition with games against Argentina XV and the U.S. The two te...
Feb 28, 2019
Oilers forward Puljujarvi to undergo hip surgery and miss rest of season
Edmonton Oilers forward Jesse Puljujarvi will undergo surgery on his hip that will rule him out for the rest of the season. The Oilers updated Puljujarvi’s status in a release on Thursday. The 2...
Feb 28, 2019