Category Archives: CP_Sports
Jozy Altidore signs new deal with Toronto FC, becomes the face of the franchise
TORONTO - His goals spoke for themselves. But Jozy Altidore really endeared himself to Toronto FC supporters fans in an epic speech after the team’s 2017 MLS Cup parade. “I just want to le...
Feb 28, 2019
LNAH to increase security and implement new measures after racist taunting
THETFORD MINES, Que. - The North American Hockey League said Thursday it plans to increase arena security and implement new measures to try to eliminate discriminatory behaviour in the wake of a playe...
Feb 28, 2019
Legalities obstruct abuse-investigation body for amateur athletes
OTTAWA - An outside body to investigate allegations of abuse and harassment in amateur sports is hung up on legalities, says Sports Minister Kirsty Duncan. Last week, Duncan announced a new code of co...
Feb 28, 2019
Ottawa Senators players aim to show fans that not all hope is lost
OTTAWA - Mark Borowiecki understands why many Ottawa Senators fans are frustrated, but the defenceman is going to do everything he can to convince them the team deserves their support. As an Ottawa na...
Feb 28, 2019
Patriots owner pleads not guilty to prostitution charges
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has pleaded not guilty to two counts of misdemeanour solicitation of prostitution in a Florida case, according to court documents releas...
Feb 28, 2019
Canada rugby sevens men open play in Las Vegas with one eye on Vancouver
The Canadian men’s rugby sevens team opens play at the USA Sevens on Friday, looking to avoid injury while building momentum for the Vancouver stop that follows a week later. Coach Damian McGrat...
Feb 28, 2019
Double gold a goal for Canada's Kripps at world bob championships in Whistler
Double gold is difficult, but doable, according to Canadian bobsled pilot Justin Kripps. Canada has never won both two-man and four-man gold at a single world championship. In fact, a Canadian crew ha...
Feb 28, 2019
A capsule look at teams entered in the Canadian men's curling championship
A team-by-team look at teams competing in the Canadian men’s curling championship March 1-10 in Brandon, Man. TEAM CANADA Skip: Brad Gushue Teammates (third to lead): Mark Nichols, Brett Galland...
Feb 28, 2019
Viral video shows tiny Nova Scotia hockey players tumbling adorably onto ice
LUNENBURG, N.S. - Young players of a Halifax-area hockey team faced off with an unusual opponent as they took the ice for a game over the weekend: a very steep step. The seven- and eight-year-olds had...
Feb 28, 2019
Brad Gushue's curling team gets chance at a Brier three-peat in Brandon
A chill Brad Gushue is a problem for opposing teams at the Canadian men’s curling championship. Gushue and his team from St John’s, N.L., seemed to channel The Dude from “The Big Leb...
Feb 28, 2019