Category Archives: CP_Sports

Source: Star striker Jozy Altidore agrees to new deal with Toronto FC
Toronto FC has come to terms with star striker Jozy Altidore on a new long-term contract, according to a source. The deal is expected to be finalized Wednesday. The 29-year Altidore’s existing c...
Feb 26, 2019

Canadian Bianca Andreescu beats Switzerland's Jil Teichmann at Mexican Open
ACAPULCO, Mexico - Canadian Bianca Andreescu made easy work of Switzerland’s Jil Teichmann in her opening match at the Mexican Open. The 18-year-old from Mississauga, Ont., downed her Swiss oppo...
Feb 26, 2019

Zucker, Eriksson Ek score late to lead Minnesota over Winnipeg 3-2
WINNIPEG - Joel Eriksson Ek didn’t need a review or a challenge to know he scored the game-winning goal on Tuesday. Both those examinations happened, but the Minnesota forward still had his goal...
Feb 26, 2019

Siakam, Raptors bounce back with convincing 118-95 win over Celtics
TORONTO - Raptors coach Nick Nurse has had confidence in Pascal Siakam’s three-point shooting all season. Siakam proved Tuesday that that confidence in him was fully deserved. The 24-year-old fo...
Feb 26, 2019

Shaw, Domi lead Canadiens to 8-1 rout of Red Wings
DETROIT - Reuniting linemates worked out for the Montreal Canadiens. Andrew Shaw recorded his first career hat trick, Max Domi had two goals and three assists for a career-high five points and Jonatha...
Feb 26, 2019

Toronto exits CONCACAF Champions League at first hurdle, beaten 5-1 on aggregate
TORONTO - Trailing 4-0 on aggregate and playing in frigid conditions, Toronto FC’s hopes of a Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League comeback died Tuesday on a field that was a long way from adequ...
Feb 26, 2019

Backlund, Andersson score in 3rd, Flames beat Islanders 3-1
UNIONDALE, N.Y. - The Calgary Flames used another strong third period to keep their winning streak going. Mikael Backlund and Rasmus Andersson scored nearly three minutes apart early in the third and ...
Feb 26, 2019

Capitals trail by 2 before roaring back to beat Senators 7-2
WASHINGTON - T.J. Oshie and the Washington Capitals hardly came out looking like the reigning Stanley Cup champions against the NHL-worst Ottawa Senators. After less than 7 1/2 minutes Tuesday night, ...
Feb 26, 2019
Canadian international Brock Staller named Major League Rugby player of the week
TORONTO - Canadian international winger Brock Staller has won player of the week honours in Major League Rugby. The 26-year-old from Vancouver scored two tries and collected 18 points to help the defe...
Feb 26, 2019

Rodgers era at Leicester gets off to winning start
Barely an hour after being hired as Leicester’s manager, Brendan Rodgers took a seat in the stands at King Power Stadium to have a first good look at his new team. He must have been fairly satis...
Feb 26, 2019