Sports

NHL players, politicians weigh in on end of Cherry's run on HNIC

Max Domi wasn't about to offer his opinion on Sportsnet's decision to cut ties with Don Cherry, but the Montreal Canadiens forward was quick to express his admiration for a man he calls a family frien...

Nov 14, 2019

Drug violation threatens Canadian show jumping team's entry into Tokyo 2020

Canada's participation in show jumping at the 2020 Olympic Games is in peril because of a doping infraction at the Pan American Games. Canadian rider Nicole Walker has been provisionall...

Nov 14, 2019

Popular Coach's Corner segment at crossroads after Cherry departure

TORONTO - Sportsnet brass made the call to end Don Cherry's nearly four-decade run on Hockey Night in Canada's "Coach's Corner" after his rant over the weekend. Their next big decision may be even tou...

Nov 14, 2019

Hamilton Tiger-Cats have been the city's feel-good story for 2019

HAMILTON - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are a feel-good story for a city that has dealt with its share of bad news this year. The Ticats, with roots in Hamilton dating back to the late 1800s,&nbs...

Nov 14, 2019

Penguins star Sidney Crosby out 6 weeks after core surgery

PITTSBURGH - Penguins star Sidney Crosby will be out at least six weeks after what the team said was a successful core muscle injury repair Thursday. General manager Jim Rutherford says the procedure ...

Nov 14, 2019

CP NewsAlert: Thierry Henry named head coach of Montreal Impact

MONTREAL - Thierry Henry is the new head coach of the Montreal Impact. The Major League Soccer team says Henry has signed a two-year deal with an option for 2022. Henry played in four World Cup tourna...

Nov 14, 2019

Leonard leads Clippers past Raptors in 1st game vs old team

LOS ANGELES - Kawhi Leonard wasn't at his best against his former team. His new teammates knocked down big shots and won anyway. Leonard struggled on 2-for-11 shooting and had nine turnovers, but Lou ...

Nov 13, 2019

Siakam, VanVleet lead Raptors past Trail Blazers 114-106

PORTLAND, Ore. - Pascal Siakam scored 36 points, Fred VanVleet had 30 and Toronto Raptors beat the Portland Trail Blazers 114-106 on Wednesday night. Siakam scored 13 of his 36 points in the fourth qu...

Nov 13, 2019

Joe Pavelski leads Stars past Flames 3-1; Dallas wins eighth game in past 10

CALGARY - Joe Pavelski scored twice, including an empty-net goal, as the Dallas Stars continued their red-hot play with a 3-1 victory over the Calgary Flames on Wednesday night. Calgary native Ju...

Nov 13, 2019

Aho scores 2 to lead Hurricanes past Senators 8-2

RALEIGH, N.C. - The Carolina Hurricanes had been struggling to find goals and wins. Facing the Ottawa Senators for the second time in three days solved both problems. Sebastian Aho scored twice, Joel ...

Nov 13, 2019