Category Archives: Sports

CP NewsAlert: Shelton beats Khachanov to win NBO Toronto title
TORONTO - American Ben Shelton has defeated Russian Karen Khachanov 6-7 (5), 6-4, 7-6 (3) in the men's singles final at the National Bank Open. More coming. The Canadian Press
Aug 07, 2025

Akshay Bhatia shoots career-best 62 to lead in Memphis. Scheffler is 5 back
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Akshay Bhatia had a blazing finish to get his PGA Tour postseason off to a good start, closing eagle-birdie-birdie for an 8-under 62 to post his career low and take a one-shot le...
Aug 07, 2025

Canadian bantamweight Aiemann Zahabi added to UFC Vancouver card in October
Canadian Aiemann Zahabi, ranked 10th among bantamweight contenders, will face No. 7 Marlon (Chito) Vera of Ecuador on the Oct. 18 UFC Fight Night card in Vancouver. The 37-year-old from Montreal, the ...
Aug 07, 2025

Cash and Glasspool save four match points en route to doubles title at NBO Toronto
TORONTO - Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool defeated Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski 6-3, 6-7 (5), 13-11 in the men's doubles final at the National Bank Open on Thursday. Cash and Glasspool saved four ma...
Aug 07, 2025

Hamilton presents NBA superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander key to city at rally
HAMILTON - He's an NBA superstar and champion, but Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has never forgotten his roots. Gilgeous-Alexander received the key to the city of Hamilton from Mayor Andrea Horwath at a pub...
Aug 07, 2025

Toronto FC adds to its attack, acquiring Djordje Mihailovic as a designated player
TORONTO - Toronto FC has acquired Djordje Mihailovic from the Colorado Rapids in a cash deal worth up to $9 million (all figures in U.S. dollars), hoping the attacking midfielder will help revive its ...
Aug 07, 2025

Canada Super 60 cricket league set to debut in October at B.C. Place Stadium
VANCOUVER - The Canada Super 60 cricket league will debut Oct. 8 to 13 at Vancouver's B.C. Place Stadium, organizers announced Thursday. Super 60 matches last about 90 minutes with each team batting f...
Aug 07, 2025

Bethel-Thompson under pressure as Alouettes host Elks in Fajardo’s return
MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes acquired McLeod Bethel-Thompson from the Edmonton Elks in exchange for Cody Fajardo as an insurance policy in case Davis Alexander got injured. One could say the Alou...
Aug 07, 2025

Drew Stuve looks to impress in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship main event
A goalie growing up, Alberta's Drew (Wild Boy) Stuve avoided hockey fights. But he welcomes the rough stuff these days. The 28-year-old has found a home in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, head...
Aug 07, 2025

Canadian basketball player Aaliyah Edwards traded to Connecticut Sun
WASHINGTON - The Washington Mystics have dealt Canadian forward Aaliyah Edwards to the Connecticut Sun, the WNBA team announced Thursday. The Mystics received guard Jacy Sheldon. The teams also swappe...
Aug 07, 2025