Category Archives: Sports

Officials scramble to identify victims of Dominican club roof collapse that killed at least 184
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) - Dozens of people lingered outside the Dominican Republic's forensic institute late Wednesday for news of their loved ones still missing more than a day after a...
Apr 09, 2025

Bichette drives in winner in 11th, Guerrero celebrates extension with 3 hits as Blue Jays beat Bosox
BOSTON (AP) - Bo Bichette's sacrifice fly in the 11th inning scored Ernie Clement and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. celebrated his contract extension with three hits as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Boston R...
Apr 09, 2025

Barnes, Raptors dominate Hornets 126-96 despite resting starters
TORONTO - Scottie Barnes had a double-double and the Raptors routed the Charlotte Hornets 126-96 on Wednesday as Toronto had its starters play limited minutes. Barnes finished with 17 points, 11 rebou...
Apr 09, 2025

'One more box to check': Penn State looking to finish improbable story at Frozen Four
Guy Gadowsky and his team were in big trouble. Penn State men's hockey program had just started its conference schedule with nine straight defeats. Some games were close. Others weren't. Despite that ...
Apr 09, 2025

Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram gets injection for ankle sprain
TORONTO - Brandon Ingram has received an injection in his left ankle to help its recovery from a sprain. Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic says Ingram got a platelet-rich plasma shot on Tuesd...
Apr 09, 2025

Hosting Grey Cup game, festival earns Vancouver $121.9 million in economic impact
VANCOUVER - Hosting the 2024 Grey Cup game and festival generated $121.9 million in economic impact for Vancouver, the CFL announced Wednesday. The economic impact figures were released in a summary t...
Apr 09, 2025

Senators' long-awaited return to playoffs 'a good first step:' GM Staios
OTTAWA - For the first time in eight years, playoff hockey is returning to Canada's capital. The Ottawa Senators officially clinched a long-awaited playoff berth Tuesday night, setting off a wave of c...
Apr 09, 2025

Wakefield wants to see Redblacks adopt road warrior mentality in 2025 CFL season
Michael Wakefield wants the Ottawa Redblacks to adopt a road-warrior mentality in 2025. Ottawa boasted the CFL's best home record last year at 7-1-1 but was 2-7-0 away from TD Place. That left Ottawa ...
Apr 09, 2025

CP NewsAlert: Blue Jays sign slugger Guerrero Jr. to US$500M, 14-year extension
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays are locking up slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to a 14-year extension worth US$500 million. The team confirmed the deal in a statement today after reports surfaced early ...
Apr 09, 2025

Duchess of Edinburgh named royal patron at Alberta show horse venue
CALGARY - One of Canada's most celebrated show jumping venues now has the royal seal of approval. Spruce Meadows, just south of Calgary, has announced that Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, is its royal p...
Apr 09, 2025