Category Archives: CP Sports
'So fun to be around': Canucks prospect Cootes reflects on time with Quinn Hughes
Braeden Cootes is excited about the future, both what sits right around the corner and what awaits further down the road. The Vancouver Canucks prospect also looks back fondly at his recent past. Coot...
Dec 18, 2025
Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and family among 7 killed in North Carolina plane crash
STATESVILLE, N.C. (AP) - A business jet crashed Thursday while trying to return to a North Carolina airport shortly after takeoff, killing all seven people aboard, including retired NASCAR driver Greg...
Dec 18, 2025
Hockey, speedskating to go ahead in Alberta after figure skating out over trans law
Groups overseeing hockey, speedskating, boxing and table tennis in Canada say their Alberta event schedules haven't changed, even though the body that governs figure skating has iced the province over...
Dec 18, 2025
Canadian defender Nikola Markovic taken first overall in MLS SuperDraft
A roller-coaster week ended on a high note for Canadian defender Nikola Markovic on Thursday when he went first overall in the MLS SuperDraft to D.C. United. The imposing North Carolina State centre b...
Dec 18, 2025
Blue Bombers re-sign star receiver Demski, veteran defensive back Nichols
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers re-signed two big parts of their team Thursday, signing Canadian receiver Nic Demski to a two-year deal and veteran American defensive back Deatrick Nichols to a one-year ext...
Dec 18, 2025
Grand Slam of Curling continues to tweak shootout, extra end experiment
The Grand Slam of Curling continues to tinker with a draw-to-the-button shootout to replace extra ends, but the latter is making a comeback in Saskatoon this week. A shootout was implemented for the p...
Dec 18, 2025
Whitecaps re-sign all-star goalkeeper Takaoka, trade Nelson to Austin FC, draft four
The Vancouver Whitecaps were busy Thursday, re-signing goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka, trading Canadian winger Jayden Nelson to Austin FC and taking four players in the MLS SuperDraft. Takaoka finished thir...
Dec 18, 2025
Former NHL forward Lucic joins Fife Flyers of British Elite League, drawing backlash
KIRKCALDY - Former NHL forward Milan Lucic has signed with the Fife Flyers of Britain's Elite Ice Hockey League, the club announced Thursday, a move that has prompted backlash in Scotland. The 37-year...
Dec 18, 2025
Canada cuts three, roster at 25 players ahead of world junior championship
NIAGARA FALLS - Three players have been cut from Canada's roster as the team continues preparations for the world junior hockey championship. Hockey Canada announced Thursday that forwards Marek Vanac...
Dec 18, 2025
Canada Soccer reveals three men's and women's finalists for Player of the Year
Canada Soccer has announced its shortlist for its 2025 Players of the Year Award, leaving three men and three women in contention from the original list of eight nominees. The three women's finalists ...
Dec 18, 2025