Category Archives: CP Sports

Vernon Adams Jr. faces his former team when Stamps take on Lions
Vernon Adams Jr. finally gets to face his former team. The Calgary Stampeders (8-4) come off a bye week to host the B.C. Lions (6-7) on Friday night. Adams spent two seasons in Vancouver before being ...
Sep 17, 2025

Canadiens icon Guy Lafleur has Île Bizard bridge named in his honour
MONTREAL - After having a highway named in his honour two years ago, the "Dmon Blond" will now have a bridge carrying his name. The City of Montreal announced Wednesday that the new bridge connecting ...
Sep 17, 2025

Ottawa GM Staios says Formenton won't return to Senators after acquittal
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators opened training camp Wednesday intent on not just reaching the playoffs but taking the next step. However, Alex Formenton will not be part of the process. The 26-year-old ...
Sep 17, 2025

Canada-Venezuela friendly in November may have to shift from Fort Lauderdale
Canada Soccer is waiting on answers after a cancellation notice was sent to ticket-holders for Canada's scheduled Nov. 18 men's friendly with Venezuela at Chase Stadium, Inter Miami's home venue in Fo...
Sep 17, 2025

MPs observe moment of silence for Ken Dryden in House of Commons
OTTAWA - Members of Parliament honoured former Montreal Canadiens goaltender Ken Dryden in the House of Commons on Wednesday with tributes and a moment of silence. Dryden also served as a member of Pa...
Sep 17, 2025

Flames sign captain Mikael Backlund to two-year contract extension
CALGARY - Mikael Backlund can catch another one of Hockey Hall of Famer Jarome Iginla's franchise records and looks forward to playing in Calgary's new arena after signing a two-year contract extensio...
Sep 17, 2025

Questions loom over all seven Canadian NHL teams as training camps begin
The start of a new NHL season brings renewed hope, with a healthy serving of anxiety over looming questions, to the league's 32 teams. Here are some of the looming questions facing Canada's seven team...
Sep 17, 2025

Vancouver Canucks players already buying into new coach's system: Rutherford
VANCOUVER - Jim Rutherford doesn't want to talk about last season any more. Between personnel issues and injuries, underperforming stars and underwhelming performances on home ice, the 2024-25 campaig...
Sep 17, 2025

First-year Argo Doege to start important home contest versus Montreal Alouettes
TORONTO - Jarret Doege will be the Toronto Argonauts' starting quarterback when they host the Montreal Alouettes on Friday night. Argos head coach Ryan Dinwiddie officially named Doege as his starter ...
Sep 17, 2025

Veteran kicker Hajrullahu making clutch contribution for Toronto Argonauts
TORONTO - In the roller-coaster that's been the Toronto Argonauts' 2025 season, kicker Lirim Hajrullahu has been one of the club's few constants. Hajrullahu, 35, has been a key figure for Toronto over...
Sep 17, 2025