Category Archives: CP Sports

Jesus Sanchez off to career-best start early in Toronto Blue Jays season
TORONTO - Jesus Sanchez has brought a simple approach to his first four regular-season games with the Toronto Blue Jays: hit it up the middle. Sanchez went 2-for-4 at the plate, driving in the first r...
Apr 01, 2026

No Italy, no problem: Canada's FIFA World Cup opener still a massive draw
Finding a ticket to Canada's first game at this summer's FIFA World Cup remains a pricey and difficult task, despite the host nation facing a less popular opponent than expected. Canada is set to kick...
Apr 01, 2026

Iraq beats Bolivia to claim the final place at the 2026 World Cup
MONTERREY, Mexico (AP) - Iraq overcame major logistical issues to become the 48th and final team to secure a spot at the 2026 World Cup with a 2-1 win over Bolivia in an intercontinental playoff Tuesd...
Mar 31, 2026

NHL roundup: Viktor Arvidsson scores three goals as Bruins outshine Stars 6-3
BOSTON (AP) - Viktor Arvidsson had three goals including two empty-netters, Elias Lindholm scored a tiebreaking, power-play goal 13 seconds into the third period, and the Boston Bruins helped their pl...
Mar 31, 2026

Oilers' Ingram celebrates birthday with 27-save shutout, 3-0 win against Kraken
EDMONTON - Connor Ingram celebrated his 29th birthday Tuesday by making 27 saves for his second shutout of the season as the Edmonton Oilers extended their winning streak to four games by beating the ...
Mar 31, 2026

Connor scores in overtime as Jets beat Blackhawks 4-3
CHICAGO (AP) - Kyle Connor scored 33 seconds into overtime to lead the Winnipeg Jets to a 4-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday night. Josh Morrissey, Isak Rosen and Cole Perfetti also scored...
Mar 31, 2026

Shesterkin, Markstrom have rare goalie fight at Madison Square Garden
NEW YORK (AP) - Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin and his New Jersey Devils counterpart Jacob Markstrom had a lengthy fight midway through the third period of the Rangers' 4-1 win Tuesday night. The ...
Mar 31, 2026

Canada draws Tunisia 0-0 after learning first World Cup opponent
TORONTO - Maxime Crpeau and his countrymen were on the bus to BMO Field late Tuesday afternoon. The group would normally be laser-focused on the task ahead. This trip was a little different. The Canad...
Mar 31, 2026

Duren scores 31, Pistons clinch first division title in 18 years with 127-116 win over Raptors
DETROIT (AP) - Jalen Duren had 31 points and nine rebounds as the Detroit Pistons defeated the Toronto Raptors 127-116 to clinch the Central Division title on Tuesday night. Duren is averaging 23.4 po...
Mar 31, 2026

Canadiens extend win streak to six games by striking down Lightning 4-1
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Jakub Dobes stopped 36 shots and the Montreal Canadiens won their sixth straight game, beating the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-1 on Tuesday night. Juraj Slafkovsky, Mike Matheson and Cole...
Mar 31, 2026