Category Archives: The Canadian Press

Oilers' Draisaitl picks up 1,000th point with 4 assists in 6-4 win over Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Leon Draisaitl had four assists and became the fourth-fastest active player in NHL history to reach 1,000 career points as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-4 on Tue...
Dec 16, 2025

After MVP season in South Korea, Ponce ready for big-league return with Blue Jays
TORONTO - When an attempt to find his pitching form in Japan wasn't bearing fruit after a brief stint in the major leagues, Toronto right-hander Cody Ponce tried emulating his brother-in-law's sportin...
Dec 16, 2025

Thatcher Demko stops 23 shots as Canucks blank Rangers 3-0
NEW YORK (AP) - Evander Kane and Liam Ohgren scored and Thatcher Demko made 23 saves as the league-worst Vancouver Canucks defeated the New York Rangers 3-0 on Tuesday night. Conor Garland added an em...
Dec 16, 2025

Flyers halt three-game losing streak with 4-1 win over Canadiens
MONTREAL - Carl Grundstrom and Bobby Brink scored goals in the final minute of the first and second period, respectively, leading the Philadelphia Flyers to a 4-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Tu...
Dec 16, 2025

Matthews and Joshua score eight seconds apart to help Leafs rally past Blackhawks 3-2
TORONTO - Dakota Joshua batted in a rebound with 3:01 left to play as the Toronto Maple Leafs rallied past the Chicago Blackhawks for a 3-2 win on Tuesday. Third-period goals by Oliver Ekman-Larsson a...
Dec 16, 2025

FIFA slashes price of some World Cup tickets to $60 after global fan backlash
GENEVA (AP-CP) - FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets for teams' most loyal fans following a global backlash and some will get US$60 seats for the final instead of being asked to pay $4,18...
Dec 16, 2025

FIFA slashes price of some World Cup tickets to $60 after global fan backlash
GENEVA (AP-CP) - FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets for teams' most loyal fans following a global backlash and some will get US$60 seats for the final instead of being asked to pay $4,18...
Dec 16, 2025

Draisaitl nets 1,000th point on power play against Penguins
PITTSBURGH - Leon Draisaitl became the first German player to reach 1,000 NHL points with an assist in the first period Tuesday night against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Edmonton Oilers centre and ca...
Dec 16, 2025

Trump orders blockade of 'sanctioned oil tankers' into Venezuela, ramping up pressure on Maduro
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump said Tuesday he is ordering a blockade of all "sanctioned oil tankers" into Venezuela, ramping up pressure on the country's authoritarian leader Nicols Maduro ...
Dec 16, 2025

Oliveira back in Winnipeg after 'extremely seamless' negotiations with Blue Bombers
WINNIPEG - Star CFL running back and pending free agent Brady Oliveira thought negotiations for his next contract would drag into the new year. Instead, he got an early Christmas present. The Winnipeg...
Dec 16, 2025