Category Archives: The Canadian Press
Knicks win NBA Cup after rallying to beat Spurs 124-113
LAS VEGAS (AP) - OG Anunoby scored 28 points, Jalen Brunson had 25, and the New York Knicks rallied to beat Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs 124-113 on Tuesday night to win the NBA Cup. Now...
Dec 16, 2025
Head of Via Rail to step down in January as Canada pursues high-speed rail
OTTAWA - Canada's transport minister says the head of Via Rail will leave his post next month in a move that comes as the federal government unveils its plans to pursue high-speed rail projects. Steve...
Dec 16, 2025
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