Category Archives: The Canadian Press
'Tried to maintain hope': NHL stars poised for Olympic return in 2026 after long wait
Sidney Crosby always held out hope. The two-time Olympic gold medallist also tried to keep a level head. His name already etched in Canada's sporting lore after scoring the spine-tingling overtime win...
Sep 30, 2025
Strong earthquake kills 31 people in a central Philippine region hit by deadly storm just days ago
MANILA, Philippines (AP) - An offshore earthquake of magnitude 6.9 collapsed walls of houses and buildings late Tuesday in a central Philippine province, killing at least 31 people, injuring many othe...
Sep 30, 2025
Bombito returns to Canada's roster for October men's soccer friendlies
Canada coach Jesse Marsch is welcoming back a key player for the present and future in the October FIFA international window. Defender Moise Bombito has returned to the men's national team roster for ...
Sep 30, 2025
PM Carney welcomes Trump's peace plan proposal for Israel and Gaza
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada welcomes U.S. President Donald Trump's "historic new Middle East peace plan," which Washington has asked Ottawa to sell to other nations. Trump's plan t...
Sep 30, 2025
Trump returns to '51st state' rhetoric in speech to U.S. military officials
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump returned to his talk of annexing Canada during an unprecedented speech to top military leaders on Tuesday. The president was speaking about his "Golden Dome" m...
Sep 30, 2025
Roster depth a hallmark for American League East Division champion Toronto Blue Jays
TORONTO - Just a few days ago, Blue Jays reliever Justin Bruihl was among a group of players at the team's Triple-A affiliate in Buffalo who continued training in case they were needed at the big-leag...
Sep 30, 2025
Minnesota Wild sign Kirill Kaprizov to richest deal in NHL history: $136 million over 8 years
Over the quarter-century that covers the Minnesota Wild's modest existence in the NHL, Kirill Kaprizov has made himself one of a kind. The price of keeping the star left wing hardly compares to what t...
Sep 30, 2025
Home Run: Toronto Blue Jays' season finale a ratings hit for Sportsnet
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays' regular-season finale - a 13-4 rout that clinched the division title - was a ratings home run for domestic rights-holder Sportsnet. Toronto's victory over the Tampa Ba...
Sep 30, 2025
See Nepal's living goddess leave her palace to bless throngs of worshipers
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) - Trishna Shakya, 11, looks imposing in her finery as she is carried high in the arms of a helper from the temple palace. As she rides a chariot bedecked in garlands of brilliant...
Sep 30, 2025
Trump and Hegseth declare an end to 'politically correct' leadership in the US military
QUANTICO, Va. (AP) - President Donald Trump revealed that he wants to use American cities as training grounds for the armed forces and joined Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday in declaring an ...
Sep 30, 2025