Category Archives: The Canadian Press
B.C. Lions grind out 27-22 victory over Toronto Argonauts
VANCOUVER - Nathan Rourke knows his B.C. Lions weren't at their best on Friday night. It didn't matter. The Lions (8-7) withstood a late push from the visiting Toronto Argonauts and ground out a 27-22...
Sep 26, 2025
Oilers blank Jets 4-0, Canucks top Kraken 4-2 in pre-season action
EDMONTON - Calvin Pickard had a 21-save shutout as the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Winnipeg Jets 4-0 on Friday night in NHL pre-season action. It was the Oilers' second consecutive win over Winnipeg,...
Sep 26, 2025
Carney says international meetings are 'necessary' to opening new markets
LONDON - Prime Minister Mark Carney said his recent international trips and meetings with world leaders are "necessary" to opening new markets for Canadian products. On a four-day trip to London, Carn...
Sep 26, 2025
QMJHL Roundup: Wildcats pull out 3-2 overtime win over Eagles after late dramatics
CAPE BRETON - Rian Chudzinski scored the shootout winner to lift the Moncton Wildcats to a 3-2 victory over the Cape Breton Eagles on Friday night in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action. Kuzm...
Sep 26, 2025
Blue Jays' magic number down to two after 4-2 victory over Rays
TORONTO - Even though he's locked in on the task at hand, Blue Jays manager John Schneider admits he glances at the out-of-town scoreboard five or six times a game this time of year. Expect that numbe...
Sep 26, 2025
OHL Roundup: Icedogs push past Spirit 5-4 in shootout
SAGINAW - Kevin He netted the shootout winner as the Niagara Icedogs pushed past the Saginaw Spirit 5-4 on Friday night in Ontario Hockey League action. Ethan Czata scored twice, while Ryan Roobroeck ...
Sep 26, 2025
B.C. Lions to play two home games in Kelowna next season as Vancouver hosts World Cup
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Lions will play two games in Kelowna and hold a pre-season contest in Langford, B.C., next year as the FIFA World Cup takes over the team's home stadium. Lions president Duane Vie...
Sep 26, 2025
NSL-leading AFC Toronto extend unbeaten streak to five with 1-0 win over Ottawa Rapid
OTTAWA - Kaylee Hunter scored the lone goal in the 32nd minute as league-leading AFC Toronto defeated Ottawa Rapid FC 1-0 on Friday. Esther Okoronkwo sprung Hunter with a lead pass and Hunter got arou...
Sep 26, 2025
Alexander sets CFL record with 9-0 start to career as Alouettes down Stampeders 38-20
MONTREAL - Head coach Jason Maas often insists the Montreal Alouettes can win with anyone in their lineup. But even he admits Davis Alexander gives those odds a serious boost. Alexander entered the hi...
Sep 26, 2025
Lukes goes deep for Jays in 4-2 win over Rays, Toronto's magic number down to two
TORONTO - Nathan Lukes hit a two-run homer and George Springer scored twice as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 4-2 on Friday night. Blue Jays starter Shane Bieber (4-2) was effective...
Sep 26, 2025