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The Canadian Press
The Canadian Press is Canada's trusted news source and leader in providing real-time, bilingual multimedia stories across print, broadcast and digital platforms.
Edmonton Oilers superfans cross ocean, paint body in blue and orange to watch games
EDMONTON — When an orange wave of Oilers fans in Edmonton head toward the downtown…
Right To Play International asks people to play and share their stories on Wednesday
As two of Canada’s most experienced Olympians, Miranda Ayim and Erica Wiebe have made careers…
Montreal Canadiens defenceman Lane Hutson named NHL rookie of the year
An undersized defenceman chosen 62nd in his draft class was named the NHL’s rookie of…
It’s time: Countdown clocks signal kickoff of 2026 FIFA World Cup is one year away
The one-year countdown to the 2026 World Cup starts Wednesday, with clocks to be unveiled…
Rourke, Beverette and Riders’ line earn first CFL weekly honour roll awards
TORONTO — B.C. Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke, Montreal Alouettes linebacker Tyrice Beverette and the Saskatchewan…
Injury forces Canadian bantamweight Charles (Air) Jourdain off UFC card in Atlanta
An injury has forced Canadian bantamweight Charles (Air) Jourdain off Saturday’s UFC Fight Night card…
Canada’s Andreescu cruises into second round of Libema Open with win over Garland
Bianca Andreescu had a winning start to her grass-court tennis season with a 6-1, 6-3…
Oilers defenceman Walman fined for roughing Tkachuk, squirting Panthers’ bench
NEW YORK — The NHL has fined Edmonton defenceman Jake Walman a total of US$10,000…
Premier Smith visits rural Alberta to lend voice to local byelection candidate
THREE HILLS — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is winning applause but also facing pointed questions…
Ideson, Forrest headline Curling Canada’s candidates for 2026 Paralympic team
OTTAWA — Curling Canada has announced its pool of candidates for its 2026 Paralympic Winter…
Edmonton Oilers look to turn Stanley Cup final page after emphatic Game 3 loss
FORT LAUDERDALE — The Oilers were keen to turn the page. Then they had to…
Moving Whitecaps from Vancouver would be ‘a crime’: FIFA vice president
VANCOUVER — A vice president of soccer’s global governing body says moving the Vancouver Whitecaps…
Forward Adam Klapka, Calgary Flames agree to two-year contract extension
CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have signed forward Adam Klapka to a two-year contract extension…
Zinchenko scores off the bench to help Ukraine defeat New Zealand at Canadian Shield
TORONTO — Substitute Oleksandr Zinchenko scored in the 75th minute to lift Ukraine to a…
Tides record first NSL victory, beat visiting Rapid 2-1
HALIFAX — The Halifax Tides have finally hit the win column in the Northern Super…
Canada wins Canadian Shield Tournament despite penalty shootout loss to Ivory Coast
TORONTO — It was a draw, a loss and a win — all in one.…
McIntosh just misses breaking oldest women’s record by blink of an eye
VICTORIA — Summer McIntosh came within a blink of an eye of breaking swimming’s oldest…
Hockey player invited teammates to hotel room without woman’s consent: Crown
LONDON — A hockey player set up a woman by inviting his teammates to his…
Edmonton Oilers fan paints hundreds of faces per game while taking in the action
EDMONTON — More often than not, lifelong Edmonton Oilers fan Jacob Golka can be seen…
Colorado’s Cale Makar wins Norris Trophy as NHL’s top defenceman
NEW YORK — Cale Makar capped another banner NHL season with the award that goes…
Montreal’s Lance Stroll set to race at Canadian Grand Prix after injury setback
MONTREAL — Montreal’s Lance Stroll has been cleared to race in this weekend’s Canadian Grand…
Marsch challenges Vancouver soccer fans to show up for Canada’s Gold Cup opener
TORONTO — Coach Jesse Marsch has a message for Vancouver ahead of Canada’s Gold Cup…
Montreal transit strike leads to extra traffic on some bike paths
MONTREAL — The head of a cycling advocacy group says Montreal’s public transit strike has…
Oilers contemplating at least one lineup change for Game 4 of Stanley Cup final
FORT LAUDERDALE — Kris Knoblauch has some decisions to make. The Oilers head coach said…