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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.
Toronto Maple Leafs sign depth forward Vinni Lettieri to one-year deal
TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs signed depth forward Vinni Lettieri to a one-year contract…
Rogers closes deal with BCE to become majority owner of MLSE
TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc. has closed its deal to buy BCE Inc.’s 37.5 per…
Edmonton Oilers add forward Curtis Lazar in free agency
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers signed forward Curtis Lazar to a one-year contract worth US$775,000…
Winnipeg Jets sign Nyquist, five depth players on second day of NHL free agency
WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets signed winger Gustav Nyquist to a one-year contract worth US$3.25…
CFL commissioner takes notes from ‘fantastic’ Bombers atmosphere on league-wide tour
WINNIPEG — Stewart Johnston didn’t even need to watch a down of the Winnipeg Blue…
Browns quarterback Sanders on Toronto Argonauts 45-man negotiation list
TORONTO — He’s currently vying for a roster spot with the Cleveland Browns, but if…
Ottawa Senators sign forward Arthur Kaliyev to one-year, two-way deal
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators signed forward Arthur Kaliyev to a one-year, two-way contract on…
Former Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Pillar announces retirement after 13 seasons
Kevin Pillar is hanging up his cleats. The former Toronto Blue Jays centre-fielder announced his…
Canucks sign Pierre-Olivier Joseph to one-year contract, Pius Suter joins Blues
VANCOUVER — The Canucks signed defenceman Pierre-Olivier Joseph to a one-year contract worth US$775,000, while…
Vehicle mitigation measures, overhead drones aimed to keep Calgary Stampede safe
CALGARY — Police and organizers say they’re confident security measures at the upcoming Calgary Stampede…
Running back Brady Oliveira returns to Bombers lineup in time to face Stampeders
Brady Oliveira is back in the Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ starting lineup. The CFL’s top player…
NHL free agency continues as Nikolaj Ehlers ponders landing spot
NHL general managers continued to round out rosters as free agency ticked through its second…
Vernon Adams Jr. seeks first touchdown pass as a Stampeder, Calgary to host Winnipeg
CALGARY — Vernon Adams Jr. has yet to throw a touchdown pass for the Calgary…
MLSE boss says cutting Italian stars loose offers opportunity for MLS franchise
TORONTO — In opening the MLSE vault to bring in Italian stars Lorenzo Insigne and…
Blue Jays’ Vladimir Guerrero Jr. named American League all-star starter
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is once again an all-star. It’s the fifth straight year the Toronto…
Top-ranked U.S. women cruise to comfortable 3-0 win over Canada in soccer friendly
WASHINGTON — Nine games into her tenure as Canada coach, Casey Stoney got a reality…
Blue Jays pull away late after squandering big lead to defeat Yankees 11-9
TORONTO — A wild pitch from New York Yankees reliever Devin Williams scored George Springer…
Blue Jays continue ascent, top Yankees to tie for top spot in American League East
TORONTO — In 34 days, the Toronto Blue Jays have overcome an eight-game deficit to…
First Nations launch legal challenge against Ontario, federal bills 5 and C-5
TORONTO — Nine First Nations in Ontario are asking a court to declare a pair…
Calgary Stampede announcer’s career turns 40: ‘Might as well do another 40’
PONOKA, ALBERTA — It was August 1983 at the Hand Hills Lake Stampede and Les…
Quebec language watchdog now says it’s OK to use ‘go’ to support sports teams
MONTREAL — Quebec’s language watchdog has changed its tune on whether it’s acceptable to use…
Canadian singles hopes end at Wimbledon with Mboko, Auger-Aliassime losses
WIMBLEDON — Canada’s singles hopes at Wimbledon ended Thursday as lucky loser Victoria Mboko and…
Canada names starting lineup for opening rugby test against Springboks women
It took two extra days to get there, thanks to a flight cancellation in Montreal,…
Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff headline NBO women’s entry list
MONTREAL — Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff headline a star-studded women’s field for the National…