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Quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. to remain under contract with Montreal Alouettes

Quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. to remain under contract with Montreal Alouettes

MONTREAL — Vernon Adams Jr. is staying put. The Montreal Alouettes announced Thursday their star quarterback will remain under contract to the CFL club.
CP NewsAlert: Canadian Steve Nash named head coach of Brooklyn Nets

CP NewsAlert: Canadian Steve Nash named head coach of Brooklyn Nets

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Canadian Steve Nash is the new head coach of the Brooklyn Nets. The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame member was an eight-time NBA all-star and a two-time most valuable player during his playing career. The Canadian Press
Canucks, Raptors, Canadian tennis stars all in the spotlight on busy sports day

Canucks, Raptors, Canadian tennis stars all in the spotlight on busy sports day

It's a busy sports day for Canada on Thursday, with the Vancouver Canucks, Toronto Raptors and four tennis players taking centre stage.
Wednesday's Games

Wednesday's Games

Wednesday's Games NHL Western Conference Semifinal Colorado 4 Dallas 1 (Series tied 3-3) --- NBA Miami 116 Milwaukee 114 (Heat lead series 2-0) Western Conference Quarterfinal Houston 104 Oklahoma City 102 (Rockets win series 4-3) --- MLB American Le
Tom Seaver, heart and mighty arm of Miracle Mets, dies at 75

Tom Seaver, heart and mighty arm of Miracle Mets, dies at 75

NEW YORK — Tom Seaver transformed a franchise and captivated a city, setting enduring standards as he whipped his powerful right arm overhead for the Miracle Mets and dirtied his right knee atop major league mounds for two decades.
Makar, Hutchinson help Avalanche force Game 7 against Stars

Makar, Hutchinson help Avalanche force Game 7 against Stars

EDMONTON — The biggest boost for the Colorado Avalanche in must-win game after must-win game comes from an unlikely source — their third-string goaltender.
Canadian Raonic, Pospisil ready to resume rivalry that goes back to junior days

Canadian Raonic, Pospisil ready to resume rivalry that goes back to junior days

NEW YORK — Milos Raonic and Vasek Pospisil have met just a handful of times on the ATP Tour, but their rivalry runs deep. The two Canadians will face off Thursday in the second round of the U.S.
Gurriel homers to lead Blue Jays past Marlins 2-1

Gurriel homers to lead Blue Jays past Marlins 2-1

MIAMI — Lourdes Gurriel homered and Hyun Jin Ryu pitched six solid innings to lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a 2-1 win over the Miami Marlins on Wednesday night.
Canada's Mackenzie Hughes makes Tour Championship debut on Friday

Canada's Mackenzie Hughes makes Tour Championship debut on Friday

Mackenzie Hughes pumped his fist when he drained a five-foot putt on the 18th green on Sunday at the BMW Championship to move into the top 30 of the FedEx Cup rankings.
COVID-19 restrictions strip Whistler of 2021 world luge championship

COVID-19 restrictions strip Whistler of 2021 world luge championship

WHISTLER, B.C. — The 2021 world luge championship will not be held in Whistler, B.C., because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The championship scheduled for Feb. 5-7 was cancelled by the International Luge Federation.