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Ottawa Redblacks take Purdue offensive lineman Vaccaro first overall in CFL draft
TORONTO - He came into the CFL draft as the projected first overall pick and Giordano Vaccaro lived up to that billing Tuesday night. The Ottawa Redblacks used the No. 1 selection to take the six-foot...
The Canadian Press Apr 28, 2026

CP NewsAlert: Ottawa Redblacks take Vaccaro first overall in CFL draft
TORONTO - The Ottawa Redblacks have selected Purdue offensive lineman Giordano Vaccaro first overall in tonight's CFL draft. More coming. The Canadian Press
The Canadian Press Apr 28, 2026

NHL Commissioner Bettman backs ruling that allowed Ducks' OT goal to stand in Game 4 win vs. Oilers
NEW YORK (AP) - NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman offered his unequivocal support Tuesday for the ruling that upheld the Anaheim Ducks' overtime goal against the Edmonton Oilers in Game 4 of their first-r...
The Canadian Press Apr 28, 2026

Goals galore as PSG beats Bayern Munich 5-4 in wild Champions League semifinal 1st leg
PARIS (AP) - Titleholder Paris Saint-Germain held on for a pulsating 5-4 win over Bayern Munich in a roller-coaster Champions League semifinal first leg on Tuesday. The highest scoring semifinal match...
The Canadian Press Apr 28, 2026

Raptors look to 'take defence with us on the road' to Cleveland for pivotal Game 5
TORONTO - Jamal Shead enjoyed a moment of appreciation from his former head coach at the University of Houston, Kelvin Sampson. The second-year guard made one of the biggest plays in Toronto's 93-89 w...
The Canadian Press Apr 28, 2026

Federal government to inject $755 million into Canadian sport over five years
Freestyle Canada chief executive officer Peter Judge faced a choice between his organization running a deficit of over half a million dollars or hosting no World Cups in Canada next year. The federal ...
The Canadian Press Apr 28, 2026

Feds inject $660 million in new funding for national sports groups facing shortfalls
OTTAWA - The federal government is setting aside $660 million over the next five years for national sport organizations that have faced mounting deficits for years. Today's spring economic update prom...
The Canadian Press Apr 28, 2026

Blue Jays starter Yesavage impresses in season debut as Toronto blanks Boston 3-0
TORONTO - Trey Yesavage left most hitters befuddled during his first stint in the big leagues last year. The Toronto Blue Jays right-hander was just as effective in his season debut on Tuesday night. ...
The Canadian Press Apr 28, 2026

Hurricanes' Rod Brind’Amour is hopeful Ehlers and Nikishin will be ready for Round 2 of NHL playoffs
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour is hopeful that winger Nikolaj Ehlers and defenseman Alexander Nikishin will be ready for Round 2 of the NHL playoffs with extra time off...
The Canadian Press Apr 28, 2026

Six things to watch as Canadiens-Lightning series becomes best-of-three
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning are all square as their playoff series returns to the Sunshine State for Game 5 on Wednesday Tampa Bay rallied for a 3-2 comeback Sunday night...
The Canadian Press Apr 28, 2026

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