Edmonton Elks' Javon Leake (22) is tackled by Toronto Argonauts' Sebastian Parsalidis (41) during first half CFL football action in Edmonton on Saturday, August 15, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Codie McLachlan
Here’s a look at some of this week’s top sports photos as selected by editors.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 21, 2026.
Jockey John Velazquez celebrates by throwing flowers after riding Luster to win the 167th running of the King’s Plate horse race, in Toronto, on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Keito NewmanChristian Lundgaard, of Denmark, zooms around the track during the qualifying rounds of the 2026 Honda Indy in Markham, Ont., on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sammy KoganToronto FC midfield Niklas Dorsch (6) gets tripped up by New England Revolution midfield Brooklyn Raines during first half MLS soccer action in Toronto, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan DenetteMarcus Ericsson, of Sweden, celebrates after winning the 2026 Honda Indy in Markham, Ont., on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sammy KoganNew York Yankees’ Jose Caballero (72) thinks he’s safe at first base after getting caught in a rundown with Toronto Blue Jays’ Charles McAdoo (26) however he was later deemed out on the earlier tag during seventh inning American League MLB baseball action in Toronto on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan DenetteA fan holds a transgender rights sign as Indiana Fever’s Sophie Cunningham (left) shoots a free throw against the Toronto Tempo during second half WNBA basketball action in Toronto on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris YoungCanada’s Anna Huang, of Vancouver, watches her tee shot on the 15th hole during the first round at the CPKC Canadian Women’s Open LPGA golf tournament in Edmonton on Thursday, August 20, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl DyckMontreal Alouettes’ Tyson Philpot (6) is stopped by Ottawa Redblacks’ Shadwel Nkuba II (28) during second half CFL football action in Montreal, on Thursday, August 20, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher KatsarovA young hockey player takes a water break during a Vancouver Goldeneyes youth summer camp in Surrey, B.C., on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns
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