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Soccer

AFC Toronto is ready to put on a show

Introducing Sierra Cota-Yarde, Sarah Rollins and Ivymae Perez, players from AFC Toronto who will be taking to the pitch later this month when the inaugural Northern Super League season kicks off. They joined Alex Cairns at The Shift to talk about the power in being able to play at home, how North Toronto Soccer Club prepared them to meet his moment and what their hopes are for this exciting first season.

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CFL

The CFL is a leader in championing diversity

The CFL is making tangible commitments to prioritize a diverse league. Through intentional programming, to their Global Draft, their efforts of inclusion run deep. The Shift spoke with Redblack's head coach Bob Dyce, RB coach Nate Taylor and WR Geno Lewis as well as Ticats president of football operations Orlondo Steinauer and former player Shamawd Chambers about the ways in which the league has embraced diversity.

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Sitdowns

How Rich Paul became one of the NBA’s most powerful agents

Rich Paul joins The Shift’s Kayla Grey to discuss his new book, ‘Lucky Me,’ and share his journey from growing up as a young Black boy in Cleveland to becoming one of the NBA’s most powerful agents.

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Introducing PWHL Boston Star Jamie Lee Rattray

Canadian hockey star Jamie Lee Rattray joins The Shift’s Kayla Grey to discuss her excitement for the brand new Professional Women’s Hockey League, joining PWHL Boston in the league’s inaugural draft and the bright future for women’s hockey.

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A golf course conversation with Nazem Kadri

Nazem Kadri joins The Shift’s Kayla Grey at Caledon Country Club for a round of golf as they discuss parenthood, community and giving back through the Nazem Kadri Foundation.

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Darnell Nurse joins The Shift

Darnell Nurse joins Kayla Grey at The Shift as he prepares for the upcoming season. They discuss in depth what it looks like to balance the postseason, education, family life and career all at the same time and why Justin Bieber was on repeat at his wedding.

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WNBA

Aaliyah Edwards plays with no limits

The Washington Mystic's Aaliyah Edwards joins The Shift to discuss her involvement in PlayStation Canada's new campaign "Play Has No Limits", why she's always proud to rep Kingston ON, her excitement for the inaugural Unrivaled Basketball Tournament and more.

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PWHL

Taylor Heise can't stop making history

PWHL No. 1 draft pick, inaugural Walter Cup champion and Ilana Kloss Playoff MVP Taylor Heise is, despite all these things - more than just hockey. She joins Alex Cairns at The Shift to chat about her whirlwind career, her delicious hobbies and her favourite passion - dogs.

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PWHL

Kendall Coyne-Schofield has been busy

In the last 18 months, Kendall Coyne-Schofield has launched a league, won an inaugural championship, lended her voice to the highest grossing animated film of all time and best of all, became a mom. She joins Alex Cairns from The Shift to talk the balance she's had to find to stay grounded during these major milestone moments, the unreal feelings of having Disney-Pixar knock on her door, what she hopes to pass on to her son Drew and more.

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Toronto Raptors

NBA: Trail Blazers vs. Raptors

NBA: Trail Blazers vs. Raptors

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NBA: Trail Blazers 112, Raptors 103

Shaedon Sharpe scored 36 points to lead the Portland Trail Blazers past the Toronto Raptors 112-103. Sharpe was in an all-Canadian backcourt with Toronto’s Dalano Banton as Portland won back-to-back games to keep its Western Conference postseason hopes alive.

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Canadian Sharpe shows out against Raptors

Canadian Shaedon Sharpe tied a career-high with 36 points and helped push the Trail Blazers past the Raptors. The NBA on TSN panel breaks down the Canadian's performance and what RJ Barrett was able to do for the Raptors.

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Sharpe scores 36 as Trail Blazers keep playoff hopes alive with win over Raptors

Shaedon Sharpe scored 36 points to lead the Portland Trail Blazers past the Toronto Raptors 112-103 on Thursday night. Sharpe, from London, Ontario, was in an all-Canadian backcourt with Toronto’s Dalano Banton as Portland won back-to-back games to keep its Western Conference postseason hopes alive.

WNBA

Delle Donne listens to body, announces retirement

Two-time WNBA MVP Elena Delle Donne has retired from basketball, saying her body "seemed to make this decision before my mind accepted it" in an Instagram post.

Report: Miles will forgo WNBA draft, enter portal

Notre Dame guard Olivia Miles will forgo the WNBA draft and enter the transfer portal, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Monday.

From Vinsanity to LeBron to Zion: The best of McDonald's dunk contest

Check out the highlights of some NBA and WNBA stars when they were competing in the McDonald's All-American dunk contest.

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No. 2 WNBA prospect Miles undecided on future

Notre Dame guard Olivia Miles, who is projected as the No. 2 pick by the Seattle Storm in ESPN's most recent WNBA mock draft, said after the Irish's loss to TCU in the Sweet 16 Saturday that she is still undecided about whether she will enter the draft.

Two-time WNBA MVP Stewart re-signs with Liberty

Breanna Stewart re-signed with the New York Liberty on Saturday, the team announced.

Sources: Sparks to retire Parker's No. 3 on June 29

She becomes the third player to have her jersey retired by the franchise, joining Hall of Famer Lisa Leslie, whose No. 11 jersey was retired in 2010, and former player and general manager Penny Toler, whose No. 9 jersey was retired in 2006.

Latest from the NBA

Doncic takes blame for 'unacceptable' night as Lakers fall to Warriors

There weren't many highlights for Luka Doncic Thursday night as he finished with 19 points on 6-for-17 shooting in L.A.'s 123-116 loss to the Warriors.

Nets coach Fernandez takes blame for Timberwolves star Edwards' injury scare

Brooklyn coach Jordi Fernandez took the blame for Minnesota star Anthony Edwards' injury scare in the Nets' 105-90 loss to the Timberwolves on Thursday night.

Curry scores 37 points and Warriors beat Lakers in potential first-round playoff preview

Stephen Curry scored 37 points, Brandin Podziemski added 28 and the Golden State Warriors defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 123-116 on Thursday night for their fourth win in a row in a potential first-round playoff preview.

Grizzlies' Morant, on criticism: 'I feel like I’ve been the villain for the last two years now'

It was the sort of moment that Ja Morant craves. He hit a game-winning jumper at the buzzer to lift the Memphis Grizzlies past the Miami Heat, then skipped down the court listening to the silence he created. He was the villain. And he doesn't mind.

Canada's Sharpe coming into focus in third NBA season with Trail Blazers

Sharpe's 36-point performance led the Portland Trail Blazers past Toronto 112-103 on Thursday, tying a personal best and scoring the most points by a Canadian against the Raptors. Sharpe wasn't even aware that he had made history at Scotiabank Arena until after the win.

Edwards shakes off injury scare to lead Timberwolves past Nets

Anthony Edwards shook off an injury scare and finished with 28 points to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves past the Brooklyn Nets 105-90 on Thursday night for their fourth straight win.

Auto Racing

The Shift goes one-on-one with F1 driver Charles Leclerc

It is Wednesday night here in Toronto, which means it is Wednesday afternoon in Las Vegas where Formula 1 picks up its schedule for the 22nd race of the season.

- Kayla Grey, The Shift

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DeMar DeRozan is an open book talking "Above the Noise"

DeMar DeRozan gives readers a glimpse behind the curtain of his private life with his deeply personal debut book "Above the Noise: My Story of Chasing Calm". Ahead of his 15th season in the NBA, he sat down with Kayla Grey in an intimate 1-on-1 discussing the emotional ride of taking this book from conception to release, the perspective he gained from his years in Toronto, how his father shaped all aspects of who he is and much more.

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Head to Head UNO run with Ulrich Chomche, Jonathan Mogbo and Ja'Kobe Walter

Some of the newest Raptors go head to head with The Shift’s Kayla Grey in a very competitive UNO run.

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Toronto Raptors

Coach Darko is excited about this 'close young core'

Kayla Grey caught up with Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic ahead of this special 30th season. They discussed the expectations heading into his second year, the pride he has coaching in Toronto and where the best espresso in the city is found.

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Toronto Raptors

Ulrich Chomche is ready to make his family proud in Toronto

Ulrich Chomche joins Kayla Grey at Raptors media day ahead of the team's 30th season. They discuss how he misses his mom's cooking in Cameroon, what growing up with 16 siblings was like and what he's excited for most in Toronto.

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Gradey Dick on 'no longer being the rookie'

Gradey Dick had a busy summer but is ready to get back to work. He spoke to Kayla Grey about how the team's prepared to hit the ground running, the rookie duties he's no longer in charge of and the pride he feels playing for the Raps in their 30th season.

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Toronto Raptors

Immanuel Quickley wants to be here in Toronto

Immanuel Quickley is hungry to get this season underway. He spoke with Kayla Grey about growing closer to his teammates over the summer, how they plan on winning every day and the thrill of being featured on Gradey's tik tok.

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The Shift

Davion Mitchell almost took jersey No.15?!

Davion Mitchell joins Kayla Grey as they discuss how welcoming the city has been to him, what he has learned from their team building experience over the summer, as well as the meaning behind his jersey number.

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The Shift

Jonathan Mogbo has a head start on ‘Toronto Slang’

Jonathan Mogbo caught up with Kayla Grey and chatted his first impressions of the city going into his first year, the expectations he's put on himself and looks for a new nickname.

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Ochai Agbaji on the importance of team building

Ochai Agbaji joins Kayla Grey on Raptors Media day to discuss his productive off season, what he hopes his self improvement journey will look like this season and expressed his love for both the city and fan base here in Toronto.

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The Shift

"Rez Ball" joins The Shift

Director Sydney Freeland and leading actors Kauchani Brat and Jessica Matten sat down with The Shift's Alex Cairns after the film's premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival to discuss indigenous representation in the film, what sports has meant in their own lives and how culture and sport together can empower communities.

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Get to know the Women's 15s ahead of WXV

The second annual WXV 1 competition begins this week and our third-ranked Canadian women will open the competition Friday night against No. 4 France at B.C. Place Stadium. The Shift's Alex Cairns caught up with Alex Tessier, Pam Buisa, Paige Farries and Olivia Apps ahead of the competition and chatted how they first got their start on the pitch, possible misconceptions people may have of the sport and what fans should be looking forward to most with WXV.

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Diana Matheson on NSL ticket deposits!

The Northern Super League just dropped its biggest announcement yet with season tickets deposits now on sale for the inaugural season. Diana Matheson stopped by The Shift and chatted with Theo Collins about the latest on the league, how to get your season seat deposits and who she'd hand pick to sing the NSL theme song if there was one.

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WNBA

Natalie Achonwa on being authentically herself in the big moments and little moments

Four-time Olympian, Pan-Am gold medalist and WNBA vet Natalie Achonwa joins Alex Cairns of The Shift fresh off her fourth and final Olympics. She shares her feelings of pride having competed for Canada all these years, the intentionality that goes into showing up as herself every day, her non-negotiables when it comes to WNBA Toronto and it's impending success and is reminded of an almost 30 year-old Guelph mystery.

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Marissa Papaconstantinou is here to compete

Blade runner Marissa Papaconstantinou is heading into her third Paralympic Games with the knowledge of a vet but the fire of a rookie. She caught up with The Shift's Guyson Kuruneri to share her excitement heading into these games, explain her classification and how she's thrilled to be bringing her "big fat greek" family to Paris.

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Tara Llanes is ready for redemption

Co-captain of the National Women's Wheelchair Basketball team Tara Llanes is determined to come home from Paris with more than just memories. Ahead of the Paralympic games, she opened up to Kayla Grey about where her love of sports came from, her tricky transition into wheelchair basketball and the emotional and rewarding work that goes into leading a team to success.

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Penny Oleksiak loves when you count her out

Three-time Olympian and seven-time medalist Penny Oleksiak joins The Shift ahead of Paris 2024 in a personal sit down with Kayla Grey. Penny talks about her healthy boundaries with social media, how she's developed a strong sense of self as of late and the difference in approach for this Olympic games.

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Kenny M'Pindou on "just doing it scared"

Canadian bobsledder Kenny M'Pindou joins The Shift to discuss his journey through adversity as an athlete with a speech impediment. He talks to Sarina Ninche about how his love for sports came about, and how he hopes to inspire future athletes.

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Sarah Douglas has her sights set on Gold

According to Canadian sailor Sarah Douglas, there are Olympians and Olympic medalists, and after her experience in Tokyo, she's ready to become an Olympic medalist. Sarah joins Guyson Kuruneri at The Shift to talk about her event the ILCA 6, explain some sailing terms to look out for and what her hopes are for Paris 2024.

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Brandie Wilkerson feels like she's 'playing with house money' heading to Paris

Canadian beach volleyball player Brandie Wilkerson can't wait to get in the sand in Paris. She talks to Guyson Kuruneri about her excitement for the games, her passions outside of sport, as well as her scholarship program ‘Project Worthy’

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Kickflipping Across the Pond to Paris

Skateboarding will be making its second ever appearance, as an event, at this year's Olympics and Canadian Cordano Russell is looking to make a big impact in the Street event.

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Josh Liendo is ready to make a splash

Heading into his second Olympic Games, Josh Liendo is ready to represent the Maple Leaf. He sits down with The Shift to discuss his preparation for Paris 2024 as this summer he will be going toe-to-toe with the world's best, in the pool.

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Robert Wickens on his "second career"

After getting a taste of what Formula E has to offer in Portland last month, Robert Wickens has a renewed sense of hunger when it comes to the greatness he wants to achieve in motorsports. Robert joins Alex Cairns at The Shift to talk about his determination post-accident, some of the exciting things coming out of Formula E and what he's still chasing in his career.

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Connor Bedard on his partnership with Gatorade, Canada

The Shift's Kayla Grey caught up with Canada's young hockey star Connor Bedard to talk about his meaningful partnership with Gatorade Canada and his career thus far.

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Adriana Leon is ready for Paris

Kayla Grey sits down with Canadian Women's National team member Adriana Leon ahead of Paris 2024 to discuss the upcoming talent within their program, her exciting new partnership with CWENCH and her intense training schedule ahead of the games.

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Rajaković speaks on the importance of mentorship, men’s care, and being a role model

In the midst of NBA Summer League, Raptors Head Coach Darko Rajaković sat down with The Shift to discuss the importance of balancing mental and physical health, and taking care of yourself as he becomes the chief care officer of Dove Men + Care.

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'Nobody is bullet proof': F1's George Russell on mental health

The Shift caught up with Mercedes driver George Russell in an exclusive sit down ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix with conversation ranging from why Mercedes loves Montreal, the future of sustainability in F1 and how exploring his mental health made George a stronger person and driver.

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NFL

Austin Ekeler on "Eksperience"

Commander's RB Austin Ekeler joins Kayla Grey at The Shift between panels at Collision 2024 to talk about how his leap into the tech realm is going to forever change the way athletes and fans are able to connect and stay connected.

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Revisiting one of the most polarizing times in NBA history, with the Cast of 'Clipped'

Kayla Grey of The Shift sat down with Laurence Fishburne, Ed O’Neill, Jacki Weaver and Cleopatra Coleman to discuss how their new limited series charts the collision between a dysfunctional basketball organization, even less functional marriage, and the precipitating tape’s impact on an ensemble of characters striving to win against the backdrop of the most cursed team in the league. Clipped is streaming now.

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Taylor Hall and Kayla Grey speak on BGC Canada Launching First-Ever Alumni Hall of Fame

Kayla Grey sits down with fellow Boys and Girls Club Member and Hall of Fame inductee Taylor Hall to discuss their childhood experiences with the organization and on going initiatives with BGC.

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PWHL

PWHL Ottawa's Emerance Maschmeyer on her 'whirlwind' first season

Now that the Walter Cup has been captured, it's time for a reset. The Shift's Kayla Grey caught up with Emerance Maschmeyer, goaltender for PWHL Ottawa, to talk about that reset, her thoughts on how this league is getting it right and what she hopes for Ottawa next season. They also touch on her intentionality and reach when it comes to connecting with her audience on social media.

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F1 Academy winner, Marta García

Marta García is going places...fast. The inaugural winner of the F1 Academy Championship, Marta joins Theo Collins from The Shift ahead of the Berlin Rookie test on May 13th to chat all things from women in motorsports to hanging on the track with F1 principals like Carlos Sainz and Fernando Alonso.

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Hon. Justice Hugh L. Fraser speaks on his journey from sports to law

Former Olympian, Chair of Hockey Canada Board of Directors and Justice of the Ontario Court of Justice, Hon. Justice Hugh L. Fraser recently sat down with The Shift’s Kayla Grey to discuss his wealth of knowledge when it comes to sport, law, anti-doping and Olympic competition. He also shares thoughts on his brief tenure with Hockey Canada and thoughts around NIL rules for Canadian athletes. On April 20th, he will receive the Luminary Award from The University of the West Indies Toronto Benefits Awards, who this year celebrates 15 years of supporting Caribbean excellence in education.

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'I'm glad I never made it to the NBA': 7x Mr. Olympia, Phil Heath

Beyond the muscles, the Mr. Olympia titles and the accolades, Phil Heath understands that strength is built from the inside out. He joins Kayla Grey on The Shift to talk about the sacrifice, fortitude and vulnerability it takes to maintain greatness and how his path away from the NBA became the greatest gift of his life. Breaking Olympia: The Phil Heath story is available now.

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Meet Sadie Lundquist, Director of Women's Hockey at College Hockey Inc.

Last fall College Hockey Inc. began their search for their first Director of Women's Hockey. Lucky for them, Minnesota native Sadie Lundquist (Bemidji State University, Minnesota Whitecaps, Account Executive - Minnesota Wild) was ready and up for the task. The Shift caught up with Sadie as the Women's Frozen Four tournament began last week to talk about her new role, her storied past within hockey and why it's such an exciting time to engage with women's hockey. Watch the NCAA Women's Frozen Four live on TSN+ March 22-24.

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The Shift in The Community: A Different Booklist & Blackhurst Cultural Centre

As another Black History Month comes to a close, we wanted to highlight a special place in Toronto steeped in community and history. A Different Booklist and Blackhurst Cultural Centre operates to preserve, connect and empower Canadians of African and Caribbean descent. Itah Sadu, award winning storyteller and co-owner of A Different Booklist joins Kayla Grey on The Shift to share her thoughts on the importance of the space she's created and her opinion on the value of Black History Month. She also reads her new book, "I AM BIG" which tells the story of a young Black hockey player who is navigating what it means to be big and small in the hockey space. They are joined by Abena Perryman, a member of the Blackhurst Cultural Centre and the mother of the boy who inspired Itah's book.

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PWHL Toronto's Emma Maltais on the powerful women in her life

On this International Women's Day, the opportunity to play in a professional women's hockey league in front of a sold out home crowd is not something forward Emma Maltais takes lightly. Emma joins The Shift to talk about her love of coffee, the women who inspire her confidence and her excitement about playing in this new league.

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'His influence made a difference': The Carnegie Initiative Summit Celebrates Herb Carnegie

The Shift had the privilege of attending this year's Carnegie Initiative Summit and spoke with insightful attendees, who talked about what their take aways were from the summit and the impact of Herb Carnegie.

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Indiana Pacers

Mathurin chats All-Star weekend, Siakam addition and buzz around Canada Basketball

In Indiana for NBA All-Star weekend, TSN's Kayla Grey catches up with Pacers star and Canadian Bennedict Mathurin to chat about how it feels to host the All-Star festivities, what people need to know about Indianapolis, Pascal Siakam's addition to the team, his excitement around Canada Basketball, and more.

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Portland Trail Blazers

Sharpe: Canadians in the NBA are putting the country on the map right now

Canadian and Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe joins TSN's Kayla Grey to discuss what he's looking forward to at NBA All-Star weekend, how he's been able to find his flow in the NBA so quickly, if there's any players he's excited to see at this weekend's festivities, what excites him about the future of Canadian basketball, and more.

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Bryant McBride on generational impact

Gary Bettman's seventh hire back in 1992, and current Co-Chairman of The Carnegie Initiative, Bryant McBride has been a leader and builder in the hockey space for over 30 years. The Shift had the pleasure of sitting down with him during the Carnegie Initiative Summit last month to discuss the Carnegie family legacy and his own lasting impact within hockey.

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'I'm not afraid to say I stand on his shoulders': Carnegie on continuing her father's legacy

The Shift had the pleasure of sitting down with the extraordinary Bernice Carnegie during the 2024 Carnegie Initiative Summit to discuss Herb Carnegie and the Carnegie family's lasting impact within the game of hockey.

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Happy Black History Month

This Black History Month, we’re focusing on Black ownership and Black leadership in sports, and why they matter.

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Lacrosse

NLL players talk Haudenosaunee Nationals and 2028 Olympic games

Lacrosse will return to the Summer Olympics in 2028 after a 100+ years hiatus, but one notable elite team may be ineligible to play. Alex Cairns of The Shift spoke to player's from the NLL about the impact the Haudenosaunee Nationals have on the sport and their feelings on the current situation between the organization and the IOC.

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Soccer

'Under Pressure' captures the USWNT's emotional journey to the 2023 FIFA World Cup

Team USA soccer player Alyssa Thompson and director Rebecca Gitlitz joins The Shift's Kayla Grey to discuss their new documentary, 'Under Pressure: The U.S Women's World Cup Team,' and the generational shift of the team as young players replace long-time legends.

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WNBA star Bridget Carleton leads 'Nothing But Next' basketball initiative

WNBA player and Olympian Bridget Carleton, Makeway Co-Founder Abby Albino, and The Magic of Basketball Co-Founder Kelly Gianopoulos join Sarina Ninche from The Shift to discuss empowering diverse young women through the game of basketball.

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Auto Racing

Keanu Reeves and Jenson Button share Brawn GP’s 'impossible' Formula 1 story

Keanu Reeves and Jenson Button join The Shift's Angie Guo to discuss the inspirations behind the new documentary, 'Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1 Story.' They share their favourite tracks and express what they hope fans will take away from this captivating story.

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Donovan Bailey is Undisputed

Canadian track icon and former fastest man alive Donovan Bailey joins The Shift's Guyson Kuruneri to talk about his newly released memoir Undisputed and shares why 'now is the time' to tell his story.

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Making friendship bracelets with the Toronto Raptors

The Shift sets up shop at Raptors Media Day to build friendship bracelets with the team.

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Scottie Barnes is ready to be the Raptors’ playmaker

Scottie Barnes speaks to The Shift about the team’s strong preseason play, embracing more playmaking responsibilities and whether fans can ever expect to see him on a future Twitch stream with Dennis Schröder.

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How Rich Paul became one of the NBA’s most powerful agents

Rich Paul joins The Shift’s Kayla Grey to discuss his new book, ‘Lucky Me,’ and share his journey from growing up as a young Black boy in Cleveland to becoming one of the NBA’s most powerful agents.

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Ted Nolan on his memoir, "Life in Two Worlds"

Ted Nolan joins Alex Cairns on The Shift to open up about his newly released memoir "Life in Two Worlds". He discusses the challenges he encountered when he first went pro, reflects on lessons learned and celebrates the journey he has taken to get to where he today.

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Introducing PWHL Boston Star Jamie Lee Rattray

Canadian hockey star Jamie Lee Rattray joins The Shift’s Kayla Grey to discuss her excitement for the brand new Professional Women’s Hockey League, joining PWHL Boston in the league’s inaugural draft and the bright future for women’s hockey.

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Ronnie 2K dives into the NBA 2K24 'Mamba Edition' reveal

Ronnie 2K joins The Shift’s Kayla Grey to discuss NBA 2K24’s tribute to Kobe Bryant, exploring the league's cultural impact and its creative collaborations.

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''Two Native baseball players, one World Series'': Traci Sorell on her new book 'Contenders'

The Shift's Alex Cairns is joined by best-selling author and Cherokee Nation citizen Traci Sorell to talk about her newest book. On top of exploring the themes in her book, they discuss Traci's life long love of baseball, the complexities of capturing this unbelievable story and her thoughts on Indigenous themed mascots in sports today.

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Cheryl Pounder on adding her voice to NHL 24

Cheryl Pounder's impressive list of accomplishments continues to grow as she now adds NHL 24 Color Commentator to her resume. She joined Alex Cairns of The Shift to talk about the process of getting involved with EA, the stamina and creativity involved in taking on this role and why she's thrilled to eradicate this first.

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Appreciating the Underdogs

As the FIFA Women’s World Cup continues, a few fan favourites have been eliminated in the Round of 16. Nigeria, Jamaica and Morocco, all considered underdogs in their respective groups, made waves when they advanced past the group stage. While their World Cup dreams may have ended, this time around, soccer fans will remember their historic achievements for many years to come.

- Daniella Lopez

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Jerome Blake's path to recovery and anticipating Budapest at the 2023 World Athletics Championships

Jerome Blake joins Kayla Grey from The Shift to talk about upgraded Olympic silver medal ceremony on home turf with his teammates and sharing insights into the team's preparation for the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest.

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Christine Sinclair, Thank You

In her long and impressive career, Sinclair has easily reached GOAT status. She’s represented Canada at the senior level since 2000 and has captained the team since 2006. She is a three-time Olympic medalist and has appeared in 325 international games, scoring 190 international goals. It’s hard to imagine a Canadian team without her.

- Daniella Lopez

The Shift

How Winnipeg has embraced their first professional basketball team in 20 years

When the CEBL’s Winnipeg Sea Bears came through the tunnel for their first ever game in franchise history in May, they did so to a sold-out crowd — and a league attendance record — of 7,328 fans at the Canada Life Centre.

NBA

The NBA 2K League is taking a leap with expansion, focus on diversity

NBA 2K League president Brendan Donohue joins The Shift’s Angie Guo to discuss diversity and inclusion within the gaming space, as well as the technological integrations they’re making to continue elevating player experience.

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A golf course conversation with Nazem Kadri

Nazem Kadri joins The Shift’s Kayla Grey at Caledon Country Club for a round of golf as they discuss parenthood, community and giving back through the Nazem Kadri Foundation.

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Soccer

Canada’s Quinn looks ahead to the FIFA Women’s World Cup

Canadian women’s national team player Quinn joins The Shift's Kayla Grey to discuss the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup and the importance of empowering young girls on and off the pitch.

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Everything you need to know about the new professional women’s hockey league

A new professional women’s hockey league is set to launch in January 2024.

- Daniella Lopez

Other Sports

Beyond Their Years: The Incredible Legacies of Herb Carnegie and Buck O'Neil

“Beyond Their Years” depicts the compelling story of parallel lives lived by sports and social justice icons Herb Carnegie (hockey) and O’Neil (baseball), who were excluded, because of their race, from competing at the highest professional leagues of the sports they loved. Instead of becoming angry and bitter, they channeled the injustice they both experienced into pioneering work that made their respective sports, and the world, more inclusive.

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In Their Words: Clara Hughes remembers a life-changing Ceremony with the Squamish Nation

The Shift's Alex Cairns shares a story from Clara Hughes at the 2010 Winter Olympics, when an experience with the Squamish Nation changed the course of her life.

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Inside the history of racism in La Liga

The Shift speaks with Dermot Corrigan, La Liga correspondent for The Athletic, about the recent racist incident between fans and Vinicius Jr. as well as the history of racism within the league.

- Daniella Lopez & Theo Collins

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Celebrating influential LGBTQ+ athletes

Many LGBTQ+ athletes have broken stereotypes and led the way for future generations to follow. Here are some that have impacted the sports world and beyond.

- Daniella Lopez

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'White Men Can't Jump' director Calmatic joins The Shift

Sarina Ninche of The Shift sat down with Calmatic to discuss his new take on White Men Can't Jump, what people should expect from the film, why it's a good thing to be selfish as a filmmaker and more.

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What does the future of women’s sports leagues look like?

The Shift’s Kayla Grey hosts a conversation about equitable and sustainable approaches to women’s sports at the espnW Summit Canada, featuring Sarah Nurse, Natalie Achonwa, Diana Matheson and Karolina Wisniewska.

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Sean Gunn and Chukwudi Iwuji: The epic finale of Guardians of the Galaxy

The Shift's Angie Guo is joined by Guardians of the Galaxy stars Sean Gunn and Chukwudi Iwuji, as they open up about filming the epic trilogy finale with director James Gunn and the importance of found family.

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Spooner, Rattray and Nurse talk Women’s Hockey ahead of the IIHF Women’s World Championship

Natalie Spooner, Jamie Lee Rattray and Sarah Nurse are dialled in and ready to defend Canada’s title here on home soil. The Shift’s Alex Cairns caught up with them to discuss managing expectations, what it’s like to play against their PWHPA teammates, stories they wished would get more attention coming out of women’s hockey and what they want to see from a new league when it arrives.

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Introducing Danielle Serdachny, Team Canada’s newest forward

The Shift’s Alex Cairns caught up with Danielle Serdachny ahead of the IIHF Women’s World Championship. The only player to be making her debut in the tournament with Team Canada, Danielle opens up about how she’s feeling heading in, the warm welcome she’s received and what she looks forward to most.

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Q&A: How Formula E is making motorsports more sustainable

Julia Pallé, the Sustainability Director at Formula E, spoke with The Shift’s Daniella Lopez to provide insight into how sustainability is integrated into every level of the organization.

- Daniella Lopez