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Aaliyah Edwards plays with no limits

The Washington Mystic's Aaliyah Edwards joins The Shift to discuss her involvement in Play Station 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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New York Jets

Glenn hired as New York Jets coach: His influences, path

New Jets coach Aaron Glenn needs no introduction -- not to Jets fans, at least.

Ben Solak

Kansas City Chiefs

Chiefs QB Mahomes has grown and matured over the years, both on and off the field

The Chiefs are headed back to the conference title game, this time facing the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night at Arrowhead Stadium. Mahomes is a two-time NFL MVP now, with three Super Bowl rings and the same number of kids, and the way he goes about the game — and life in general — is a whole lot different from how it was at the start of this run.

Athletics

A's hire former World Series MVP Dave Stewart for a front office role

The A's announced Wednesday that Stewart will be a special assistant to player development this season. Stewart will assist director of player development Ed Sprague in his new role.

SGA...MVP?

Who's in pole position to win the MVP: Jokic or SGA?

Brian Windhorst and Danny Green discuss Nikola Jokic's recent purple patch and how that impacts the race for the NBA MVP.

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SGA named as starter for NBA All-Star Game

Canadian superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been named as a starter for February’s NBA All-Star Game, the league announced Thursday. This is the Hamilton, Ont. native's third All-Star selection, and second consecutive year being voted as a starter.

Could SGA be the greatest Canadian to ever play in the NBA?

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander set an NBA single game record for points by a Canadian with 54 against the Jazz Wednesday night, smashing his previous career high of 45. SGA leads the league in points per game and his MVP case is only getting stronger as the season goes on. The NBA on TSN panel discusses why Steve Nash's title as the greatest Canadian to ever play the game could be at risk.

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Is Gilgeous-Alexander the best player in the NBA?

After a career-best 54-point performance on Wednesday, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the heavy favourite (-600) to win NBA MVP this season. TSN Basketball analysts Jack Armstrong and Sam Mitchell discuss if SGA should be considered the best player in the NBA.

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Should we start calling SGA by a different 3-letter moniker: MVP?

Coming off his career-high 54-point night against the Jazz, is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander a lock to take home the MVP? NBA Today weighs in after his incredible showing.

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'They might as well wrap up the trophy for him': Shepherd says SGA will win NBA MVP

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put up the most points ever by a Canadian in the NBA with a 54-point outing against the Jazz on Wednesday night. NBA analyst Jevohn Shepherd joins Jay Onrait to weigh in on his tremendous season, and explain why he thinks SGA will 'definitely' win the MVP award.

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Follow SGA's incredible run on TSN and TSN+

Follow Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's incredible run down the stretch for the NBA MVP on TSN and TSN+ and check back regularly for broadcast updates.

NCAA

Why everyone at Notre Dame bought into Freeman

In the three years since that moment, Marcus Freeman has built on that foundation, showing himself not only to be the right person for the job, but also being able to channel his approach into leading Notre Dame here, one game away from its first national championship since 1988.

- Paolo Uggetti

Oklahoma City Thunder

By The Numbers: SGA emerging as frontrunner for NBA MVP

Following back-to-back seasons of top-five finishes for the NBA’s Most Valuable Player award, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has played his way into pole position for the honour at the half-way point of the regular season.

Soccer

Four-time Olympian Scott signs with Ottawa Rapid FC

Desiree Scott thought retirement from professional soccer sounded good, but her passion for the game and her desire to contribute to its growth in Canada put an end to those plans. Ottawa Rapid FC announced Tuesday they have signed Scott for the inaugural season of the Northern Super League, a new Canadian women's professional soccer league set to kick off this spring.

Auto Racing

Hamilton vows to embrace Ferrari change in new job post

Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton said he was excited for 2025 and ready to embrace change at Ferrari as he updated his LinkedIn profile with the hashtag "newjob." Hamilton became a Ferrari driver on Jan. 1, joining the sport's oldest and most successful team after 12 years at Mercedes.

- Reuters

Golden State Warriors

How an indefinite suspension revitalized Green's career

Draymond Green crossed that line too many times last season, leading to a five-game suspension for his chokehold on Rudy Gobert and then, perhaps the low point of his career, an indefinite suspension that ended up costing him 12 games for striking Jusuf Nurkic in the face.

Ohm Youngmisuk

Tennis

Gauff has worked on her serve and her forehand heading into the 2025 Australian Open

It was a meaningless hit-and-giggle session, a mixed doubles exhibition at Rod Laver Arena just for fun and charity in front of fans a few days ahead of the Australian Open, so Coco Gauff was calling out how fast she would try to hit some serves.

NFL

Sports broadcaster Gumbel, 78, dies of cancer

Greg Gumbel, a veteran of CBS Sports who spent more than 50 years in sports broadcasting, has died of cancer at the age of 78, his family said Friday.

Philadelphia Eagles

Saquon Barkley and the making of '2K Sa'

He took a big swing by putting together one of the best seasons by a running back in NFL history in 2024, now just the ninth player to reach 2,000 rushing yards in a season.

- Tim McManus

NCAA

DeSean Jackson gets first head-coaching job at Delaware State

Former Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson has been hired as the new football coach at Delaware State, the school announced Friday.

NCAA

UConn's Sarah Strong is women's hoops' top freshman -- and a soon-to-be-star

Over the first six weeks of the season, Strong has lived up to the hype. She hasn't merely emerged as the comfortable front-runner in the freshman-of-the-year conversation, she's quickly establishing herself as one of the best players in the country.

- Alexa Philippou

Chicago Bears

Bringing awareness to Black Canadian men's health important to Ogbongbemiga

When the Chicago Bears linebacker had an opportunity to participate in the NFL's My Cause, My Cleats program, he took it to promote the Walnut Foundation, a Brampton, Ont., organization dedicated to the wellness of Black Canadian men with a focus on prostate health.

MLB

Remembering Rickey Henderson, who was even better than he said he was

Professional athletes are a different species, world-class talents whose sense of self and possibility do not often fit within the confines of the doubts and fears natural to the rest of us. But Rickey Henderson stood even beyond his most gilded peers on the confidence scale.

Howard Bryant

Oakland Athletics

Why no leadoff hitter will ever top Rickey Henderson

If you could name one player in the history of baseball who was the Platonic ideal of a leadoff hitter, who would you name? Rickey.

- Bradford Doolittle

MLB

Hall-of-Famer, MLB's stolen-base king Henderson passes at 65

Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, the brash speedster who shattered stolen base records and redefined baseball's leadoff position, has died. He was 65.

Buffalo Bills

Carter, McGrady and Altidore's new stake in Bills brings diversity to NFL owners' table

The chance to rub shoulders with quarterback Josh Allen and use their Toronto connections to broaden the Buffalo Bills’ reach into Canada’s largest city wasn’t the only thing on the minds of former NBA stars Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady and soccer’s Jozy Altidore in purchasing a minority share of the franchise.

Soccer

Lille's David among nominees for Canada Soccer Player of the Year

Jonathan David, the leading scorer in the French league this season, highlights the list of men's nominees for Canada Soccer Player of the Year.

NCAA

Colorado two-way star Hunter wins Heisman Trophy

Travis Hunter won the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night, capping a season in which he was a dominant force on both sides of the ball for Colorado. The star cornerback/receiver became the second Buffaloes player to win college football's most prestigious award, following running back Rashaan Salaam in 1994.

NBA

MVP candidate Gilgeous-Alexander of Hamilton still trying to improve

An average night for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander still makes him one of the best players in the NBA.

NCAA

Sources: Ex-NFL star Vick plans to take Norfolk State job

Former NFL quarterback Mike Vick has told people close to him that he plans to accept the head coaching job at Norfolk State, sources confirmed to ESPN's Pete Thamel on Tuesday.

Chicago Bulls

Inside Lonzo Ball's unprecedented 1,000-day return to the NBA

What was a believed to be a minor injury forced Lonzo Ball to go 1,009 days between NBA games before finally returning this season.

- Ramona Shelburne and Jamal Collier

Auto Racing

Hamilton faces an emotional end to 'amazing' Mercedes journey before joining Ferrari in F1

Lewis Hamilton is looking back on an “amazing journey” and the most successful partnership in Formula 1 history as he prepares to bid farewell to Mercedes this week and join Ferrari.

Figure Skating

Skaters Atoy Wilson, Tina Noyes, Renee Roca among US Figure Skating Hall of Fame class

Wilson became the first Black athlete to compete at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in 1965, finishing second, and came back the following year to win the novice category.

Toronto Raptors

Impact of Carter still felt in Canadian recreational basketball

Vince Carte propelled the Raptors to three consecutive playoff appearances (1999-2000, 2000-01, 2001-02) for the first time in the team's short history, and breathed life into basketball in Canada.

Golden State Warriors

Wiggins is ready to be an All-Star again

Andrew Wiggins missed 56 games over the past two seasons as he cared for his ailing father, Mitchell, who died in July. And when he was able to play, he struggled through two of the worst seasons of his career.

- Kendra Andrews

WNBA

Jones delivers WNBA Finals MVP performance

Sabrina Ionescu's first shot hit the side of the backboard. Another one soon after hit nothing at all.

Raptors honour Vince

Carter speaks of legacy, relationship with Raptors fans ahead of jersey retirement

Vince Carter spoke about family, legacy, anger, and ultimately, love in an emotional news conference ahead of his jersey being retired by the Toronto Raptors. Carter will become the first player in Raptors history to be so honoured.

Reflecting on Carter’s complicated Raptors legacy

Former Raptors executives Glen Grunwald and Richard Peddie look back on the good and the bad of the Vinsanity era in Toronto ahead of this weekend’s jersey retirement.

Josh Lewenberg

The highs and lows of Carter's memorable seven years with the Raptors

Vince Carter will make history on Nov. 2 when he becomes the first player in Toronto Raptors history to have his jersey retired. Let’s take a closer look at Carter’s time with the Raptors ahead of his number being retired by the team.

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21 stories from 21 years of Vinsanity

Vince Carter's No. 15 will be retired by the Toronto Raptors on Saturday (LIVE on TSN). In 2019, TSN’s Josh Lewenberg spoke with 21 players who have been part of Carter’s remarkable journey in the NBA.

NFL

Family, friends share Brown brothers’ special moment in Cincinnati

Chase and Sydney Brown stood together outside the players entrance at Paycor Stadium Sunday afternoon following the Philadelphia Eagles’ 37-17 win over the Cincinnati Bengals, surrounded by family and friends who had made the trek from their hometown of London, Ont. and beyond.

- Dave Naylor

NFL

Brown brothers will realize a dream in Sunday showdown

Canadians Chase and Sydney Brown are set to is line up against each other in a football game for the first time ever when the Eagles visit the Bengals on Sunday, Dave Naylor writes.

- Dave Naylor

Soccer

Awujo’s soccer journey takes her to the Theatre of Dreams

Canadian midfielder launches her professional career on the hallowed pitch of Old Trafford with Manchester United, Meaghen Johnson writes.

Meaghen Johnson

The Shift

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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Dallas Mavericks

Marshall retiring as CEO of Mavericks at end of 2024

Dallas Mavericks chief executive officer Cynthia "Cynt" Marshall announced Tuesday that she plans to retire on Dec. 31.

Marc J. Spears

Las Vegas Aces

A'ja Wilson unfiltered: The WNBA superstar opens up about her record-breaking season

"Yeah, a lot of good things are happening. Yeah, we're grateful in this space, in a game that's growing, but it's like, "Damn, at what cost? What are we doing?"

- Tyler R. Tynes

Boston Red Sox

Red Sox legend Tiant passes away at 83

Boston Red Sox legend Luis Tiant has died at the age of 83, Major League Baseball announced Tuesday. A three-time All-Star and two-time ERA title winner, Tiant pitched 19 seasons in the big leagues from 1964 to 1982.

Soccer

‘Generational talent’ Chukwu filling the net for Canada at U20 World Cup

Christine Sinclair’s all-time mark of 190 international goals won’t fall any time soon, but another one of the Canadian legend’s records was just beaten by a teenager.

- Meaghen Johnson

Olympics

Black U.S. Paralympians hope to see a more diverse team in the future

Given a dip in diverse representation among Paralympians compared to Olympians, there is untapped athletic talent among Black people and other people of color with disabilities.

Pittsburgh Pirates

Bonds at peace with legacy as he enters Pirates Hall of Fame

Barry Bonds was touched in a way he didn't expect when the Pittsburgh Pirates called to let him know he was being inducted into the club's Hall of Fame. So when the moment arrived on Saturday, Bonds leaned into it.

Golden State Warriors

Attles, former Warriors player coach, GM, dies at 87

Al Attles, who played, coached and served as general manager over decades with the Golden State Warriors, died Tuesday at the age of 87.

NHL

Former Islanders, Sabres forward Okposo retires from NHL

Longtime NHL forward Kyle Okposo has announced his retirement from professional hockey on Thursday.

Olympics

De Grasse wins seventh career medal, anchors Canada to gold in men's 4x100m relay

After anchoring Canada to relay gold Friday, Andre De Grasse is now tied with swimmer Penny Oleksiak as Canada's most decorated Olympian.

Olympics

For female athletes of color, scrutiny around gender rules and identity is part of a long trend

Female athletes of color have historically faced disproportionate scrutiny and discrimination when it comes to sex testing and false accusations that they are male or transgender, historians and anthropologists say.

Olympics

Canada's Liendo wins silver, Kharun takes bronze in men's 100m butterfly

Canada's Josh Liendo took home a silver medal and Ilya Kharun won the bronze medal in the men's 100m butterfly on Saturday at the Paris Olympics.

Olympics

Richardson rallies US women for 4x100 relay gold, men DQ'd

Sha'Carri Richardson won her first Olympic gold medal Friday night, bringing the Americans from behind in the anchor lap to win the 4x100 relay.

Olympics

Final image of Biles at Olympics was symbol of joy - and where sport is going

Biles, the unequivocal Greatest of All Time, and Chiles, a three-time Olympic medalist whose journey back to the Games was a testament to talent and grit, dropped down to one knee. It was a show of respect to Andrade, whose excellence is symbolic of a sport that is getting more diverse, more inclusive and perhaps more positive as it goes.

Olympics

Biles closes Olympics with silver in floor exercise finals

American gymnast Simone Biles didn't get the golden sendoff she hoped. Biles earned silver in the floor exercise finals on Monday after a routine that included a couple of costly steps out of bounds.

Olympics

Biles wins women's vault, earns seventh career Olympic gold

Simone Biles earns her 10th career Olympic medal, her seventh gold, by winning the women's vault final for a second time.

Olympics

Careers of Olympians like Biles mirror rise of adult gymnastics

The demographics surrounding the sport are shifting, and not just at the elite level, where Simone Biles and the oldest women's team the U.S. has ever sent to the Olympics.

Olympics

Biles wins gold in all-around, becomes oldest Olympic women's champ since 1952

Simone Biles holds off Brazil's Rebeca Andrade in all-around, becomes oldest Olympic women's gymnastics champ since 1952.

Olympics

Biles leads Team USA to gold medal at women's artistic gymnastics

The American gymnastics star and her singular brilliance powered a dominant U.S. women's team in the finals inside a raucous Bercy Arena on Tuesday night.

Olympics

Simone Biles has redefined her sport -- and its vocabulary. A look at the skills bearing her name

The 27-year-old American star has been intent almost from the start on pushing the sport in new directions by doing things that have never been done before.

Atlanta Braves

Braves launch Hank Aaron week as US Postal Service dedicates new Aaron forever stamp

The Atlanta Braves launched Hank Aaron Week on Wednesday when the U.S. Postal Service dedicated a commemorative forever stamp honoring Aaron during a ceremony at Truist Park.

Olympics

Biles leads charge of older gymnasts at Olympics who are redefining their sport

It still happens to Simone Biles. Even now, after two Olympics, six world championships, and a decade-plus in the spotlight.

Olympics

Noah Lyles finds fame but not much privacy at Olympic Village

Athletes at the Olympics are showering Noah Lyles with the first big taste of celebrity he's been working so hard to make his own.

Olympics

Shilese Jones pointing toward 2028 Olympics following knee injury at US trials

American gymnast Shilese Jones is aiming for the 2028 Olympics after a left knee injury ended her shot at reaching Paris.

Olympics

Biles, Richardson, Osaka comebacks highlight issues facing Black women

These Black women athletes at the height of their careers have been vocal about mental health, public critique and other personal struggles.

Olympics

Lyles looks to be the star of the Olympics, and bring all of track along for the ride

Winner. Entertainer. History maker. By the time the Paris Olympics are over, Noah Lyles hopes to be all of that, and maybe more. The confident 26-year-old sprinter thinks he can win medals, break records and bring the entire sport of track and field onto America's screens for more than 10 days every four years.

Tennis

Gauff to be female flag bearer for USA at opening ceremony, joining LeBron

Tennis star Coco Gauff will join LeBron James as a flag bearer for the US Olympic team at Friday's opening ceremony.

NBA

Inside three-time NBA dunk champion Robinson's silent battle and the fight for his life

On Thursday, April 11, a man by the name of Reginald Ballard was sitting at his home in Pasadena, California, when his phone buzzed. The actor, known for his roles on the sitcoms "Martin" and "The Bernie Mac Show," opened a text message from his wife.

- Baxter Holmes

Olympics

Biles and James are among athletes expected to bid 'adieu' to the Olympics in Paris

Icons of their sports. Voices for equality and social justice. Elite performers. Simone Biles and LeBron James lead the list of athletes likely competing at their final Olympics.

NASCAR

Wallace been feeling 'miserable,' calls fine 'best thing'

The 30-year-old Bubba Wallace has long been open about dealing with depression, triggered by both personal and professional struggles. Known for wearing his heart on his sleeve, Wallace acknowledged he hasn't been a beacon of joy at the track as he approaches almost two years since his last Cup Series victory.

Olympics

U.S. men's basketball team has two goals: win gold and see Simone Biles

Among Biles’ biggest fans — literally — going into the Paris Games is a group of fellow Olympians, some of them more than 2 feet taller than she is, most of whom have never been to any sort of gymnastics meet in their lives. But make no mistake: The U.S. men’s basketball team loves her.

NBA

UConn great, four-time NBA All-Star Walker retires

Kemba Walker, a champion at UConn and a four-time All-Star in the NBA, announced his retirement on social media Tuesday.

- Andrew Lopez

MLB

Rickwood festivities celebrate Mays, Negro Leagues greats

MLB planned a week of activities around Willie Mays and the Negro Leagues, including an unveiling ceremony Wednesday of a Willie Mays mural in downtown Birmingham. Those tributes took on a more significant meaning Tuesday afternoon when Mays died at 93.

MLB

Celebrations honour Mays, Negro League players ahead of game at Rickwood Field

As Ajay Stone strolled around historic Rickwood Field and gazed at tributes displayed in honor of Willie Mays and other Negro Leaguers, he clutched a cherished memory under his arm.

Cardinals beat Giants in game at Rickwood Field honouring Mays, Negro Leagues

Brendan Donovan hit a two-run homer and a double and the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the San Francisco Giants 6-5 in the Negro Leagues tribute game at Rickwood Field on Thursday night.

Remembering The 'Say Hey Kid'

Why there will never be another MLB player like Willie Mays

One of the greatest players of all time, Frank Robinson, was asked once if Willie Mays was the best player he had ever seen.

Tim Kurkjian

Willie Mays Appreciation: The 'Say Hey Kid' inspired generations until his death

Long after “The Catch” and his 660 home runs, and the daring sprints around the bases with his hat falling off, Willie Mays could still command a room like no other.

The Catch: Willie Mays' over-the-shoulder grab in the 1954 World Series 'wasn't no lucky catch'

Willie Mays raced at top speed toward the center-field wall at the spacious Polo Grounds and somehow managed to track down and corral a fast-traveling ball with an over-the-shoulder catch that became the most iconic moment in the Hall of Famer’s decorated career that featured 660 home runs.

Timeline of Willie Mays’ career

San Francisco Giants

Giants legend Mays passes away at 93

Willie Mays, the electrifying “Say Hey Kid” whose singular combination of talent, drive and exuberance made him one of baseball’s greatest and most beloved players, has died. He was 93. Mays' family and the San Francisco Giants jointly announced Tuesday night he had died earlier in the afternoon in the Bay Area.

MLB

Stars to know as MLB includes Negro Leagues stats, records

Here are some all-time greats to know about with MLB's Negro Leagues statistical update.

- David Schoenfield

MLB

MLBers praise inclusion of Negro Leagues statistics into major league records

Baseball players and fans alike are learning more about the Negro Leagues after the statistics for more than 2,300 players were incorporated into the major league record book following a three-year research project.

MLB

Gibson becomes MLB career and season batting leader as Negro Leagues statistics incorporated

Josh Gibson became Major League Baseball’s career leader with a .372 batting average, surpassing Ty Cobb’s .367, when Negro Leagues records for more than 2,300 players were incorporated Tuesday after a three-year research project.

Chicago Sky

Reese embracing patience, growth in rookie WNBA season

Before being selected No. 7 overall in April's draft, WNBA coaches and general managers offered a mixed bag on Angel Reese's pro prospects. Her skills, competitive fire and energy fueled her sizable upside, while her lack of proven shooting range beyond the paint was considered a limitation. Whether Reese's game would translate at the next level was a prevailing question heading into the draft.

- Alexa Philippou

Tennis

Gauff calls on young Americans to get out and vote: 'Use the power that we have'

She’s the U.S. Open champion. The highest paid female athlete in the world. And a frustrated Floridian. American tennis player Coco Gauff has never been afraid to use her voice.

Tennis

Naomi Osaka has more going on than tennis at the French Open

The big news in Naomi Osaka's life has nothing to do with the French Open or clay-court tennis: Her 10-month-old daughter, Shai, is taking her first steps.

WNBA

Chicago Sky's Angel Reese adds new title -- women's professional soccer team owner

Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese can now call herself a professional sports team owner.

Olympics

Simone Biles is stepping into the Olympic spotlight again. She is better prepared for the pressure

If the gymnastics superstar has learned anything in the three years since those strange, uncertain days in Tokyo when she put her mental health and personal safety ahead of her pursuit of more Olympic glory, it is that the battle to protect yourself is never really over.

San Antonio Spurs

Wembanyama shows signs of competing with Giannis, Embiid as Africa's primary NBA star

Wembanyama, the Frenchman of Congolese descent who is the clear favorite to win Rookie of the Year and also a finalist for Defensive Player of the Year, has lived up to the lofty expectations of a 7-foot-4 generational talent.

- Leonard Solms

Denver Nuggets

'In the biggest moment, he rises': Canada's Murray delivers again for Nuggets

Jamal Murray's 14-footer with 3.6 seconds left was the difference as Denver beat the Los Angeles Lakers 108-106 to complete a five-game win in the first-round NBA playoff series.

Los Angeles Sparks

Veteran Nurse ready for new opportunity with Sparks ahead of WNBA game in Edmonton

Kia Nurse is ready to have a bounce back season in 2024 with the Los Angeles Sparks and she will have the opportunity to start it on a high note, as her preseason debut with the Sparks will happen in Edmonton against the Seattle Storm at Rogers Place on May 4.

Brianne Spiker

The Shift

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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NFL

Hall of Fame defensive back Johnson dead at age 86

Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive back Jimmy Johnson, a three-time All-Pro and member of the All-Decade Team of the 1970s, has died. He was 86.

NCAA

Sanders not focused on NFL, has 'work to do' at Colorado

Colorado coach Deion Sanders reiterated his commitment to the Buffaloes program after the spring game Saturday, saying he had no plans to leave to follow his sons to the NFL.

- Andrea Adelson

Washington Mystics

Mystics select Canada’s Edwards with No. 6 pick in 2024 WNBA Draft

Canada’s Aaliyah Edwards was taken sixth overall by the Washington Mystics in the first round of the 2024 WNBA Draft on Monday.

MLB

Across MLB, Robinson's 'strength, courage' hailed on his day

Major League Baseball marked the 77th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the sport's color barrier on Monday. Robinson started at first base for the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15, 1947, marking the end of the racial segregation that had relegated Black players to the Negro Leagues for decades.

MLB

Robinson remembered around MLB on 77th anniversary of him breaking baseball's color barrier

Major League Baseball marked the 77th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the sport’s color barrier on Monday. Robinson started at first base for the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15, 1947, beginning the end of the racial segregation that had relegated Black players to the Negro Leagues for decades.

MLB

In wake of stolen Jackie Robinson statue, Wichita responds

At noon, when Bob Lutz left the old mechanic's garage that had been turned into the gleaming headquarters of the youth baseball league he founded, he liked to look across the street at the statue of Jackie Robinson.

- Anthony Olivieri

Golf

Tiger shares moment with retiring Lundquist at Masters

Tiger Woods and Verne Lundquist will always share a connection at Augusta National. It was only appropriate that they shared a moment at the Lundquist's final Masters.

MLB

On Hank Aaron 715 home run anniversary, HOF announces statue

Baseball's Hall of Fame will unveil a bronze statue of Hank Aaron on May 23 on the first floor of its museum in Cooperstown, New York. The hall made the announcement Monday on the 50th anniversary of Aaron's 715th home run, which topped the record held by Babe Ruth in a career from 1914-35.

MLB

Aaron rose above racist hate in pursuit of Ruth's home run record 50 years ago

Hank Aaron refused to be intimidated by racist hate mail or threats during his pursuit of Babe Ruth's home run record.

Breaking Down Barriers

Breaking Down Barriers: The Herb Carnegie Story

Breaking Down Barriers is a television series showcases the individuals and organizations who are committed to changing hockey culture. Each episode spotlights and celebrates those who are committed to fostering positive social change within the sport-from professional to minor hockey levels.

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Breaking Down Barriers: The Legacy of Willie O'Ree

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Breaking Down Barriers: Black Girl Hockey Club

Black Girl Hockey Club Canada, founded in 2023, is a not for profit organization that focuses on making hockey more inclusive to black women by providing financial-aid and scholarship opportunities, as well as mentorship.

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Breaking Down Barriers: Culture Shift

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The Shift

Aaliyah Edwards plays with no limits

New York Jets

Glenn hired as New York Jets coach: His influences, path

Kansas City Chiefs

Chiefs QB Mahomes has grown and matured over the years, both on and off the field

Athletics

A's hire former World Series MVP Dave Stewart for a front office role

SGA...MVP?

Who's in pole position to win the MVP: Jokic or SGA?

SGA named as starter for NBA All-Star Game

Could SGA be the greatest Canadian to ever play in the NBA?

Is Gilgeous-Alexander the best player in the NBA?

Should we start calling SGA by a different 3-letter moniker: MVP?

'They might as well wrap up the trophy for him': Shepherd says SGA will win NBA MVP

Follow SGA's incredible run on TSN and TSN+

NCAA

Why everyone at Notre Dame bought into Freeman

Oklahoma City Thunder

By The Numbers: SGA emerging as frontrunner for NBA MVP

Soccer

Four-time Olympian Scott signs with Ottawa Rapid FC

Auto Racing

Hamilton vows to embrace Ferrari change in new job post

Golden State Warriors

How an indefinite suspension revitalized Green's career

Tennis

Gauff has worked on her serve and her forehand heading into the 2025 Australian Open

NFL

Sports broadcaster Gumbel, 78, dies of cancer

Philadelphia Eagles

Saquon Barkley and the making of '2K Sa'

NCAA

DeSean Jackson gets first head-coaching job at Delaware State

NCAA

UConn's Sarah Strong is women's hoops' top freshman -- and a soon-to-be-star

Chicago Bears

Bringing awareness to Black Canadian men's health important to Ogbongbemiga

MLB

Remembering Rickey Henderson, who was even better than he said he was

Oakland Athletics

Why no leadoff hitter will ever top Rickey Henderson

MLB

Hall-of-Famer, MLB's stolen-base king Henderson passes at 65

Buffalo Bills

Carter, McGrady and Altidore's new stake in Bills brings diversity to NFL owners' table

Soccer

Lille's David among nominees for Canada Soccer Player of the Year

NCAA

Colorado two-way star Hunter wins Heisman Trophy

NBA

MVP candidate Gilgeous-Alexander of Hamilton still trying to improve

NCAA

Sources: Ex-NFL star Vick plans to take Norfolk State job

Chicago Bulls

Inside Lonzo Ball's unprecedented 1,000-day return to the NBA

Auto Racing

Hamilton faces an emotional end to 'amazing' Mercedes journey before joining Ferrari in F1

Figure Skating

Skaters Atoy Wilson, Tina Noyes, Renee Roca among US Figure Skating Hall of Fame class

Toronto Raptors

Impact of Carter still felt in Canadian recreational basketball

Golden State Warriors

Wiggins is ready to be an All-Star again

WNBA

Jones delivers WNBA Finals MVP performance

Raptors honour Vince

Carter speaks of legacy, relationship with Raptors fans ahead of jersey retirement

Reflecting on Carter’s complicated Raptors legacy

The highs and lows of Carter's memorable seven years with the Raptors

21 stories from 21 years of Vinsanity

NFL

Family, friends share Brown brothers’ special moment in Cincinnati

NFL

Brown brothers will realize a dream in Sunday showdown

Soccer

Awujo’s soccer journey takes her to the Theatre of Dreams

The Shift