Bulls vs. Raptors

Balanced attack leads Raptors to OT win over Bulls

Pascal Siakam recorded a double-double and newly minted all-star Fred VanVleet added 21 as the Toronto Raptors topped the Chicago Bulls 127-120 in overtime on Thursday.

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Report: Altidore set to join Revolution

The man whose goal won Toronto FC its only MLS Cup is on the move. United States international striker Jozy Altidore is poised to join the New England Revolution, according to Marc Stein.

Report: Altidore set to join Revolution

Report: Jaguars hiring Pederson as new head coach

The Jacksonville Jaguars are hiring Doug Pederson as their head coach, ending a wild and winding search that ended up where it started more than a month ago. A formal announcement is planned for Friday, according to a person familiar with the search.

Report: Jaguars hiring Pederson as new head coach

Spring training threatened, MLB asks for federal mediator

Major League Baseball asked a federal mediator to intervene in stalled labor negotiations that likely will put off the start of spring training. On the 64th day of a lockout, MLB Deputy Commissioner Dan Halem asked Thursday for the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service to enter the dispute.

Spring training threatened, MLB asks for federal mediator

Insider Trading: Chiarelli to interview for Blackhawks' GM position

With Rocky Wirtz's comments on Wednesday causing ripples across the hockey world, Gary Bettman will likely be met with several questions on the matter when he meets with the media ahead of the All-Star festivities. The TSN Hockey insiders discuss Wirtz's role as Blackhawks' chairman, the GM search in Chicago, the possibility of a World Cup in 2024, and more.

Toronto FC

Toronto FC

Report: Altidore set to join Revolution

The man whose goal won Toronto FC its only MLS Cup is on the move. United States international striker Jozy Altidore is poised to join the New England Revolution, according to Marc Stein.

Report: Altidore set to join Revolution
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Westhead: Three more come forward with allegations against the Blackhawks

Westhead: Three more come forward with allegations against the Blackhawks

After Rocky Wirtz angrily reacted to reporters asking him about what the Blackhawks are doing to prevent another player from becoming a victim of abuse, TSN's Rick Westhead says a few player agents expressed concerns about recommending a team like that to their young clients. As well, Westhead discusses John Doe 3, Black Ace 1, and Paul Vincent who have all come forward with separate allegations against the club.

NHL

After an impressive first half, where do the Leafs go from here?

Mark Masters joins That's Hockey to discuss where the Maple Leafs sit at the unofficial midway point of the season, and the TH panel weighs in on where it thinks Toronto goes from here.

Do the Habs have any untouchables on their roster?

John Lu joins That's Hockey to discuss where the Canadiens stand at the unofficial midway point of the season, and the TH panel weighs in on whether the Habs have any untouchables on their roster heading into the trade deadline.

What's the plan for the Sens for the remainder of the season?

Claire Hanna joins That's Hockey to discuss where the Senators stand at the unofficial midway point of the season, and the TH panel dissects the plans for the Sens, who still have more than half their games to play and no shot at the playoffs.

Could the World Cup of Hockey be returning in 2024?

Bryan Hayes, Jeff O’Neill and Jamie McLennan are joined by TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger to discuss a possible return of the World Cup of Hockey in 2024 which could take place in February instead of September.

Ducks officially name Verbeek general manager

Pat Verbeek has been hired as the new general manager of the Anaheim Ducks. The Ducks announced Thursday that Verbeek would replace Bob Murray, who resigned Nov. 10 and entered a treatment program for alcohol abuse amid allegations of misconduct.

Canadian men take breath before looking to seal World Cup berth in Qatar

Four years into his tenure as coach of the men's soccer team, John Herdman is now one win away from taking Canada to the World Cup — ending a 36-year absence from the world showcase.

Scotties Tournament of Hearts

Fleury returns from protocol to help Wild Card 1 to first-round bye in playoffs

Skip Tracy Fleury came out of COVID-19 isolation and threw a last-rock takeout for a big victory on Thursday.

Scotties Tournament of Hearts: Draw 17 - Wild Card Fleury 8, Northern Ontario 6

Tracy Fleury's Wild Card team from the East St. Paul Curling Club in Manitoba scored twice in the 10th end to snap a 6-6 tie to earn their seventh straight victory.

Must See: Carey calls game on beautiful hit and roll

Chelsea Carey wasn't finished with the last highlight-reel play, as she called game with a gorgeous hit and roll to propel her Wild Card rink to a win.

Chase vs. Ramsey - A matchup made for the biggest stage

What happens when you combine elite talent with good fortune? Just ask Ja’Marr Chase who must feel like he landed in “Jackpot City” with how things have worked out in Cincinnati. The Bengals took Chase fifth overall in last year’s draft, and they probably wouldn’t have made the Super Bowl without him. It was a match made in heaven, and now, he’s got a matchup “made” for the biggest stage against Jalen Ramsey. Davis Sanchez has more, and looks at some Chase prop bets.

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The Next Class of Quarterbacks By Dave Naylor

The 2000s brought a wave of elite CFL QBs performing at their peaks, Anthony Calvillo, Ricky Ray, Dave Dickenson and Henry Burris. Between them, they won 15 Grey Cups, five Grey Cup MVP awards and 16 CFL MOP awards and we wondered what would happen when they moved on. Years later, we're still wondering as the modern CFL QB class has struggled to reach the heights of its predecessor. Dave Naylor has more in this essay.

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NASCAR goes West to LA Coliseum as warmup for the Super Bowl

NASCAR goes West to LA Coliseum as warmup for the Super Bowl

NASCAR is hitting Los Angeles a week ahead of the Super Bowl, grabbing the spotlight with its wildest idea yet: The Clash, the unofficial season-opening, stock-car version of the Pro Bowl, will run at the iconic Coliseum in a made-for-Fox Sports spectacular.

Johnny Hockey has taken his game to the next level this season

The Calgary Flames head into the All-Star break on a high note, having won six of eight games. While we're used to seeing Johnny Gaudreau light up the highlight reels, he has elevated his play to an even higher level this year. TSN's Salim Valji has more.

Tippett on Oilers: 'We've got things turned around'

The Oilers have climbed back up the standings with a 5-0-1 record in their past six games after a disastrous stretch which saw the team win just two of 15 games from Dec. 3-Jan. 30.

Lalji: No formal contract talks between Harris, Blue Bombers; Could they part ways?

Andrew Harris has been a cornerstone of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers since 2016. Harris still wants to play football into his age 35 season, and Bombers' head coach Mike O'Shea would like to have him back, but it's more complicated than that. TSN's Farhan Lalji has more on the situation between Harris and the Bombers.

Olympics

Beijing 2022 - Mixed Doubles Curling: Canada 7, Switzerland 5

Ottawa natives Rachel Homan and John Morris secured a second straight win, edging Switzerland's Martin Rios and Jenny Perret in mixed doubles curling in Beijing.

How big a blow is the loss of Decker and Daoust?

Team Canada's Melodie Daoust and Team USA's Brianna Decker both went down with injuries in their opening games in the Olympics. How much of a loss is it for both clubs? How can they adjust? TSN Hockey analyst Cheryl Pounder shares her thoughts.

United States F Decker (leg) done for Olympics

United States assistant captain Brianna Decker's Olympics are over. Decker was stretchered off the ice with a leg injury in the team's opening preliminary round win against Finland Thursday morning.

Disinfecting Canada's athletes villages an Olympic effort for Quebec company

In the days before Canada's athletes began arriving in Beijing with their dreams of Olympic glory, Brian Massie and Jean-François Picard were already hard at work doing the somewhat less glamorous work of scrubbing and disinfecting.

Czech F Krejci tests positive upon arrival in Beijing

Czech hockey star David Krejci tested positive for the coronavirus upon arrival in Beijing and missed the team’s first full pre-Olympic practice.

Djokovic describes his Australia visa ordeal as 'unfortunate'

Novak Djokovic described his detention and deportation from Australia that prevented him from defending his Australian Open title as an “unfortunate event” and thanked the Serbian president for his support.

Triple-A to expand to 150-game season in 2022

Triple-A to expand to 150-game season in 2022

Minor League Baseball announced Thursday that it was expanding its Triple-A season from 144 games to 150. The move is designed to "help Triple-A baseball better align with the Major League season."

Around the NBA

Edwards, Towns lead Timberwolves past Pistons

Anthony Edwards scored 25 points, and Karl-Anthony Towns added 21 points and 14 rebounds and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Detroit Pistons 128-117 on Thursday night.

Herro, Heat dominate Spurs, snap three-game skid

Tyler Herro scored 24 points, Bam Adebayo added 18 points and 11 rebounds and the Miami Heat dominated the short-handed San Antonio Spurs 112-95 on Thursday night to snap a three-game losing streak.

Jazz complete season sweep over Nuggets

Trent Forrest had career highs of 18 points and eight assists to lead the Utah Jazz to a 108-104 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night.

Dort scores 14 straight points in OT to lead Thunder past Mavs

Lu Dort scored 30 points, including 14 straight for Oklahoma City in overtime, and rookie Tre Mann added a career-best 29 as the Thunder beat the Dallas Mavericks 120-114 on Wednesday night.

Rockets snap 11-game home skid with win over Cavs

Christian Wood and rookie Jalen Green scored 21 points each and the Houston Rockets snapped an 11-game home skid with a 115-104 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night.

Zac Bell: The Unpredictable

When Zac Bell’s dream of making it to the NHL was cut short by injury, he created Always Hockey to reimagine what can be done with a stick and puck.

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Get Ready for Super Bowl LVI

Burrow on Brady: 'Obviously you try to emulate a guy like that'

With Super Bowl 56 fast approaching, the Bengals and Rams both spoke to the media, and both Joe Burrow and Matthew Stafford caught up with previous champions for advice ahead of the big game.

NFL says no to Super Bowl watch party at Bengals' stadium

The league sent a letter to stadium officials saying the legal and logistical barriers are too great to allow a broadcast of the game on the stadium's big screens. The NFL said the decision is consistent with the organization’s rules and policies.

How Joe Burrow's swag has transformed the Bengals

Damien Woody and Dan Graziano explain how Joe Burrow's combination of talent and swag transformed the Cincinnati Bengals into a Super Bowl team.

Whitworth excited to go against former team in Super Bowl

If anyone has an appreciation for the long winding road the Cincinnati Bengals have taken to their first Super Bowl in 33 years, it is Andrew Whitworth. But if the Los Angeles Rams left tackle wants to win his first championship, he will have to do it against his former team.

Bengals will arrive in L.A. five days ahead of Super Bowl

The Cincinnati weather isn't getting any friendlier, so the Super Bowl-bound Bengals plan to arrive in Los Angeles five days early to prepare for the Feb. 13 game.

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The Shift: Evander Kane - Part 1

Evander Kane sits down with The Shift’s Kayla Grey where no topic was off limits. In part 1 of an exclusive two part interview, the two touched on a multitude of things - including his reported COVID protocol violations, domestic abuse allegations and how a Sharks coach physically challenged him to a fight.

TSN Edge

Chase vs. Ramsey - A matchup made for the biggest stage

What happens when you combine elite talent with good fortune? Just ask Ja’Marr Chase who must feel like he landed in “Jackpot City” with how things have worked out in Cincinnati. The Bengals took Chase fifth overall in last year’s draft, and they probably wouldn’t have made the Super Bowl without him. It was a match made in heaven, and now, he’s got a matchup “made” for the biggest stage against Jalen Ramsey. Davis Sanchez has more, and looks at some Chase prop bets.

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McKenzie's Mid-Season Draft Rankings

McKenzie: Wright still No. 1, but gap closing due to underwhelming season

Although nine of 10 scouts have Shane Wright as the projected No. 1 pick for the 2022 NHL Draft, as Bob McKenzie explains, some scouts believe the gap is closing because of his underwhelming season. Meanwhile, Craig Button explains why the best NHL comparable to Wright is Patrice Bergeron.

McKenzie reveals picks 2-5, says Cooley represents most significant challenger to Wright

TSN Hockey Insider Bob McKenzie reveals picks 2-5 for the 2022 NHL Draft, and explains why U.S. national team U18 centre Logan Cooley represents the most significant challenger to Shane Wright for the No. 1 spot.

McKenzie shares picks 11-20, which features five from the U.S. national U18 team

TSN Hockey Insider Bob McKenzie shares picks 11-20, which features five players from the U.S. national U18 team.

Savoie shares NHLer who best represents his style of play, Oilers' fandom growing up

Canadian Matt Savoie, who Bob McKenzie has No. 4 in his mid-season prospect rankings, joins Glenn Schiiler to discuss his excitement for the 2022 NHL Draft, which NHL player represents the best comparable to his style of play, being a big Oilers fan growing up, getting a chance to meet Connor McDavid, and more.

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Calls For Change

Aldrich used NHL names, memorabilia to build trust, alleged victim says

Former Miami University student among three potential plaintiffs weighing lawsuits against the Blackhawks, Rick Westhead writes.

Rick Westhead

Rick Westhead

Hawks owner Wirtz: ‘We’re not going to talk about Kyle Beach’

Less than two months after Chicago Blackhawks ownership settled a negligence lawsuit filed by former player Kyle Beach, team owner Rocky Wirtz told a fan forum he would no longer look back at what happened in 2010 or discuss the player.

Lawsuit dismissed against Blackhawks in Aldrich case

A lawsuit filed against the Chicago Blackhawks by a former Michigan high school student who said he was sexually assaulted by ex-assistant coach Brad Aldrich has been dismissed, an attorney said Monday.

The Canadian Press, with files from TSN

Beach, Blackhawks reach confidential settlement

The Chicago Blackhawks have settled a negligence lawsuit filed by former player Kyle Beach, who alleged he was sexually assaulted during the 2010 Stanley Cup playoffs by former team video coach Brad Aldrich.

Rick Westhead

Beach 'courageous', says mother of high school player assaulted by Aldrich

The mother of a former high school hockey player who was sexually assaulted by one-time Chicago Blackhawks video coach Brad Aldrich says she was overcome with emotion watching Kyle Beach apologize to her son and thank him for filing a police complaint against Aldrich.

Rick Westhead

Rick Westhead

Kyle Beach: John Doe

The 2008 Chicago Blackhawks first-round draft pick Kyle Beach identified himself as the player abused by Brad Aldrich in an exclusive interview with TSN’s investigative reporter Rick Westhead.

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The Buffalo Bills of the early '90s made it to four straight Super Bowls, yet never brought home the coveted Vince Lombardi Trophy.

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Deion's Double-Play

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Breakaway

The story of Maya Moore, who was one of the best basketball players in the world when she stepped away from the sport to fight for a man she believed was wrongly improsoned.

Al Davis vs. The NFL

Directed by Ken Rodgers (“The Two Bills,” “Elway to Marino”), the documentary presents an intimate look inside one of the great rivalries in the history of the National Football League – former Raiders owner Al Davis and former NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle, whose battle grew so intense that players, owners, franchises – even the League itself – became characters in a three-decade long Shakespearean feud that changed football forever.

Four Days in October

MLB Productions chronicles the 2004 American League playoff series between the Yankees and Red Sox that made baseball history and finally put an end to the "Curse of the Bambino."

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Back for a 31st season starting on October 15, TSN's Gino Reda, along with our cast of hockey experts from across the country, has the latest news, interviews and analysis of the junior game.

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