Lewis Hamilton and young Canadian driver Nicole Havrda joined The Shift's Kayla Grey to discuss diversity in motorsport, Hamilton's efforts to continue growing F1 within different communities and the paths they have taken to where they are now.
American basketball star Brittney Griner appeared in a Moscow-area court for trial Friday, about 4½ months after she was arrested on cannabis possession charges at an airport while traveling to play for a Russian team.
Beyoncé has revealed the cover artwork for her upcoming seventh album, Renaissance.
The Canadian Elite Basketball League has announced a new partnership with Flair Airlines.
Emily Engel-Natzke has been hired as video coach of the Washington Capitals, making her the first woman to hold a full-time position on a National Hockey League coaching staff.
Vince Staples has reportedly landed a role in the pilot of an upcoming Showtime comedy, The Wood, according to Variety.
Natalie Spooner played a big role in what was a golden year for Canada’s women’s national hockey team, winning gold at the 2021 Worlds before capturing her second career Olympic title. The 31-year-old is expecting a baby with husband Adam Redmond in December, but she’s also looking ahead to the 2023 worlds.
“The Princess” actress and executive producer Joey King and director Le Van Kiet join The Shift to discuss empowerment, influential women in their lives, challenging the norm and the powerful themes of their new film.
Allie Quigley led the way for the sky with 19 points, Candace Parker was right behind her with 14, and the Sky knocked off the Mercury to improve to 15-5 on the season.
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Allie Quigley scored 19 points to lead five Chicago players scoring in double figures, Candace Parker added 14 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, and the Sky never trailed in their 91-75 win over the Phoenix Mercury on Saturday.
WNBA All-Star captains A'ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces and Breanna Stewart of the Seattle Storm drafted their respective teams and finalized their rosters Saturday for the 2022 WNBA All-Star Game in Chicago on July 10 at Wintrust Arena.
American basketball star Brittney Griner went on trial Friday, 4 1/2 months after her arrest on charges of possessing cannabis oil while returning to play for a Russian team, in a case that unfolded amid tense relations between Moscow and Washington. ESPN Investigatvie Reporter T.J. Quinn has the latest.
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Breanna Stewart scored 18 of her 20 points in the first half, Tina Charles moved into fourth in WNBA history for career scoring and the Seattle Storm beat the Indiana Fever 73-57 on Friday night.
Liz Cambage had 21 points and 11 rebounds, Nneka Ogwumike also scored 21 points and the Los Angeles Sparks beat the Dallas Wings on Friday night.
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With the always entertaining NBA off-season in full swing, the Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets are "actively engaged" in trade discussions involving star point guards Russell Westbrook and Kyrie Irving, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports.
Golden State Warriors developmental coach Leandro Barbosa is accepting an offer to join Mike Brown and the Sacramento Kings as an assistant coach, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson has agreed on a five-year, $193 million designated maximum rookie extension that could earn him as much as $231 million, CAA Sports' Co-Head of Basketball Austin Brown tells ESPN.
The Pistons have signed former Syracuse guard Buddy Boeheim to a two-way contract, the team announced Saturday. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
The Detroit Pistons announced Saturday that former Syracuse guard Buddy Boeheim has signed a two-way contract with the team.
The Cleveland Cavaliers and All-Star guard Darius Garland have agreed to the largest deal in franchise history. Garland is getting a five-year, $193 million maximum designated rookie contract extension that could be worth as much as $231 million, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski on Saturday.
In celebration of Rise, Disney’s adaptation of the Antetokounmpo family’s life story, Nike has released the first look of Giannis Antetokounmpo’s newest signature shoe, the Nike Zoom Freak 4.
Spanish club FC Barcelona continues to keep the Olympics trend alive in their uniform unveilings, this time in their away kit for the upcoming season.
Nike has unveiled the Air Force 1 Low “Anniversary Edition,” a commemorative sneaker that celebrates the 40th anniversary of one of the world’s most beloved and iconic shoes.
As LeBron James prepares for his upcoming 20th season in the NBA, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar shared footage of himself training in his newest signature basketball shoe, the Nike LeBron 20.
Grammy Award winning rapper Lil Jon has joined forces with FILA launching a brand-new limited-edition capsule that will include two t-shirts and a specially designed pair of sneakers. The Atlanta native recruited Atlanta-based artist Freako Rico to design the colourfully stylish and eye-popping tees. Offered in classic white and black, the shirts uniquely pay homage to the rapper’s beloved city in a fun an unexpected way.
McLaren driver Lando Norris released a limited edition clothing collection titled Silverstone ahead of F1’s British Grand Prix, his home race.
Despite not hitting the basketball court for the entirety of the 2021-2022 NBA season, the talent of former first overall pick Zion Williamson is undeniable. As the New Orleans Pelicans power forward prepares his body for the upcoming campaign, he has finally unveiled the second iteration of his signature shoe line with Jordan Brand.
Golden State Warriors guard and 2022 NBA Finals MVP Stephen Curry will host this year's ESPYS, ESPN announced Wednesday.
Gatorade has partnered with four young athletes to launch a limited edition water bottle collection, the brand announced via social media.
Film and TV actress Sandra Oh and track champion Donovan Bailey are among dozens of performers, athletes, advocates and experts newly named to Canada's highest civilian honour.
Wimbledon is widely recognized as the oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament in the world and is steeped in tradition. Unfortunately as history will show, not all traditions were meant to benefit or accommodate all of its participants and the all-white Wimbledon dress code is being called into question by its menstruating participants.
From the red clay of the French Open to the green grass of Wimbledon, the wins keep coming for Iga Swiatek. The top-seeded Pole won her opening match on Centre Court on Tuesday, beating Croatian qualifier Jana Fett 6-0, 6-3.
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She Moves Us is a communications platform Puma launched to create more space for women to be celebrated, championed and connected through sport, culture and values. In the platform’s latest conversation, footballers Nikita Parris, Fridolina Rolfö, Sara Björk Gunnarsdottir and Ingrid Engen shared their thoughts on the challenges of being professional level players ahead of the Women’s Euro in England.
What makes the Raptors a suitable partner when it comes to a possible trade with the Nets for Kevin Durant? ESPN NBA Front Office Insider Bobby Marks explains how Toronto's stock of draft picks and current roster could make this a viable option for both teams.
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The Toronto Raptors and free agent forward Otto Porter Jr. have reached an agreement on a two-year-deal with a player option, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. In 63 games last season, he averaged 8.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 1.5 assists for the NBA champion Warriors.
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After re-signing Chris Boucher and Thaddeus Young, the Raptors added Otto Porter Jr. on a two-year deal in free agency. How does he fit with the Raptors? Should we expect any other moves from Bobby Webster and Masai Ujiri? TSN Raptors reporter Josh Lewenberg joins SportsCentre to discuss.
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The Toronto Raptors have signed forward Otto Porter Jr., who was a key member of the Golden State Warriors' NBA championship team. The deal was first reported by Yahoo Sports, and confirmed to The Canadian Press by a source close to negotiations.
One of Canada’s most famous actors Ryan Reynolds joins The Shift with Kayla Grey discusses his latest film, The Adam Project.
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Canadian acting icon Sandra Oh and 'Turning Red' co-star Rosalie Chiang join The Shift’s Kevin Yeung to talk about their new film, and its themes of authentic Chinese-Canadian story-telling as well as references to Toronto.
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The Dark Knight and Catwoman have arrived to The Shift. Actors Robert Patterson and Zoe Kravitz join Kayla Grey discussing their newly anticipated film, The Batman. Plus, the duo explain living up to the expectations playing two prominent characters.
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With her first track in several years, MMVA winner and Juno award nominee Fefe Dobson joins Kayla Grey on The Shift. The Scarborough native discusses her latest single “F… in Love” and life in the music industry.
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Without question, Jeen-yuhs: A Kanye West Trilogy was one of the most anticipated documentaries of 2022. The Shift’s Kayla Grey sits down with the directors Coodie and Chike Ozah.
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A visibly upset Megan Rapinoe shared her raw reaction to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision Friday to overturn Roe v. Wade which will enable dozens of state laws to criminalize abortions. The U.S. women's national soccer team veteran explained how this decision goes beyond just women's rights and appeals for more support from men across the country.
Hayden Christensen joins The Shift to talk about how his hockey background aided his lightsaber training, how he feels about the Leafs and who he thinks will take the Cup.
Forbes has recently listed a third entry in their list of current athlete billionaires, and that stat comes as a bit of a head scratcher to some. The life of a professional athlete comes with a certain level of glory and wealth; these athletes, most of the time, are in the upper echelon in terms of financial compensation compared to the average citizen. And yet, there are only three current names who have elevated up to billionaire status.
Our panel debates everything related to in-game presentation in sports. The Shift’s Kayla Grey, Sarina Ninche and Alex Cairns talk crowd chants, kiss cams, timeout antics and which arenas in sports do the best for their fans.
Speaking from a more personal place this week, The Shift's Kayla Grey shares the challenges of navigating tragedy and white supremacy in our news cycles, as well as social media's loop of thoughts and prayers. She wrestles with the question: How do we really feel, and how can we meaningfully affect change?
Sports Illustrated has just unveiled its iconic Swimsuit issue for 2022 and the WNBA was invited to play. The WNBA is known for its celebration of diversity, commitment to evolving and growth and making history. The league has never been shy about its desire to be at the forefront of societal change as we’ve seen especially over the last two years. Conversations regarding racial justice, mental health, human rights, equal pay and more are just some of what the WNBA have dedicated space to on their platform as of late and those playing in the league couldn't be more proud to represent that commitment to being better every night on the court.
