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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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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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'Dream merchant' coach Dawn Staley knows success

The Shift’s Kayla Grey went to South Carolina to sit down with Gamecocks head coach herself, Dawn Staley. With a storied history full of successes in the sport, coach discussed how communication shapes the relationship she has with her players, the challenges to winning, how she feels about being deemed a “players coach” and what she ultimately hopes for the girls coming through her program.

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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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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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Sports integrity body sees Porter case as a warning for sports betting in Canada

Canada's sports integrity watchdog is pushing for stronger policies to prevent competitive manipulation and match-fixing at all levels of competition.

McAfee weighs in on Jontay Porter's NBA ban

Pat McAfee explains why he understands the NBA's decision to ban Jontay Porter from the league for gambling violations.

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Stephen A.: Jontay Porter's ban from the NBA is necessary

Stephen A. Smith agrees with the NBA's ban of Jontay Porter for gambling violations.

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With a disappointing season wrapped, Raptors shift focus to summer priorities

During his season-ending media availabilities, Raptors president Masai Ujiri touched on a number of topics following the conclusion of a difficult season. TSN Raptors reporter Josh Lewenberg has more on what the rebuilding timeline looks like and the priorities for Ujiri this summer.

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WNBA

WNBA champion Aces to visit White House May 9

The Las Vegas Aces will visit the White House on May 9 to celebrate their 2023 WNBA championship, the White House confirmed Friday.

Storm legend Bird joins franchise's ownership group

The Seattle Storm announced Wednesday that legendary former player Sue Bird has joined the team's ownership group, Force 10 Hoops, ahead of the 2024 WNBA season.

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.

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WNBA star Plum, Giants' Waller file for divorce

Las Vegas Aces star guard Kelsey Plum and New York Giants tight end Darren Waller filed for divorce in Clark County District Court in Las Vegas on Tuesday. Plum, 29, and Waller, 31, were married in March 2023 after reportedly dating for one year.

Reports: Clark set to sign eight-year deal with Nike

Caitlin Clark appears to be on the cusp of setting another record. The most prolific scorer in NCAA Division I history and the No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA draft will continue her association with Nike by signing a $28 million contract that spans eight years and includes a signature shoe.

Latest from the NBA

Clippers' Leonard says knee 'didn't respond' as hoped; status in air

LA Clippers star Kawhi Leonard said the inflammation in his surgically repaired right knee did not respond the way he had hoped after Game 2, and after gutting out 25 minutes in Friday's 101-90 loss to the Dallas Mavericks in Game 3, Leonard's status for Sunday's Game 4 is in question.

Edwards scores 36 points, Timberwolves beat Suns for 3-0 series lead

Anthony Edwards scored 36 points, Rudy Gobert added 19 points and 14 rebounds and the Minnesota Timberwolves used a hot-shooting third quarter to beat the Phoenix Suns 126-109 on Friday night and take a 3-0 lead in the first-round series.

Doncic, Mavericks take chippy win over Clippers for 2-1 series lead

Luka Doncic had 22 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists, and the suddenly defensive-minded Dallas Mavericks took a chippy 101-90 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night for a 2-1 lead in the first-round series.

Haliburton floater in OT helps Pacers beats Bucks, take series lead

Tyrese Haliburton completed a three-point play with 1.6 seconds left, capping his first postseason triple-double in his first home playoff game to give the Indiana Pacers a 121-118 overtime victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night.

Antetokounmpo ruled out for Game 3 with calf strain

The Milwaukee Bucks have ruled two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo out of Friday night's Game 3 of the series against the Indiana Pacers with a left calf strain.

Plenty of intrigue in NBA playoff tripleheader tonight on TSN

Watch the Bucks and Pacers at 5:30 p.m. ET/2:30 p.m. PT on TSN4, TSN.ca and the TSN App. Next, see the Clippers and Mavs at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on TSN4, TSN5, TSN.ca and the TSN App, immediately followed by the Timberwolves and Suns with the same programming details.

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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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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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

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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.

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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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'Dream merchant' coach Dawn Staley knows success

The Shift’s Kayla Grey went to South Carolina to sit down with Gamecocks head coach herself, Dawn Staley. With a storied history full of successes in the sport, coach discussed how communication shapes the relationship she has with her players, the challenges to winning, how she feels about being deemed a “players coach” and what she ultimately hopes for the girls coming through her program.

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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