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Oklahoma City Thunder

Gilgeous-Alexander’s NBA crown could spark Canada basketball’s next boom

Hamilton’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Montreal’s Luguentz Dort helped the Oklahoma City Thunder capture their first-ever championship, defeating Andrew Nembhard of Aurora, Ont., and Montreal’s Bennedict Mathurin of the Indiana Pacers.

Oklahoma City Thunder

NBA

New York Yankees

Judge and the Pride of the Yankees

Within Judge's grasp is an immortality afforded to only a few men who've played this game. Immortality with the Yankees means being judged by history, by titles, and nothing else.

Wright Thompson

Tennis

Gauff used words and a mirror to persuade herself she could win Roland-Garros

A little bit of self-persuasion went a very long way for Coco Gauff, whose victory at the French Open gave the 21-year-old American a trophy she has long coveted, and a second major title.

Houston Astros

Soccer

Soccer

Oklahoma City Thunder

QMJHL

Chateauguay teen projected to go first in the QMJHL draft

James Scantlebury, 16, is projected to go first overall in the QMJHL Entry Draft in June, and says watching his parents; sacrifices as teachers has inspired him.

Olivia O'Malley

Soccer

Canadian David scores twice as Union Saint-Gilloise secures Belgian Championship

Canadian Promise David scored twice, including the series clinching goal as Union Saint-Gilloise beat KAA Gent 3-1 to clinch their first Belgian Championship in 90 years.

Oklahoma City Thunder

Oklahoma City Thunder

Las Vegas Aces

Cleveland Browns

NBA

Jordan is joining NBC as special contributor

Michael Jordan is joining NBC Sports as a special contributor to its NBA coverage when the 2025-26 season begins.

Golf

Jim Dent, pioneering Black golfer, dies at age 85

"What I learned about playing golf has probably kept me all through life," Dent told the USGA for a story in 2012. "You had to be honest. You had to work at it. You just couldn't pick up today and not come back 'til next week. And if you broke a rule, you had to turn yourself in."

Philadelphia Phillies

Former Phillies slugger Howard makes pitch for Negro Leagues Baseball Museum expansion

Ryan Howard was a rookie with the Philadelphia Phillies just putting baseball on notice with his moonshot home runs when he met Buck O’Neil, a champion of Black ballplayers during a monumental, eight-decade career on and off the field.

The Shift

Flau'Jae Johnson is business first

One thing about Flau'Jae Johnson, is that you're not going to define her for one thing. Fresh off LSU's Elite Eight exit last month, she hit the road opening for Bossman Dlow's tour and her summer is just getting started. She sat down with Kayla Grey at The Shift to talk what went into her decision to forgo the WNBA draft this year, her business mind, the things she learned from working with Lil Wayne and just how possible it is to chase many dreams at once.

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Florida Panthers

NBA

Soccer

MLB

WNBA

Fashion, heritage and talent: Players turn WNBA draft into cultural showcase

The WNBA draft has increasingly become a platform for more than just athleticism — it is a celebration of identity, heritage, culture, and self-expression.

Toronto Raptors

The Best Friends Game: Scottie Barnes & Jonathan Mogbo

Growing up playing basketball together in South Florida, Scottie Barnes and Jonathan Mogbo became best friends. Now reunited on the Toronto Raptors, they've been able to rekindle their friendship both on and off the court. TSN's Kate Beirness caught up with Barnes and Mogbo, to put their friendship to the test in The Best Friends Game.

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NFL

NCAA

Boxing

Boxing

Pittsburgh Pirates

Pirates restore sign honouring legend Clemente

The Pittsburgh Pirates have reversed course after angering the family of the late Roberto Clemente by removing a sign honoring the franchise icon on the right-field wall at PNC Park.

MLB

WNBA

CFL

Auto Racing

Auto Racing

Hamilton's first weeks at Ferrari: 'Where I'm supposed to be'

Since joining Ferrari in January, Hamilton has taken part in four separate on-track tests.

Laurence Edmondson

Soccer

Soccer

Philadelphia Eagles

Auto Racing

Philadelphia Eagles

Philadelphia Eagles

Los Angeles Lakers

Lakers' James passes Jordan as oldest player in NBA history to score 40 points

After becoming the oldest player in NBA history to top 40 points in the Los Angeles Lakers' 120-112 win over the Golden State Warriors, LeBron James stated the obvious about the achievement.

Dave McMenamin

NCAA

Sanders focused on fit, not honour of No. 1 pick

While former Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders is expected to be one of the early picks in this year's NFL draft, he says he isn't worried if he isn't selected No. 1 overall.

Turron Davenport

NFL

More than a third of Black NFL players surveyed are discouraged by lack of Black coaches

Terry McLaurin, like the majority of NFL players, is Black, and, like some of his colleagues, harbors concerns about the lack of Black head coaches.

NFL

NFL

The Shift

Canadian Aaliyah Edwards joins The Shift

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has taken the NBA by storm this year and has all of Canada following the Thunder. There's another Canadian looking to do the same in the WNBA as Kingston, Ontario's Aaliyah Edwards will be entering her second season with the Mystics. She's known for her purple and gold braids which are a tribute to Kobe Bryant and her late brother Jermain. Kayla Grey recently caught up with her off the court.

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Tennis

Gauff donates $100K for scholarship program at historically Black schools

Tennis star Coco Gauff donated $100,000 to UNCF to provide scholarships for students playing competitive tennis at historically Black colleges and universities.

Other Sports

The Cannons - Brothers on Ice

Following the lives of two teenagers and one legendary coach in one of America's only predominantly Black hockey clubs; the Fort Dupont Cannons of Washington D.C. must overcome the challenges of life in one of America’s most dangerous neighbourhoods.

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NCAA

South Carolina retires Wilson's No. 22 jersey

Reigning WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson stood at center court of Colonial Life Arena on Sunday, her hand on her heart and her parents' arms wrapped around her. All three of them looked up to the rafters as a lone spotlight shined on her collegiate No. 22 jersey being unveiled and officially retired by South Carolina.

Kendra Andrews

Hockey Canada

Golf

WNBA

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

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: 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

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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