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Players To Watch in March Madness
The Next Wave: Laeticia Amihere
Heading into her final NCAA tournament, Mississauga’s Laeticia Amihere is expected to make an impact coming off of the bench for South Carolina. TSN Basketball analyst Kia Nurse has more.
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The Next Wave: Charles Bediako
Brampton, Ontario’s Charles Bediako stands seven feet tall, and is expected to anchor Alabama’s defence. TSN Basketball analyst Kia Nurse explains what makes Bediako so effective
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The Next Wave: Aaliyah Edwards
If UConn's women's basketball team wants to win their first NCAA title since 2016, Kia Nurse explains why Kingston, Ontario's Aaliyah Edwards will be required to play a big roll in getting them there.
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The Next Wave: Olivier-Maxence Prosper
A junior at Marquette, Olivier-Maxence Prosper is putting up career high numbers this year and Kia Nurse explains why his size and athleticism make him very useful at both ends of the court.
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Celebrating Black History Month
Crooks' longevity, dedication to athletics is remarkable
Jamaican-born Canadian Charmaine Crooks is Canada's first female five-time Olympian in athletics. She's a four-time medalist at the Commonwealth Games, a three-time medalist at the Pan American Games, and an 11-time national champion. Jermain Franklin has more as TSN celebrates Black History Month.
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'Backbone' of last true NHL dynasty, Grant Fuhr broke through league with many firsts
Grant Fuhr was the first Black goalie to play in the NHL and one of the greatest netminders to ever play the game, collecting five Stanley Cups and a Vezina Trophy throughout his Hall of Fame career. Jermain Franklin has more on Fuhr's storied career.
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With an Olympic record under her belt, Nurse's star continues to rise
Hamilton's Sarah Nurse set the all-time points record in a single Olympic tournament on route to becoming the first black woman to win an Olympic gold medal for hockey. Jermain Franklin profiles Nurse's rising star as TSN continues to celebrate Black History Month.
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Love, competition at the heart of Reaves' multi-sport household
There are plenty of families with more than one member involved in professional sports. The Manning brothers, the Williams sisters, the Tkachuks, the Sutters, the Watts and a remarkable faceoff next weekend between Jason and Travis Kelce for football’s ultimate prize. In TSN’s continuing celebration of Black History Month, this next feature tells the story of the Reaves family – two generations, two sports born out of competition among them right from the start.
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Saroya Tinker forging a path for young girls and women of colour to follow
Oshawa, Ontario native Saroya Tinker plays hockey patrolling the blue line for the Toronto Six of the PHF. Before her pro career, she was the first Black player male or female to play at Yale Hockey. It wasn't an easy transition for the defenceman as she struggled with depression, but she turned her struggles into inspiration. Jermain Franklin has more as TSN celebrates Black History Month.
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O'Ree overcame all odds to become first Black player to play in the NHL
Against all odds, Willie O'Ree became the first Black hockey player to play in the NHL. But it wasn't just the colour of his skin that served as a barrier, O'Ree made the NHL despite being blind in one eye. Jermain Franklin has more as TSN celebrates Black History Month.
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