Akil Thomas on making history last season, diversity in hockey, and new looks to his clothing line
Los Angeles Kings prospect Akil Thomas joins The Shift’s Kayla Grey to talk about his clothing brand, ‘Zale,’ as well as making history as part of the first all-Black line in pro hockey since the 1940s and the state of diversity in hockey overall.
Subban executive producing upcoming docuseries 'Black Life: A Canadian History'
Homegrown hockey star P.K. Subban says he hopes to educate audiences and spark conversation with the new docuseries, "Black Life: A Canadian History."
When the Milwaukee Bucks went on strike, and what’s changed since
The Bucks’ strike, which put NBA players directly in conflict with NBA owners, was a glimpse towards what athletes could accomplish on a larger scale.
Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame - #WeWillDoBetter
#WeWillDoBetter Profile – Pinball Clemons
As part of its campaign to increase awareness of systemic racism, Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame highlights the achievements and accomplishments of its Black Hall of Famers as well as their stories of adversity. A look at CFL legend Mike ‘Pinball’ Clemons.
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#WeWillDoBetter Profile – Damon Allen
As part of its campaign to increase awareness of systemic racism, Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame highlights the achievements and accomplishments of its Black Hall of Famers as well as their stories of adversity. A look at CFL legend Damon Allen.
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#WeWillDoBetter Profile – Willie O’Ree
As part of its campaign to increase awareness of systemic racism, Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame highlights the achievements and accomplishments of its Black Hall of Famers as well as their stories of adversity. A look at hockey great Willie O’Ree.
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#WeWillDoBetter Profile – Dr. Phil Edwards
As part of its campaign to increase awareness of systemic racism, Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame highlights the achievements and accomplishments of its Black Hall of Famers as well as their stories of adversity. A look at decorated Olympic track and field athlete and MD Dr. Phil Edwards.
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#WeWillDoBetter Profile – Ferguson ‘Fergie’ Jenkins
As part of its campaign to increase awareness of systemic racism, Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame highlights the achievements and accomplishments of its Black Hall of Famers as well as their stories of adversity. A look at baseball legend Fergie Jenkins.
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#WeWillDoBetter Profile – Herb Carnegie
As part of its campaign to increase awareness of systemic racism, Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame highlights the achievements and accomplishments of its Black Hall of Famers as well as their stories of adversity. A look at hockey great Herb Carnegie.
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Detroit Pistons' Dwane Casey, Troy Weaver visit Lions GM Brad Holmes, share goals as Black leaders
All three men are African-Americans with lead roles, which is rare, today, in sports particularly in the same city.
A year after Floyd’s death, the fight for accountability and justice continues
The trauma experienced by Black, Indigenous, and racialized communities did not start on May 25, 2020. The reality is that systems of oppression rooted in white supremacy are so embedded in society that it can be difficult and overwhelming to understand where and how to dismantle them.
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George Floyd's murder shifted the balance of power - By Milt Stegall
It's been one year since George Floyd was tragically murdered and, while it wasn't the first tragedy that changed things, Milt Stegall looks back at how Floyd's murder shifted the balance of power and how athletes have taken action.
In the shadow of George Floyd Square, the Minnesota Lynx remain steadfast in the fight for racial justice
The murder of George Floyd, a Black man, by then-Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin on May 25, 2020, put the Lynx once again at the physical epicenter in the fight for racial justice. Five years ago, the Lynx wore T-shirts demanding justice and accountability for Alton Sterling and Philando Castile, two Black men who were killed by police in 2016.
Rangers name Grier hockey ops advisor
Chris Drury and Mike Grier are reuniting. The former Buffalo Sabres teammates will work together in the New York Rangers front office with Grier joining general manager Drury as a hockey operations advisor.
144
After the COVID-19 pandemic shut down sports, the WNBA created a single site at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida where 144 players across 12 teams played 147 games from July to October 2020. Directed by Lauren Stowell & Jenna Contreras, the documentary explores the season dedicated to social justice and all that the players overcame to get through it: the COVID-19 pandemic, the demands of activism, and the rigors of an unrelenting schedule.
NBA adds Abdul-Jabbar social justice award
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar appreciates what today’s NBA players are doing in their attempts to make the world better, how they’re using their voices and platforms as conduits for change. And going forward, one of those players will be rewarded by a trophy bearing Abdul-Jabbar’s name.
Lightning start all-Black forward line
Daniel Walcott was already excited to be in his first NHL game. He got even more excited when he got to see how his debut would happen. The Tampa Bay Lightning started three Black forwards in their regular-season finale against the Florida Panthers on Monday night.
TSN Original: The Program
Born in Coquitlam, BC, Oregon Duck safety Jevon Holland is expected to be the highest Canadian drafted into the NFL this week. With lessons learned from his father, Robert, who played in the CFL in the 90’s. Farhan Lalji has more in this TSN Original – The Program.
Wayne and Terri Embry continue to impact culture for future generations
Before winning a championship with the Toronto Raptors in 2019, Wayne Embry was one of basketball’s original pioneers, becoming the NBA's first Black general manager in 1972. Read the NBA profile on the NBA legend.
Cubs to build Jenkins statue outside Wrigley
The Chatham. Ont., native and Hall of Famer will join Ernie Banks, Billy Williams, Ron Santo and Harry Caray with statues outside Wrigley Field.
TSN Original: The Beast du Nord
He’s now one of the most feared defenders in the NBA. But from growing up in the rough neighbourhood of Montreal Nord, to going undrafted, nothing came easy for Luguentz Dort. And that’s just the way the Oklahoma City guard likes it. Rick Westhead has more in our TSN Original – The Beast du Nord
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The WNBA continues to lead the way on its own terms
When we reflect on movements in time that pushed for racial equality and justice, the story around Black women and the integral role they’ve played often goes untold. This past summer, with seasons pausing because of the pandemic and then again because of social unrest, we saw just how powerful the voice of an athlete can be. Specifically, we saw how powerful the WNBA has been. Kayla Grey with more.
Kylington 'honoured' to don skates paying tribute to O’Ree
Oliver Kylington, who was born in Sweden and whose mother is from Eritrea, a small country in northeast Africa, wore skates paying tribute to Willie O’Ree, the first Black player in league history, during Wednesday's game.
Breonna Taylor - Why Black women athletes continue to say her name
Black women athletes -- from an individual sport, a team and coaching perspective -- reflect on how Breonna Taylor's death impacted them and ignited their quest for change, how they want to honor her life in sport and beyond.
Changing the Game
Kayla Grey sits down for an interview with MLSE’s new Senior Vice-President of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Teri Dennis-Davies to discuss her role and the launch of MLSE Foundation’s ‘Change the Game” campaign to raise and commit to investing $30 million to create more equitable opportunities for youth.
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Hamilton wants racing world to become more engaged in battling systemic racism
Defending F1 champion Lewis Hamilton spoke Thursday and called on the racing world to become more engaged in battling systemic racism.
Hockey Diversity Alliance discuss being minorities in a predominantly white sport
Uninterrupted Canada has partnered with the Hockey Diversity Alliance to produce an exclusive segment with all members of the HDA for the first time ever. In this segment, the members discuss being minorities in a predominantly white sport.
Honouring Jackie Robinson
Jackie Robinson's legacy transcends baseball
Jackie Robinson's daughter, Sharon, celebrates her father's legacy by narrating an essay on the profound impact he's had on the world since breaking down the colour barrier in 1947.
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Hank Aaron: I wanted to be like Jackie Robinson
Hank Aaron joins Alex Rodriguez, Jessica Mendoza and Matt Vasgersian to discuss his relationship with Jackie Robinson and how much he admired him.
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The essence of Jackie Robinson's legacy
Former New York Times columnist William C. Rhoden looks back on Jackie Robinson's monumental legacy and believes that his impact should be celebrated and carried throughout every day.
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When Jackie Robinson changed baseball, and a country
ESPN Baseball Insider Tim Kurkjian remembers Jackie Robinson on the anniversary of his MLB debut, and how he broke down racial walls to not only change baseball, but also a nation.
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Glanville: We are all beneficiaries of Jackie Robinson's work
In response to documentary filmmaker Ken Burns calling Jackie Robinson "one of the five or six greatest Americans of all-time," ESPN analyst Doug Glanville gives his take on Robinson's legacy both on and off the field.
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From Louisville to the World
Muhammad Ali was a world champion, who fought all over the globe. ESPN's Michael Eaves takes a look at how Ali, a black man from a small home in Kentucky, was able to bring people together all over the world.
Muhammad Ali - The Greatest
What Muhammad Ali stood for
ESPN Columnist Howard Bryant joins Naylor & Landsberg with guest host Matt Cauz to discuss what Muhammad Ali stood for.
A Champion outside of the ring
Michael Farber, who covered Muhammad Ali late in his career, discusses what made him so special and talks about Ali's legacy outside the ring.
Laila Ali certain her late father would appreciate athletes' stances against injustice
Laila Ali says her father, the late Muhammad Ali, would appreciate athletes fighting injustice -- but he'd call for more action from other citizens.
Muhammad and Larry
Documentary footage of Muhammad Ali and Larry Holmes as they prepare for their 1980 heavyweight title fight.
MLB reclassifies Negro Leagues as major league
Major League Baseball has reclassified the Negro Leagues as a major league and will count the statistics and records of its 3,400 players as part of MLB history.
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Presidents Obama, Bush, Clinton tip cap to baseball's Black pioneers
Former presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton salute Negro Leagues legends 100 years after the founding of the Negro National League.
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