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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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NBA

Soccer

Canada Soccer to honour veteran Scott at May friendly in her native Winnipeg

Canada will play a pair of women's soccer friendlies against Haiti in Winnipeg and Montreal in FIFA's May-June international window. The May 31 game at Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg has been dubbed a "special celebration match honouring the extraordinary international career" of veteran midfielder Desiree Scott, a native Winnipegger who has announced her international retirement.

MLB

Baseball celebrates Robinson's legacy on 78th anniversary of breaking colour barrier

Jackie Robinson was the first to break baseball's color barrier with the Brooklyn Dodgers 78 years ago Tuesday. His legacy continues to inspire people inside the major leagues — and outside, too.

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

Tennis

Be brave. That's what Madison Keys kept telling herself on the way to winning the Australian Open

Those were the mantras Madison Keys turned to as she confronted the most significant points of her tennis career, trapped in the cauldron of a third set that was tied at 5-all, 30-all in the Australian Open final against two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka on Saturday.

Tennis

WTA

The Shift

Aaliyah Edwards plays with no limits

The Washington Mystic's Aaliyah Edwards joins The Shift to discuss her involvement in PlayStation Canada's new campaign "Play Has No Limits", why she's always proud to rep Kingston ON, her excitement for the inaugural Unrivaled Basketball Tournament and more.

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New York Jets

Glenn hired as New York Jets coach: His influences, path

New Jets coach Aaron Glenn needs no introduction -- not to Jets fans, at least.

Ben Solak

Kansas City Chiefs

Chiefs QB Mahomes has grown and matured over the years, both on and off the field

The Chiefs are headed back to the conference title game, this time facing the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night at Arrowhead Stadium. Mahomes is a two-time NFL MVP now, with three Super Bowl rings and the same number of kids, and the way he goes about the game — and life in general — is a whole lot different from how it was at the start of this run.

Athletics

A's hire former World Series MVP Dave Stewart for a front office role

The A's announced Wednesday that Stewart will be a special assistant to player development this season. Stewart will assist director of player development Ed Sprague in his new role.

NCAA

Oklahoma City Thunder

Soccer

Auto Racing

Golden State Warriors

How an indefinite suspension revitalized Green's career

Draymond Green crossed that line too many times last season, leading to a five-game suspension for his chokehold on Rudy Gobert and then, perhaps the low point of his career, an indefinite suspension that ended up costing him 12 games for striking Jusuf Nurkic in the face.

Ohm Youngmisuk

Tennis

Gauff has worked on her serve and her forehand heading into the 2025 Australian Open

It was a meaningless hit-and-giggle session, a mixed doubles exhibition at Rod Laver Arena just for fun and charity in front of fans a few days ahead of the Australian Open, so Coco Gauff was calling out how fast she would try to hit some serves.

NFL

Philadelphia Eagles

NCAA

NCAA

Chicago Bears

Bringing awareness to Black Canadian men's health important to Ogbongbemiga

When the Chicago Bears linebacker had an opportunity to participate in the NFL's My Cause, My Cleats program, he took it to promote the Walnut Foundation, a Brampton, Ont., organization dedicated to the wellness of Black Canadian men with a focus on prostate health.

MLB

Remembering Rickey Henderson, who was even better than he said he was

Professional athletes are a different species, world-class talents whose sense of self and possibility do not often fit within the confines of the doubts and fears natural to the rest of us. But Rickey Henderson stood even beyond his most gilded peers on the confidence scale.

Howard Bryant

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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