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Here’s why we’re seeing more Canadians in the NBA than ever before

As Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander held the NBA’s Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy after a thrilling Game 7 NBA Finals victory against the Indiana Pacers Sunday, the Hamilton, Ont. native made history: becoming the first ever Canadian to win the Most Valuable Player and become an NBA champion.

Giants pitcher Sean Hjelle accused of abuse by wife, MLB investigating

The San Francisco Giants said Major League Baseball is looking into allegations of abuse made by the wife of reliever Sean Hjelle.

MVP, Finals MVP, scoring champ, NBA champ: Canada’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander holds all those titles

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of Hamilton, Ont., is the most valuable player, the scoring champion, and now, an NBA champion along with NBA Finals MVP.

Oklahoma City Thunder win first NBA title with dominant defence in Game 7

The Oklahoma City Thunder won their first NBA title with a heavy dose of an old standby — their stingy defence.

Kevin Durant is going from the Suns to the Rockets in a blockbuster trade, AP source says

The Houston Rockets are acquiring 15-time All-Star and four-time Olympic gold medalist Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns in a blockbuster deal struck Sunday, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press.

For back-to-back champ Panthers, the celebrations will continue before an important offseason begins

The Florida Panthers’ Stanley Cup championship festivities have included an all-night celebration at a popular beach bar; crowd surfing, pole climbing and impromptu karaoke at a Miami nightclub; a Brad Marchand appearance at Dairy Queen; a few team dinners and a boat ride.

Stanley Cup Final averaged 2.5M US viewers, a drop from last year’s Cup and the 4 Nations final

U.S. television ratings for the Stanley Cup Final rematch between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers declined from their first matchup a year ago.

Olympic president Kirsty Coventry starts work with strong IOC and challenges for Los Angeles Games

The world Kirsty Coventry walks into Monday as the International Olympic Committee’s first female and first African president is already very different to the one she was elected in three months ago.

Scheffler part of 3-way tie for lead at Travelers with Fleetwood and Thomas

Scottie Scheffler, Tommy Fleetwood and Justin Thomas wound up tied for the lead on a blustery Friday at the Travelers Championship.

Ted Nolan, first Indigenous head coach in the NHL, talks perseverance

On Friday at Laurentian University, there was an event to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day, which is being celebrated on Saturday.

Canada coach Jesse Marsch downplays latest CONCACAF disciplinary proceeding

Canada coach Jesse Marsch is downplaying a CONCACAF investigation into his actions during the Canadian men’s opening game at the Gold Cup.

Cubs legend Sammy Sosa returns to Wrigley Field after 20-plus year hiatus

Legendary Cubs slugger Sammy Sosa returned to Wrigley Field for the first time in more than 20 years on Friday before Chicago’s afternoon game with the Seattle Mariners.

Jonathan Toews to become a Winnipeg Jet

Jonathan Toews will be returning home to Winnipeg to play hockey.

Canada’s Fernandez ousted by Yastremska in Nottingham quarterfinals

Canada’s Leylah Fernandez dropped a 6‑3, 7‑6  (6) decision to Ukraine’s Dayana Yastremska in the Nottingham Open quarterfinals on Thursday.

South Korea lifts 26-year ban on foreign goalkeepers in the K League

A 26-year ban on foreign goalkeepers in South Korea’s top soccer league has been lifted for the start of the 2026 season.