John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images It’s more than just theme game nights and social media statements to be a true ally. Sports are inherently political. You can say “shut up and dribble” all you want, but at the end of the day, sports are one of the most politically entrenched sectors of society. I’ve been thinking a lot about that over recent weeks. Everything from the … [Read more...] about Opinion: How can we be better allies in sports?
The Rap-Up: Time to start taunting
Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images When trying to lose isn’t enough, why not try motivating the opponent to win? The Toronto Raptors have been creative in their tanking efforts. Instead of filling the injury report (only), Darko Rajakovic has also tried playing his third-stringers in clutch moments, benching his starters in the 4th quarter, and making … [Read more...] about The Rap-Up: Time to start taunting
Toronto Raptors lottery draft prospects playing in March Madness
Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images The Toronto Raptors will have a lottery pick in this year’s NBA Draft, and will pick from a great crop of young talent. It should not be a surprise to anyone that the Toronto Raptors are heading for the NBA Draft Lottery. Based on their current record, the Raptors currently have the 7th best odds for the draft, meaning they are likely to receive … [Read more...] about Toronto Raptors lottery draft prospects playing in March Madness
Canadians playing in Men’s and Women’s March Madness Tournaments
Canada Basketball 43 Canadians are heading to The Big Dance as March Madness begins! It’s yet again time for the Big Dance! March Madness begins today, and as Canada continues to develop world-class basketball talent, 43 Canadians are getting ready to play in the tournament. They aren’t just suiting up either, they are making an impact. Here are the lists of Canadian … [Read more...] about Canadians playing in Men’s and Women’s March Madness Tournaments
The Rap-Up: The dreaded ‘P’ word
Photo by Mert Alper Dervis/Anadolu via Getty Images Maybe this is the week where the Raptors have a losing streak? There’s a new series on Netflix called Running Point, Mindy Kaling’s latest project that stars Kate Hudson as a newly minted President of the family-owned business — the Los Angeles Waves, a professional basketball team. The comedy follows the ups and … [Read more...] about The Rap-Up: The dreaded ‘P’ word