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May 20, 2026

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander takes a shot as San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle defends during the first quarter during Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals on Wednesday.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander takes a shot as San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle defends during the first quarter during Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals on Wednesday.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 30, Thunder top Spurs 122-113 in Game 2 of West finals

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May 20, 2026

Mavericks President Masai Ujiri speaks to reporters during a news conference addressing the departure of the NBA basketball team's head coach Jason Kidd, Wednesday, May 20, 2026, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Mavericks President Masai Ujiri speaks to reporters during a news conference addressing the departure of the NBA basketball team's head coach Jason Kidd, Wednesday, May 20, 2026, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Mavericks president Masai Ujiri says it was his decision to remove Jason Kidd as coach

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May 18, 2026

Karl-Anthony Towns of the New York Knicks drives against Paul George of the Philadelphia 76ers during Game Four of their second-round playoff series in Philadelphia earlier this month.

Karl-Anthony Towns of the New York Knicks drives against Paul George of the Philadelphia 76ers during Game Four of their second-round playoff series in Philadelphia earlier this month.

Knicks, Cavaliers set to open East finals at Madison Square Garden

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May 17, 2026

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander celebrates with fans after Game 4 in a first-round NBA playoffs basketball series against the Phoenix Suns, Monday, April 27, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander celebrates with fans after Game 4 in a first-round NBA playoffs basketball series against the Phoenix Suns, Monday, April 27, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Canada’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander becomes the 14th player to win back-to-back NBA MVPs

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May 17, 2026

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault gestures during the second half of Game 4 in a second-round NBA basketball playoffs series against the Los Angeles Lakers, Monday, May 11, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault gestures during the second half of Game 4 in a second-round NBA basketball playoffs series against the Los Angeles Lakers, Monday, May 11, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

The 64-win Thunder, the 62-win Spurs, and the possibility of an epic matchup in the West finals

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May 16, 2026

DJ Shannyn Hill hypes up fans during a preview event at Coca-Cola Coliseum in April ahead of the Toronto Tempo's inaugural season.

DJ Shannyn Hill hypes up fans during a preview event at Coca-Cola Coliseum in April ahead of the Toronto Tempo's inaugural season.

DJ Shannyn Hill spinning a success story with expansion Tempo

5 min read

May 13, 2026

Kiki Rice of the Toronto Tempo steps to the basket against Zia Cooke of the Seattle Storm at Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto on Wednesday.

Kiki Rice of the Toronto Tempo steps to the basket against Zia Cooke of the Seattle Storm at Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto on Wednesday.

Season-ticket holders reflect on what the Tempo mean to Toronto

4 min read

May 12, 2026

FILE - Brooklyn Nets center Jason Collins warms up before an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, March 24, 2014. (AP Photo/Jonathan Bachman, File)

FILE - Brooklyn Nets center Jason Collins warms up before an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, March 24, 2014. (AP Photo/Jonathan Bachman, File)

Jason Collins, NBA’s first openly gay player, dies at 47 of brain tumour

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May 12, 2026

Toronto Tempo head coach Sandy Brondello talks to her team during WNBA basketball action against the Washington Mystics in Toronto on Friday, May 8, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Toronto Tempo head coach Sandy Brondello talks to her team during WNBA basketball action against the Washington Mystics in Toronto on Friday, May 8, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Tempo turn the page from WNBA debut, look ahead to improve through experience

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May 12, 2026

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Vancouver-born NBA player Brandon Clarke dead at 29

May 12, 2026

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke soars for a dunk in a 2023 file photo.

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke soars for a dunk in a 2023 file photo.

Vancouver-born NBA player Brandon Clarke dies at 29

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May 12, 2026

TORONTO, CANADA. - MAY 8: Temi Fagbenle #14 of the Toronto Tempo arrives to the arena before the game against the Washington Mystics on May 8, 2026 at Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Mark Blinch/NBAE via Getty Images)
Washington Mystics v Toronto Tempo

TORONTO, CANADA. - MAY 8: Temi Fagbenle #14 of the Toronto Tempo arrives to the arena before the game against the Washington Mystics on May 8, 2026 at Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Mark Blinch/NBAE via Getty Images)
Washington Mystics v Toronto Tempo

How the WNBA tunnel walk became a fashion phenomenon

3 min read

May 10, 2026

A person walks by a sign in the NBA basketball draft lottery in Chicago, Sunday, May 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

A person walks by a sign in the NBA basketball draft lottery in Chicago, Sunday, May 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Washington wins NBA draft lottery, chance to pick first on June 23

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May 8, 2026

Brittney Sykes drives to the hoop on Friday in the Tempo's debut game. She scored the first points in franchise history.

Brittney Sykes drives to the hoop on Friday in the Tempo's debut game. She scored the first points in franchise history.

Tempo’s historic first game ends in narrow 68-65 loss to Mystics

4 min read

May 8, 2026

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder scored 22 points.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder scored 22 points.

Gilgeous-Alexander, Holmgren score 22 as Thunder beat Lakers to go up 2-0

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May 7, 2026

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham takes a shot against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) during the first half in Game 2 of a second-round NBA playoffs basketball series, Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham takes a shot against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) during the first half in Game 2 of a second-round NBA playoffs basketball series, Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Cade Cunningham’s 25 points, 10 assists lift Pistons past Cavaliers for a 2-0 lead

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May 7, 2026

TORONTO, CANADA - APRIL 29: Kia Nurse #11 of the Toronto Tempo reacts prior to a preseason game against the Connecticut Sun at Coca-Cola Coliseum on April 29, 2026 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Bailey McLean/Getty Images)

TORONTO, CANADA - APRIL 29: Kia Nurse #11 of the Toronto Tempo reacts prior to a preseason game against the Connecticut Sun at Coca-Cola Coliseum on April 29, 2026 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Bailey McLean/Getty Images)

Get to know the Toronto Tempo: A fan guide for the team’s Friday season-opener

5 min read

May 7, 2026

Mark Cuban, seen here at a game in Dallas between Mavericks and the Chicago Bulls last month, has bought an ownership stake in the CEBL team, the Brampton Honey Badgers.

Mark Cuban, seen here at a game in Dallas between Mavericks and the Chicago Bulls last month, has bought an ownership stake in the CEBL team, the Brampton Honey Badgers.

Mark Cuban buys into CEBL’s Brampton Badgers

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May 7, 2026

Members of the Toronto Tempo's expansion roster – from left, Maddison Rocci, Kia Nurse, Aaliyah Nye and Teonni Key – pose for photos after the team's pre-season opener on April 29.

Members of the Toronto Tempo's expansion roster – from left, Maddison Rocci, Kia Nurse, Aaliyah Nye and Teonni Key – pose for photos after the team's pre-season opener on April 29.

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The bounce effect: Can the Toronto Tempo change Canada’s sports culture?

Oren Weisfeld

5 min read

May 7, 2026

Fans take selfies on the court after a preview event ahead of the Toronto Tempo's inaugural season at Coca-Cola Coliseum, in Toronto on April 14, 2026. (Sammy Kogan/The Globe and Mail)

Fans take selfies on the court after a preview event ahead of the Toronto Tempo's inaugural season at Coca-Cola Coliseum, in Toronto on April 14, 2026. (Sammy Kogan/The Globe and Mail)

Century-old arena gets makeover for new era as Toronto Tempo’s home court

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May 6, 2026

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson, right, drives past Philadelphia 76ers guard Quentin Grimes (5) during the first half of Game 2 in a second-round NBA basketball playoffs series, Wednesday, May 6, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson, right, drives past Philadelphia 76ers guard Quentin Grimes (5) during the first half of Game 2 in a second-round NBA basketball playoffs series, Wednesday, May 6, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Brunson leads the Knicks to a 2-0 series lead over 76ers with a 108-102 victory

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May 6, 2026

Las Vegas Aces centre A'ja Wilson (22) celebrates a play with teammates during a preseason game against the Dallas Wings in Austin, Tex. on Sunday.

Las Vegas Aces centre A'ja Wilson (22) celebrates a play with teammates during a preseason game against the Dallas Wings in Austin, Tex. on Sunday.

The WNBA’s 30th season brings two new teams, a transformational CBA and another title chase for Aces

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May 6, 2026

Toronto Raptors general manager Bobby Webster met with media on Wednesday for his end-of-season press conference.

Toronto Raptors general manager Bobby Webster met with media on Wednesday for his end-of-season press conference.

Toronto Raptors GM proud to see his team take a step in the right direction

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May 6, 2026

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Toronto Raptors GM Bobby Webster proud of playoff run

May 5, 2026

Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) shoots over Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton (5) in the first half of Game 1 of the second-round playoffs series on Tuesday.

Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) shoots over Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton (5) in the first half of Game 1 of the second-round playoffs series on Tuesday.

Holmgren has 24 points as Thunder top Lakers 108-90 in Game 1

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May 5, 2026

New York Knicks' guard Jalen Brunson reacts while watching from the bench during the second half of Game 1 in his team's second-round playoffs series against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday in New York.

New York Knicks' guard Jalen Brunson reacts while watching from the bench during the second half of Game 1 in his team's second-round playoffs series against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday in New York.

The Knicks are stacking blowout wins and are suddenly East favourites

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May 5, 2026

Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic, centre, sees plenty of room for growth from his franchise player, Scottie Barnes (left) and rookie big man Collin Murray-Boyles (right)

Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic, centre, sees plenty of room for growth from his franchise player, Scottie Barnes (left) and rookie big man Collin Murray-Boyles (right)

Raptors young guns and coach see much to work on over off-season

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May 5, 2026

Bell Media becomes the official media partner of the Canadian expansion franchise.

Bell Media becomes the official media partner of the Canadian expansion franchise.

Toronto Tempo games to air across Canada under multiyear deal between WNBA and Bell Media

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May 4, 2026

Toronto Raptors' forward Scottie Barnes said his team had a good season, but didn't hit the goals it wanted to, after falling in seven games to the Cleveland Cavaliers in its first playoff action since 2022.

Toronto Raptors' forward Scottie Barnes said his team had a good season, but didn't hit the goals it wanted to, after falling in seven games to the Cleveland Cavaliers in its first playoff action since 2022.

Raptors hope to build on experience of seven-game playoff run

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May 4, 2026

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, left, protects the ball from Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker during the second half of Game 4 of their first-round playoff series last month in Phoenix.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, left, protects the ball from Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker during the second half of Game 4 of their first-round playoff series last month in Phoenix.

Thunder step into the spotlight in playoff showdown with the Lakers

4 min read

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