Category: Basketball
Every year, we find ourselves constantly disappointed in a handful of teams we had high expectations for. Whether that be contenders that ended up missing the playoffs, playoff locks that get plagued by injuries, or even teams that were expected to take the next step but failed to do so. Fortunately for us though, these … Continue reading Predicting The NBA’s Next “Breakout Team”
The 2022 Canada Games have come to an end with Ontario leading in both Gold Medals and the overall medal count. One of the highlights of the games was the gold medal game in women's basketball. With the game tied 56-56 with about five minutes left Delaney Gibb, Miss Alberta Basketball took a Steph Curry-range … Continue reading Gibb Leads Alberta Ladies Hoopers to Canada Games Gold
When it comes to the traditional major leagues in North America, Canada often finds itself underrepresented. With the exception of the National Hockey League, Canada has just a combined five teams in the MLB, NBA, MLS and NFL, with Toronto making up three of those teams and no Canadian team in the NFL. While we … Continue reading Adding a Canadian Team to Each Major North American League
Whilst Canadians love to see their teams shine against American opposition in leagues like the NHL, MLB, and MLS, we also have beloved domestic leagues that give fans all across Canada to see their cities face off for the chance to be domestic champions. Football, soccer, and basketball are all popular sports in Canada, and … Continue reading Adding Expansion Teams to the CFL, CPL and CEBL
It's June 27th, 2022, and we’re well into the MLB season. The Toronto Blue Jays are hosting their American League East rivals, the Boston Red Sox. Boston and Toronto are almost inseparable in the sports world. Not only do they play each other in three major sports leagues, but they are also in fact in … Continue reading Canadian Sports Rivalries – Toronto Vs. Boston
There has been an unparalleled level of excitement surrounding the Canadian Elite Basketball League this season, as Jermaine Cole fever takes over the nation. Cole, better known for his stage name, J Cole, signed with the Scarborough Shooting Stars, one of the league's three new expansion teams before the season, and ever since, a wave … Continue reading Jermaine Cole Providing Big Boost for CEBL
The WNBA is on the path to announcing an expansion in the next few months. While it may take a year or two for the new team, or teams, (it's likely that one or two new cities will be announced) to start play, the planning has already started. The league is in very capable hands and has been going … Continue reading “We Got Next” Canada on Short List for WNBA Expansion
The Ottawa BlackJacks have heightened expectations, this season, as they host the Canadian Elite Basketball League's Championship Weekend in August, and after an 0-3 start to the season, they have made the decision to fire head coach, Charles Dubé-Brais. In his place, the team has announced that University of Ottawa Gee-Gees basketball coach, James Derouin … Continue reading BlackJacks Fire Dubé-Brais, Name James Derouin Interim Head Coach
After back-to-back losses to start the season, the Ottawa BlackJacks returned home on Thursday night to take on the Scarborough Shooting Stars, one of the CEBL's three new expansion teams for the 2022 season. In front of a record crowd of 3,538, the BlackJacks couldn't overcome the Shooting Stars, who ran away with a 98-81 … Continue reading BlackJacks Slow Start Continues With Loss to Shooting Stars
For the first time in franchise history, the Ottawa BlackJacks played their home opener in front of fans at the Arena at TD Place. The contest was tightly contested right into the Elam ending, and it would come down to the final possession, as the Fraser Valley Bandits stunned the BlackJacks 90-87. "It's a fantastic … Continue reading BlackJacks Stunned By Bandits In Home Opener
