Beyond the Raptors: The NBA’s Expanding Footprint in Canada

 The 2019 NBA Championship win by the Toronto Raptors may have started basketball fever in Canada. The game's roots, however, are spreading far out from the shadow of the team's iconic clawed logo. On the world stage, a new generation of Canadian basketball talents like Jamal Murray and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

How Data Is Shaping the Future of Basketball

 Sports have seen data analysis become a core force for change, with its influence apparent in the ways that teams train, develop players, and scout. This trend is especially pronounced in basketball, where teams are using advanced metrics to gain an advantage. Player effectiveness and offensive and defensive strategies can

Clash of Titans and Dark Horses: Unveiling the 2024 NBA Playoffs Landscape

 As the 2024 NBA playoffs inch closer, the basketball community is buzzing with anticipation, eagerly analyzing favorites, underdogs, and MVP contenders. The battle for supremacy in the NBA is not just a test of talent but a showcase of resilience, strategy, and the unexpected. Favorites Eyeing the Championship At the

BlackJacks deal familiar look to area basketball fans

 The first expansion franchise in the history of the Canadian Elite Basketball League, the Ottawa BlackJacks are preparing to deal themselves into the busy sporting landscape of Canada’s capital city region. From the NHL Senators to the CFL RedBlacks, pro sports franchises own a solid history on the Ottawa scene.

Carleton Ravens drop U Sports Championship opener to top-seeded Saskatchewan Huskies in women’s bracket

 ABOVE: The Carleton Ravens took on the Saskatchewan Huskies March 5 at Ottawa's TD Place. (PHOTO: SPENCER COLBY) Ottawa is host this week to the 2020 men’s and women’s U Sports Final 8 Championship tournaments at TD Place. As the host team, the Carleton women received an automatic bid into

What’s Happening in Ottawa: February 7-9, 2020

 What: Capital Hoops Classic When: February 7th, Where: TD Place Arena Price: $14 - $40 Long-time rivals Carleton and OttawaU go head to head this weekend! Both the Women's and Men’s basketball teams of the respective schools will compete for the 2020 Capital Hoops title! Tickets are going fast, so

Briana “Hoops” Green teaches us Harlem Globetrotters’ tricks

 Photo credit: Dan Vazzoler / Video by Amanda and Brittany van Fankfoort WATCH ABOVE: Briana “Hoops” Green *attempt to* teach Timeout with the Twins some Harlem Globetrotters’ tricks. At six-years-old Briana Green attended her first Harlem Globetrotters game at Rupp Arena in Lexington, KY—a game she “couldn’t stop talking about.”

Hoops there it is!

 Photos by Nick Reynolds (nixaov.com) / Video by Amanda and Brittany van Frankfoort The high-flying, smile-inspiring Harlem Globetrotters are taking over the Canadian Tire Centre on Saturday afternoon to perform “amazing feats of basketball” in celebration of the team’s trademark type of interactive entertainment and commitment to fans that transcends the game. 

Gee-Gees Dream of Winning National Championship

 Gee-Gees team and fans rush the court to celebrate their victory at the Capital Hoops Classic, February 5th. All photos by Meagan Simpson. They say the third time’s the charm, and that just might be true for the Ottawa Gee-Gees. After losing in the championship game to the Ravens two

The YMCA’s Still Got It

 A shot from the YMCA-YWCA's annual cliffhanger event. Photo by John Enaje. The Capital’s YMCA-YWCA has a lot to offer locals. Founded in 1867, the Y works to advance the health and well being of children, youth and families. The Y provides services that tackle issues such as children’s health, unemployment,

Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame Profile: Norman Baker

 2015 marks the Year of Sport and the 60th anniversary of Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame. In recognition of these important milestones, OLM will be featuring Honoured Members of Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame in a weekly Profile piece. Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame aims to share the stories and

Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame Profile: Bobbie Rosenfeld

 2015 marks the Year of Sport and the 60th anniversary of Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame. In recognition of these important milestones, OLM will be featuring Honoured Members of Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame in a weekly Profile piece. Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame aims to share the stories and

Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame Profile: Kathy Shields

 In honour of the recent Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame 2014 Induction Celebrations presented by Canadian Tire on October 22, OLM will be featuring inductees—recent and historic—in a weekly Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame Profile piece. Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame aims to share the stories and achievements of Honoured

Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame Profile: Tim Frick

 In honour of the upcoming Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame 2014 Induction Celebrations presented by Canadian Tire on October 22, OLM will be featuring inductees—recent and historic—in a weekly Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame Profile piece. Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame aims to share the stories and achievements of Honoured

Game On: Sports Go to Head to Head in Battle for Participants

 Photo courtesy of Solutions Research Group. Whether your child is shooting a puck, passing a ball or batting an average, they are one of the 84 per cent of Canadian youth in the 3-17 age range participating in some type of sport, according to the Canadian Youth Sports Report. This is

Canadian Basketball Thrives in Kazan

 Canada’s highly anticipated arrival on the international men’s basketball stage likely won’t come for another few years – but early results in the lead-up to the 2016 Olympics suggest that the program is well on its way. Rio 2016 is a sound estimate for a perpetually mediocre program to finally