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Past articles by Donnovan:
NFL should worry about the virus, not the schedule
The NFL opted not to create wiggle room in their schedule for games missed due to COVID-19. And it's already pushed the league toward a crisis point. → Read More
Gabe Kapler's anthem protest a masterclass in being an ally
In taking a knee to protest police brutality, Giants manager Gabe Kapler hit being an ally out of the park, helping to fuel the conversation about racial justice just as the return of sports arrives to distract us. → Read More
Everything you need to know about Tom Brady leaving the Patriots
What caused Tom Brady's split in New England? Where's he going next? How will the Patriots replace him? Here's a look at those questions and more. → Read More
Q&A: Tony McKegney on the NHL's overlooked generation of black players
Tony McKegney, the first black player to top 40 goals in an NHL season, shares memories from an oft-overlooked generation of black NHLers and reflects on the pleasure, pain and purpose the game of hockey has brought to his life. → Read More
Why the San Francisco 49ers will win Super Bowl LIV
The San Francisco 49ers are underdogs heading into Super Bowl LIV against the Kansas City Chiefs, but Donnovan Bennett argues its the Niners that are the better bet. Here's why. → Read More
4 bold predictions for Canadian football in 2020
Will Halifax and the Martimes finally get a CFL team? We have bold calls on that and more in our 2020 predictions. → Read More
6 reasons Raptors should blow up roster if Kawhi Leonard leaves
If Kawhi Leonard does say good bye to the Raptors, Masai Ujiri should tear it all down. Disagree? Here are six reasons why there is no other alternative. → Read More
Durant, Thompson decisions put Warriors dynasty on pause
The fact the Golden State Warriors are no longer the prohibitive favourite no matter what they do means it’s a dawn of a new day in the NBA. → Read More
Why do we still love Tiger Woods? Some experts weigh in
Tiger Woods returned to golf's summit at last week's Masters, and it's clear that he's still the biggest draw in the sport. Donnovan Bennett spoke to some marketing experts to find out why people still love Tiger. → Read More
Why Raptors' Masai Ujiri should win Executive of the Year
Looking at Masai Ujiri's work in the vacuum of the 2018-19 season, it would seem other managers' work is comparable. But Ujiri’s work to build up his Raptors over the past few years, which is coming to fruition this year, is unmatched. → Read More
Why Raptors' Pascal Siakam is undoubtedly NBA's most improved player
The debate over the NBA's most improved points to two players: Pascal Siakam and D'Angelo Russell. But the numbers point the budding Toronto Raptors star. → Read More
6 non-Duke NBA draft lottery picks to watch in March Madness
Here are six non-Duke players to watch during NCAA March Madness. → Read More
NFL Free Agency: Best moves and biggest head-scratchers
We're less than a week into the new league year, but NFL free agency has mostly come and gone. Here's some of our favourite moves, and some we didn't love. → Read More
How to fill out your NCAA March Madness bracket
The NCAA tournament field is set, so now the only thing left to do is prepare to dominate your office pool. → Read More
NBA All-Star Game Takeaways: Durant leads big Team LeBron comeback
After having to come back from as many as 20 points, Team LeBron out lasted Team Giannis, 178-164, to win the NBA All-Star game. Here are some takeaways from the game. → Read More
NBA Power Rankings: Post-trade deadline edition
But how do all of the moves at the deadline change the pecking order for teams vying for a championship or a lottery pick? Here are the latest NBA Power Rankings now that the dust has settled on the trade deadline. → Read More
Super Bowl LIII: A comprehensive ranking of top 53 commercials
Super Bowl LIII is in the books, and that means it's time to re-live the best commercials from the game. Here are the top 53 ads from Sunday's big game. → Read More
Why the Los Angeles Rams will win Super Bowl LIII
Why the Los Angeles Rams will beat the New England Patriots at Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta on Sunday. → Read More
Eight reasons why the Raptors should trade for Anthony Davis
Even if he's just a "long-term rental," the Raptors should do everything they can to acquire Anthony Davis. → Read More
Harris, Rogers make the difference in CFL division finals
The Ottawa Redblacks and Calgary Stampeders will square off in a rematch of 2016's Grey Cup, and two players were largely responsible for guiding them to the big game in Edmonton. → Read More