Morgan Campbell
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Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. with Jake Paul on the undercard. Because it’s 2020
Saturday night’s main event in Carson, Calif. is probably best described as a spectacle primed for meme-worthy moments with a $49.99 price tag and a s... → Read More
From busker to boxer: Daniel Roach looks to make music in the ring
Standout saxophonist leaves a void on the local jazz and funk scene, but says it’s time to concentrate on boxing. → Read More
Conor McGregor silent when asked about sexual assault investigations
At a news conference, the UFC star got help turning aside a question about two investigations in Ireland. → Read More
Track and field has stars waiting to shine in the post-Bolt era — when they get the chance
Canadian Andre De Grasse is one of several standout performers set to carry track and field into the future. Heading into an Olympic year, though, short-sighted marketing decisions by World Athletics could leave the sport limping. → Read More
The game is not over for Akim Aliu: ‘My goal is to come back and play’
At 30, Aliu’s revelations about racism in hockey have propelled him back into the spotlight. He hopes the sport’s reckoning leads to one last good-faith shot at the NHL. → Read More
How the racial stereotypes that shape the NFL’s quarterback market cost Lamar Jackson millions
When NFL scouts and analysts can’t see past a prospect’s skin colour everybody loses — except teams smart enough to put racial bias aside and spot a bargain, Morgan Campbell writes. → Read More
Black NHL players have been talking about racism for decades. Why did it take so long to listen?
Akim Aliu’s tweets provided a tipping point, but hockey could have had its reckoning on race much sooner if more media members were willing and equipped to write about it. → Read More
Colin Kaepernick wants to play again but doesn’t need to — the NFL isn’t used to that
The former 49ers quarterback has remained NFL ready for years and was able to reject the league’s terms for a controversial public workout because he already has enough money and notoriety. He’s no normal free agent. → Read More
The Wolfpack put profile ahead of profit in signing All Blacks star Sonny Bill Williams
The long-rumoured signing is now official, with the Wolfpack comparing the New Zealand star to LeBron James and David Beckham and hoping he has the same impact. → Read More
Proposal to pay NCAA players makes right-wing politicians pivot left
U.S. conservatives favour free markets and low taxes — except when addressing amateurism in college sports. Then they call for more rules and tax hikes, as we saw last week, Morgan Campbell writes. → Read More
Wolfpack target Sonny Bill Williams is more than an athlete — he’s a one-man economic stimulus package
New Zealand star ponders contract offer from the Wolfpack, who think he can expand their fan base here and pack stadiums for road games → Read More
The NBA is back, but it still has to make a choice with China
Chinese partnerships are worth a half-billion dollars annually for the NBA, but the league may soon have to choose between partnering with the Chinese government and salvaging its progressive reputation → Read More
The Raptors’ Fred VanVleet is ready to step in for Kawhi Leonard, at least on the marketing side
The Raptors are a high-profile team without a single star, and the setup creates endorsement opportunities for the business-minded point guard. → Read More
Philemon Rono triumphs again in a Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon full of records
A flood of personal bests and national records punctuates the fastest marathon run on Canadian soil. The top four men’s runners eclipsed the old course record. → Read More
Marathon times are falling, which could be a nice bonus for Toronto’s Waterfront Marathon
Bigger paydays and better shoes are making elite marathoners faster than ever, and that could lead to an extra $50,000 for the winners of the annual Toronto race. → Read More
Toronto companies look to usher professional sports into the CBD oil era
BioSteel and the Toronto Wolfpack say their products meet a growing demand among pro athletes for a safe, non-addictive alternative to prescription painkillers, but regulatory hurdles remain. → Read More
Mississauga’s Football North heads south for a program-defining showdown with the IMG Academy
Private football academy measures itself against the best programs in the U.S., and Friday’s game offers a rare opportunity for a direct comparison — IMG is ranked fourth in the nation. → Read More
Jay-Z’s Inspire Change undermines Colin Kaepernick’s message as NFL season begins
If you’re an opponent of racialized police brutality, the NFL and Roc Nation choosing Chicago to launch a lukewarm movement toward an amorphous goal might land somewhere between tone deaf and galling, Morgan Campbell writes. → Read More
Why Kawhi Leonard’s power play won’t become routine in the NBA
Most players don’t have the power to shift league-wide balances by demanding trades to specific clubs, or bypassing general managers to create teams of their choosing. Super elite performers like Leonard and LeBron do, Morgan Campbell writes. → Read More
Masters sprint star Chris Warburton is racing the biological clock
Pickering resident hopes to become the oldest sprinter eclipse 11 seconds in the 100 metres. → Read More