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After beating Team Canada in the group stage of the 4 Nations Face-Off, it’s time for Team USA to back it up with another victory. The longtime rivals will clash on Thursday night in the championship game in Boston, and the Americans are coming in with plenty of confidence. For a few days, it seemed […]

Team Canada will be looking for revenge on Thursday in the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game against Team USA. The Americans beat them 3-1 last weekend, but the Canadians didn’t have top defenceman Cale Makar in the lineup. The Colorado Avalanche star missed the contest due to illness but returned for Monday’s 5-3 victory over […]

Team Canada got the job done on Monday afternoon in Boston, beating Finland 5-3 and booking their spot in the championship game of the 4 Nations on Thursday against Team USA. By no surprise, the legendary Sidney Crosby came through in the clutch when his country needed him most. The Pittsburgh Penguins star scored a […]

Team Canada suffered a tough loss to rivals Team USA on Saturday night at the 4 Nations Face-Off, falling 3-1 in front of a packed crowd at the Bell Centre in Montreal. The Americans have automatically booked a spot in the championship game on Thursday in Boston, while the Canadians need to beat Finland on […]

Team Canada suffered a gutwrenching loss to rivals Team USA on Saturday night and will need to beat Finland on Monday to set up a rematch in the 4 Nations final on Thursday with their foes. The Canadians had to get by without their top defenceman in Cale Makar after he was ruled out due […]

The one squad standing in the way of Team Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off was always seen as Team USA and that became a reality on Saturday night, losing 3-1 to their bitter rivals. With the victory, the Americans booked their spot in the championship game next Thursday at the TD Garden in Boston, […]

The 4 Nations Face-Off was highly anticipated for months, but no matchup was circled on more schedules than Team Canada vs Team USA. And from the get-go, fans got exactly what they wanted. The two international powerhouses fought three times in the first nine seconds, with Matthew Tkachuk and Brandon Hagel immediately dropping the gloves. […]

Team Canada will be looking to keep it rolling at the 4 Nations Face-Off on Saturday night as they face their toughest opponent yet, Team USA. They were dealt a scare for practice on Friday as Colorado Avalanche defenceman Cale Makar didn’t take the ice due to an illness, but head coach Jon Cooper has […]

The NHL is officially on pause for the time being due to the first-ever 4 Nations Face-Off, which features Team Canada, Team USA, Team Sweden, and Team Finland. The best of the best will compete in the tournament for a shot at gold in Boston on February 20. Canada is one of the favorites to […]

Luguentz Dort’s net worth in 2024 is $7 million. Dort is a starting small forward for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Here’s a closer look at Luguentz Dort’s net worth in 2024. What is Luguentz Dort’s net worth in 2024?: $7 million (estimate) Luguentz Dort’s net worth in 2024 is $7 million. This is according to […]

It was a tough run for Team Canada at the Paris Olympics. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Co. ran into a fairly determined French squad that had Victor Wembanyama at its center. They unfortunately got bounced in the quarterfinals with an 82-73 scoreline which meant the end of their run. A lot of expectations were put on […]

Victor Wembanyama is no stranger to expectations. That said, he hadn’t yet been judged on his ability to carry a team. That changed for the San Antonio Spurs phenom during the 2024 Olympics with Team France. A huge 82-73 victory on Tuesday against previously unbeaten Canada in the quarterfinals gives the 7-foot-4 generational talent a […]

Is it an upset? Team France has eliminated Canada, 82-73, to face Germany in the semifinals of the 2024 Paris Olympics. With this victory, the previous silver medalists at the Tokyo Olympics are one game away from clinching another Olympic medal for the fourth time in 12 appearances. On the other hand, this loss is a […]

Team Canada star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is feeling confident to say the least about his team after going 3-0 in the group play phase, entering in the knockout stage. In his initial reactions after Canada beat Spain Friday, 88-85, the Oklahoma City Thunder fan would have an undefeated stance on his squad according to Lindsay Dunn. […]

In a thrilling exhibition game at T-Mobile Arena, Jamal Murray found himself in a situation that was both familiar and foreign. Instead of wearing the Denver Nuggets jersey that he has donned since being drafted seventh overall in 2017, Murray was proudly representing his home country, Canada, for the first time in nine years. “It […]

Team USA had their first game together Wednesday night as it was an exhibition game against Team Canada where they won, 86-72. It was far from a perfect performance, but with the immense group of talent assembled for the Paris Olympics, star Anthony Davis has a bold claim about who can truly beat their team. […]

During the first day of the 2024 NBA Draft, it looked like the Denver Nuggets were going to sort out their business in a timely manner, as it was reported that they are “working towards” an agreement with star guard Jamal Murray on a four-year, $209 million extension. Murray is currently entering the final year […]

The United States is slated to face their neighbors in the north in the Olympics on Wednesday, but they’ll be shorthanded. While the majority of Team USA’s roster will play in the exhibition match, head coach Steve Kerr is holding out one key chess piece. Star forward Kevin Durant will be out with a calf […]

To start off exhibition play for the Paris Olympics in basketball, it will be an anticipated matchup against the formidable Team USA taking on Team Canada in a battle of the two huge North American countries. One person on Canada that is more excited and motivated than anybody is arguably Dillon Brooks who plays also […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was stellar for the Oklahoma City Thunder during the 2023-24 season. His production earned him MVP-candidate status, as he led OKC to a first-place finish in the Western Conference standings. Gilgeous-Alexander has a chance to continue his success with Team Canada alongside Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray. The Thunder guard gave a blunt […]

Major changes are coming for the Golden State Warriors; after a season in which they underperformed and missed the playoffs, a roster upheaval seems to be on the way, with the Dubs setting their sights on a potential trade for Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George. With Andrew Wiggins one of the pieces that could […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is starting to make a name for himself as a Canadian legend. The Oklahoma City Thunder star is chasing the likes of Steve Nash and Wayne Gretzky. He is already heading in the right direction after representing the country well in the FIBA World Cup. For this, the young gun was rewarded with […]

Canada’s greatest soccer star, Christine Sinclair, is retiring from international soccer. After one of the most storied careers of any Canadian athlete, Sinclair has decided to hang up her cleats. She will no longer represent Team Canada, but plans to continue playing in the NWSL for the Portland Thorns. In her 20+ year senior career […]

After being down 12 points entering the fourth quarter, Team Canada guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led a furious last-minute comeback in the FIBA World Cup against Spain to give Canada basketball their first Olympic games berth since 2000. 23 years in the making. Canada's Senior Men's National Team is going back to the Olympic Games for […]

While lots of attention is on Team USA in the FIBA Basketball World Cup, Canada’s men’s national basketball team has gotten a lot of love in their own right, and their on-court results have been impressive this far into the tournament. Team Canada is stacked with NBA talent, and they are the team most likely […]

Day 1 of the FIBA World Cup group stage ends with a banger as Canada and France get together. It’s time to continue our FIBA World Cup odds series with a Canada-France prediction and pick. These are two of the better teams in this tournament. The Canadian National Team brings a lot of youth and […]

The 2023 Men’s FIBA World Cup could be Canada’s time to shine on an international basketball stage. With Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the way, the Canadian roster is packed with NBA talent and may have the best chance any Canadian national basketball team has had against Team USA in the international format. […]

The 2023 FIBA Men’s World Cup will kick off on August 25th, and the odds for the tournament have been released. The United States men’s national basketball team is currently favored to win the 2023 FIBA Men’s World Cup, according to Fanduel. Team USA is listed at -110 to win. Team USA will be coached […]

Team Canada is one of, if not, the most stacked roster entering the FIBA World Cup. They have an NBA champion and an All-NBA player leading them to a probable gold medal in the coming weeks. Although, seeing the NBA season through means a lot of fatigue that increases injury. Jamal Murray has not had […]

Fresh off winning an NBA championship, it seemed like Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray wasn’t done competing for trophies just yet in 2023. Earlier this offseason, Team Canada revealed the list of players included in their extended roster for the 2023 FIBA World Cup, and Murray’s was included, joining the likes of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Dillon […]

Team Canada will need to get by without their star first basemen for the remainder of the 2023 World Baseball Classic. Los Angeles Dodgers stud Freddie Freeman left Tuesday’s game against Venezuela with a hamstring injury and on Wednesday, manager Ernie Whitt said he’s out for the rest of the tournament, per Bob Nightengale. While […]

Freddie Freeman and Team Canada are gearing up to represent their country in the World Baseball Classic. However, Canada will now enter the WBC without one of their top pitchers after being dealt a brutal injury blow. Boston Red Sox’ starter Nick Pivetta has pulled out of the World Baseball Classic due to an illness, […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is still rehabbing his right foot plantar fasciitis, which is why he made the decision not to play for Team Canada this summer. SGA confirmed the heartbreaking decision in an announcement on social media, in which he also thanked Canada for their overwhelming support throughout his career. “Thank you […]

RJ Barrett, the next great hope for the New York Knicks, wants all the smoke for this year’s Olympics. And if you don’t remember, he’s not playing for the United States: RJ Barrett says he plans to play for Canada in the Olympics: “We got an all NBA team. We got a lot of talent.” — […]

New York Knicks rookie RJ Barrett has announced his intention to play for Team Canada at the last-chance Olympic qualifying tournament next summer, according to a report from TSN’s Josh Lewenberg. Barrett who hails from Mississauga, Ontario, made the announcement prior to Wednesday night’s matchup against the Toronto Raptors. “One-hundred per cent I plan to […]

Team Canada ended a disappointing FIBA World Cup on a high note after new Sacramento Kings recruit Cory Joseph led his team to a historic 82-60 victory against Senegal on Thursday. Joseph flexed his muscles in this one, logging a game-high 24 points on 9-of-17 shooting, along with three 3-pointers, two rebounds, three assists, and […]

After a shocking loss to Australia, Team USA performed better in Monday’s exhibition tilt against Canada ahead of the FIBA World Cup. Boston Celtics youngster Jaylen Brown led the way with 19 points in an 84-68 victory, a game in the Americans’ control throughout. While Brown was terrific, there were several other highlight-reel plays, including […]

Team USA rebounded from its stunning loss to the Australians to defeat Team Canada 84-68 in a final tune-up before the 2019 FIBA World Cup begins later this week in China. USA Basketball jumped all over Canada in the first quarter, running out to a 20-9 lead after the opening frame. The Canadians made a […]

Sacramento Kings point guard Cory Joseph will not be playing for Team Canada at the 2019 FIBA World Cup: NBA source tells me Cory Joseph will NOT play for Canada at the World Cup. Middle of the night in Australia so Canada Basketball comment a few hours away — Doug Smith: Raptors (@SmithRaps) August 20, […]