Donnovan Bennett
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Donnovan (D.J.) Bennett’s many roles with Sportsnet include being a feature host, producer and radio host. A member of the Sportsnet team since 2013, Bennett’s work often touches on the intersections between sports and race, politics, gender and pop culture. Previously nominated for both a Gemini and Digital Publishing Award, Bennett has made a name for himself by telling stories on multiple platforms. In addition to his role as a writer, Bennett hosts videos for Sportsnet’s social media platforms and on radio as a co-host of Free Association, Sportsnet’s NBA podcast.
NFL Week 1 By The Numbers: Bills getting older, Jackson gives Ravens big boost
Donnovan Bennett
When it comes to prognosticating and evaluating the NFL, a few key numbers tell a greater story. Here are 10 stats that will tell the story of the upcoming week in the NFL.
Q & A with Mark Fraser, Brigette Lacquette of new NHL Player Inclusion Coalition
Donnovan Bennett
PGA-LIV merger continues troubling trend of buying silence via sports
Donnovan Bennett
What happened this week could very well be the beginning of a trend, rather than an anomaly. If the PIF can buy the PGA, why couldn’t it do the same with the ATP, WTA, or UFC?
How lessons from the NBA Finals should impact the Raptors' coaching search
Donnovan Bennett
In an era of near-constant turnover in the NBA's coaching ranks, Miami's Erik Spoelstra and Denver's Mike Malone offer important evidence that continuity can pay dividends.
Blatant tanking makes a mockery of the final stretch of the NBA season
Donnovan Bennett
Criticism of LSU's Angel Reese after NCAA women's title game dripping in racism, sexism
Donnovan Bennett
The NCAA tournament was a lesson in how far women's sports has come, yet the reaction to LSU's Angel Reese and how she celebrated her victory shows how far we all still have to go.
March Madness By The Numbers: How history can help pick a winning bracket
Donnovan Bennett
When filling out a bracket history and data can be our finest teachers. Here are some key numbers to help you narrow down your selections as you endeavour for a perfect bracket.
Super Bowl LVII: A comprehensive ranking of the best commercials
Donnovan Bennett
The significance of historic Hurts-Mahomes Super Bowl LVII QB matchup
Donnovan Bennett
Sunday's game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles will mark the first time in NFL history that a Super Bowl will feature two Black starting quarterbacks. Donnovan Bennett takes a closer look.