As a kid, Alek Manoah watched his mom go hungry so he could eat. Her sacrifices and determination got the promising young right-hander where he is today, and set an example he's still trying to live up to.

Lisa Thomaidis has already cemented her status as one of the greatest basketball coaches in Canadian history. Now, she and the senior women's national team have their sights set on an elusive goal — the Olympic podium.

Eradicating homophobic language from hockey isn't just about making the game more welcoming — it's about keeping kids alive.

For years, the Montreal Canadiens have struggled, slipped and stumbled in their quest for an elite centre. The emergence of Nick Suzuki puts an end to the search. Finally.

After years of disappearing — or imploding — in big moments, the Toronto Maple Leafs are hoping gritty, veteran depth can finally get them over the post-season hump.

When former world champion hurdler Perdita Felicien set out to write her family's story, she expected it to be difficult. But the struggle she faced behind the scenes caught her totally by surprise.

As the Stop Asian Hate movement grows in the wake of tragedy, the sports world is helping drive the conversation. We talked to seven people of Asian heritage working in the Canadian sports industry about their lives and careers.

After a long career in pro hockey, Dampy Brar is now teaching his South Asian community the game — and teaching the hockey world about that community.

From the voices taking centre stage and pushing the game forward to the team-builders and culture-shifters innovating behind the scenes, Sportsnet celebrates the women leading the way in hockey today.

In two Olympic appearances, the country's first showing in the wake of the U.S. invasion and its first gold medal, Grenada seized the opportunity to define itself — on its own terms and in front of the world.

Gabby Douglas makes history and the world focuses on her hair. Serena Williams wins a Slam in the face of endless scrutiny of her body. Sports have a damaging obsession with Black women's looks — and it's not just reserved for superstars.

Chris Boucher has been one of the most pleasant surprises of the NBA season. And on a Toronto Raptors team filled with against-all-odds success stories, his is the most improbable.

We spoke to Bob Kendrick, president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, about Hank Aaron, the reclassification of the Negro Leagues as a major league, and the stories left to be told.

In a two-decade career as an elite Ultimate player, Hadiya Roderique found acceptance and freedom on the field, and something less welcome — and less welcoming — off it.

Drawn into national politics while still on the field in Washington, Ray Schoenke's four-decade run as a D.C. political player may not be over just yet.

They are the unsung — and sometimes unwilling — heroes who set the tone before every big game. But how does an NHL player become his team's dressing room DJ?

Why Chase Claypool’s record-breaking rookie season with the Pittsburgh Steelers comes as no surprise to the coaches who watched him grow up.

He's known as one of the most outspoken agents in sports. Maybe that's because he's spent his entire professional career advocating for people. This is Allan Walsh's story, in his own words.

For players outside the top 100, life on tour can be a constant balancing act between staying competitive and avoiding bankruptcy. But now, a new initiative spearheaded by Vasek Pospisil and Novak Djokovic is sparking hope and exposing the sport's deep divisions.

Racism kept Herb Carnegie out of the NHL, but his legacy is still felt in the game and beyond — and his grandson won't rest until it's properly recognized.

Projected top-three pick Tim Stutzle is the latest in a golden generation of German hockey players who owe their development to a single, revolutionary club.

COVID-19 brought regular life to a halt in North America back in March. Unlike most ballplayers, for Canadian pitcher Phillippe Aumont it never resumed.

NHL scouts are hockey's toughest crowd. We asked for their honest appraisals of the most unusual Stanley Cup Playoffs ever.

Larry Lester has dedicated himself to researching the lost history and forgotten stars of the Negro Leagues, uncovering the truth behind stories he once thought were "just lore and myth and fable."

After finding his purpose behind bars, Mark Leduc fought his way to Olympic glory and later, came out publicly and advocated around LGBTQ issues. Remembering and re-examining a much misunderstood Canadian boxing great.

In the wake of George Floyd's death, the hockey world is beginning to face its own failings around racial equality. But for this moment of reflection to spark real change, the voices of Black women — so long ignored and silenced — must be centred.

Donnovan Bennett is used to being the only Black journalist in the locker room. That needs to change. And with racial injustice dominating the public conversation in the wake of George Floyd's death, maybe it finally will.

In January, Manchester Storm defenceman Zach Sullivan made history with a single tweet, becoming the first active pro hockey player to come out as bisexual. He describes what led to that moment and the importance of the hockey community's response.

Vladdy did it. Bo did it. Now, standout prospect Jordan Groshans is confident he can be the next Blue Jay to prove baseball's become a young man's game.

In 2008, a freak on-ice accident ended Pat Dapuzzo's 24-year career as an NHL linesman. In its aftermath, Dapuzzo found a new, happier life in the game.

A year after Kawhi Leonard's iconic buzzer-beater, seven photographers remember what it was like to document the greatest shot in Toronto Raptors history

Brady Leavold was a gritty forward skating alongside future NHL stars until addiction unravelled his life. Now, after a journey that landed him in prison and on the streets, he's working to pick up the pieces.

With the pieces in place, the 2010–11 Vancouver Canucks set out to dominate the NHL. And they did, right up until the end. This is their story.

Today would've been Masters Sunday, and while we can't watch the final round at Augusta, we can still ask the important questions. Like, how does two-time Masters champ Bernhard Langer keep himself in the competitive mix at 62? Turns out it's cake. Mostly, cake.

Cut short after the death of Canadiens defenceman, Joe Hall, the 1919 Stanley Cup Final offers a window into the ravages of and reaction to the Spanish Influenza.

On the ice, it was just another game on the schedule — a Pacific Division tilt between the Flames and Golden Knights. Behind the scenes, it was anything but.

From the players captivating and inspiring us on the ice to the executives building rosters and innovating behind the scenes, Sportsnet celebrates the women shaping the game.

Curt Flood was a trailblazer whose strength and conviction set the stage for modern player empowerment. Capturing him takes unconventional means.

It affects your whole body, upends your life and impacts every athlete differently. So, how do the world’s best return to competition after having a baby?

Heading into the World Junior Championship with a chance to cement his place atop the 2020 draft class, projected No. 1 pick Alexis Lafrenière is ready to do anything to help Team Canada win gold — even switch positions.

Marco Argentino has been the man NHL superstars from Gretzky to McDavid trust with their gear. Now, he's also helping shape the future of equipment design.

As Hayley Wickenheiser takes her rightful place in the Hall of Fame, teammates and rivals share their favourite memories of one of the toughest, most-driven players to ever lace 'em up.

Offering term and big money to an unproven player is a gamble. But increasingly for NHL execs, a Hail Mary on elite talent is not only worth the risk, it's the smart play.

Part of a group of figure skaters-turned-hockey coaches pushing the game to new levels of speed and precision, Dawn Braid makes sure stars from John Tavares to Taylor Hall don't fall behind.

Morgan Rielly "does the right things without having to be told." How a 25-year-old homebody became a key voice in the Toronto Maple Leafs dressing room.

On the ground with Andre Deveaux, the only Bahamian-born player in NHL history, as he helps his homeland recover from the devastation of Hurricane Dorian.

Brad Ostrom spent nearly 50 years coaching minor hockey, and played a key role in the development of some of London's best. Weeks before his death, he reflected on the lessons of a life given to the game.

On the ground in Newfoundland with actor, author and ex-NHLer Terry Ryan for a Hall-of-Fame introduction to the sport that got his life back on track.

The heir apparent to Christine Sinclair as the engine driving Team Canada's offence, 18-year-old striker Jordyn Huitema is preparing to take over from the GOAT by creating a path all her own.

Once a teenage prodigy, Becks Dudley picked up a squash racquet again after years of drugs and drinking and many nights living on the streets — and won a provincial championship. This is her story.

Fifty years ago, Hector Lopez took over a misfit Buffalo Bisons team to become triple-A’s first black manager — then baseball mostly forgot the accomplishment.

Racquetballer Kane Waselenchuk is the most dominant athlete of his generation, and he knows it. But is he great enough to save his sport? This is his story.

The Toronto Raptors' run to their first NBA title captivated a nation and forever changed the lives of people on both sides of the border. This is the behind-the-scenes story of an improbable championship.

Leading the most talented Canadian roster ever after two decades of battling for her country, Christine Sinclair's to-do list for the 2019 Women's World Cup is hard to top.

Five years in the ring was all it took Joan Laurer to redefine the role of women in pro wrestling. And with her induction into the WWE Hall of Fame, Chyna is finally getting her due.

On January 2, the St. Louis Blues had the worst record in the NHL and there were calls to blow the team up. Now they’ve got a shot at their first Stanley Cup Final in five decades. This is their story.

All-in on deadline day with your stars set to hit the market? Sure. Upset the prospective Cup champs in Round 1? You bet. The Columbus Blue Jackets just keep surprising everyone but themselves.

Florida is the place greyhound racing matters most. But with a state ban set to come into effect, those who love the sport are being forced to say their goodbyes.

Winnipeg’s most gifted scorer worked for years to stay calm when goals got scarce. But if Patrik Laine can’t get back to scoring, he risks sinking his team's playoff chances and his long-term future with the Jets.

On April 6, 2018, the Humboldt bus crash claimed 16 lives and shook an entire country. This is the story of the year since the tragedy through the eyes of three Broncos.

Coaches on the fringes who can speak the language of analytics are more in demand than ever by baseball players. Now MLB teams are finally catching up.

On the cusp of the NCAA Tournament, RJ Barrett is under a brighter spotlight than any Canadian hoops prospect in history. And all he sees is opportunity.

With the momentum behind women’s hockey at an all-time high, the game’s decision-makers need to get their acts together or risk blowing a colossal opportunity.

After a career-best season that included a no-hitter in his home country, James Paxton is now a New York Yankee and ready to become MLB’s most prominent Canadian.

Despite ups and downs, Roberto Luongo's been happiest on the ice in Florida. And there's a lot more than hockey tying the future Hall of Famer to Parkland and its people.

More than 13 years after paying the price for refusing to participate in a hazing ritual, Akim Aliu is still fighting for his NHL dreams. This is his story.

Winnipeg’s netminder has been achieving goals people told him were impossible his whole life. Now he's got his sights set on winning the Jets' first-ever Stanley Cup.

No longer defined by his otherworldly athleticism, Atlanta Hawks veteran Vince Carter has grown into one of the NBA’s premier player-coaches.

A generational player who has dominated at every level, consensus 2019 No. 1 Jack Hughes has NHL scouts drooling and WJC gold in his sights.

Colorado Avalanche winger Mikko Rantanen has flown under the radar his whole career. Leading the NHL in scoring is one hell of a way to attract attention.

Maple Leafs winger Mitch Marner takes a break from racking up points to say what everyone's been thinking: Vegetables are disgusting.

The 1989 Grey Cup was supposed to be a one-sided affair. Instead, the Roughriders and Tiger-Cats delivered the highest-scoring championship in CFL history.

Enduring personal trials and decades in the minors, Charlie Montoyo took the long road to become manager of the Toronto Blue Jays — and made it look easy.

Getting to know one of the NHL's best, and most underappreciated, two-way players — Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov — over some truly unreal sea bass.

Kawhi Leonard arrived in Toronto fresh off a lost season and a blockbuster trade. Now he's poised to show people who he is all over again.

On July 1, 2018, John Tavares shocked the hockey world by choosing the Toronto Maple Leafs in free agency. With the help of friends, teammates, GMs, his agent and the man himself, this is that story.

Blue Jays head athletic trainer Nikki Huffman understands the minds of injured athletes and has stopped at nothing in the fight to achieve her dreams.

Phil Kessel is wired differently than other NHL superstars. And the Pittsburgh Penguins are totally cool with that.

Steve Nash is now in two Halls of Fame. Close friends from childhood through to the NBA open up about what makes the kid from Victoria so special.

More than 25 years later, Joe Carter's iconic home run is still fresh in the minds of the players, coaches, executives and even the bat boy who were there to witness it.

Kia Nurse made Team Canada at 16, won two NCAA championships by 20 and set franchise records in her rookie WNBA season — all that was just her opening act.

A strong defensive catcher with a big bat, Danny Jansen's future with the Toronto Blue Jays is looking bright — especially now that he can see it.

A Hall of Famer living as the lion of Dominican baseball. A top prospect still hungry for his father’s approval. Stephen Brunt deciphers the complicated relationship between Vladimir Guerrero Sr. and his son, Vlad Jr.

Already making a splash in his rookie year on the IndyCar circuit, Robert Wickens has the talent and experience to be Canada’s next great race car driver.

Born into the first family of Cuban baseball, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has travelled a long way to reach the edge of the Blue Jays roster.

Noah Dobson's journey to the NHL Draft is unusual for a top prospect. But it put the P.E.I.-born defenceman in position to be the first Canadian off the board.

Hollywood heavyweight. NHL visionary. Convicted felon. The legacy of Bruce McNall — who brought Wayne Gretzky to L.A. — is, well, it's complicated.

The media circus is the same, but the man at its centre swears he's changed. Can the Hamilton Tiger-Cats turn Johnny Manziel back into a football player?

After a devastating playoff exit, Dwane Casey is out and questions abound. Think you can survive a summer as the Toronto Raptors' GM? Prove it.

He's got the personality and playing style to be a superstar. And after an offensive explosion in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the whole league has been put on notice: Don't sleep on David Pastrnak.

This is the story of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash that left a nation reeling, told by the players, coaches and family members at the centre of it.

Winnipeg Jets fans know whiteouts. But as they look to go far in the playoffs, their signature display of team support is bigger than ever.

Getting to the Stanley Cup Playoffs is one thing. Getting there year after year and contending is another. The Toronto Maple Leafs and Winnipeg Jets are on track to do that. Just ask them.

In 2003 Mike Weir became the first Canadian to win the Masters. But for the PGA pro, his friends and family, that historic Sunday 'never gets old.' This is how they remember it.

He's managed 1,420 games with Toronto. His 720 wins are second in franchise history. His contract could take him through 2020. Few would have predicted any of those numbers. This is how John Gibbons beat the doubters.

He never pitched in a World Series, but in the last year of his life Roy Halladay coached his son, Braden, and greatly impacted a team that made an incredible run to a championship. This is that story.

Bringing a wealth of big-league experience to an A-ball affiliate, Mark Riggins is the man the Toronto Blue Jays trust to develop their most promising pitching prospects.

When you look around the sporting world, it really is amazing what you see. These are the best photos in sports from February 2018, including Vinny Curry's Super Bowl-sized celebration.

Kaillie Humphries took bobsleigh gold in Vancouver and Sochi. Now, the woman standing between the Canadian and an Olympic threepeat is her training partner.

You won’t find the first-rounders in Gatorade commercials and the vets aren’t established stars, but the Canadian men’s hockey team heading to Pyeongchang is united by perseverance and ready to come together to challenge for gold.

Snowboarder Spencer O'Brien talks about big tricks and big air, her awesomely named father, and Team Canada's many medal threats in Pyeongchang.

When you look around the world of sports, it really is amazing what you see. These are the best photos in sports from January.

Canadian pairs figure skater Eric Radford opens up about his childhood, his reasons for coming out and his goals for Pyeongchang 2018.

Earning the right to represent Canada in curling may be the hardest route to an Olympic Games. Here’s how Team Homan punched its ticket to Pyeongchang.

Olympic flag bearers Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir talk about putting down their beers, returning to competition, and Canada's chances at the Pyeongchang Games.

There's hothouse of talent based in Plymouth, Mich. And with the sport rapidly growing in America, it just may create a hockey superpower south of the 49th.

Their careers may be winding down, but there's no doubt what Daniel and Henrik Sedin have accomplished on the ice their entire lives is the stuff of legend. We talked to former linemates to find out more.

Milan Lucic opens up about adjusting to life in Edmonton, playing with Connor McDavid, his friendship with Wayne Gretzky and the time he cried in junior.

Twenty-five years ago, the Ottawa Senators began their modern history with a bang and then whimpered to the finish. This is the story of a glorious win and many, many losses.

Facing age-old small-market obstacles, the Owen Sound Attack have built a CHL success story with astute management and player development — and diehard community support.

Spinal problems forced Derek Dorsett to retire from the NHL at the age of 30. But, to hear him tell it, playing in the league at all was a dream come true.

Every month, Sportsnet brings you the best photos from around the world of sports. In this edition, Houston rallies after Harvey, Nail Yakupov finally has something to cheer about, and a big-wave surfer nearly dies in Portugal.

From skinny high-schooler and fringe recruit, to draft steal and Toronto Raptors starter, the rookie has been surprising people since he was a kid.

The fact he’s leading the NHL in scoring isn't so surprising. But does the Tampa Bay centre’s shift from goal-scorer to set-up man signal a fundamental change in his game?

Every month, Sportsnet brings you the best photos from around the world of sports. In this edition, Yasiel Puig gets a scolding, Lonzo Ball takes a load off — and Alex Ovechkin eats glass.

This exclusive excerpt from the forthcoming book 'Young Leafs' outlines the biggest concern NHL teams had about drafting the young Swede — his NHL pedigree.

As told by members of the cast and crew and two of baseball’s biggest names, this is the story of the show's most famous sports episode.

At just 20, Toronto's star centre is the youngest franchise face in North American sports. And, fair or not, after a rookie season sheltered off the ice, things will have to change.

When the station that would become Sportsnet 590 The FAN launched in 1992, Bob McCown's voice was the first listeners heard. Twenty-five years later, he's still No. 1 in sports talk radio.

Every month, Sportsnet brings you the best photos from around the world of sports. In the September 2017 edition, Todd Gurley leaps tall defenders in a single bound and we say goodbye to Joey Bats.

The Toronto Maple Leafs pivot made a quick transition from problem child to a problem for the rest of the NHL last season. Now, Nazem Kadri hopes to establish himself as one of the game's top two-way players.

When the Coyotes made John Chayka the youngest GM in North American sports history, few saw him as more than a numbers whiz. The 28-year-old is certainly that, but he also has the vision to help hockey succeed in Arizona.

It's considered by many to be the greatest series ever played. On the 30th anniversary of the 1987 Canada Cup final, players from both sides share their on- and off-ice memories and their thoughts on the tournament’s legacy.

Full-time pros in a semi-pro league? A Canadian team flying in opponents across the Atlantic? The Toronto Wolfpack may not make sense on the surface, but the rugby league club is building an international model major sports can emulate.

From 2004 to 2011, the Jays went off script with their third jerseys — and not many were impressed. This is the inside scoop on that look.

Stephen Brunt has seen his fair share of stars pass through Toronto, but not a single one better than Roberto Alomar, the most perfect ballplayer in Blue Jays' history.

In the pits with Formula E's Mahindra Racing as they battle for checkered flags, a greener future and the hearts and minds of petrol heads.

If you've watched bowling during any of the past four decades, you know Pete Weber. And if you haven't, doesn't matter, you should know him.

Nearly two years after the Bat Flip, it’s indisputable: Blue Jays slugger Jose Bautista attracts more criticism than just about any player in recent memory. But is it deserved?

Despite two years of service in the army after being drafted, the right-hander has quickly climbed the ranks of the Blue Jays organization.

With baseball in his blood and a big league-ready bat at just 18, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is turning heads everywhere he goes.