Scott Stinson

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Siakam, Raptors answer bell against Sixers

For one afternoon, at least, these were the Toronto Raptors as Masai Ujiri intended.

April 24, 2022 Toronto Raptors

The Raptors' Pascal Siakam drives to the hoop against the Philadelphia 76ers during Game 4 of their playoff series on Saturday at Scotiabank Arena.

The NBA’s play-in tournament began with good intentions, but now is giving undeserving teams a chance to get into the playoffs

The Los Angeles Lakers are having a comically bad season. After one of the most inexplicable trades in recent memory, which shipped off most of their depth for the smouldering ruins of Russell Westbrook, they have struggled through injuries and haven’t been particularly good even when healthy. Just two years removed from an NBA title, they enter the season’s final week with a 31-47 record, a winning percentage below .400.

April 4, 2022 Hockey

LeBron James and the Lakers have 31-47 record but still can make the playoffs. Meanwhile, Kevin Duran and the Nets are locked into the play-in tournament.

STINSON: Melnyk won't get to see Senators' young core blossom

The tragedy of Eugene Melnyk’s passing at just 62 years old is that he never got the chance to prove everyone wrong.

March 29, 2022 NHL

Ottawa Senators forward Tim Stuetzle (right) is congratulated by teammate Brady Tkachuk after scoring a goal on Feb. 15, 2022.

Acting like Deshaun Watson didn’t do anything wrong is not a good look for the Cleveland Browns

There is one thing that the Cleveland Browns could say about their decision to acquire Deshaun Watson that would at least make things clear.

March 21, 2022 NFL

The Browns gave Deshaun Watson the richest fully guaranteed contract in NFL history.

Small market MLB teams such as the A’s still won’t spend and chose not to keep their stars

As Major League Baseball scrambles back to life after a three-month lockout, with spring training suddenly underway and players kissing family members goodbye before declaring themselves to be in the best shape of their lives, the Oakland Athletics traded a star player for a glut of prospects.

March 15, 2022 Sports

Braves baseball team newly acquired all-star first baseman Matt Olson (right) smiles as he is introduced by Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos yesterday. The Braves signed Olson to a $168-million, eight-year contract.

STINSON: In the Ridley case, who really has the gambling problem?

The only surprising element of the Calvin Ridley story is that he was caught.

March 10, 2022 NFL

Calvin Ridley of the Atlanta Falcons warms up before his team's game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Oct. 31, 2021 in Atlanta.

Andre De Grasse named Postmedia’s Male Athlete of the Year

For almost every Olympian, winning a medal is a dream. It’s their personal summit, a life-changing prize that will only come their way if they perform at their best and maybe receive a little good fortune along the way. You’ve seen these Olympians, the ones who collapse in shock and joy when they realize they have done it.

December 29, 2021 Olympics