Beyond the Court: Jessica Matten Brings Indigenous Resilience to Life in Rez Ball
In an era where diverse storytelling is more crucial than ever, Jessica Matten stands out as a powerful advocate for authentic Indigenous representation in film and television. Her work sheds light on stories that often go untold, bringing depth, resilience, and visibility to Indigenous characters and communities. Matten’s latest role in Netflix’s Rez Ball (which […]
Ones to Watch: 11 Canadian Athletes Gearing Up for a Big 2024
As Canadians, we aren’t strangers to athletic achievement. Whether it’s winter or summer sports, the Great White North boasts some of the world’s top ranking athletes across a range of disciplines. These athletes aren’t just playing—they’re owning the field, the court, and everything in between. Brandie Wilkerson | GLORY Sports ‘Ones to Watch’ 2024 cover […]
Precious Achiuwa on Leaving Toronto and His Newfound Passion for Collecting Wine
In the modern landscape of sports, it’s hard to imagine athletes having demanding hobbies outside of their job. They are constantly training and practicing, and modern technology has given them the opportunity to fine tune their skills in every other capacity. Fortunately for Precious Achiuwa, he finds time to focus on the thing that he […]
Chris Boucher on His NBA Career Peaks and the Ever-Evolving Player-Fan Dynamic
When picturing the traditional career path a young athlete takes en route to the NBA, it’s rare to debut in the league at 25 years old. They are eligible at 19, and most players complete their first senior performance at the age of 22. However, for Toronto Raptors forward Chris Boucher things did not go […]
HoopQueens’ Keesa K is Empowering Women On and Off the Court
Nakissa Koomalsingh (aka Keesa K) HoopQueens Our seventh annual GLORY 30X30 guide showcases a group of incredible individuals who are redefining the way we do business, championing their communities, and cultivating entirely new industries. From tech pioneers and healthcare heroes to beauty entrepreneurs and media trailblazers, each of this year’s inductees is challenging Canadians to […]
Make Way for Leah MacNab, NBA Canada’s New Managing Director
As NBA Canada’s new Managing Director, Leah MacNab has some big plans for the future of basketball in Canada. Leah MacNab: After a banner season that saw the Toronto Raptors win the NBA championship, Leah MacNab is excited for the road ahead. The new Managing Director of NBA Canada, MacNab has been tasked with overseeing […]
Raptors GM Masai Ujiri and former-U.S. President Barack Obama launch new basketball court in Africa
Raptors’ GM Masai Ujiri and Giants of Africa partnered with former-President Barack Obama to give back to African-youth. Written by Noah Goad On July 16, shortly before a franchise-altering moves were being made in Toronto that sent a package including Raptors’ guard DeMar DeRozan to the San Antonio Spurs in exchange for forward Kawhi Leonard, […]
