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Dramatic video shows Oklahoma high school principal tackling gunman before getting shot
4+ hour ago (481+ words) The gunman told investigators he planned to kill students, the principal, then himself in a mass shooting 'like the Columbine shooters did' Newly released video shows the moment an Oklahoma principal took down an armed former student in the high…...
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's only Toronto visit scrapped due to injury
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (296+ words) Canadian basketball fans have missed appearances by some of NBA's best this season. The first full week after the NBA's all-star break was set to be the most exciting live set of games of the season for Canadian basketball fans....
Nikola Topic makes NBA debut after testicular cancer treatment
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (319+ words) It's been a long road to recovery for Oklahoma City Thunder's Nikola Topic. The Serbian guard made his NBA debut Thursday night, coming off the bench to a standing ovation to play against the Milwaukee Bucks. Topic returns to the…...
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander buys into Hamilton's TD Coliseum
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (302+ words) The Hamilton native and NBA MVP aims to give back to his hometown Canadian basketball star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has invested in his hometown of Hamilton, joining the ownership group of TD Coliseum, formerly known as Copps Coliseum. Developer Oak View…...
Class of his own: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Postmedia's athlete of the year
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (624+ words) With apologies to Canada's other great athletes, there was one slam dunk choice for 2025. With apologies to the many other great Canadian athletes, there could only be one choice for Postmedia's athlete of the year for 2025. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander lapped the…...
Gilgeous-Alexander scores 28 as Thunder tie NBA record for best start with blowout of Suns
4+ mon, 5+ day ago (334+ words) The Thunder's 24-1 mark ties the 2015-16 Golden State Warriors, who won their first 24 games before finally losing. Chet Holmgren added 24 points and eight rebounds for the Thunder, who set a franchise record with their 16th straight win. They advanced to the semifinals…...
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander says 'loved ones are safe' following Oklahoma home break-in
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (332+ words) OKLAHOMA CITY " The Oklahoma City Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander said Sunday he and his family are safe following a break-in at his Oklahoma City-area home last week while the NBA's reigning MVP was playing a home game. "Long story short, everybody's…...
Thunder guard Nikola Topic diagnosed with testicular cancer and undergoing chemotherapy
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (215+ words) Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nikola Topic has been diagnosed with testicular cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy. Sam Presti, the team's general manager, announced the diagnosis on Thursday. Topic had a testicular procedure earlier in the month. The Thunder said at…...
Thunder receive NBA championship rings, raise banner before season opener
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (475+ words) OKLAHOMA CITY " The Oklahoma City Thunder received their NBA championship rings Tuesday night before their season opener against the Houston Rockets. Oklahoma City beat the Indiana Pacers in the Finals last season to win their first title since the franchise…...
How Brandon Ingram's long-awaited return could spark Raptors' 2025-26 season
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (914+ words) Back on court for first time since December Monday in Vancouver as pre-season begins. After 303 days on the sidelines, Brandon Ingram's long wait is finally over. Ingram, the former NBA all-star whose acquisition was the last major move of the…...