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Sleep has been an ongoing theme in Akheem Mesidor’s life. During his youth in Ottawa, a sleep disorder had him falling asleep everywhere and early in football people were sleeping on his potential. Now Akheem is a projected first round pick in the NFL Draft and has woken everybody up. This is the TSN Original: Sleeping Giant.
Liam Millar’s whole life — from youth teams in Brampton, to Liverpool’s Academy, to Hull City in the Championship — was soccer. When he suffered a major injury in late 2024, he questioned his ability, his future, and his very identity.
Canadian defender Sam Adekugbe was living his dream player football in Europe. Until he found himself at the epicentre of a catastrophic earthquake in Turkey. Rick Westhead has more in this TSN Original - In the Blink of an Eye.
Zdeno Chara's life accomplishments are so preposterous and rare that they seem fictional. At 6-foot-9 and 245 pounds, he was the biggest, strongest player in NHL history, but his imposing stature only tells part of the story, as Michael Farber discovered in this TSN Original.
On October 23rd, 1993, one of the greatest and most dramatic moments in Canadian sports history happened at the SkyDome in Game 6 of the World Series. In the bottom of the 9th, with 2 balls and 2 strikes, Joe Carter hit a home run off Mitch Williams to win the World Series and send a nation into a frenzy. Ahead of Toronto's return to the World Series for the first time since 1993, Carter tells the story of that famous last at-bat, pitch-by-pitch, in this TSN Original feature “Now The 2-2”.
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Elic Ayomanor grew up in Medicine Hat, Alberta, but was on his grandparent's cattle farm in Kincaid, Saskatchewan where Elic, guided by his mother, learned what it would take to succeed. This is our TSN Original: Branded.
Known for his flair and that hair, CanMNT winger Jayden Nelson is a force to be reckoned with. In this TSN Original, Nelson opens up about his past.
Growing up, Kurtis Rourke has been in the shadow of his older brother, BC Lions QB Nathan Rourke, for a big part of his football journey…but things change. During the Indiana Hoosiers' 2024 season, on his way to making Canadian quarterback history, Kurtis showed he’s not just the other Rourke. Dave Naylor shares his story.
From unknown, to the best goalie in the world, back to obscurity. The amazing story of Senators' goaltender Andrew “Hamburglar” Hammond is our latest TSN Original.
When Jeremy Roenick was finally inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2024, he had one simple reaction. ''It’s about f****** time!'' Find out why it took so long in our TSN Original: American Beaut.
Vince Carter will be the first Toronto Raptors player to have his jersey retired. Two-time Canadian Poetry Slam champion Dwayne Morgan passionately reflects on Carter’s complicated legacy and the undisputed mark Vinsanity left on basketball in Canada.
It’s been nearly 20 years since Vince Carter left the Raptors in what felt to many as a breakup. Before his jersey is raised into the rafters, Raptors fans share their feelings with Vince. This is our TSN Original, Divided.
Patrik Stefan’s infamous 2007 blunder is immortalized on blooper reels, but the ripples of that mistake were felt far beyond that single game. The unexpected consequences of that moment helped create a hockey dynasty. Find out more in the latest installment of 'The Butterfly Effect.'
Tavius Robinson was born to play football. During his time in the OUA as part of his hometown Guelph Gryphons the spotlight was shinning brightly on Tavius but he was virtually unknown outside of Canada. Then COVID hit and it changed everything. TSN's Dave Naylor shares his story in the TSN Original: Lights Out.
Redblacks Defensive End Lorenzo Mauldin was a picture of rage as a young kid growing up in foster care. Then, football and some key mentors entered the picture which changed everything. Dave Naylor has more in the TSN Original: Work of Art
Taking up football for a young DaVaris Daniels was a no brainer. The Toronto Argonaut receiver had a front row view of his father Phillip’s 15-year NFL career.
The last two years have brought Canadian men's national team midfielder Stephan Eustaquio incredible highs, and equally painful lows, on and off the pitch. His emotional story is told by TSN Senior Correspondent Rick Westhead in this TSN Original.
Max Crépeau’s game-saving decision in MLS Cup 2022 cost him his World Cup dream. Now, he’ll get his big moment with Canada at Copa America. Janine Beckie sits down with Crepeau to talk about his journey.
Captain of his hometown club. Veteran of Canada’s national team. For Jonathan Osorio, the journey has been fuelled by family, culture and passion. TSN senior correspondent Rick Westhead has more in the TSN Original: In the Blood.
Winnipeg’s Svyatik Artemenko signed a contract to play pro Soccer in Ukraine and 24 hours later, he was thrust into the front lines of war. TSN's senior correspondent Rick Westhead tells the story of The Keeper.
After the first round of the 2023 Canadian Open Nick Taylor was in danger of not making the cut then 3 days later he stood on the 18th Green 72ft away from history. Nick, along with those closest to him and others affected by this moment take us through those days leading up to that magical putt. This is the TSN Original: 72
NFL Draft prospect Theo Johnson and his five brothers have faced many trials in their life, none more significant than when they and their mother Amy were forced to flee a life or death situation at home. Behind Amy's strength and determination, Theo and brothers not only survived, but thrived and now Theo is on the cusp of achieving his dream. In anticipation of the NFL Draft, TSN Football Insider Dave Naylor shares their story in the TSN Original: Just Us
In September 2023, Maya Turner became the first woman to score points in a USports football game. But this was no token opportunity. This was about results. Dave Naylor has the story in this TSN Original - Maya.
Dillon Brooks has been painted as a villain, agitator, instigator and a pest but while he has accepted and even relished his role as 'the bad guy,' not many people know the true Dillon. The brother, son and fan favourite opened up about his origins as Risk Westhead travelled to Brooks' new home in Houston to find out, who is Dillon Brooks?
2023 Hockey Hall of Fame inductee Henrik Lundqvist didn’t win a Stanley Cup in 15 seasons with the New York Rangers. So how is still considered a King in New York City? Michael Farber has the story in our TSN Original - Reign of the King
A little more than a decade ago, Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle David Onyemata was a Nigerian visa student at the University of Manitoba, looking for a way to fill up his time. He chose football even though he didn't know the first thing about the sport. Dave Naylor shares how that decision changed Onyemata's life in the TSN Original: The Experiment.
During Black History month last year, we told the story of Daniel and Gem Winter and their experience with the game of hockey. They were receiving guidance from Darryl Devonish, a former player at St. Mike’s who was impacted by racism in the sport and on a mission to give marginalized youth a better experience. Here’s a recap of that story along with an inspiring update.
Jamal Murray was incredible for the Denver Nuggets in the 2020 NBA Playoffs. The Canadian had multiple 50-point games, show-stopping layups and was playing on a different level. The following season Murray looked to carry that momentum forward but an ACL injury brought everything to a grinding halt. We take a look at Murray's journey back to the NBA court in the TSN Original: Broken Arrow.
Benn Mathurin has gone from Montreal North to the NBA. His sister helped pave the way and now he's living out a childhood dream for his brother. Here is the TSN Original 'For All of Us'.
There is no one in Canada like Alli Schroder. She is a forest firefighter who has battled blazes in British Columbia and is the first woman to play in the Canadian College Baseball Conference. This is the TSN Original 'High Heat'.
Last season there were only six players in the NHL of aboriginal descent and Brady Keeper was one of them. He's from Cross Lake, Manitoba, a remote cree community still recovering from a youth suicide crisis just three short years ago. He beat the odds and is providing hope to the kids in his community. Jordin Tootoo narrates the TSN Original: A Kid From Nowhere.
