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Bloomberg
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Bloomberg
Bloomberg Business of Sports: Amazon VP Jay Marine
Join hosts Michael Barr, Damian Sassower and Vanessa Perdomo for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. Amazon is betting big on sports for Prime Video and its excited for this year's slate of Thursday Night Football games on the platform. Bloomberg News media reporter Hannah Miller joins the team to talk about Prime Video's growing sports programming stable with Jay Marine, Amazon's VP and global head of Prime Video Sports. Then, it's all about racing. Vanessa Perdomo sits down with NASCAR racer Katherine Legge to talk about her career and diversity in racing. And we get ready for Sunday's Indianapolis 500 with IndyCar and Indianapolis Motor Speedway president Doug Boles.
National Post
08-05-2025
- Sport
- National Post
Complacency has no place with these Toronto Sceptres in PWHL playoffs
As good as Game 1 felt and with as many boxes as the Toronto Sceptres ticked for themselves in that 3-2 victory over the very familiar Minnesota Frost, satisfaction is just not a feeling they will allow themselves to have. Article content Article content As many times as head coach Troy Ryan and his captain Blayre Turnbull mention how different this team is from the one that lost this series last year after building a 2-0 lead, those lessons from that playoff failure can't be ignored and, to the Sceptres' credit, aren't being ignored. Article content Article content The issues facing Toronto coming into Game 1 were a lack of 5-on-5 scoring for much of the regular season, a power play that was in a funk to end the year and an opponent that had a penchant for putting a team away early, an area the Sceptres haven't been overly adapt at combatting. Article content In Game 1, all of those concerns were lessened. Article content Toronto outscored Minnesota 5-on-5 thanks to some determined work in the offensive zone, digging out pucks and creating opportunities that way. Article content The line of Turnbull, Hannah Miller and Jesse Compher led the way in that regard, creating the first goal off a battle won behind the net and then extending offensive zone time with some more determined play along the boards to the point that when Julia Gosling came on following a change, a fatigued and desperate Minnesota defender threw a puck up the middle that she easily picked off and walked in untouched, scoring off her own rebound. Article content It's the kind of payoff that Ryan has been preaching all season. Do the work early and you'll be rewarded. It won't always be you benefitting individually, but the team will. Article content The power play was back to a more traditional approach eschewing the tendency of getting bogged down with looking for the pretty play in favour of quick shots and outnumbering and outworking your opponent in the dirty areas to achieve success. Article content Article content Gosling's second goal came on the power play and, while that was a cleaner goal on a nice drop pass from Miller, the majority of Toronto's power-play chances came with traffic in front of Nicole Hensley and then quick and repeated shots into that condensed area. Article content Article content That they didn't score at all on a five-minute power play off the major assessed to Britta Curl-Salemme for a hit to the head of Toronto defender Renata Fast was a testament to Hensley, who stood on her head keeping the Toronto shooters at bay. Article content He called Toronto's tentative start to the game — both teams really — strategic and, by that, we believe he means it was that way intentionally to prevent Minnesota getting off to its traditional fast start. Article content 'I liked our game honestly right from start to finish,' Ryan said. 'It doesn't mean there weren't little lulls or little downsides, but the game is not perfect. But I thought as a group, if you play 30 games like that in the regular season, you are going to have a ton of success. We played the way you have play to be successful in the playoffs and I liked that.'
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
10 Heartwarming Moments From The 2024-25 PWHL Season
As the PWHL season comes to a close, people will immediately begin looking forward to playoffs, the draft, and expansion. But the 2024-25 season left fans with many memorable moments from highlight reel goals like Abby Roque's "Michigan," to record setting attendance, and incredible individual performances. The league moved from 24 games to a 30 game schedule, giving more chances for fans to cheer on their favourite teams. But the 2024-25 season also had moments that connected with fans and players in a different way. Here's a look at some that warmed the hearts of fans and athletes. When Erica Howe announced she was in a fight with breast cancer, it was not only her Toronto Sceptres teammates that showed support, the entire PWHL banded around Howe in solidarity. Women's hockey has developed a strong internal community while striving for a singular pro league, and that was evident in the across the board love and support fans, players, and league staff showed to how. "[M]y position everyday in the National Hockey League is completely aligned with the movement of what you guys are doing. I feel like it's my goal every day to continue to grow opportunities for women in hockey..." Those were Campbell's words in addressing the Montreal Victoire prior to their PWHL Takeover Tour in Seattle. The league would eventually announce expansion to Seattle as well. Seeing Campbell's ascension into the top echelon of coaching alongside the growth of the league has allowed women and girls to dream of careers on the ice, and off the ice in the sport as well. Watching them come together in Seattle was a memorable moment. When the PWHL hosted their first ever PWHL Fantasy camp in Toronto, it brought dreams to life for women of all ages who participated in the immersive camp. The participants spent time on the ice playing games, took in a PWHL game, and met their heroes. It was an important moment and message for all involved that the PWHL is not just for future generations, but it's a recognition of all the women who had their dreams deferred or never saw a path for them to play the game they love professionally. When Hannah Miller walked into the Toronto Sceptres' locker room on her birthday, there were 20 other Hannah Millers waiting for her. Miller's teammates showed up to the rink all wearing matching blonde wigs, and dressed as photos of Miller. The forward has become one of the new faces of women's hockey developing her star power in the PWHL, and the respect, and fun shown by her team shows that players in this league are willing to embrace their personalities, and have a little fun. Will the real Hannah Miller please stand up? 🧐@PWHL_Toronto celebrated her birthday with a Miller-inspired arrival in Edmonton. — PWHL (@thepwhlofficial) February 16, 2025 In a happy on ice story, Natalie Spooner worked her way back from the abyss. Spooner was knocked out of Toronto's opening round series against Minnesota last year and required surgery to repair a torn ACL this offseason. Watching Spooner work through her recovery from crutches, to workouts, to skating, team practices, and finally appearing back in the lineup with Toronto, was another testament to one of the most beloved athletes and people in the PWHL. Whether fans cheer for Toronto or not, there was unity surrounding the well wish for Spooner, and the excitement for her return. When it comes to a single hockey player associated with a single market in the PWHL, few top Jillian Dempsey and Boston. Dempsey was drafted last season by Montreal playing outside of Boston for the first time in her career. It sparked fans to petition for her return, and even saw Massachusetts and Boston politicians reaching out to Boston general manager Danielle Marmer to encourage her to bring back Dempsey. While it didn't happen during the PWHL's first season, Dempsey returned to Boston as a reserve free agent this season, and made her debut with the Fleet. Whether it's on or off the ice, her importance to Boston is significant. Ahead of the Ottawa Charge's home game, which the team celebrated Pride, assistant captain Jincy Roese stepped to centre ice where the goal wasn't to win a face-off, but rather to hit the right notes singing O'Canada. The interesting part is that Roese is American, and she not only sang O'Canada, but she chose a bilingual version signing the anthem in a mix of French and English. At a time when American politicians have threatened the economy and sovereignty of Canada, the implications of an American athlete stepping to the microphone to sing the Canadian anthem was not overlooked. Anthems have been booed at sporting games as fans protest ongoing trade wars, but this anthem was met with rousing support. The MOST special National anthem performance 🥹🇨🇦Alternate captain Jincy Roese took centre ice today to perform O Canada as a thank you to the fans for their support all season…and she CRUSHED 👏 IT 👏 — Ottawa Charge (@PWHL_Ottawa) April 26, 2025 When 9-year-old Sidney Mildon stepped to the podium in Vancouver, there was a backdrop of mountains behind her, teammates holding signs to either side, and an expectant crowd of media, politicians, and league officials waiting. Mildon, a member of the Vancouver Angels girls hockey team spoke words that Vancouver and PWHL fans have been waiting to hear, "we got a team." Her announcement that the PWHL was officially expanding, with their first new franchise heading to Vancouver showed how important this league is to many. CJ Jackson is one of the most beloved players in the PWHL. It's a unique statement to say considering until the last week of the league's second season, Jackson had not played a game. But Jackson is one of the league's most recognizable individuals for their off ice involvement, fashion, and advocacy for inclusion and kindness in hockey. Fans have begged for Jackson to get a shot in the Toronto Sceptres crease, and when Jackson got their first start, it turned into one of the league's most memorable moments to date as Jackson played spectacular hockey backstopping Toronto to a 2-1 shootout win. Following the game, Erica Howe, who was a goaltender in Toronto last season, handed Jackson the game puck.
Bloomberg
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Bloomberg
Shedeur Sanders Is Ready for Any Franchise: Business of Sports
By , Hannah Miller, and David Hellier Save It's draft day, which is a time of reliable razzmatazz for NFL fans, or an event verging on the occult for everyone else. We chatted to main character Shedeur Sanders, a name at the center of the draft's hype vortex, about how he's been prepping for the big day. Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly also muse about the draft in the latest episode of The Deal. We also look at the growing problem for F1 rights and whether we've reached peak very-fast-car, and we once again look at how one multi-club outfit is edging towards an IPO.
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
IIHF deems Miller ineligible to represent Canada at world championships due to recent stint in China
Toronto Sceptres' Hannah Miller (34) watches the puck while defending against the Minnesota Frost during first-period PWHL hockey game action in Toronto, Sunday, March 9, 2025. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press via AP) The International Ice Hockey Federation on Monday deemed forward Hannah Miller ineligible to represent Canada at the upcoming women's world hockey championships because of her recent playing tenure in China. According to Hockey Canada, the IIHF cited its rule requiring a two-year break from when the player represented another nation. Advertisement The 29-year-old Miller is from North Vancouver, British Columbia, and last represented China at the 2022 Winter Games under the name of Me Li. Now in her second season with the PWHL Toronto Sceptres, Miller previously played for China-based KRS Shenzhen in a five-year stint ending in 2022-23, when the team competed in the Russian women's pro league. 'We are extremely disappointed to learn that Hannah is not able to compete for Canada at the upcoming world championship,' Team Canada general manager Gina Kingsbury said in a released statement. 'We remained optimistic and believed she had met all the conditions outlined by the IIHF to represent her country, including the two-year timeline around the transfer portal,' added Kingsbury, who also doubles as the Sceptres GM. 'Hannah has worked hard this season, earned a spot on our roster and we will look forward to future opportunities for her to wear the Maple Leaf.' Aside from Miller, the defending champion Canadians could also be without starting goalie Ann-Renee Desbiens, who has yet to be medically cleared after sustaining a lower-body injury playing for the PWHL Montreal Victoire on March 18. The Victoire have since placed her on long-term injured reserve. Advertisement Miller, who played college at St. Lawrence, was set to make her international debut with Canada at the 11-day, 10-nation tournament which opens April 9 in the Czech Republic. She was selected to the roster while enjoying a breakout season in which she ranks fourth among PWHL players with 24 points (10 goals, 14 assists) in 26 games. Canada filled Miller's roster spot with Sceptres forward Julia Gosling. Except for being the host country in 2022, China has not competed in women's world championships since being relegated after the 2010 Winter Games. ___ AP Women's Hockey:
