6’10’’ Giant from Sauga Still Striving for the Heights of the N.B.A.
Ten years ago, I was playing King’s Court with a friend and his dad on a freshly paved concrete of my Oakville private high school. I had heard tales and rumours of a gigantic basketball player from Port Credit Secondary School, a five minute drive from where I lived. His name was Jasonn Hannibal. My […]
Dane Smith: The Pro Ball Marathon Continues
45 years ago, the Drew League started in a high school gym in Compton, California. Without Drew, there would be no Crown League finals on Friday night, now in its fourth year. Though Compton gave us DeMar, it also ignited the inner fire of Kawhi Leonard after robbing his father’s life at the neighbourhood car […]
FROM JUNGLE TO THE ROCK: ALEX “SUPERMAN” JOHNSON
On December 1st, the new kids on the N.B.L.C. block will return to the easternmost edge of our nation. Saint John’s Edge, Newfoundland’s first professional basketball team, will defend The Rock in its home opener against the Niagara River Lions. Starting guard, Alex “Superman” Johnson, will face off against River Lions forward, Dwayne Smith, who […]
NEW YEAR, STILL BROKE: HERE’S HOW TO CHANGE THAT
It’s the first two weeks of 2018; so far I’ve managed to stay afloat with my finances! Instead of spending money on New Year’s Eve I decided to make money that night with my side hustle (UberEats). 2018 is totally going to be the year of ultimate wealth building!!! I’ll let you in on it, […]
Richard Amardi: Soaring out of Cataraqui’s Cage
If you’ve ridden Toronto’s tin can east of Vic Park Station, you’ve probably seen a small community located on the south side of the train tracks, right before pulling into Warden Station. Its red brick walls are draped in graffiti, and on a hot summer day, you’ll see kids playing around in the adjacent park. […]
SHAMAR COOMBS: THE HUNTING GAME OF A PROFESSIONAL BALL PLAYER
Over a decade ago, Shamar Coombs packed his bags, and ventured south of the border to chase a hoop dream. This was a time in Toronto’s basketball history when Canadian players were overlooked and underestimated. Shamar Coombs. The name means very little to anyone outside the tight inner Toronto basketball circle. But today, he is […]
5 METHODS TO CONSIDER WHEN SPENDING YOUR TAX RETURNS
Hey ladies and gentlemen, welcome back to another edition of personal finance!! Hopefully you have taken up the opportunity to save with the 52 week challenge I provided in my last post. But I thought I would take a moment and discuss about TAXES!! I thought it would be beneficial to discuss on suggestions on […]