The Toronto Blue Jays are soaring into the MLB All-Star break; A local rock climber is set to represent Team USA on a global stage; Plus, a Niagara basketball legend has passed away this week.

The NHL and NHLPA have reached an agreement to extend the CBA through the 2030 season, leading to changes coming across the league. Plus, three local teams are fighting for the top spot in the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League.

The Buffalo Sabres have some legal work to get done before their offseason can move ahead. Meanwhile, what has gotten into the Toronto Blue Jays? A closer look at how Canada’s baseball team took over first place in the AL East.

Sports in America have often been connected to politics. On this Independence Day, we take a look back at five impactful moments where patriotism poured into the athletic sphere in the USA.

The free agency window opened yesterday in the National Hockey League, prompting similar reactions from the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Buffalo Sabres, with both local teams focusing more on retaining talent and making trades. Plus, the Blue Jays and Yankees are halfway through a divisional series North of the border.

The Buffalo Sabres began to shake up their roster with offseason trades while adding to their prospect pool at the 2025 NHL Entry Draft over the weekend. With Free Agency opening tomorrow, let’s dive into what the Sabres are doing to break a 14-year playoff drought.

The Big Four Briefing: Canisius University Golden Griffins with Vice President and Director of Athletics and Recreation Bill Maher

The Big Four Briefing: Niagara University Purple Eagles with Associate Vice President for Athletics Simon Gray

The Big Four Briefing: University at Buffalo Bulls with VP and Director of Athletics Mark Alnutt

Like any hockey game, the 11 Day Power Play wouldn’t be possible without referees to keep the peace. My conversation with an official for the 11-day long hockey game is coming up, plus a look at how the Blue Jays have been heating up as of late.