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On this episode of TURN Sports, Navin and Russell recap Game 2 of Knicks vs. Pacers, share their feelings on OIlers and Canucks game 1, and also preview Game 2 of Celtics vs. Cavaliers and Mavericks vs. Thunder in the NBA playoffs. Later on in the show, Navin is joined by Sonny Sekhon to discuss all things hockey, including the ball hockey scene in Edmonton, the inability for the NHL to outreach to a larger audience, what steps can be taken to grow the sport, and updates and opinions on the Formula 1 scene. Navin also gives the rundown on the recent firing of Frank Vogel from the Phoenix Suns, the Tennis scene, UFC updates and much more in this episode! 

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“Cricket in Alberta schools is already there, but we need more support… support from the government of Alberta, to have an opportunity to go into schools and present the game of Cricket… worldwide the game is getting very popular… all we need is a little better infrastructure and a little bit more help.”  - Gurdeep Klair 

Gurdeep Klair, whose journey in cricket is nothing short of inspiring, started in 2009 in Edmonton, Alberta when he and his friends stumbled upon the local Cricket scene at the Mill Woods ground, however, it was already claimed by the EDCL league. Undeterred, Gurdeep formed his own team which quickly blossomed into the Challengers cricket club. Under his leadership, the club quickly expanded into five teams and his vision led him to become Vice-President, then President of the EDCL. Gurdeep then went on to work with the Alberta Cricket Association where he worked to elevate Edmonton’s cricket scene, to provincial, national, and even international levels. Gurdeep has been instrumental in pushing local talent to the World Cup stage and has helped grow the Cricket scene in Edmonton to 143 teams. Gurdeep joins TURN Sports host Navin to talk about his background in the sport, the Cricket scene at the provincial and national level, the T20 World Cup, the Champions Cup, and much more in this episode.

At the beginning of their discussion, Navin and Gurdeep talk about his background in Cricket and how he got his introduction into the sport (1:42) the process of going from 25 to 143 teams in Edmonton and getting more people playing the sport (3:05), what the Cricket scene is like in the city and whether if there are leagues going on year-round (4:30), how much more the sport of Cricket in Edmonton needs grow in order to become more mainstream (5:53), where people in Edmonton can go if they want get started playing Cricket (8:27), how the women’s side of Cricket is evolving (9:16), the Edmonton Woman’s Cricket Club (10:13), and what other steps can be taken to get the next generation involved in the sport (11:11). Next Navin and Gurdeep discuss the T20 World Cup and what it’s about (12:49), the opportunity for the T20 World Cup to grow the game as it is being held in North America (14:10), what fans should look for with Team Canada at the World Cup (16:17), what the schedule looks like for the players (17:25), the format of the World Cup (19:27), if the T20 is a good way for new fans to start getting into Cricket (20:40), the Toronto Blue Jays hosting Cricket Night at the park (22:09), and what the Champions Cup is and how it works (24:07). Finally, Gurdeep gives additional insight into the Champions Cup and its growth (26:13), and what advice Gurdeep has for the next generation of athletes (29:50). 

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On this episode of TURN Sports, Navin and Russell talk about the big Western Conference semi-finals matchup between the Oilers and Canucks and the excitement surrounding a battle between two teams from Western Canada. Nav also discusses the matchup between the Dallas Mavericks and Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA, featuring MVP finalists Luka Doncic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Later on in the program, Navin is joined by special guest Vice President of Gurdeep Klair to talk about all things Cricket, including Cricket in Alberta, around the globe, T20 World Cup and more. Navin also talks about Nikola Jokic winning his 3rd MVP, the PWHL, Tennis updates and more in this episode! 
 

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“Start early… if you love sports, you love your city, and you love your community, get into that stuff earlier… I probably had a lot of years where I wasn’t really doing that even though I had the passion for it… so if I look back I would have started those things at an earlier date for sure.” - Reed Clarke 

A proud born and raised Edmontonian, Reed Clarke is a business and sports executive with an MBA and a passion for community involvement. Clarke has had various sales marketing roles during his career, including the President, CEO and Co-Owner of the Edmonton Stingers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League. Clarke has recently taken on the role as CEO of Sport Edmonton and is also a proud member of the Explore Edmonton, Sport Central and Alberta Basketball boards, as well as the founder of the Fresh Nets Foundation, a community initiative installing nets on outdoor courts around Alberta and beyond. Navin is joined by Reed to discuss Sport Edmonton and the Fresh Nets Foundation, the newly built WNBA Court in Edmonton, what’s going in the WNBA and the NBA, and much more in this episode. 

At the beginning of their discussion, Reed gives a quick update on what’s going on for him including the Fresh Nets Foundation and Sport Edmonton (2:41), Fresh Nets expanding across the globe (5:15), how many nets Fresh Nets has implemented so far (6:18), Reed’s experience at the WNBA game held in Edmonton (7:14), Caitlin Clark and her impact on the game of basketball (8:35),  Reed’s thoughts on the NBA playoffs so far (10:37), and who his pick is to win the NBA Finals (13:18). Next Navin and Reed talk about Victor Wembanyama and his historical rookie year (14:09), the new WNBA themed court that was made in Edmonton (16:13), other potential events Sport Edmonton has on the horizon (20:31), what big events are coming up for Reed on a personal level  (22:10), and what advice he would give to the next generation of entrepreneurs looking to follow the same path as Reed himself (23:10). 

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On this episode of TURN Sports, Navin and Russell give an update on both Western and Eastern conference semi-final matchups going on right now in the NHL, the reigning-champion Nuggets being put on the back foot, and a preview of the other NBA Western Conference semi-finals matchup between the Dallas Mavericks and Oklahoma City Thunder. Then Navin is joined by Reed Clarke to discuss Fresh Nets and Sport Edmonton, the WNBA in Edmonton and more. TACO Tuesday also officially debuts, where viral and trending moments in sports are overviewed and discussed. Navin also talks about NBA trade scenarios, Champions League updates and much more in this episode! 
 

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“When I was 12 years old, my uncle took me to the race track and I fell in love with the ambience and the environment right off the bat… the odds board, the horse's hooves, the excitement, I fell in love with it ever since… then I started going back on my own … there is a reason why it is called the Sport of Kings,” - Frank Fontana

A true aficionado of the horse racing world and hailing from Edmonton Alberta, Frank Fontana's passion for the sport began at the age of 12 when his Uncle treated him to a day at Northlands Park. Fontana’s knowledge in the sport ranges from thoroughbred to harness racing, and he has also become a trusted source of insight through his longstanding column known as ‘Frank’s Favourites’ featured in the Edmonton Sun. With nearly 15 years of experience in the saddle, Frank has inherited the mantle from the legendary Gary Cooper, guiding racegoers with his selections. In this episode, Navin is joined by Frank to discuss all things horse racing, including a beginner’s guide to the sport, the Kentucky Derby, the Canadian Derby, the Triple Crown and much more on this episode. 

At the beginning of the episode, Navin and Frank discuss horse racing at Northlands and how big of a sport horse racing really is (2:28), how Frank would introduce and explain Horse Racing to someone new to the sport (3:12), everything about the Kentucky Derby (4:53), what viewers of the derby should look for when placing bets on horses at the derby (6:09), the significance of winning the triple crown (10:57), whether rain effects the race and what his top picks are for the derby (13:51). Next, Frank reveals his secret Hollywood career (15:51), his picks in the Kentucky Derby (16:32), the Canadian derby (23:11), what Frank believes in the “ultimate” race within the calendar year (25:38), which country is breeding the best horses (26:17), and finally, what characteristic Frank would choose in building the ultimate horse (28:13). 

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On this episode of TURN Sports, Navin and Russell give a rundown of the playoff games that occurred over the weekend in the NHL and the NBA, a breakdown and preview of the Timberwolves and Nuggets, Oilers and Canucks, and the other second-round matchups occurring in the playoffs. Navin and Russell also discuss Victor Wembanyama winning rookie of the year, if he is on the trajectory of being an all-time great, and what would need to occur for Victor to reach his potential. Finally, Navin gives an update on the Premier League title race, what’s going on in the UFC and much more in this episode! 
 

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On this episode of TURN Sports, Navin and Russell recap how the playoffs are going so far in the NHL and the NBA, the possible second-round matchups that could happen in both leagues, the Shohel Ohtani scandal, what’s going on in the PWHL,  and the rise of Scottie Scheffler in the golf scene. Later, Nav is joined by Ambrose University Lead Assistant Coach Aphia Ward to talk about her basketball career, coming back to play at NAIT, the WNBA, women in sports and much more in this episode! 

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“A lot of times I would walk into a space and I would think am I meant to be here, am I good enough to be here… are they gonna listen and actually hear what I have to say? But the trick to that and what I’ve learned from the women that I have worked with is that you have to walk in with confidence.” - Aphia Ward

Aphia Ward played basketball and completed her sports business degree at the University of  Waterloo. For her 5th and final year, Aphia returned to Edmonton to play at the CCAA level to play for the NAIT Ooks and went on to win a CCAA National Championship after entering the tournament as a wildcard. Aphia was named to the ACAC Second-Team All-Star, and CCAA First-Team All-Star, and was the player of the game at the National Championship Game. Aphia went on to become an assistant coach for the NAIT Ooks Basketball Team and has recently been named the lead assistant coach for the Ambrose University Women’s Basketball Team. In this episode TURN Sports host Navin Ramharak had the opportunity to sit down with Aphia to chat about her career as a basketball player, what it was like winning a championship with NAIT, the WNBA, women in sports and much more in this episode. 

At the beginning of their discussion, Nav and Aphia talk about her career as a basketball player and the championship run with NAIT (3:00), which WNBA player and/or team she looks up to (9:52), her thoughts on Caitlyn Clark and her impact on the game of basketball (11:14), what player other than Caitlyn Clark did Aphia enjoy watching during the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament (15:20), the story behind NAIT stealing Lakeland’s videographer (17:34), and Aphia’s experience being a female working in the Sports Industry (18:51). Next Nav and Aphia discuss what she thinks can change for the WNBA and it’s players for the league to better provide as a whole (21:30), what she envisions for the future of women’s basketball (24:55), and finally what advice Aphia has for the next generation of athletes (27:46).

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Welcome to the debut of TURN Sports! In this inaugural episode, host Navin Ramharak is joined by The Universal Radio Network CEO and founder Sapreet Buttar to discuss the significance of TURN, what it entails, what it means for the South Asian community, and also talk about all things Cricket including who their favourite Cricket players are and the upcoming World Cup that will be taking place in North America. Navin also touches base on all things sports, including an overview of what’s going on in the NHL and NBA playoffs, his opinion on each ongoing series, and live updates as the Edmonton Oilers square off against the Los Angeles Kings in Game 5. Navin also gives his opinion of what went down in the NFL Draft, updates on the Premier League and much more in this episode of TURN Sports! 

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