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| April 13 2025 | In the season finale against the Toronto Raptors, Paul recorded 15 points, seven rebounds, six assists, and four steals in a 125-118 win. He became the first NBA player to accumulate 23,000 points with at least 12,000 assists and started all 82 games, breaking John Stockton's previous record. |
| 2025 | Isiah Thomas was named head coach of the Saginaw Soul, an expansion team in the Basketball Super League (BSL), marking his return to coaching professional basketball. |
| March 31 2025 | Ruled out for the remainder of the 2024-25 NBA season due to a bone bruise in his right foot. |
| March 25 2025 |
Motorsport industry
The Energy Efficient Motorsport Conference 2025 (EEMS25) was scheduled at the British Motor Museum in Gaydon, featuring over 20 industry speakers and 26 technology exhibits focused on energy efficiency in motorsport.
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| March 22 2025 | Public memorial service to be held at the Southeast Christian main campus. |
| March 11 2025 | Ulysses Lee 'Junior' Bridgeman Jr. passed away. |
| March 11 2025 | Passed away, marking the end of his remarkable life as a professional athlete and successful businessman. |
| March 11 2025 | Passed away, leaving behind a significant business legacy. |
| March 11 2025 | Passed away at the age of 71. |
| March 11 2025 | Died in Louisville after suffering a heart attack at an event at the Galt House Hotel. |
| 2025 |
Salary cap
The CFL salary cap is set at $6,062,365, which equates to an average salary of $131,791 per active roster player.
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| 2025 | Rogers expected to complete the MLSE acquisition, subject to Canadian regulatory and league approvals, with plans to consolidate its majority ownership and potentially bring in additional minority investors while retaining controlling interest. |
| February 20 2025 | Passed Jason Kidd for second place on the all-time career steals list. |
| 2025 | Chris Paul is set to voice himself in the upcoming animated project 'Sneaks', which is currently in production |
| January 3 2025 | Tied his career-high with 50 points in a 132-120 win over the Washington Wizards. |
| 2024 |
Active consultant
Chot Reyes continued in his role with TNT Tropang Giga as a senior consultant (temporarily demoted from previous position)
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| 2024 |
Active consultant
Allan Caidic started consulting for San Sebastian Stags basketball team
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| 2024 | Paid a record transfer fee of 20 million Swedish krona for Tobias Gulliksen from Bodø/Glimt during the winter transfer window. |
| 2024 | Reached the quarter-finals of the Europa Conference League. |
| 2024 | The Bureau of Labor Statistics projected 34% growth in physical therapist employment and 40% growth for Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides. |
| 2024 |
Professional sports
Shohei Ohtani signed a contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, set to earn 70 million dollars as the team's highest-paid player.
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| 2024 |
Salary cap
Penrith Panthers won their fourth consecutive NRL title, highlighting potential limitations in the salary cap's ability to prevent dynastic achievements by well-managed teams.
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| 2024 |
Salary cap
NWSL and players' union signed a new CBA through 2030, with team salary cap starting at $3.3 million for 2025 and increasing to $5.1 million by 2030.
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| 2024 |
Salary cap
Maximum team salary reaches $255.4 million, marking a significant increase in salary cap limits for professional sports teams.
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| 2024 | Paul Miller wins the Athletic Equipment Managers Association award |
| 2024 | Robert Jones, Chris Matlock, and Greg Morgenthaler recognized as winners by the Athletic Equipment Managers Association |
| 2024 | Al Cerbe was named the winner of the Athletic Equipment Managers Association award. |
| 2024 | Toronto FC valued at US$725 million, ranking 11th in MLS according to Forbes valuation. |
| 2024 | Toronto Raptors valued at US$4.4 billion, ranking 11th in the NBA according to Forbes valuation. |
| 2024 | Toronto Maple Leafs valued at US$3.8 billion, ranking 1st in the NHL according to Forbes valuation. |
| December 20 2024 | Announced the appointment of new manager Jani Honkavaara from Finland. |
| December 8 2024 | Paul passed Jason Kidd to move into second place on the all-time career assists list. |
| November 15 2024 | Paul recorded 11 points and 11 assists in a 120-115 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, achieving his 12,000th career assist and joining John Stockton and Jason Kidd as the only players to reach this milestone. |
| October 2024 | Ewing was announced to rejoin the Knicks as a basketball ambassador. |
| October 21 2024 | Announced parting ways with managers Thomas Lagerlöf and Kim Bergstrand after six years, leaving their positions with three domestic games remaining. |
| October 16 2024 |
Motorsport industry
The MIA Business Excellence Awards 2024 were held at the Silverstone Wing, celebrating outstanding achievements in the motorsport industry.
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| September 24 2024 | Purchased a 10% interest in the Milwaukee Bucks, with the deal valuing the franchise at $4 billion, buying out interests of several minority owners. |
| September 18 2024 | Rogers announced an agreement to purchase BCE's 37.5% stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) for CA$4.7 billion, which would give Rogers 75% ownership of the company and value MLSE at CA$12.5 billion. |
| July 28 2024 | Sold Samuel Dahl to AS Roma in Serie A. |
| July 7 2024 | Chris Paul signed a one-year, $11 million contract with the San Antonio Spurs. |
| June 30 2024 | Waived by the Golden State Warriors and became a free agent. |
| May 2024 | WNBA granted an expansion team to Kilmer Sports Ventures for Toronto. |
| March 2024 | Became the oldest living NBA champion after the death of Bob Harrison. |
| February 2 2024 | Sold talented youngster Lucas Bergvall to Tottenham Hotspur for a reported club record fee. |
| January 2024 | Keith Pelley hired as president and CEO of MLSE, effective April 2, 2024. |
| January 5 2024 | Fractured his left hand in the third quarter of a 113-109 win over the Detroit Pistons, requiring surgery and expected to return later in the season. |
| 2023 |
Active consultant
Chot Reyes took the role of senior consultant for TNT Tropang Giga to focus on coaching the Philippine national team during the PBA Governors' Cup.
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| 2023 |
Active consultant
Slavoljub Gorunovic consulted for TNT Tropang Giga
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| 2023 |
Active consultant
Leo Austria started consulting for the San Miguel Beermen basketball team and continues in this role to the present.
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