How does the NHL continue to explore different avenues of growth, both on and off the ice? To explore this, Donnovan first discusses NHL Breakaway (3:44), an official fan initiative from the NHL where fans can now get their hands on official never-before-seen footage, sounds of the ice, and cellys. Tom Mizzone (Founder and CEO of Sweet) and Chris Golier (NHL's Group VP of Innovation) both stop by to discuss the world of digital collectibles that NHL Breakaway has entered. Afterwards, Donnovan examines the Industry Growth Fund (39:34), which was established to create opportunities to help grow the game at all levels both on and off the ice, and chats with Rob Knesaurek (NHL's Senior Vice President, Youth Development and Industry Growth) and Chris Campoli (Former NHLer & NHLPA Divisional Player Representative) on the genesis of the fund and what it's accomplishing in 2023.

NHL Breakaway Pack Giveaway: https://brkwy.io/48jQzSO

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Christine Sinclair's illustrious and celebrated career came to a close this past week in Vancouver - Donnovan brings on a pair of guests to discuss her impact on the game of soccer, both for Canada and for the beautiful game at-large. Kara Lang Romero (0:40), former teammate and member of Canada's women's national team, joins to chat her personal experience with Sinclair, what she saw when they were both new to the team, and other celebrated members of Canada Soccer. Afterwards, Sid Seixeiro (25:32) stops by to give his take on the celebration of Sinclair's career over the past few weeks and the current state of Canada Soccer. Plus, the guys get into the NBA's In-Season Tournament and how a lot of sports fans have come around on it heading into the Finals with the Pacers and Lakers.

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With Giants of Africa turning 20 years old, Donnovan goes deep on the organization's past, present and future. He first chats with Giants of Africa founder - as well as Toronto Raptors Vice-Chairman and President - Masai Ujiri (4:48), on the mission he set out to accomplish back in 2003, how it's gone so far, and what he still hopes to achieve going forward when it comes to empowering boys and girls through the power of basketball. Afterwards, Donnovan chats with Raptors assistant coach Jama Mahlalela (34:51) about his experiences with sport based on the varied places he lived, including his birthplace in the Kingdom of Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), and how that's shaped his outlook on basketball throughout his life.

Giants of Africa Donation Page: https://giantsofafrica.org/donate/

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Donnovan kicks off the show by visiting with one of Canada's most decorated athletes, Hayley Wickenheiser (2:54). They discuss  the 'Be the MVP' campaign in which she partners with Merck Canada, to challenge all Canadians to help change the odds on lung cancer by getting informed and taking early action against the disease. Afterwards, they chat about the newly-formed PWHL and her continuing role with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Donnovan also chats with Maggie Mac Neil (23:51), who capped her season by winning five gold medals at the 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago - they discuss her incredible outing in Chile, her teammates, how she balances school and being a professional athlete, and what her favourite cheat day food is.

Merck Campaign: https://www.merck.ca/en/newsroom/hayley-wickenheiser-and-merck-canada-face-off-against-lung-cancer/

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Donnovan makes his way to Hamilton with his Waggle co-host Henoc Muamba in tow to set the stage for the 110th Grey Cup. The guys chat with a number of players from both teams ahead of the big game:

Blue Bombers:

Brandon Alexander & Demerio Houston (3:04)

Sergio Castillo & Jackson Jeffcoat (13:39)

Stanley Bryant & Jermarcus Hardrick (22:57)

Nic Demski & Kenny Lawler (33:09)

Alouettes:

Austin Mack & James Letcher Jr. (42:26)

William Stanback & Tyson Philpot (49:04)

Darnell Sankey & Shawn Lemon (58:30)

The Waggle: https://www.cfl.ca/thewaggle/

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With the globalization of sport, what does it mean for fans when trying to get to their favourite sporting events? Donnovan ponders that and more with a pair of guests as he reviews the intersection of sports and business. He chats with Joseph DeMarinis (3:55), founder and CEO of BookSeats, a tech company offering a new platform that changes the way fans travel, with a focus in the fan experience space with ticketing as well. Afterwards, he chats with Shawna Miller (25:21), SVP of Marketing & Communications at Mastercard Canada, who discusses the Mastercard Lounge – a first-of-its-kind shared members-only space at Scotiabank Arena. What does a space like this mean for traditional viewing experiences at sporting events?

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The 110th Grey Cup is upon us, and Donnovan brings on a pair of football experts to help him break down the big game. He chats with 3DownNation and Sportsnet Analyst Justin Dunk (2:35), who details the seasons (so far) for both the Montreal Alouettes and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Is the David vs. Goliath narrative as simple as it looks? Plus, Donnovan chats with Ontario's Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, Hon. Neil Lumsden (20:04) - the four-time Grey Cup champion breaks down what it means to play in the season's final game as both a player and a front office executive. They also discuss Hamilton hosting once more - how does the Grey Cup morph based on the qualities of the different host cities every year?

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With Formula 1 returning to Las Vegas for the first time in almost 40 years, Donnovan takes a trip to Sin City ahead of the race to experience how the desert landscape has become one of the most sought-after pieces of sports real estate in North America. He chats with Andrew Lanzino (3:20), Vice President of Event Strategy & Sports Partnership at MGM Resorts, about how some of the world's most famous hotels - the Bellagio, the MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay - have adapted to having massive sporting events on the regular. Afterwards, with Super Bowl LVIII approaching in February, he speaks with Sam Joffrey (26:47), Executive Director of the Las Vegas Super Bowl Host Committee, about how the Raiders' NFL presence has transformed the Strip. Plus, Donnovan and Sho chat about Vegas as a sports town, the potential arrival of the NBA, and what to expect out of the Vegas Grand Prix itself.

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Donnovan brings on two published authors to this edition of Going Deep: Olympic gold medallist Donovan Bailey (2:11) and three-time US National Champion rock climber Sasha DiGiulian (27:28). Bailey's book, 'Undisputed: A Champion's Life', focuses on stories from his career and lessons he's learned since winning gold at the 1996 Olympic Games. DiGiulian chats about her book as well, 'Take the Lead: Hanging On, Letting Go, and Conquering Life's Hardest Climbs', which dives into what it's like to compete in a traditionally male-dominated sport and handling the intense scrutiny of social media as she grew up.

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With the Raptors' season off to a less-than-ideal start, Donnovan brings on a few old pals to help him parse through the first four games: The Score's Joseph Casciaro & Sportsnet's own Jesse Rubinoff. On their Raptors roundtable, they get into Darko Rajaković's coaching philosophy, the approach to roster building from Masai Ujiri and Bobby Webster, and if the offence will show signs of life moving forward. Plus, they take a wider look around the NBA, and discuss James Harden getting the trade he desired and Chris Paul joining Steph Curry on the Warriors.

Joe's piece on the Harden trade: thesco.re/3QGJHbO

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