Ben and Donnovan host! Columbus Crew forward and Scarborough native Jordan Hamilton discusses the formation of MLS’ Black Players for Change coalition and his early impressions of living in the Orlando bubble (21:40). Ricky Romero, former MLB pitcher and host of the Let’s Go Ricky Ro podcast, weighs in on baseball’s return and the contingent of players who have withdrawn from the 2020 season (51:06). Brian Burke checks in to chat about the NHL’s progression into Phase 3 and 4 of their restart plan and the league’s rationale for designating Edmonton and Toronto as hub cities (1:10:04). Andrew Brandt, former NFL executive and current columnist for Sports Illustrated, chimes in on the NFL’s labour situation and offers his assessment of Patrick Mahomes’ new record-setting contract extension (1:35:29). Hockey Night in Canada play-by-play voice Jim Hughson discusses the NHL’s reported scheduling format for the league’s return and how COVID-19 will affect the broadcasting of games (1:55:34).
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