Sportsnet Today

It’s Sportsnet Today with George Rusic and Sam McKee! On this edition, Laura Armstrong recaps the Blue Jays’ Opening Day victory over the Tampa Bay Rays, Samson Folk gives his thoughts on the first glimpse of the Toronto Raptors since The Pause, Kyle Goon touches on some major storylines from inside The Bubble in Orlando, Brent Gunning joins the boys for another Golf Guys chat, Dave McCarthy previews the Leafs’ chances when they return to play, and Cynthia Frelund reacts to some news in the NFL.

ESPN's Kirk Goldsberry joined Josh Goldberg and Sho Alli to discuss the biggest questions for players ahead of their NBA restart (23:07). MLB.com's Andrew Simon examines what the expectations are for Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (50:43). Plus, Blue Jays Radio Play-By-Play Voice Ben Wagner weighs in on where the team could play and how calling games will be different this year (1:58:20). And the guys check in with Former MLB Pitcher Chris Leroux and shares some stories on his playing days (2:26:25).

MLB.com's Keegan Matheson joined Josh Goldberg and Sho Alli to weigh in on the Canadian government denying the Blue Jays to hold regular season games in Toronto (22:22). The Athletic's Alison Lukan discuss how John Tortorella is preparing his Columbus Blue Jackets team for the Stanley Cup Playoffs (49:43). Sportsnet's Luke Fox stops by to chat about Nick Robertson scrimmaging with the Leafs' top lines (1:35:35). Plus, Golfweek's Eamon Lynch looks at the Memorial Tournament and Tiger Woods' return (2:21:26). Blue Jays Radio Play-By-Play Voice Mike Wilner gives us updates from the team's intra-squad game and his thoughts on where the team will play their season (2:48:38).

It's Sportsnet Today with Rob Wong and Sam McKee! On this edition, Brent Gunning joins the boys to chat about the Memorial Championship, Laura Armstrong previews the Blue Jays return to play, Sekou Smith takes a look around the NBA, Jackie Spiegel touches on some major stories in the NHL, and Lance Hornby breaks down the Maple Leafs' chances this postseason. All that plus the boys want to know...which Toronto athlete are you most looking forward to seeing return to action?

George Rusic and Andy McNamara close out the week. Former Dodgers GM and current San Jose Sharks scout Ned Colletti previews the shortened MLB season, notably Los Angeles’ chances after acquiring Mookie Betts from the Red Sox and shares his view on the restart plans in both the NHL and MLB (10:06). Blue Jays play-by-play broadcaster Ben Wagner joins the guys while in quarantine as he gears up to call games next week (47:38)! Sir Nick Faldo, of CBS Sports, discusses Tiger Woods opening round at The Memorial, Bryson DeChambeau’s play and physique since the PGA Tour’s restart, and changes he’d like to see with certain equipment (1:08:42). Mike Zeiberger of NHL.com talks about the flooding at Rogers Place in Edmonton and its effect on the NHL’s West hub city, Auston Matthews’ Lady Byng nomination, and the problems that the Blue Jackets can pose to the Maple Leafs (1:37:25). Dan Pollard of "Clouts N Chara" drops the latest knowledge on the hockey card collecting industry (2:11:00)!

Mike Wilner joins Andy McNamara and George Rusic after last night’s Blue Jays instraquad game and discusses pitchers Jordan Romano, Anthony Kay, Ken Giles, and of course, Nate Pearson (22:13). Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio talks Dak Prescott playing on the franchise tag, Derrick Henry’s new deal with Tennessee, and the immediate future of Washington’s NFL franchise amidst speculation there is a big story about to drop (48:42). Brian Burke weighs-in on the Maple Leafs and Blue Jackets, specifically the battle behind the bench between Sheldon Keefe and John Tortorella (1:10:39). George unveils his latest edition of his game: “It could be that, but it might be this” (1:43:20), Tas Melas of the "No Dunks" podcast touches on the NBA's snitch hotline, Marc Gasol’s slimmed-down physique, and the competition within both conferences (1:57:12). Canadian World Champion Oyster Shucker Patrick McMurray surprises the guys at the end of the show (2:11:34)!

Kevin Barker joins the show fresh off calling last night’s Blue Jays intrasquad game to assess the potential of the 2020 squad and Vladimir Guerrero Jr’s move to first base (21:45). NHL Network analyst 'The Grim Reaper’ Stu Grimson warns the Maple Leafs that the Columbus Blue Jackets are not to be taken lightly in the NHL's play-in round (49:54). NBA on TNT analyst Stan Van Gundy shares his thoughts on the league’s Disney World bubble, the Raptors chances in the East, and the unpredictability of the restart (1:09:29). Former NFL executive and host of the GM Shuffle podcast Michael Lombardi weighs-in on Cam Newton and the Patriots, Myles Garrett’s extension in Cleveland, Dak Prescott, and more (1:37:40). Jason Sobel previews the field at this weekend’s Memorial Tournament where Tiger Woods will make his return to the Tour (2:08:43).

George Rusic and Andy McNamara host. Shi Davidi comments on all things surrounding the Blue Jays, notably their recent intrasquad games and his early impressions of Hyun-jin Ryu since the restart of camp (18:50). George and Andy ask Luke Fox what the Maple Leafs have to worry most about when it comes to the Columbus Blue Jackets (49:45) before opening up the phone lines for the first time in months for your Maple Leafs calls (1:07:52)! The Athletic’s Michael Lee comments on Russell Westbrook’s positive COVID-19 test and the NBA restart in the bubble with a few players mistakenly breaking quarantine (1:40:45). Renowned tennis coach and ESPN analyst Brad Gilbert discusses the state of Canadian tennis, hosting his new podcast “Winning Uglier,” and the 2019 NBA Finals when the Raptors defeated his Golden State Warriors (1:58:58).

Andy McNamara and George Rusic host. Sportsnet’s Chris Johnston discusses the NHL’s resumption and focuses in on the Maple Leafs, could Nick Robertson be a contributor sooner than later (22:45)? The Associated Press' Tim Reynolds shares a firsthand look into the NBA’s bubble in Orlando (52:00). CBS Sports’ golf analyst Ian Baker-Finch breaks down Collin Morikawa’s win over Justin Thomas, looks ahead to Tiger Woods’ return to the field, and explains why this may be the best era ever for Canadian golf (1:13:00). Sportsnet/ESPN’s Dan Shulman shares his thoughts on Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s move to first base and the Blue Jays potentially playing their regular season games at Rogers Centre (1:39:03). UFC great and MMA referee Frank Trigg recaps UFC 251 on ‘Fight Island’ in Abu Dhabi and weighs-in on the controversial decisions and finishes (1:59:14).

Blue Jays Central's Joe Siddall joined Josh Goldberg and Sho Alli to share how he's prepping for the restart of the MLB season from a broadcasting perspective and thoughts on where the Jays could play their regular season (22:42). The Athletic's Scott Burnside weighs in on NHL players choosing to opt out of the return and the approve CBA extension (51:45). 2018 Clarkson Cup Champion and Member of the PWHPA Liz Knox chats about her hockey career and what more still need to be done in women's professional hockey (1:16:53). Plus, National NBA Insider Tom Haberstroh examines the ethical concerns with daily COVID testing for NBA's restart (1:36:54). Canadian Curler, Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist John Morris looks back at his curling career and what he's looking forward to in playing second for Team Koe (2:26:42).