Sportsnet Today

It's Sportsnet Today with Roger Lajoie! On this edition, Tom Tebbutt tees up the Rogers Cup semi-finals [11:36], Chris Morrison and Kevin Michie preview WWE SummerSlam and NXT TakeOver Toronto 2 [21:15], Michael Leach breaks down TFC's playoff push [34:05], Carlan Gay checks in on Team Canada [47:16], Coley Harvey takes a look around the MLB [1:14:28], and Chris Leroux joins the show to make sense of Bo Bichette's scorching hot start to his Major League career [1:29:40].

Blue Jays radio play-by-play announcer Mike Wilner weighs in on Mark Shapiro's comments about the team's competitive window and Bo Bichette's record-setting start to his MLB career (00:34:38); Billy Corgan, lead singer of The Smashing Pumpkins and owner of the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA), joins the show to discuss his current concert tour, the process of writing new music, and his lifelong passion for the Chicago Cubs (00:47:32); Trey Wingo, co-host of Golic & Wingo on ESPN Radio, chimes in on Daniel Jones' pre-season debut, the hype surrounding the new-look Cleveland Browns, and the future of the Buffalo Bills (1:18:12); David Samson, former Miami Marlins President and current MLB analyst for CBS Sports HQ, shares his thoughts on the Blue Jays' exciting young core, Mark Shapiro's long-term vision for the Blue Jays, and the New York Mets' impressive second-half resurgence (1:33:18); Ben Lewis, co-host of the Match Point Canada podcast, discusses the growth of tennis in Canada and the emergence of young stars such as Bianca Andreescu and Felix Auger Aliassime (2:04:30).

Scott MacArthur & Donnovan Bennett host: We discuss the continued red-hot start to Bo Bichette's career, and Mark Shapiro's comments to the media about the Blue Jays' future (00:05:11); Blue Jays Play-by-Play voice Ben Wagner on the Blue Jays (00:36:01); We discuss the major NFL pre-season storylines (00:56:39); Name That Wrestling Theme! (1:13:33); Sportsnet "Aftermath" WWE Analyst and former WWE referee Jimmy Korderas previews Sunday's Summerslam at Scotiabank Arena (1:18:50); Sportsnet & ESPN's Dan Shulman discusses the Blue Jays' recent stretch and future, and discusses the power-packed Yankees squad currently in town (1:37:47); We discuss, in honour of the Premier League getting underway, sports' increasing reliance on replay/VAR, and whether it's becoming too much (2:03:58).

Sportsnet's Michael Grange weighs in on Kevin Durant's criticism of Raptors fans, Toronto's off-season acquisitions, and Canada's ongoing preparations for the FIBA World Cup (00:32:59); Former 18-year NHL veteran Chris Pronger discusses his newest business venture, Well Inspired Travels, and the importance of mental health in today's pro sports landscape (00:59:33); CBS NFL Insider Jason La Canfora chimes in on Stephen Ross' public support of U.S. President Donald Trump and ongoing holdouts from Ezekiel Elliott and Melvin Gordon (1:17:46); WWE Superstars Matt Hardy and Elias join Joey Vendetta in studio to chat about this weekend's SummerSlam pay-per-view and their upbringing in the wrestling industry (1:38:13); Ben Nicholson-Smith, MLB scribe for Sportsnet and co-host of "At the Letters," discusses the Blue Jays' organizational pitching depth and the New York Mets' torrid second half turnaround (2:06:19).

Scott MacArthur & Donnovan Bennett host: We discuss Shi Davidi’s column on the messaging of the Blue Jays’ front office (00:01:25); Blue Jays Central’s Joe Siddall on Shi’s piece, and on Bo Bichette’s time with the Jays thus far ahead of his first home game with the team (00:36:17); Raptors radio analyst Paul Jones on Team Canada’s exhibition-opening win over Nigeria, and on the NCAA’s controversial “Rich Paul Rule” (00:53:00); Name That Wrestling Theme! (1:15:52); ESPN columnist and author of “The Heritage” Howard Bryant on Miami Dolphins WR Kenny Stills calling out team owner Stephen Ross for hosting a fundraiser for the re-election of the US President, and on the NCAA rule (1:36:04).

Scott MacArthur & Donnovan Bennett host: Which team can you just not stop rooting for, despite a tortured history? (7:05); At The Letters' Ben Nicholson-Smith on the Blue Jays' loss to the Rays, and the ongoing rebuild (34:03); Canada Basketball President/CEO Glen Grunwald on the men's national team (and the notable omissions of some of the country's best players) ahead of their exhibition opener against Nigeria (50:43); Sportsnet's Arash Madani discusses his unsurprisingly torturous relationship with a certain NFL team, and looks ahead to tonight's marquee Rogers Cup match between Félix Auger-Aliassime and Milos Raonic (1:18:03); We discuss the possibility of baseball's return to Montreal (1:39:37); Name That Wrestling Theme! (2:02:38).

Aug. 6: At the Rogers Cup with Patrick Mouratoglou, Sharon Fichman, & Aleksandra Wozniak

Scott MacArthur & Donnovan Bennett host: We discuss a big weekend for the young Blue Jays, but also for a pair of newly-former Blue Jays in Aaron Sanchez & Joe Biagini (4:14); We delve into a notable weekend of social commentary in sports, including Philadelphia Union's Alejandro Bedoya's statements about gun control, and Pro Football Hall of Famers Ed Reed and Champ Bailey at induction weekend (25:12); Blue Jays play-by-play voice Buck Martinez on the team's recent play (37:19); Sportsnet's Michael Grange on the lack of star power on Team Canada ahead of the FIBA World Cup (54:01); Name That Wrestling Theme Song! (1:22:28); MLB.com's Mike Petriello on the young Blue Jays, and Aaron Sanchez's big Houston debut (1:38:32); New Blue Jays prospect Simeon Woods Richardson on joining the organization, and being traded for a pitcher he looks up to in Marcus Stroman (2:08:43).

George Rusic and Ben Lewis host live from the Aviva Centre at the Rogers Cup; WTA Insider Courtney Nguyen joins to preview the 2019 Rogers Cup (1:29); MLB Blue Jays reporter Keegan Matheson breaks down the Jays young core finding their groove at the plate (30:42); Rogers Cup tournament director Karl Hale chats about managing the two events in Toronto and Montreal (47:20); Tennis Canada's Tom Tebbutt discusses the stand-outs in this year's Rogers Cup (1:12:20); WTA world #17 Madison Keys joins to chat about her week ahead in this year's tournament (1:31:54); and Bianca Andreescu's coach Sylvain Bruneau joins to discuss how Bianca is feeling heading into her upcoming match in her hometown (1:55:58).

Roger Lajoie hosts on this holiday Monday! MLB.com's Alexis Brudnicki chats the team's current predicament (23:58); SN 590's own Ben Lewis discusses the Rogers Cup ahead of his broadcast at the Rogers Cup (47:47); SI's Jon Tayler breaks down the rest of the MLB (1:13:16); MMQB's Kalyn Kahler discusses the news out of training camps in the NFL (1:31:21); SN 590's Brent Gunning chats the PGA Tour playoffs kicking off (1:57:02); Bleacher Report's Bryan Toporek assesses the NBA offseason's landscape so far (2:12:40); The Athletic's Joshua Kloke gives us a look into TFC's season to date (2:31:37); 3DownNation's John Hodge discusses the long weekend action in the CFL (2:45:15).