We discuss George Springer’s official introduction as a member of the Toronto Blue Jays, and the team’s reported signing of free agent IF Marcus Semien. At The Letters’ Ben Nicholson-Smith on the Semien signing and Springer’s remarks (23:59). We discuss the Maple Leafs’ Tuesday win in Calgary. Oakland A’s radio voice Vince Cotroneo on what the Blue Jays are getting in Semien (49:40). We delve into Tuesday’s Baseball Hall of Fame voting results. ESPN’s Jeff Passan on the Hall of Fame, the Blue Jays’ additions, and the latest in baseball’s labour situation (1:16:33). Blue Jays radio voice Ben Wagner on the team’s off-season, and what’s next (1:36:18). NHL on Sportsnet’s Cassie Campbell-Pascall on the Maple Leafs’ start, and why she’d want Matthew Tkachuk on her team (1:54:42). We discuss the Jays’ off-season with Tim & Sid’s Sid Seixeiro.

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We discuss the first anniversary of the tragic helicopter crash that took the lives of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and seven others. The Toronto Star’s Doug Smith on the Raptors’ recent play, and his memories of Kobe Bryant (24:24). We discuss the news that Maple Leafs goaltender Jack Campbell will be out for a number of weeks with a leg injury. Sports Illustrated’s Howard Beck on covering Kobe Bryant in his prime, and Kobe’s impact on the current NBA (51:43). Canadian musician Alan Doyle on the recent donations made by his Dollar A Day Foundation to the Canadian Mental Health Association (1:12:35). Arash’s tribute to the late Gianna Bryant. ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski on the Matthew Tkachuk-Jack Campbell incident, and Alex Pietrangelo’s first meeting with his former team tonight (1:41:04). Blue Jays TV voice Buck Martinez on the George Springer signing, and the current labour stand-off between the MLB owners and players (2:01:11). We check in with Tim & Sid’s Tim Micallef.

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We discuss the NFL’s Conference Championships, and – in a theme that carries throughout the show – what sporting events you most want to see in your lifetime (2:40). Former Blue Jays OF Shannon Stewart discusses the team’s upcoming Virtual Winter Week, and provides his thoughts on the current Blue Jays, and the free agent addition of George Springer (27:10). The Boston Globe’s Ben Volin on Tom Brady’s return to the Super Bowl, and his impressions of the Buccaneers’ and Chiefs’ wins (49:40). ESPN’s Ariel Helwani on watching his beloved Buffalo Bills return to the AFC Championship, and on Conor McGregor’s loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 257 (1:10:22). Hockey Night In Canada’s Elliotte Friedman on Saturday’s trade of Pierre-Luc Dubois and a 3rd-round pick from Columbus to Winnipeg in exchange for Patrik Laine and Jack Roslovic (1:38:47). The Athletic’s Matthew Fairburn on the Bills’ loss to the Chiefs, and what’s next for the team (2:01:25). We check in with Tim & Sid’s Sid Seixeiro (2:15:32)!

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Howard Bryant, author of “The Last Hero: A Life of Henry Aaron” discusses the passing of the baseball great (6:01). 630 CHED’s Rob Brown on the Oilers’ season thus far (26:56). Writers Bloc co-host Stephen Brunt on Aaron’s passing, and on the reports surrounding the status of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics (34:31). ESPN’s Jeff Passan on Henry Aaron, the Blue Jays’ off-season, and the reporting of himself and ESPN colleague Mina Kimes that led to the firing of New York Mets GM Jared Porter (46:33). ESPN 710’s John Clayton previews the Packers-Buccaneers and Chiefs-Bills Conference Championship games (1:09:44). Hockey Night In Canada’s David Amber on meeting Henry Aaron, and the Maple Leafs placing Joe Thornton on the LTIR (1:35:18). Blue Jays RP Kirby Yates discusses joining the team, the evolution of his career, and his bulldog, Chubbs (1:56:21). Tim & Sid’s Sid Seixeiro discusses his Thursday announcement that he’ll be leaving the show at the end of February to become the new co-host of Breakfast Television on City (2:12:48).

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We start by discussing the Leafs’ loss to the Oilers. WDAE Tampa’s Ian Beckles on Tom Brady and the Buccaneers ahead of Sunday’s NFC Championship (20:24). The Washington Post’s Samantha Pell on the Capitals’ violation of the NHL’s COVID protocols (40:34). Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi on what’s next in the Blue Jays’ off-season (49:04). Sportsnet’s Michael Grange on the Raptors’ loss to the Heat (1:08:44). SNY’s Andy Martino on the George Springer deal with the Blue Jays, the off-seasons of the Mets and Yankees, and his upcoming book about the Astros’ sign-stealing scandal, and Springer’s connection to it (as well as the 90s Blue Jays’ connection!) (1:37:11). TVA Sports’ Renaud Lavoie on the Canadiens’ impressive start, and the Leafs’ loss to the Oilers (2:00:44). We check in with Tim & Sid’s Tim Micallef!

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We discuss the Blue Jays’ reported agreement to a 6-year, $150M deal with free agent OF George Springer. Buffalo Bills CB Taron Johnson discusses his 101-yard interception return TD in Saturday’s win over the Ravens, and looks ahead to Sunday’s AFC Championship in Kansas City (24:08). Texas Monthly’s Richard Justice on Springer’s time in Houston (32:23). Astros radio analyst Steve Sparks provides his observations on Springer (47:49). Blue Jays Central’s Joe Siddall on the Springer signing, and where he fits within the team’s lineup (1:13:52). The “Nothing Personal with David Samson” Podcast’s David Samson on Springer, what’s next for the Blue Jays, and the breaking news that Michael Brantley will be staying in Houston (1:35:42). Blue Jays/MLB Play-by-Play voice Dan Shulman on the impact of the Springer signing on the Blue Jays (2:03:49). We get the thoughts of Tim & Sid’s Sid Seixeiro on the Springer deal (2:15:27).

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We discuss the Maple Leafs’ win over the Jets, as well as the Raptors’ victory over the Mavericks, and the Blue Jays’ reported pursuit of free agent RP Kirby Yates. Sportsnet’s Luke Fox on the Leafs’ strong start to the season (21:50). We discuss the firing of New York Mets GM Jared Porter for his inappropriate actions towards a female reporter. NBA TV Canada’s Sherman Hamilton on the Raptors’ third straight win (57:53). Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame RT Mark Tauscher on Aaron Rodgers’ season, and the Packers’ return to the NFC Championship (1:14:49). San Diego Padres radio analyst Tony Gwynn Jr. on Kirby Yates’ time in San Diego, and the Padres’ off-season additions (1:27:45). Sportsnet’s Chris Johnston on Mike Babcock’s first public remarks since the end of his tenure with the Maple Leafs, Sheldon Keefe’s performance as Leafs head coach, and the NHL’s continuing navigation of the COVID-19 pandemic (1:36:43). Blue Jays TV voice Buck Martinez on the team’s off-season thus far (2:00:18). We discuss the Jared Porter story and the looming return of Kyrie Irving with Tim & Sid’s Tim Micallef.

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We discuss the early debate over the Maple Leafs’ goaltending situation, and the Buffalo Bills’ win over the Baltimore Ravens as they advance to the AFC Championship. The Athletic’s Joe Buscaglia on the Bills’ win, and the matchup ahead for them against the Kansas City Chiefs (21:38). Raptors play-by-play voice Matt Devlin on the Raptors’ sweep of the Hornets, and the beginning of James Harden’s time in Brooklyn (45:45). Sportsnet.ca’s Ken Wiebe on the Jets and Patrik Laine’s injury ahead of their matchup with the Maple Leafs (1:06:39). We take a look at the Blue Jays’ position in the free agent market (1:20:20). Hockey Night In Canada’s Elliotte Friedman on the Leafs’ goaltending, and his early impressions of the Canadiens and Senators (1:35:20). CBS Sports’ Amy Trask on the Aaron Rodgers-Tom Brady NFC Championship matchup, what to expect from the Bills and Chiefs in the AFC Championship, and the possibility that we’ve seen Drew Brees play for the last time (1:53:09). We check in with Tim & Sid’s Sid Seixeiro (2:10:57)!

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We discuss DJ LeMahieu’s reported new deal with the New York Yankees, as the Blue Jays miss out on another free agent target. The Buffalo News’ Jay Skurski on the Bills ahead of Saturday’s Divisional Round matchup against the Baltimore Ravens (23:29). We hear Stephen’s interview with UFC President Dana White on the success of Fight Island, and the futures of Conor McGregor, Khabib Nurmagomedov, and Georges St-Pierre. ESPN’s Jeff Passan on the LeMahieu deal, the Blue Jays’ off-season thus far, and George Springer’s free agency (48:43). ESPN 710’s John Clayton on the NFL Divisional Round matchups, and the Jacksonville Jaguars’ hiring of Urban Meyer as their new head coach (1:13:02). We discuss Charles Barkley’s remarks on how NBA and NHL players deserve priority on the COVID-19 vaccine. Former Los Angeles Kings Assistant GM Mike Futa on the NHL season thus far, and his experiences with the Stanley Cup-winning Kings (1:37:39). Writers Bloc co-host Richard Deitsch looks ahead to the NFL weekend, and discusses the NHL’s TV ratings success thus far (2:01:42). Tim & Sid’s Tim Micallef previews their upcoming interview with Laurent Duvernay-Tardif of the Kansas City Chiefs.

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We discuss an exciting return to the ice for the Maple Leafs and Canadiens. Hockey Central’s Justin Bourne on Toronto and Montreal’s season opener (19:01). “Nothing Personal with David Samson” Podcast host David Samson on the slow free agent market, Liam Hendriks’ new deal, and Theo Epstein’s new role in the MLB office (46:32). Baltimore Ravens radio analyst Femi Ayanbadejo on Saturday’s Ravens-Bills matchup, and Lamar Jackson’s season (1:09:19). The NHL on Sportsnet’s Chris Cuthbert on the league’s return to the ice, how the Maple Leafs’ new additions looked in their opener, and a tough return for the Edmonton Oilers (1:34:39). Sirius XM NBA Radio’s Mitch Lawrence on the trade of James Harden to the Nets, and on the Raptors’ early-season struggles (1:55:08). Tim & Sid’s Sid Seixeiro previews their interview with Georges St-Pierre.

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