We discuss the Buffalo Bills’ impressive Sunday night win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the Cleveland baseball team’s announcement that they’ll be changing their nickname. WGR 550’s Sal Capaccio on the Bills’ win, and their Playoff prospects (23:50). Former Expos OF Moises Alou discusses Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s play in the Dominican Winter League, and what his time there will do for his development (55:22). CBS Sports’ Amy Trask on the NFL weekend, including the Bills’ win (1:11:02). Raptors radio analyst Paul Jones on the team’s pre-season opener, and their hopes for the season (1:23:48). Hockey Night In Canada’s Elliotte Friedman on the passing on former Nordiques and Avalanche GM Pierre Lacroix, and on the latest in regards to the NHL’s planned January return (1:37:07). The “Nothing Personal with David Samson” Podcast’s David Samson on Cleveland’s name change, the likely MLB Postseason expansion, and the reported gap between the Yankees and 2B DJ LeMahieu in contract talks (1:54:12). Tim & Sid’s Sid Seixeiro checks in to recap a busy weekend (2:09:50)!

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We discuss how leagues will handle decisions in regards to the COVID-19 vaccine, and delve back into the Blue Jays’ off-season options (0:58). TVA Sports’ Renaud Lavoie discusses the latest on the NHL’s planned return (2:11). We look at Mark Shapiro’s latest comments about the Blue Jays’ payroll this off-season. MLB Network’s Ryan Dempster discusses free agency from the players’ perspective (49:20). ESPN’s Jeff Passan on a slow virtual Winter Meetings, and the possibility of the Blue Jays making a big move – or, more intriguingly, multiple big moves (1:11:08). ESPN 710’s John Clayton previews the Week 14 NFL slate, including the Bills-Steelers Sunday night matchup (1:36:47). Writers Bloc co-host Richard Deitsch checks in with the guys, and looks ahead to Saturday’s Raptors pre-season opener (1:56:38). Tim & Sid’s Tim Micallef gets us pumped up for pre-season basketball (2:11:06)!

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We discuss the Blue Jays’ off-season, and potential options for them via trade or free agency. Buffalo Bills TE Dawson Knox discusses the team’s season, playing without fans, and looks ahead to Sunday night’s matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers (28:25). MSG Network & WGR 550’s Steve Tasker on the Bills’ season, the AFC Playoff race, and the Cleveland Browns’ surprising year (49:27). ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski on the NHL’s return-to-play plan, the process that got them to this point, and his attempt to buy Gary Bettman’s 2018 Hall of Fame banner (1:13:11). Toronto Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins on the team’s off-season, the rumours connecting them with many high-end free agents and trade targets, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s time at third base in the Dominican Winter League (1:36:30). Sportsnet and ESPN’s Dan Shulman on the debate surrounding whether NCAA basketball should be playing at the moment (2:01:30). We check in with Tim & Sid’s Sid Seixeiro!

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We discuss the latest reports surrounding baseball’s hot stove. Leones del Escogido manager Dave Jauss discusses having the Blue Jays’ Vladimir Guerrero Jr. on his Dominican Winter League squad, and the plan to play Vlad at 3rd base (23:56). Blue Jays radio voice Ben Wagner on the Minor League Baseball realignment and how it impacts the Blue Jays, and on the team’s off-season (51:32). We discuss the latest comments by Rays owner Stuart Sternberg in regards to the team’s ongoing plan to eventually split their season between Tampa Bay and Montreal, and look into the possibility that the team will ultimately be in Montreal full-time. Toronto Maple Leafs great Rick Vaive discusses his new book, “Catch 22”, playing for Harold Ballard, and alcohol consumption in hockey during his playing days (1:24:00). Hockey Central’s Brian Burke on the NHL’s hopes of returning to play, the economic impact of the return, and the concerns surrounding the World Juniors (1:36:42). Newsday’s David Lennon on the Mets’ willingness to spend, and what we can expect from the Yankees this off-season (2:00:06). We check in with Tim & Sid’s Tim Micallef!

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We discuss both Alphonso Davies and Laurent Duvernay-Tardif winning the Lou Marsh Trophy for Canadian athlete of the year, with both Jeff & Stephen having voted on the award. Hockey Hall of Fame defenceman and Stanley Cup-winning GM Serge Savard discusses his career, and the biography “Serge Savard: Forever Canadien”, by Philippe Cantin (19:13). WIVB and The Niagara Gazette’s Jerry Sullivan on the Bills’ latest impressive win (42:00). Canadian Men’s National Soccer Team head coach John Herdman on Alphonso Davies’ year and Lou Marsh Trophy win (1:12:43). Sportsnet’s Chris Johnston on the latest regarding the NHL’s potential return (1:29:59). ESPN’s Jesse Rogers on the MLB Virtual Winter Meetings, and the White Sox’ and Cubs’ off-seasons (1:40:16). Tim & Sid’s Sid Seixeiro checks in for some more Lou Marsh Trophy talk.

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Jeff Blair and Stephen Brunt open the show discussing Cleveland shortstop Francisco Lindor and the Toronto Blue Jays (9:45). Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith looks ahead to MLB’s winter meetings and if the Toronto can take advantage of the pandemic’s uncertain free-agent and trade market (21:21). The Toronto Star’s Doug Smith talks about the positive COVID-19 cases announced by the Toronto Raptors and Masai Ujiri’s contract status with the team (49:17). WGR 550’s Nate Geary previews Monday Night Football between the Bills and 49ers (1:09:02). Former NFL QB Ryan Leaf recaps Sunday’s action in Week 13 (1:25:10). Elliotte Friedman joins the guys for his weekly segment with the latest on a potential start date, and if their could be more backup goalies added to NHL rosters in case of COVID-19 (1:36:22). CBS Sports’ David Samson goes into detail about MLB suing their insurer and the winter meetings being conducted virtually (1:56:45).

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We discuss the latest on a potential mid-January return for the NHL, and what fans can expect upon a return into arenas. NBA TV’s Sekou Smith on the Lakers’ re-signings of LeBron James and Anthony Davis, and what to expect from the Bucks and Raptors this season (24:00). The Athletic’s Kavitha A. Davidson discusses her new book (co-authored w/ Jessica Luther), “Loving Sports When They Don’t Love You Back” (51:18). ESPN’s Jeff Passan on what to expect from baseball’s virtual Winter Meetings, the future of the event as a whole, when free agency will pick up, and what a true MLB blockbuster trade would look like (1:13:14). TVA Sports’ Renaud Lavoie on the obstacles still in the way of an NHL return, and looking back 25 years on the Patrick Roy trade from Montreal to Colorado (1:36:55). ESPN 710’s John Clayton looks at the weekend’s NFL slate (1:59:31). We check in with Stephen Brunt ahead of his guest hosting on Tim & Sid (2:12:55)!

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We discuss Elliotte Friedman’s report that four NHL teams are looking into the possibility of playing their home games outdoors this season. 95.3 WDAE’s Ian Beckles on the reaction to the Raptors’ arrival in Tampa (25:03). Buffalo Bills kicker Tyler Bass on his rookie year thus far, and what it’s like kicking in empty stadiums (35:47). The Athletic’s Jovan Buha on the current state of the Clippers, and the issues caused by Kawhi Leonard receiving preferential treatment (47:38). The Associated Press’ Rob Harris on the return of soccer fans to games in England (1:07:18). The Washington Post’s Michael Lee on the Wizards trading John Wall (and a 1st-round pick) to Houston for Russell Westbrook (1:22:39). SK Wyverns 1B Jamie Romak on receiving the Tip O’Neill Award as Canada’s best baseball player of 2020 (1:35:42). The “Nothing Personal with David Samson” Podcast’s David Samson on MLB free agency, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s outlook for 2021 (1:57:22). 

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We discuss the return of one of Jeff’s favourite Toronto sports traditions: Raptors fans being upset about the team not playing on Christmas! “Three-Ring Circus” author Jeff Pearlman discusses his new book on the Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant-led Lakers teams, and his in-progress book on Bo Jackson (24:08). Raptors TV analyst Leo Rautins on the team heading into training camp (47:20). The Athletic’s Lindsay Jones on the NFL’s navigating of the COVID-19 pandemic (1:08:03). The LA Times’ Dan Woike on LeBron James’ new contract with the Lakers, and the reported chemistry issues of the Clippers (1:24:13). Hockey Central’s Brian Burke on the 25th anniversary of Patrick Roy’s last game with the Montreal Canadiens, and on the continued wait for the NHL’s return (1:36:42). The Athletic’s Marc Carig on MLB free agency, and tonight’s non-tender deadline (1:58:37). We discuss the Raptors and Christmas Day with Tim & Sid hosts Sid Seixeiro and Arash Madani.

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We discuss the decision of Greg Vanney to step down as head coach and technical director of Toronto FC. The Athletic’s Eno Sarris on what he imagines it would take from the Blue Jays to acquire Tampa Bay’s Blake Snell (28:53). ESPN’s Taylor Twellman on Vanney’s exit from TFC (41:56). We listen in to Raptors GM Bobby Webster’s media availability. Toronto FC GM Ali Curtis on Vanney’s departure(1:16:45). Sportsnet and ESPN’s Dan Shulman on winning the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum’s Jack Graney Award, and on the Blue Jays’ off-season (1:35:47). The Athletic’s Jeff Zrebiec on the Baltimore Ravens’ readiness for Wednesday’s scheduled game against the Steelers (2:01:38). We check in with Tim & Sid’s Sid Seixeiro!

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