Donnovan Bennett and Stephen Brunt host. Sportsnet’s Arash Madani on the different challenges facing leagues’ potential return-to-play plans (22:53). ESPN’s Stefano Fusaro from inside the MLS bubble on FC Dallas’ withdrawal from the MLS Is Back tournament (38:00). ESPN’s Howard Bryant on the potential name changes for the Washington NFL and Cleveland MLB teams (48:50). The Associated Press’ Tim Reynolds on teams beginning to arrive in the NBA bubble, amidst more players opting out of the league’s resumption (1:12:18). Sportsnet’s Sonny Sachdeva on his upcoming piece about racism in women’s hockey (1:26:23). Hockey Central’s Brian Burke on the NHL’s agreed-upon CBA extension with the NHLPA (1:35:27). At The Letters’ Arden Zwelling on the Blue Jays heading into the resumed season (2:00:10).

Jeff Blair and Stephen Brunt host. We discuss the challenges that Major League Baseball and Major League Soccer are having with COVID-19 testing (1:20). The Fútbol with Grant Wahl Podcast’s Grant Wahl on the difficulties inside the MLS bubble (25:17). Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi on another positive test for the Blue Jays, and most of the team arriving in Toronto (49:32). 3DownNation.com’s Justin Dunk on the CFL’s attempts to resume play (1:12:13). Sportsnet’s Chris Johnston on the NHL and NHLPA agreeing on return-to-play protocols (1:37:46). MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand on the testing difficulties, and on the challenges that a 60-game season poses to GMs (2:00:31). We discuss Patrick Mahomes’ giant contract extension in Kansas City (2:16:13).

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Jeff Blair, Stephen Brunt, and Richard Deitsch host. We discuss the announcement that Washington’s NFL team will conduct a “thorough review” of their nickname. At The Letters’ Ben Nicholson-Smith on the Blue Jays agreeing to terms with top draft pick Austin Martin, and the team’s return to Rogers Centre this weekend (23:48). The New York Times’ Ian Parkes on the return of Formula 1 (43:11). NHL Network’s Brian Lawton on the NHL’s continued road to a return (54:13). The Washington Post’s Liz Clarke on the possibility of a name change for Washington’s NFL team (1:11:30). ESPN’s Jeff Passan on MLB teams returning to workouts, and Mike Trout’s voiced reservations about playing this season (1:36:18). Canada’s Deputy Chief Public Health Officer and Chief Medical Advisor, Dr. Howard Njoo on the possibility of the Blue Jays and the CFL playing games in Canada this summer (2:02:25).

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Jeff Blair and Richard Deitsch host. We discuss the report of Toronto and Edmonton as the NHL hub cities, and the Blue Jays’ wait for final approval to train in Toronto. Minor League Baseball President Pat O’Conner discusses the cancellation of the season, and what things will look like going forward for the sport (25:55). Sportsnet’s Mark Spector on Edmonton as a likely NHL hub city (48:20). ESPN’s Katie Barnes on WNBA star Maya Moore’s role in the overturned conviction and subsequent release of Jonathan Irons (1:15:44). TVA Sports’ Renaud Lavoie on the NHL’s CBA talks, and the possibility of players returning to the Olympics (1:36:38). Blue Jays play-by-play voice Buck Martinez on the government approval of the team to train in Toronto, and what he could see the camp being like (1:58:35).

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Jeff Blair and Richard Deitsch host. We discuss the hold-up on federal government approval for the Blue Jays to come north. Sportsnet’s Eric Engels on NHL player apprehension surrounding the league’s return-to-play plan (25:24). ESPN’s Stefano Fusaro on entering the MLS bubble (38:46). Sportsnet’s Alvin Williams on NBA players opting out of the resumption of the season (51:04). At The Letters’ Arden Zwelling on the current status of the Blue Jays (1:16:10). Hockey Central’s Brian Burke on reports of the NHL and NHLPA negotiating a return to the Olympics, and looking back on the chaotic result of the NHL Draft Lottery (1:38:25). The “Nothing Personal with David Samson” podcast’s David Samson on Ryan Zimmerman and Ian Desmond’s decisions not to play this MLB season, and the current situation facing the Blue Jays (2:00:17).

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Jeff Blair and Richard Deitsch host. We discuss the possibility of Toronto being both an NHL hub city and hosting Blue Jays home games this summer. The Boston Sports Journal’s Greg A. Bedard on the Patriots signing Cam Newton (25:15). The Gegenpressing Bundesliga Podcast’s Chris Williams on the German league’s season successfully reaching its conclusion (42:40). Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi on the Blue Jays’ training-camp roster, and the likelihood that they’ll be playing in Toronto (53:45). ESPN’s Tim Bontemps on the Raptors’ life in Fort Myers, and the many elements of the NBA’s return-to-play plan (1:13:51). Hockey Central’s Jeff Marek on the chaotic results of the NHL Draft Lottery, and what the Leafs would potentially do with the top pick (1:38:30). SNY’s Andy Martino on baseball’s return-to-play plan, and what events could cause the plan to be shut down (2:09:25).

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Donnovan Bennett and Richard Deitsch host. We discuss the various major North American sports’ plans to move forward, despite more harrowing COVID-19 numbers out of the United States. Canadian Women & Sport CEO Allison Sandmeyer-Graves on The Rally Report, which discussed the declining participation numbers in girls’ sports in Canada, and how those numbers can be improved upon (24:06). Sportsnet’s Hazel Mae on the latest as to where the Blue Jays hope to play in 2020 (48:43). CBS Sports’ Amy Trask on the NFL’s attempt to start training camp and the season on-time (1:14:18). Hockey Central’s Brian Burke provides his thoughts on the NHL Draft Lottery, hub cities, and Artemi Panarin’s feelings on the current CBA (1:40:10). Sports Illustrated’s Rohan Nadkarni on the NBA’s plans to play through the pandemic in Florida, and an interesting alternative to putting an asterisk next to this season’s champion (2:01:27).

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Donnovan Bennett and Richard Deitsch host. We discuss Vince Carter’s retirement, and debate his legacy in Toronto, and how he should be honoured by the Raptors (0:32). Entrepreneur and retired pro soccer player Thomas Beattie on publicly coming out in a piece he wrote for ESPN this week (20:58). Sportsnet Central’s Carly Agro on Carter’s retirement, and the current state of sports in the pandemic (48:32). The Athletic’s Jeff Gluck on NASCAR’s release of a photo from Bubba Wallace’s garage stall at Talladega, and the sport’s past couple of weeks at the forefront of the discussion of race in sports (1:11:48). NBA champion and 6-time NBA All-Defensive Team selection Tony Allen on playing with Vince Carter, and his thoughts on the skinnier version of Marc Gasol (1:37:49). Sinai Health System and the University of Toronto’s Dr. Andrew Morris on the current state of COVID-19 in North America, and how safe it would be for the major professional team sports to return at this point (2:01:46).

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Donnovan Bennett and Richard Deitsch host. We discuss the official announcement of Major League Baseball’s return. CBC Sports’ Morgan Campbell on the FBI’s conclusion following its investigation of Bubba Wallace’s garage stall, and the danger of major pro sports returning amidst the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States (24:38). Bleacher Report’s Taylor Rooks on her new series, “Take It There: Defining”, in which she asks athletes (including DeMar DeRozan) to define what America means to them (49:07). ESPN’s Jeff Passan on baseball’s return, the dangers that COVID-19 poses to the start of play, and how the shortened schedule affects Nate Pearson’s service time (1:08:16). The Athletic’s Kaitlyn McGrath on what the MLB return means for the Blue Jays (1:37:09). Hockey Night In Canada’s David Amber on the new Hockey Hall of Fame class (2:02:22).

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Donnovan Bennett and Richard Deitsch host. We discuss some notable remarks made about race in professional soccer. Sportsnet’s Caroline Cameron discusses the spread of COVID-19 in the tennis world, and the nearing of hockey’s return (23:55). The Athletic’s Michael Lee on NBA player hesitance – led by Kyrie Irving – in regards to entering the league’s Orlando bubble (49:47). ESPN’s Howard Bryant on recent affirmation from NFL teams that they’d be willing to sign Colin Kaepernick, and the recent intersection of NASCAR and race-related issues (1:13:42). Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi on the seeming inevitability of Major League Baseball implementing a 60-game 2020 season (1:38:11). Slate’s Joel Anderson on the Chuba Hubbard-Mike Gundy incident at Oklahoma State University, and issues facing the sport of college football (2:01:10).

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.