Jeff, Stephen, and Richard host. How has Kevin Barker been spending his time in self-isolation? And what does he think of the 2020 edition of the Blue Jays? (17:46). At The Letters’ Ben Nicholson-Smith provides his perspective on the deal MLB & the MLBPA reached for issues related to the 2020 season (47:08). Canadian men’s national soccer team head coach John Herdman looks at the silver lining during this period of social distancing (1:05:15). Glenn Healy on the 27th anniversary of collecting his 100th NHL win. The head of the NHL Alumni Association also gives his takes on what the league may do when action can resume (1:32:34). ESPN’s Ariel Helwani on Jon “Bones” Jones being arrested in Albuquerque (1:47:58). Musician Alan Doyle promotes his live Supper Time Sing Alongs on his Facebook page, which benefits Kids Help Phone and the A Dollar A Day Foundation (2:02:03).

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Jeff, Stephen, and Richard host. On what was scheduled to be Opening Day, we discuss the challenges ahead for baseball (0:25). Phillies senior advisor Pat Gillick on his memories of the 1992 Blue Jays (21:37). Buffalo Bisons coach Devon White on the Blue Jays’ outfield situation (37:57). Sportsnet and ESPN’s Dan Shulman on what’s ahead when baseball resumes (46:47). “Nothing Personal” host David Samson’s favourite Opening Day memories, and looking at the sport’s shutdown from the ownership perspective (1:07:03). Toronto Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins on the team’s current situation (1:31:24). Hall of Famer Jack Morris provides his Opening Day memories (1:51:32). Blue Jays Central’s Cliff Floyd on the difficulties ahead for hitters in a shortened season (2:06:34).

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Jeff, Stephen, and Richard host. We discuss the options facing Major League Baseball when it’s time to return (0:53). The Athletic’s Eno Sarris on the risks facing pitchers when play resumes (23:24). Raptors play-by-play voice Matt Devlin on the current status of the NBA, and on the Raptors-Sixers series (45:55). NHL coaching great Scotty Bowman discusses the 25th anniversary of his 900th career win on “This Day In Hockey History” (1:05:20). WEEI’s Rob Bradford on the year ahead for the Red Sox (1:33:29). Infectious disease specialist, CNN medical analyst, and “American Diagnosis” and “Epidemic” podcast host Dr. Celine Gounder on the COVID-19 crisis (1:45:02). We hear from NBC Sports’ Eddie Olczyk on “Open Invitation With Stephen Brunt” (1:56:26).

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Jeff, Stephen, and Richard host. We discuss the official postponement of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics (0:14); “NOlympians” and “Power Games” author Jules Boykoff on the postponement, and the IOC’s handling of the situation (19:25). OHL Commissioner David Branch on the cancellation of the playoffs and Memorial Cup (46:38). Wayne Gretzky on a couple of famous anniversaries from his prolific playing career (1:07:15). Blue Jays Central’s Jamie Campbell on his outreach to viewers during the current crisis, and looking back on some great Blue Jays moments being replayed on Sportsnet (1:33:44). Toronto Maple Leafs great Rick Vaive discusses his 50th goal in 1982 on This Day In Hockey History (1:53:06).

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Jeff Blair, Stephen Brunt, and Richard Deitsch host. We discuss the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Committees’ decision to not attend the Tokyo Olympics if they remain as presently scheduled (0:03). Canadian MP and Olympic great Adam van Koeverden on the COVID-19 crisis, and its effect on the Olympics (18:35). Sportsnet’s Pat Tabler on the 1992 Blue Jays ahead of SN 590 and Sportsnet’s re-airing of Game 4 of that season’s ALCS (48:06). FOX Sports’ Joe Buck on doing play-by-play of people at home during this crisis (1:07:04). Toronto Blue Jays President/CEO Mark Shapiro on the current status of baseball and the organization (1:33:08). IOC member Dick Pound on his comments that a decision has been made to officially postpone the Olympics (1:52:22). Hockey Night In Canada’s Kelly Hrudey on the anniversary of Wayne Gretzky’s record-setting 802nd career goal (2:04:41).

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Jeff, Stephen, and Richard end the week with a little bit of fun as they’re reunited with Baseball Central’s Kevin Barker (20:16). St. Louis Blues Assistant Coach Marc Savard talks about the NHL being delayed, his first year as an assistant, and the Blues being atop the Western Conference (45:27). Raptors radio analyst Paul Jones shares his self-isolation chronicles (1:06:08). Jason Reid of The Undefeated talks about Tom Brady going to the Buccaneers and more from a busy week of NFL free agency (1:18:49). Legendary goaltender Ken Dryden looks back to March 20, 1971 when the Montreal Canadiens faced the Sabres . . . and his brother Dave in the opposite net (1:35:44). Toronto TC President Bill Manning shares how COVID-19 has impacted his club and MLS, and shares how his players have been staying in shape throughout the ordeal (2:04:13).

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NFL Network’s Jim Trotter on what pulled Tom Brady to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (23:59). Blue Jays radio voice Ben Wagner on what’s in like in Florida a week after the premature end of spring training (56:48). On this day in 2014, Joel Quenneville becomes the third coach in NHL history with 700 victories. One of the players that helped him achieve that milestone, Kris Versteeg, discusses what it’s like playing for “Coach Q” (1:10:31). ESPN’s Jeff Passan touches on the possibility there will be no 2020 MLB season, how politics may pressure pro sports into coming back, and how playing without fans could affect players (1:31:08).

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Jeff, Stephen, and Richard are joined by former Patriots assistant Michael Lombardi who shared his thoughts on Tom Brady leaving New England (27:19). NBA insider Bobby Marks wonders if the NBA will shift its start date to later in the year permanently (50:46). NY Rangers legend Mike Richter takes a trip down memory lane (1:05:30). Max Kerman of the Arkells talks about how the band is “Flattening the Curve” with their music lessons online (1:21:00). Elliotte Friedman of the NHL on Sportsnet shares the latest information about COVID-19 in the NHL after a positive test with a Senators player (1:36:37). Buccaneers reporter Greg Auman talks about how busy he’s been since Tom Brady chose Tampa Bay, and forecasts what the team will surround him with come the NFL draft (1:57:54).

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Jeff Blair, Stephen Brunt, and Richard Deitsch react to Tom Brady leaving the New England Patriots (0:14). Tobias Altschaffl of Germany’s Sport Bild discusses the UEFA’s decision to postpone the European Championship for one year due to the COVID-19 outbreak (29:00). NBC Sports’ Peter King goes in-depth on Brady’s decision to leave the Patriots, the Bills’ trade for Stefon Diggs, and more around NFL free agency (43:58). Toronto Wolfpack CEO Bob Hunter discusses the health of his players after some of them displayed signs of the COVID-19 virus (1:20:51). Iconic Canadian broadcaster Peter Mansbridge shares his story of self-isolation with Jeff and Stephen (1:39:32) and Arash Markazi of the Los Angeles Times speculates what the L.A. sports scene could look like if Tom Brady chose to sign with the Chargers (1:55:30).

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Jeff Blair and Stephen Brunt join you for four hours for a special edition of Writers Bloc as they find themselves in self-isolation after returning from Spring Training. The show begins with Jeff and Stephen discussing their current situations before giving way to Prime Minister Trudeau’s address (1:07). Writers Bloc colleague Richard Deitsch shares his point of view over the last ten days (54:08) before being joined by Hometown Hockey’s Ron Maclean (1:27:46). Raptors radio voice Eric Smith recounts his experience being tested for COVID-19 (1:59:14). NFL analyst Amy Trask shares her thoughts on a busy few days in the league (2:22:02). Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi looks ahead to when we could potentially see a start to the 2020 MLB season (2:37:33).

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