Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff head to Buffalo to speak with Pat Malacaro (0:26), the voice of the Buffalo Bisons, following Joey Votto's sudden retirement. He looks back on the Votto/Bisons experience, what he was like to be around and the impact on the players that got to pick his brain. Then, the tandem of Brandie Wilkerson and Melissa Humana-Parades join the show (26:57) after their silver medal run in Beach Volleyball in Paris. They discuss the incredible venue under the Eiffel Tower, the growth of the game in Canada and their viral quarrel with their Brazilian opponents while Imagine by John Lennon was playing.

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Chris Black, Sportsnet producer, takes Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff inside the numbers when it comes to Vladdy's resurgence and why it's not what people assume (4:59). Then, why he's playing 3B and the impact now as well as the future. Later, over to the young players, the callups and who has a chance to stick with the team into next season. Next up, former Raiders CEO and now CBS Analyst - Amy Trask - joins the show for a look at the NFL season, outlooks for different rookie QBs, the history behind the Chiefs three-peat attempt, sleepers this season and more (25:37). 

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On the day the Oilers did not match the offer sheets from the St. Louis Blues, we check in with Mark Spector in Edmonton (6:20). He goes through why the move forced the Oilers hand, the busy first few weeks for Stan Bowman, the future of Leon and Connor and why offer sheets cause so much controversy. Later, Chris Leroux from Rogers Centre on the Jays/Reds series (24:54), playing baseball with Joey Votto growing up and why the fit with the Blue Jays never made sense especially based on his performance. Then wraps up to discuss how Vladdy could approach his next contract, either to sign sooner or test free agency.

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We go to Montreal to speak with Ren Lavoie from TVA Sports (5:15) right after the Canadiens announced a trade for Patrick Laine. Ren takes us through the trade that was first discussed on July 1. Next, Chris Rose (24:53) on Chris Bassitt's honesty and why the team should have no reason to be upset with him - but - new quotes today suggest otherwise. Then. Chris explains why the Jays have mishandled the Vladdy Jr. situation.

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Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick off in Chicago where Buck Martinez (11:44) is with the Blue Jays and he helps us compare Vladdy Jr's season to his career-high 2021 campaign and some key reasons why this might be his most impressive. Next, Phil Wizard (25:16) joins the show after winning the gold medal in Breaking and recalls his Paris 2024 journey, the anxiety of waiting for a week and the moment when he knew he just won Gold for Canada. To close, Anna Dua (39:47) from Sportsnet and NHL Network on summer assignments like the NBO and King's Plate and then a look at the NHL offseason and the teams that are being underestimated. 

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Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert start with Jesse Rogers (5:15), ESPN Insider on the Jays and Cubs, why Toronto is in need of a lefty bat if they want to ever contend and a wild rule change that could force managers to leave pitchers in a game for at least 6 innings. Next, Jeff Bratt (25:43) from Woodbine Entertainment sets up The King's Plate, top betting choices and the Triple Crown season in Canada. Finally, The RBC Canadian Open has a new Tournament Director - Ryan Paul - who joins us to close the show (38:40). The course, securing the field and the news this week that the tournament has a new date on the calendar. 

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Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert are joined by Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving (5:56) to explain why it was the right time to give Auston Matthews the captaincy, where the conversation started with John and what it took to get everyone to buy in. He looks at the next set of negotiations with Tavares and if the Captain of Toronto has it harder than any other city in the NHL. Later, Kaitlyn McGrath (30:32) on George Springer's meltdown, Wagner's hot start and Vladdy Jr returning to his 2021 form.

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Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Sportsnet’s Luke Fox to break down the Leafs' upcoming announcement where they will name Auston Matthews their next captain. He discusses the timing of the decision to strip Tavares of the ‘C’, whether this move signifies an end of the ‘core four’ mentality and Matthews’ leadership style. Aaron Bronsteter (27:00) joins the show to tee up season 8 of Dana White’s Contender Series debuting tonight on Sportsnet. Then, he sets the stage for UFC 305 this weekend, Israel Adesanya’s importance to the UFC, and much more. Finally, Ailish and Justin discuss the St. Louis Blues offer sheets to Oilers' RFAs Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway. 

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Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the week with Caleb Joseph (6:20) who is on the road with the Jays in Anaheim tonight. He looks at how Vladdy turned it around and kept it going, Chris Bassitt blaming his poor performance on the roof being closed at Rogers Centre, and shares a deeper look at Will Wagner as he gets set for his Jays debut. Next, the NBO Men's Finals goes tonight in Montreal and Kyle Bukauskas (26:28) gives us a preview, how the Paris Olympics impacted the current tennis season and why Toronto and Montreal have become tennis hot spots in Canada. 

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Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert wrap up Paris 2024 after a wild day including Canada's surprise Gold in the 4x100 relay. First up, Mark Heese from CBC (6:29) and member of the volleyball Hall of Fame reflects on Melissa Hamana-Paredes & Brandie Wilkerson's beach volleyball silver medal for Canada and shares how he helped kickstart the sport going from exhibition to legitimate Olympic sport. Next, Glenroy Gilbert (25:52), 1996 Gold Medal winner in the 4x100 relay and current Head Coach for Athletics Canada reflects on his team's incredible win and Andre De Grasse's legacy after picking up a 7th career Olympic medal. To close, Julie Stewart-Binks (34:42) from CBC Sports on today's action, her experience as a runner and then wrapping Paris 2024 and Canada's top moments. 

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