The FAN Pregame

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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Donnovan Bailey joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert to discuss Track, Noah Lyles somehow racing with Covid, why the 100M is the most watched sporting event in the world and the evolution of sprinting (11:42). Then, his thoughts on the Closing Ceremonies debate for flag bearer. Later, Madison Shipman (29:41) ahead of the Jays/O's on Olympic softball making a return and how much she would have loved to compete in her career. Finally, over to the Jays, the rise of Daulton Varsho and Kevin Gausman hoping for a comeback. 

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Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert start with the most fitting guest for some historical context on the Olympics - the great Ron MacLean (6:22). He reflects on all the games he has called, comparisons to Paris 2024, how special the Summer McIntosh performance was to see and shares a tour of Olympics past. Later, Ben Nicholson-Smith (26:19) live from Rogers Centre ahead of Jays/Orioles. A full recap and review of the Mark Shaprio press conference today, his words, his mood and what he said, plus, what was between the lines. 

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Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert start by discussing a tough loss by Canada's men's team today and where it fits among the most disappointing losses of recent memory.  Jon Morosi (12:42) from MLB Network shares his thoughts on the new-look Jays, the possible return of Joey Votto, whether or not the White Sox losing streak will continue and his thoughts on Bill Bean from MLB who passed away today. To close, Arash Madani (33:21) in Paris after the debacle of the Men's basketball team and why we should not overlook how terrible the performance was, how the players had no excuse and why SGA was left alone on the floor. 

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Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off recapping a busy weekend of Olympic events. Then, former Canadian Olympian Kate Van Buskirk (5:33) breaks down how Canada has looked so far in the Athletic events at the Paris Olympics, the mindset athletes must have to succeed in track and field, Ethan Katzberg’s historic gold medal in hammer throw and other Canadians to watch in upcoming throwing events. Ben Lewis (29:47) of Tennis Canada tees up the National Bank Open presented by Rogers. They discuss the Olympics and its impact on the NBO, which players to keep an eye out for and more.

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Sportsnet’s Adam Stanley joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert to go over the men's and women's golf at the Olympics (5:54). He discusses what to expect from Corey Conners and the Canadians in Paris, the legacy of golf at the games since being reintroduced back in 2016, the weight on Tom Kim’s shoulders, and much more. Later, Sportsnet’s Chris Black (26:15) joins the show to discuss what the Jays should be looking for from their new additions and what the analytics show about the Jays new prospects. He digs into how to evaluate pitching prospects, the evolution of “Babe” Schneider hype and how the Jays should approach a Vladdy extension.

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