Voice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)

0:00:00 - NFL will eliminate ties before the start of next season. 0:03:53 - Daniel Jones will earn as high as 2nd place MVP voting this season.0:10:39 - Rory McIlroy will be Public Enemy #1 when the PGA season starts upagain in spring time. This after his dust-ups with American fans during the recent Ryder Cup.

5:03 - ICEBREAKER: Which sporting event did the panel’s interest grow as it was in progress? This after Canada’s recent success of the Women’s World Cup of Rugby. 19:52 - MLB PLAYOFFS

24:11 - Which Jay(s) were the difference maker this season? 26:27 - Yankees making the Wlid Card series / having an equal shot to win the World Series. 32:16 - Are the Mariners, Guardians and the Tigers are the being overlooked?40:24 - Matt Siriani’s suggestion that crosstown rivals would cheer for the ‘other team’ if their team was eliminated. 43:49 - Why Yankee fans are so pessimistic to the team’s success.46:38 - Do the Jays get more attention than the Raptors in the United States?56:37 - Who can be a darkhorse in MLB playoffs?1:01:56 - Are the Jays playing with ‘house money’ or will it be a disappointment if they are bounced in the DS?1:05:52 - NHLKirill Kaprizov re-signs with the Minnesota Wild1:09:28 - NFLBills 4-0 start. Is it a mirage, because they have played lesser-quality teams?1:13:46 - Bad Bunny as a halftime performer for the halftime show. Was it a good decision? Will it be a politically-charged show? Was the selection of Bad Bunny (a staunch democrat supporter) ill-timed after the recent Charlie Kirk shooting.STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX

1:39:35 - NFL will eliminate ties before the start of next season. 1:43:28 - Daniel Jones will earn as high as 2nd place MVP voting this season.1:50:14 - Rory McIlroy will be Public Enemy #1 when the PGA season starts upagain in spring time. This after his dust-ups with American fans during the recent Ryder Cup.

ICEBREAKER

3:37 - ‘Bucket-List’ vacation destinations

MLB

13:05 - Yankees late run towards the middle of September

22:54 - The Jays surprising season

29:33 - Could any pitcher turn it on and be ‘unstoppable’ in the playoffs? (IE: Orel Hershiser, Madison Bumgarner, etc.)

32:00 - Is there a concern bringing up Trey Yesavage so early in his career? Especially into a playoff situation? 

36:56 - Do baseball players need so much development in the minors?

NFL

40:33 - Biggest surprises so far in NFL Season

43:26 - Is the Bills and Super Bowl talk, annoying to Buffalo fan Tony?

48:06 - Does ‘attention span’ play a problem to following baseball? 

NHL

51:37 - Could Sidney Crosby find a new home before his career is over?

59:37 - How much is riding on USA’s success in hockey during the ‘26 Olympics? 

STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX

1:09:30 - We went away from sports and discussed the Charlie Kirk assassination. Tune in as people who have different political ideologies CAN HAVE a constructive conversation, by listening and commenting with respect.

A very special edition of #SFBR as the panel (who collectively have different political ideologies) discuss the Charlie Kirk assassination. IMHO: This is a constructive, un-biased discussion as we hear each other's point of view in a respectful manner.

0:00:09 - Cal Raleigh will play for a new team once his current contract ends (2030 season) 

07:15 - Bo Bichette will re-sign with the Blue Jays (contract ends after 2025 season)

11:53 - The New York Knicks will win an NBA championship before the New York Yankees winning a World Series. 

5:39 - Toughest stadium to get to.

18:47 - Which time during a baseball season is the most special?

24:36 - A mid-season grade of Juan Soto with his mega-contract in mind. 

31:33 - Sal and Matt’s look at their Yankees.

37:41 - Can’t ‘anything happen’ in the playoffs for the Yankees?

40:45 - Does playoff experience mean anything? 

42:25 - Are the Mets in a good place for a strong playoff run? 

46:33 - How much of a hole are the Mets with a contract like Soto’s on their books, let alone Ohtani with the Dodgers, etc.?

1:01:40 - the elimination of pitchers batting in the National League.

1:06:36 - The coverage of the Blue Jays in the United States.

1:11:43 - Should MLB expansion into Canada automatically be Montreal?

1:14:21 - Could MLB face ‘armageddon’ if a work stoppage take place?

1:18:07 - Potential MLB expand into London, UK.

1:24:34 - Sal asking Randy his thoughts of the renovations to Rogers Centre; which led to Randy’s experience at Old Yankee Stadium.

1:32:00 - Possible expansion and realignment to MLB Divisions.

1:43:19 - STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX

Cal Raleigh will play for a new team once his current contract ends (2030 season) 

1:50:55 - Bo Bichette will re-sign with the Blue Jays (contract ends after 2025 season)

1:55:27 - The New York Knicks will win an NBA championship before the New York Yankees winning a World Series. 

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0:00:00 - STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX

Victoria Mboko will win a tennis major before the end of the ’27 season. 

4:08 - Auston Matthews will average more points per game this season compared to last season. 

3:37 - ICEBREAKER: Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau rumoured to be dating. 

12:24 - Toronto Blue Jays: How surprised is the panel to see the Jays’ success this season? 

 22:44 - Should we be surprised with the Jays’ success this season? 

 31:28 - Is there a stigma for baseball players to play in Canada or play in a division with the Yankees and Red Sox? 

41:50 - Shane Bieber trade

49:49 - Bo Bichette’s future with Toronto

55:26 - Could MLB see a work stoppage once CBA expires. Should baseball install a salary cap? 

1:05:07 - Should pro sports do something about teams who don’t spend money to attract/keep players? 

1:08:48 - Should ‘no-trade clauses’ be forbidden in sports? 

1:11:54 - Are ’super teams’ a good thing to have in sports?  

1:16:58 - Is parity more enjoyable for sports fans, or are ‘super teams’ more of an attraction? 

1:28:00 - STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX

Victoria Mboko will win a tennis major before the end of the ’27 season. 

1:32:08 - Auston Matthews will average more points per game this season compared to last season. 

0:08 - Scottie Scheffler will walk away from golf in five years

7:20 - MLB will move All-Star weekend to beginning of July to coincide with 4th Of July.

AUDIO CREDIT: Sky Sports Golf

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