In recent weeks, controversy has been swirling around the Canadian Football League and its discussions — or lack thereof — with the CFLPA on return-to-play protocols, requests for federal funding and more. This should have been Week 1 of the CFL season, and Richard and Donnovan have the latest on what’s happening… or not. CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie addresses many of those issues, including returning to play this year, minimizing financial losses, hub-city scenarios, government...

In recent weeks, controversy has been swirling around the Canadian Football League and its discussions — or lack thereof — with the CFLPA on return-to-play protocols, requests for federal funding and more. This should have been Week 1 of the CFL season, and Richard and Donnovan have the latest on what’s happening… or not. CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie addresses many of those issues, including returning to play this year, minimizing financial losses, hub-city scenarios, government...

Pro athletes have careers many sports fans can only dream of, but they are people, too. And, just like the rest of us, athletes are dealing with isolation, stress and a lack of facilities to keep in shape, even as leagues are preparing to return. So, what are they doing? Matt Nichol is the owner of Paragenix Systems and a strength and conditioning coach for a number of NHL stars. He talks to Donnovan and Richard about how his athletes are training right now, managing their routines...

Pro athletes have careers many sports fans can only dream of, but they are people, too. And, just like the rest of us, athletes are dealing with isolation, stress and a lack of facilities to keep in shape, even as leagues are preparing to return. So, what are they doing? Matt Nichol is the owner of Paragenix Systems and a strength and conditioning coach for a number of NHL stars. He talks to Donnovan and Richard about how his athletes are training right now, managing their routines...

The Toronto Wolfpack are in a unique position in sports —a franchise based in Canada that plays in England’s rugby Super League. It’s a trans-Atlantic set-up that has always had challenges, but never more so than it will this season, if there is one. The Super League is currently on pause due to COVID-19, but that doesn’t mean the club isn’t working ahead in the hope that there’s a campaign to contend and home games to play. Bob Hunter is the Wolfpack’s Chairman and CEO, he joins...

The Toronto Wolfpack are in a unique position in sports —a franchise based in Canada that plays in England’s rugby Super League. It’s a trans-Atlantic set-up that has always had challenges, but never more so than it will this season, if there is one. The Super League is currently on pause due to COVID-19, but that doesn’t mean the club isn’t working ahead in the hope that there’s a campaign to contend and home games to play. Bob Hunter is the Wolfpack’s Chairman and CEO, he joins...

The PGA returns from its pause in 10 days with the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas. Heightened safety measures are in place to ensure the health of all involved, but those are is just one aspect of how things have changed. Donnovan is joined by tournament director Michael Tothe, who details what’s been involved with putting the event on, including protocols for players ahead of their arrival, smaller staff, playing without fans and its financial...

The PGA returns from its pause in 10 days with the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas. Heightened safety measures are in place to ensure the health of all involved, but those are is just one aspect of how things have changed. Donnovan is joined by tournament director Michael Tothe, who details what’s been involved with putting the event on, including protocols for players ahead of their arrival, smaller staff, playing without fans and its financial...

The NHL is the first of the paused big North American team sports to put forth a return-to-play plan. It has outlined four phases for resuming team activities, the playoffs and the draft lottery, with Phase 1 being the current stoppage and adhering to physical-distancing guidelines. Brian Burke spent four decades in the NHL as a player agent and team and league executive, and is now an analyst for Sportsnet. He joins Richard and Donnovan for a wide-ranging discussion around what stands...

The NHL is the first of the paused big North American team sports to put forth a return-to-play plan. It has outlined four phases for resuming team activities, the playoffs and the draft lottery, with Phase 1 being the current stoppage and adhering to physical-distancing guidelines. Brian Burke spent four decades in the NHL as a player agent and team and league executive, and is now an analyst for Sportsnet. He joins Richard and Donnovan for a wide-ranging discussion around what stands...

Golf. It seems like a sport that can safely be played during a global pandemic. Arguably, the safest. While the social aspect is important, at its core, golf is an outdoor, solitary pursuit. One person. One ball (hopefully). Eighteen holes. But during COVID-19, nothing is simple. Richard and Donnovan explore the opening of golf courses in Canada generally and how one club in the Greater Toronto Area — home to more than six-million people — is tackling health-and-safety...

Golf. It seems like a sport that can safely be played during a global pandemic. Arguably, the safest. While the social aspect is important, at its core, golf is an outdoor, solitary pursuit. One person. One ball (hopefully). Eighteen holes. But during COVID-19, nothing is simple. Richard and Donnovan explore the opening of golf courses in Canada generally and how one club in the Greater Toronto Area — home to more than six-million people — is tackling health-and-safety...

In many ways, hockey is as Canadian as it gets. Its history is intertwined with that of the country; the nation and the sport came of age together, sharing an ethos. But hockey in Canada is at a crossroads. Participation numbers are trending down as costs rise and the demographics of the country change, leading to questions around inclusion and diversity within the game. And now, COVID-19 is threatening to put further strain on the sport at all levels. Hockey 24 is a documentary that...

In many ways, hockey is as Canadian as it gets. Its history is intertwined with that of the country; the nation and the sport came of age together, sharing an ethos. But hockey in Canada is at a crossroads. Participation numbers are trending down as costs rise and the demographics of the country change, leading to questions around inclusion and diversity within the game. And now, COVID-19 is threatening to put further strain on the sport at all levels. Hockey 24 is a documentary that...

COVID-19 has largely shut the sports-betting industry down. So, what has that meant? And what does it mean for the industry’s future? Donnovan and Richard are joined by two guests to investigate.     David Purdum writes for ESPN Chalk. He talks about what gamblers have been betting on during the pandemic, what neutral sites might mean for oddsmakers, how in-arena betting could be a tactic to get fans back in person, the state of futures betting, and what the lack of disposable income...

COVID-19 has largely shut the sports-betting industry down. So, what has that meant? And what does it mean for the industry’s future? Donnovan and Richard are joined by two guests to investigate.     David Purdum writes for ESPN Chalk. He talks about what gamblers have been betting on during the pandemic, what neutral sites might mean for oddsmakers, how in-arena betting could be a tactic to get fans back in person, the state of futures betting, and what the lack of disposable income...

Remember the fight in sports over the eye test and the data test? When Bill James was belittled for SABRmetrics? Or when battles between “mainstream media members” and “numbers nerds” in hockey were waged on Twitter? Well, the war is over. And while leagues, teams and media outlets continue to work on how to best fold data into their day-to-day operations and different sports have embraced the revolution at different rates, the “nerds” have won. But in the medical and science...

While the world waits for the return of men’s professional sports, the women’s side of the equation has been somewhat lost in the conversation. In North America specifically, it’s been an important 12 months for women’s pro sports — but the question now is: What will happen to all of that momentum? Jayna Hefford and Kia Nurse join Donnovan and Richard to discuss. In hockey, it’s complicated. Women’s visibility has been grown by their participation in NHL All-Star festivities, but in...

They both work in sports, but one makes $14 an hour while the other makes $12,000 a week. Richard and Donnovan discuss how the pandemic has impacted people on opposite ends of the financial spectrum with the help of two guests. Isaiah Johnson is a defensive back who played four years of NCAA football at Georgia Tech and spent last season with the Indianapolis Colts. He talks about financial literacy, returning to play and what he’s been hearing from the NFLPA. Marvin Spratley is...

 Tim and Sid start off the show talking about the return of baseball and the KBO League.  MLB Network Radio’s C.J. Nitkowski (24:55) joins the program to give his perspective and experience playing baseball in South Korea. 2-time World Series Champion, Duane Ward (38:43) discusses his time with the Jays, as well as his thoughts on baseball’s rumored return. The Czar of the Telestrator, Mike Fratello (67:58) drops by to go over the latest episodes of “The Last Dance”. The views and...

Jeff and Richard host. Transfermarkt’s Manuel Veth on the looming return of the German Bundesliga, and what it means for other major leagues (21:11). The Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame’s Scott Crawford on what’s been going on at the museum during the pandemic while readying to re-open its doors (40:17). Slane Advisory’s Sara Slane on the impact that the resumption of sports will have on the gambling industry (102:03). Hockey Central’s Brian Burke on the impact of the pandemic on teams’ NHL...

In 2019, Forbes ranked Scott Boras No. 2 on its list of the most powerful agent in sports — the first time he hadn’t held the top spot in six years. Forbes contributor Jason Belzer wrote: “No sports agent in history has negotiated bigger deals than Boras, who manages an astounding $2.38 billion in active [baseball] contracts, the highest total ever for a single agent.” When Scott Boras speaks, people listen. He joins Richard and Donnovan for an in-depth discussion about how the...