April 24: Golf on pause, CFL sees a light, a special Hockey Night
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Rick Young of Golf Journalists Association of Canada and Dr. Mahin Baqi, Infection Control and Infectious Disease Expert joins Joey Vendetta and Ian Leggatt on RBC Off the Tee to talk about Ontario as the only place in North America to put golf on pause, if it’s safe to play during a pandemic, and the restrictions on outdoor activities (4:37). Randip Janda of Sportsnet 650 & Hockey Night Punjabi previews the special broadcast in seven additional languages, if hockey has been diminished as Canada’s top sport by basketball, and if the Calgary Flames have a shot for a playoff spot (23:03). Ben Verlander of FOX Sports and “Flippin Bats with Ben Verlander” chats about how hard it is to be a minor league player and the expectations for George Springer when he makes his Blue Jays debut, Bo Bichette changing positions (46:51). Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 gives his thoughts on the new CFL plans for a 2021 season, if the league would partner with a gambling company to increase revenue with Bill C-218 coming to the fold, and potential partnership with the XFL (1:24:08). ESPN’s John Buccigross chimes in on Golden Knights’ Robin Lehner’s comments on mental health and NHL’s handling of COVID, the Canucks’ performance since the team’s return from an outbreak, and how the Carolina Hurricanes continue to stay first in the Central Division (1:35:03). National Post’s Scott Stinson discusses the reading of Bill C-218 which would legalize single-sports betting in Canada and what will that mean for the country (1:59:25). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
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