Going Deep with Donnovan Bennett Sportsnet

Donnovan gets you set for a busy weekend of sports, which kicks off with Apple TV+ and Friday Night Baseball - with Jays vs. Nationals beginning Friday, play-by-play voice Alex Faust (1:52) joins to discuss Toronto continuing to struggle offensively, where some points of hope (especially from the team's stars) could lie, and what their identity could be. Afterwards, UFC 301 is happening in Brazil on Saturday night, and Steve Erceg (19:10) stops by ahead of his title bout in the UFC Flyweight Championship to discuss what's led to this point in his career.

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.

The 2024 NFL Draft is in the books, so Donnovan brings on Detroit native, FantasyPros expert, and Draft expert Russell Brown (2:09). They discuss all things Draft, including a record number of trades from the Eagles, the Falcons baffling many with their pick of Michael Penix Jr., and the Bills reloading at wide receiver with Keon Coleman. Afterwards, Donnovan and Sho discuss the CFL/NFL crossover this year, the nature of Drafts across a variety of sports, and newly minted Patriots QB Drake Maye getting a special message from his older brothers. Plus, the CBC's Ultimate Challenge is on the air, and Donnovan chats with Cabbie and co. for a recap of the latest episode (44:38).

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.

With the NCAA's March Madness in the books, Donnovan brings on a pair of Sportsnet analysts to help him break down the tournament. Hayley McGoldrick discusses the women's side, including the enduring popularity behind Caitlin Clark and her ascension to the WNBA. Why is she so much more popular than those who have come before her? How will Canada's Aaliyah Edwards fare in the pros? Arash Madani joins as well, as he discusses Zach Edey's crowning moments, his potential future in the NBA, and Vince Carter being named to the National Basketball Hall of Fame.

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.

Cabbie is back in town, so he drops by the studio for a chat with Donnovan. The guys discuss the newly renovated Blue Jays clubhouse, the ongoing Shohei Ohtani-Ippei Mizuhara saga, and get to a larger chat about gambling in sports in the wake of Jontay Porter receiving a lifetime ban from Adam Silver. Plus, with the NBA Playoffs on the go, Donnovan and Cabbie take a look back in time at LeBron James' Decision, and get into the idea of new generational talents taking over the league with players like LeBron and Steph Curry on the back nine of their careers.

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.

Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to save a life? Perhaps a member of your community, a neighbour, or perhaps even someone you love?

Donnovan Bennett invites you to a special Going Deep roundtable discussion on Blood, Community, and The Need to Give featuring Sportsnet's Savanna Hamilton, Raptors assistant coach Jama Mahlalela, and Dr. Sheila Wijayasinghe. Does Canada’s donor and stem cell registry base reflect our ethnic and racial diversity? Join Donnovan for a conversation that’s more important than many Canadians know, in collaboration with Canadian Blood Services. To learn more, please visit blood.ca.

Video Version of the Roundtable: bit.ly/3vQCjTI

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.

The Canadian Premier League kicks off their 2024 season this weekend, and to celebrate all things Canadian soccer, Donnovan brings on CPL Commissioner Mark Noonan (1:43). The commish discusses what to expect this season, how a young league like the CPL is still growing, lessons learned from other leagues around the globe, and how the CPL's existence is starting to change the pipeline of talent at a grassroots level. Afterwards, Donnovan chats with Ricardo Pasquel (21:03), co-owner, GM, and President of York United FC about his journey (alongside his brothers Miguel and Eduardo) to own the CPL franchise.

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.