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Get ready for tonight's games with Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert as they discuss the stories that matter most to sports fans. Airing live on Sportsnet 590 The FAN weekdays from 6pm-7pm ET.

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Marlies Coach Steve Sullivan + Jays at the Break with Kevin Barker

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with the newest head coach of the Toronto Marlies, Steve Sullivan (1:10)! They discuss his new role as head coach with the Marlies, his goals with the team this season before getting promoted to the Maple Leafs, Mark Giordano’s appointment on his staff, his relationship with John Chayka during their time in Arizona, his unique background in the sport, and much more! Then, Kevin Barker joins the show (26:50) to discuss the Jays' final series before the All-Star Game! They break down Vladdy skipping the ASG, how the Jays will approach the trade deadline, his draft memories, and much more! Ailish and Jesse end things off by discussing Victor Wembanyama signing a massive extension with the Spurs! 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.

50 min
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NHL Offseason Sendoff with Frank Seravalli + Kawhi Trade Hits a Snag with Michael Grange

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Frank Seravalli (1:55)! They discuss whether or not matching Leo Carlsson offer sheet was an “easy decision” for Anaheim, how the Ducks will approach the contract situation with the teams other young stars, the controversy surrounding the Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundan putting his entire family's names on the Stanley Cup, Daniel Alfredsson joining the Maple Leafs coaching staff, Connor Bedard’s latest injury, and much more! Then, Sportsnet’s Michael Grange joins the show (27:12) to discuss the holdup in the Kawhi Leonard trade to Toronto. They break down why the league's investigation into Kawhi and the Clippers, why the Raptors would have to take on the punishment if one is imposed, what a potential punishment for Kawhi could look like, potential reunions with former Raptors available on the open market, and much more! Ailish and Jesse wrap up by discussing the Jays' new home run celebration, Dylan Cease’s near no-hitter, if he should be an ASG starter, and more! 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.

50 min
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Round of 16 Takeaways with James Sharman + Will the Jays be Sellers?

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with James Sharman (1:45) to break down the Round of 16 at the World Cup! They discuss Canada’s exit, why Alphonso Davies is getting a bad rap following his lack of playing time at the World Cup, the emergence of Luc de Fougerolles, and more. Then, they discuss the Quarter-Finals, Norway’s changes against England, if Spain is still a favourite to take home the trophy, the Golden Boot Race, and much more! Later, Justin and Jesse discuss the Leafs hiring Daniel Alfredsson to their coaching staff. Finally, Dan Shulman joins the show (26:25) to discuss the Jays series against the Giants, Vladdy’s season as we head into the All-Star break, the lack of a break that many Jays players had heading into the season, if the Jays have a chance at the playoffs, how the Jays will approach the trade deadline, and much more! 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.

50 min
−4 d

Lowry's Legacy + Will the Ducks Match for Carlsson?

Alish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with CJ Miles (2:04) ahead of the expected announcement of Kyle Lowry’s retirement with the Toronto Raptors tomorrow! They discuss his relationship with Lowry during their time with the Raptors, his Toronto legacy, whether we could see a DeMar DeRozan reunion in Toronto, whether Kawhi Leonard makes the Raptors a legit contender, and much more! Then, Shayna Goldman (27:28) of the Athletic joins the show to discuss the offer-sheet craziness surrounding the Anaheim Ducks. They break down how the Ducks can approach their cap situation, why it’s important to handle young core players' futures early, whether the Flyers' offer sheet for Leo Carlsson will hurt their future going forward, Connor Bedard's offer sheet candidacy, and much more! Then, Ailish and Justin recap Canada’s World Cup exit to Morocco. 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.

50 min
3 juli

Canada vs. The Next Giant, Morocco + Laura Stacey!

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with James Sharman ahead of tomorrow’s round of 16 matchup between Canada and Morocco at the World Cup. They discuss Morocco’s pathway to the round of 16 against Canada, how Canada stacks up in the matchup, if Davies will be in the lineup, and much more. Then, Ailish and Jesse discuss the Flyers massive offer sheet for Leo Carlsson, and more. Then, Montreal Victoire and PWHLPA President Laura Stacey joins the show! They discuss her 7th annual Sticks In For Charity tournament for her LS7 Foundation! Then, they discuss the Victoire winning the Walter Cup, her role with the PWHLPA and the rules she has helped implement amidst expansion, and more. Then, Ailish and Jesse end things off discussing the Jays play as of late ahead of their series against Mariners tonight, the Leafs signing McKenna to his ELC, and much more! 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 affiliate.

50 min
2 juli

Breaking Down NHL Free Agency with Seravalli & Alter

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Frank Seravalli (1:35) following a busy opening day of NHL free agency! They break down the whirlwind week for Zach Werenski and his future in Columbus. Then, they discuss how the Sharks fared in free agency with some big deals on the blue line, how John Chayka revamped the Leafs team on Day 1 of Free Agency, and what we can expect from the remaining top free agents. Then, Ailish and Jesse discuss the reports surrounding Kyle Lowry retiring as a Raptor! Then, David Alter joins the show (26:25) to discuss the new-look Toronto Maple Leafs roster, whether they're better than last season, Bobrovsky’s contract with Toronto, Roslovic’s fit in the top-six, how the Marlies AHL win could help the team going forward, and much more. 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.

50 min
30 juni

Raptors and Kawhi Reunite! + Bukala Previews NHL Free Agency

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Michael Grange (1:26) with the Raptors reportedly trading for Kawhi Leonard! They discuss how the deal came out of nowhere, Kawhi pushing to return to Toronto, the price Toronto paid to bring back the 2x Finals MVP, where a 35-year-old Leonard ranks amongst the best players in the world at this point of his career, and much more! Then, Jason Bukala joins the show (25:42) ahead of tomorrow's start to NHL Free Agency! They break down the 2026 NHL Draft, the biggest surprises of the weekend, if Bobrovsky is a fit for the Leafs, the state of the CHL following a historic NHL draft, and much more! 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.

50 min
29 juni

Bo’s Return to Toronto + Canada Advances to Round of 16!

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Ben Nicholson-Smith (2:06) ahead of Bo Bichette’s return to Toronto. They discuss the Jays and Mets' disappointing seasons so far, what Vladdy needs to do to improve and how the Jays can help him find his game, if Sean Keys can make an impact for the Blue Jays, and much more. Then, following Canada’s historic win over South Africa at the World Cup, OneSoccer’s Oliver Platt (26:10) joins the show. They break down Canada’s win and Stephen Eustáquio’s legacy-making goal, how Canada can stack up against Morocco or the Netherlands, and much more. 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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Get ready for tonight's games with Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert as they discuss the stories that matter most to sports fans. Airing live on Sportsnet 590 The FAN weekdays from 6pm-7pm ET.