First Up with Landsberg & Colaiacovo

TSN Hockey Analyst and Director of Scouting Craig Button joins First Up to tee up tonight's game between the Leafs and Avalanche. Button shares his thoughts on why the Leafs are in a good spot when looking at their goaltending tandem of Ilya Samsonov and Matt Murray, whether the Leafs might approach a playoff series against the Lightning from a different approach this year, why the Flyers are likely staring down a lengthy rebuild after parting ways with former GM Chuck Fletcher, and more.

The final hour of First Up with Matthew Cauz and Carlo Colaiacovo kicks off with the guys welcoming Sabres Reporter for The Athletic Matthew Fairburn to tee up tonight's game between Buffalo and the Leafs. Matthew and Carlo are then joined by SI Now Staff Writer Matt Verderame to discuss Carolina's trade that reportedly sees them land the first overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft. The guys then close out the hour with their Best Bets brought to you by FanDuel.

TSN Baseball Analyst Steve Phillips joins First Up to discuss Canada's impressive performance at the World Baseball Classic and the latest news from around MLB. Phillips shares his thoughts on Blue Jays' starting pitcher regarding how MLB teams are reacting to the first restriction-free training camp in two years, why Jose Berrios' poor performance at the World Baseball Classic isn't a reason to hit the panic button, Japan's dominant showing at the tournament so far and more.

Hour four of First Up with Matthew Cauz and Carlo Colaiacovo kicks off with the guys discussing Jonas Siegel of The Athletic's article discussing the trust Leafs' head coach Sheldon Keefe has developed in Mark Giordano. Matthew and Carlo are then joined by Host of the Gojo Show Podcast Mike Golic Jr. to discuss the New York Jets' reported pursuit of Aaron Rodgers and Senior Writer for The Athletic Dom Luszczyszyn to chat about Connor McDavid's brilliant season. The guys close out the hour with their Best Bets brought to you by FanDuel.

The opening hour of First Up with Matthew Cauz and Carlo Colaiacovo kicks off with the guys discussing Fred VanVleet being fined $30,000 for his post-game comments towards Ben Taylor following Tuesday's loss to the Nuggets. Matthew and Carlo then welcome Producer Cheese to the program for another edition of Fill in the Blank before closing out the hour with the First Up Scoreboard.

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Toronto FC President Bill Manning joins First Up to look ahead to discuss the team's upcoming home opener. Manning shares his thoughts on Sean Johnston being wooed by Drake to sign with TFC, the transformation the team has experienced over the last two years, Lorenzo Insigne's status as he works his way back from injury, the continued growth within MLS as the league continues to add expansion teams, and more.

The final hour of First Up with Matthew Cauz and Carlo Colaiacovo kicks off with the guys discussing the Players' Tribune article surrounding Calvin Ridley's personal struggles amidst a one-year suspension for betting on NFL games. Matthew and Carlo are then joined by Toronto FC President Bill Manning to discuss the teams' upcoming home opener and Toronto Star Sports Columnist Dave Feschuk to discuss Morgan Rielly's ongoing struggles. The guys close out the hour with their Best Bets brought to you by FanDuel.

Toronto Star Sports Columnist Dave Feschuk joins First Up to discuss the latest news from around the NHL. Feschuk shares his thoughts on the lack of confidence displayed by Morgan Rielly of late and why he is at a crossroads in his career, why Connor McDavid's season might rank among the most impressive in the history of the league when all is said and done, Fred VanVleet sounding off against Ben Taylor and other NBA referees after being assessed a technical in last night's game against the Clippers, and more.

The third hour of First Up with Matthew Cauz and Carlo Colaiacovo kicks off with the guys welcoming TSN Raptors Analyst Leo Rautins to discuss the ongoing conflict surrounding the Raptors and NBA referees. Matthew and Carlo are then joined by ESPN NFL Reporter Ed Werder to discuss reports indicating that Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets are inching closer toward a potential trade that would see him land in the Big Apple.

ESPN NFL Reporter Ed Werder joins First Up to discuss the latest news from around the league. Werder shares his thoughts on reports of the New York Jets and Aaron Rodgers inching closer towards a potential trade, the role the NFLPA is playing in the ongoing contract saga surrounding Lamar Jackson, why he doesn't believe the odds of Stefon Diggs landing with the Cowboys is particularly high despite reports suggest he is interested in landing in Dallas, and more.

TSN Raptors Analyst Leo Rautins joins First Up to chat about the ongoing conflict between Raptors players and NBA officials. Rautins shares his thoughts on why the Raptors' penchant for complaining to officials might be influencing the calls they receive, the internal scrutiny and reviewing the NBA has towards their own officials, why the Raptors were unable to pull out a win against the Clippers last night, and more. 


The second hour of First Up with Matthew Cauz and Carlo Colaiacovo kicks off with the guys looking ahead to tonight's premiere matchup between the Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers. Matthew and Carlo are then joined by Producer Cheese for another edition of Would You Rather before bringing you a piping hot plate of Bet and Breakfast brought to you by FanDuel. The guys close out the hour by welcoming TSN Hockey Analyst Mike Johnson to chat about Leafs' head coach Sheldon Keefe challenging Michael Bunting to find a greater level of consistency.

TSN Hockey Analyst Mike Johnson joins First Up for Leafs Breakfast to chat about the latest news from around the NHL. Johnson shares his thoughts on Leafs' head coach Sheldon Keefe challenging Michael Bunting to find a higher level of consistency, what set of pairings would best optimize the talent the Leafs have on the blue line, why putting cheese on fish is a no-go in his opinion, and more.

The opening hour of First Up with Matthew Cauz and Carlo Colaiacovo kicks off with the guys looking back on the Raptors' 108-100 loss to the Clippers. Matthew and Carlo are then joined by Producer Cheese for another edition of Great Take or Mistake before closing out the hour with the First Up Scoreboard to get you caught up on last night's action in the world of sports.

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The final hour of First Up with Matthew Cauz and Carlo Colaiacovo kicks off with another edition of Wake Up Woodbridge! The guys are then joined by SI Now Host Robin Lundberg to discuss the ongoing legal trouble surrounding Ja Morant and Yahoo! Sports Senior Content Producer Amit Mann to tee up tonight's game between the Raptors and Clippers. Matthew and Carlo close out the show by bringing you their Best Bets brought to you by FanDuel.

The third hour of First Up with Matthew Cauz and Carlo Colaiacovo kicks off with the guys discussing yesterday's flurry of NFL news on franchise tag deadline day. Matthew and Carlo are then joined by TSN Hockey Analyst Frank Corrado to discuss Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe's decision to scratch Timothy Liljegren in recent games and PFF NFL Salary Cap Analyst Brad Spielberger to discuss Lamar Jackson receiving the non-exclusive franchise tag by the Ravens.

Yahoo! Sports Senior Content Producer Amit Mann joins First Up to tee up tonight's game between the Raptors and the Clipper. Mann shares his thoughts on the controversial decision by NBA referee Scott Foster to eject Raptors' forward Scottie Barnes in Monday's game against the Nuggets, what keys to success the Raptors might focus on during their upcoming two-game set in Los Angeles against the Clippers and Lakers, why the Raptors would definitely be a top-6 team in the Eastern Conference if they had the services of Jakob Poeltl all season, and more.

Host of SI Now Robin Lundberg joins First Up to discuss the ongoing legal issues surrounding Grizzlies' superstar Ja Morant. Lundberg shares his thoughts on the delicate balance of how the NBA should handle the ongoing situation with Morant, why Giannis Antetokounmpo is his choice for NBA MVP this season, why it's an apples-to-oranges comparison when looking at the contract Giants' quarterback Daniel Jones received in comparison to what Lamar Jackson might receive, and more.

PFF Salary Cap Analyst Brad Spielberger joins First Up to discuss Lamar Jackson receiving the non-exclusive franchise tag from the Baltimore Ravens. Spielberger shares his thoughts on the curious decision from several NFL teams to leak to sources that they are not planning on pursuing Jackson, why the Jets should prioritize trying to land Jackson rather than their reported pursuit of Aaron Rodgers, why he was surprised to see Daniel Jones land a four-year, $160M deal with the Giants, and more.

TSN Hockey Analyst Frank Corrado joins First Up to chat about the latest news from around the NHL. Corrado shares his thoughts on Leafs' head coach Sheldon Keefe pushing Timothy Liljegren to continue improving his game, the external factors and pressures players have to deal with in addition to playing in the hardest league in the world, the difference in approach between modern head coaches and old school bench bosses, and more.

The second hour of First Up with Matthew Cauz and Carlo Colaiacovo kicks off with the guys looking back on the Leafs' 4-3 comeback victory against the Devils last night. Matthew and Carlo are then joined by Producer Cheese for another edition of Bang or What before closing out the hour with TSN Hockey Analyst Dave Poulin for another installment of Leafs' Breakfast.

TSN Hockey Analyst Dave Poulin joins First Up to look back on the Leafs' 4-3 victory over the Devils. Poulin shares his thoughts on why teams fall into the trap of complacency during the post-all-star break portion of the season, why Auston Matthews can still be counted on in the biggest moments despite a down season by his standards, why Michael Bunting's recent demotion to the fourth line is an attempt by head coach Sheldon Keefe get him back on track, and more.

The opening hour of First Up with Matthew Cauz and Carlo Colaiacovo kicks off with the guys looking back on the Leafs' 4-3 OT victory over the Devils last night. Matthew and Carlo are then joined by Producer Cheese for another edition of Control Freak before closing out the hour with the First Up Scoreboard to get you caught up on last night's action in sports.

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The final hour of First Up with Aaron Korolnek and Carlo Colaiacovo kicks off with the guys welcoming Devils Colour Analyst and former NHLer Ken Daneyko to tee up tonight's game between New Jersey and the Leafs. Aaron and Carlo are then joined by SiriusXM NFL Analyst and former Buccanneers' GM Mark Dominik to chat about the latest news from around the NFL before closing out the show with their Best Bets brought to you by FanDuel.

SiriusXM NFL Analyst and former Buccaneers' GM Mark Dominik joins First Up to discuss the latest news from around the league. Dominik shares his thoughts on Anthony Richardson's impressive performance at the NFL Combine, why he believes that Tom Brady will remain retired despite reports he considering a return, the increasing chatter within league circles that Stefon Diggs could be traded to the Cowboys, and more.

Devils' Colour Analyst for MSG Plus and former NHLer Ken Daneyko joins First Up to look ahead to tonight's game between New Jersey and the Leafs. Daneyko shares his thoughts on the similarities between the Devils and Leafs, what factors have contributed to the Devils taking a leap forward into contention this season, the time that Lou Lamoriello drove him to see a hand specialist at midnight after he broke a finger during a game, and more.

Hour three of First Up with Aaron Korolnek and Carlo Colaiacovo kicks off with the guys welcoming ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney to chat about the latest news from around the world of baseball. Aaron and Carlo are then joined by OverDrive Co-host and former NHL goalie Jamie McLennan to discuss the ongoing debate regarding whether the Leafs should turn to Matt Murray or Ilya Samsonov for Game 1 of the playoffs.

ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney joins First Up to discuss the latest news from around Major League Baseball. Olney shares his thoughts on why Shohei Ohtani is poised for a massive season ahead of hitting free agency this winter, how Aaron Judge might follow up his historic AL MVP-winning campaign from last season, how players and managers might attempt to manipulate MLB's new rules being implemented this spring, and more.

The second hour of First Up with Aaron Korolnek and Carlo Colaiacovo kicks off with the guys welcoming Producer Cheese to the program for another edition of Makes Sense or Nonsense. Aaron and Carlo then bring you a piping hot plate of Bet and Breakfast before closing out the hour chatting with Toronto Sun Maple Leafs' Reporter Terry Koshan for another installment of Leafs' Breakfast.

Toronto Sun Maple Leafs Reporter Terry Koshan joins First Up to discuss Ryan O'Reilly landing on LTIR with a fractured finger and look ahead to tonight's game between Toronto and the New Jersey Devils. Koshan shares his thoughts on what factors might be contributing to Auston Matthews' decline in goal scoring this season, why he thinks Ilya Samsonov has earned the nod in Game 1 of the playoffs for the Leafs, why Morgan Rielly's struggles this season are uncharacteristic of a player with his level of intelligence, and more.

The opening hour of First Up with Aaron Korolnek and Carlo Colaiacovo kicks off with the guys recapping the Raptors' 118-113 loss to the Nuggets last night and looking ahead to tonight when the Leafs visit the Devils. Aaron and Carlo are then joined by Producer Cheese for another edition of NFL Burning Questions before closing out the hour with the First Up Scoreboard to get you caught up on last night's action in sports.

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The final hour of First Up with Aaron Korolnek and Carlo Colaiacovo kicks off with another edition of Wake Up Woodbridge! The guys are then joined by former Raptor and Co-host of the Strictly Basketball Podcast C.J. Miles to tee up tonight's game between Toronto and the Denver Nuggets. Aaron and Carlo then close out the hour by chatting with Lightning Reporter Erik Erlendsson about the ongoing turmoil within Tampa Bay's dressing room before closing out the hour with their Best Bets brought to you by FanDuel.

Lightning Reporter and Founder of lightninginsider.com Erik Erlendsson joins First Up to discuss the ongoing turmoil in recent weeks. Erlendsson shares his thoughts on why it was a bold move for head coach Jon Cooper to bench a trio of his stars during Saturday's loss to Buffalo, why the Lightning's defence has been uncharacteristically leaky this season, why the Lightning opted to acquire Tanner Jeannot despite the king's ransom they had to give up to acquire him, and more.

Former Raptor and Co-host of the Strictly Hoops Podcast C.J. Miles joins First Up to look ahead to tonight's game between Toronto and the Denver Nuggets. Miles shares his thoughts on Gary Trent's recent surge after moving to the bench in recent weeks, why the criticism surrounding Nikola Jokic is undeserved amidst a potential third consecutive MVP campaign, why Ja Morant's controversial video over the weekend is a troubling sign that his inner circle is not giving him good advice, and more.

The third hour of First Up with Aaron Korolnek and Carlo Colaiacovo kicks off with another edition of Winners of the Weekend! The guys are then joined by David Alter to chat about the Leafs' 5-1 loss to the Canucks over the weekend and how to get Morgan Rielly on track amidst an up-and-down season.

Publisher and reporter of 'Inside The Maple Leafs' for the SI Media Group David Alter joins First Up to discuss the Leafs' 5-1 loss to the Canucks on Saturday. Alter shares his thoughts on why the Leafs' depth will be tested with Ryan O'Reilly projected to miss some time with a finger injury, why Ilya Samsonov would be his hypothetical Game 1 starter if the playoffs started today, how Morgan Rielly can get back on track amidst an up-and-down season, and more.

Hour two of First Up with Aaron Korolnek and Carlo Colaiacovo kicks off with the guy welcoming Producer Cheese to the program for another edition of Overreaction or Proper Reaction. Aaron and Carlo then bring you a piping hot plate of Bet and Breakfast brought to you by FanDuel before closing out the hour with TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger to chat about the latest on Ryan O'Reilly's injury sustained on Saturday.

TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger joins First Up to discuss the latest from around the NHL. Dreger shares his thoughts on how long the Leafs might be without Ryan O'Reilly after his injury suffered on Saturday, Lighting head coach Jon Cooper's decision to scratch his top players for the third period of Saturday's loss to the Sabres, his peaceful weekend after Friday's NHL trade deadline passed, and more.

The opening hour of First Up with Aaron Korolnek and Carlo Colaiacovo kicks off with the guys looking back on the Leafs' 5-1 loss to the Canucks over the weekend. Aaron and Carlo are then joined by TSN MLB Insider Steve Phillips to chat about Vladimir Guerrero Jr's knee injury that will keep him out of the World Baseball Classic before closing out the hour with the First Up Scoreboard to get you caught up on last night's action in sports.

TSN MLB Insider Steve Phillips joins First Up to discuss the knee injury that will keep Vladimir Guerrero Jr. out of the upcoming World Baseball Classic. Phillips shares his thoughts on why he believes the decision to hold Vlad out of the tournament is largely precautionary, the widespread praise being received by MLB's newest rules in Spring Training, why the atmosphere at the World Baseball Classic makes it such an incredible event, and more.