Game Day

USA Today NFL Writer, Jarrett Bailey joins Game Play to chat about C.J Strouds impressive rookie campaign, how far can the Ravens go, why the Dolphins struggle against quality opponents, the Bills' playoff chances and more.

NBA Bleacher Report Writer, Mo Dakhil joins Game Play to chat about Scottie Barnes making "the jump", what it takes to be a star in the NBA, Victor Wembanyama's insane defensive impact, the consequences of the James Harden trade and more.

National NHL Writer for the Athletic, Dom Luszczyszyn joins Game Play to chat about Ryan Reaves' lack of impact, issues with depth scoring, the possibility of Nylander playing at centre, why it's difficult to play with stars and more.

In the second hour of Game Play, Matt Cauz is joined by NFL Network analyst, Marc Ross. to wrap up Week 2 in the NFL and discuss the severity of Nick Chubb's season-ending knee injury. Then Matt talks to NHL.com senior writer Dan Rosen ahead of NHL training camps getting underway across the league.

Fantasy Writer for RotoBaller Adam Koffler joins Game Play to chat about the fantasy impact of Aaron Rodgers' injury, risers and fallers heading into week two, waiver-wire pickups and high-owned players that you might consider benching.

Bo Wulf, Eagles Writer for AllPhly.com joins Game play to chat about key injuries heading into the Eagles' matchup against the Vikings, if Cousins can survive in the pocket with limited protection, biggest takeaway from week one, biggest concerns from an Eagles perspective and more.

Blue Jackets Writer for The Athletic Aaron Portzline joins Game Play to chat about the statements from Mike Babcock,, Boone Jenner and others, why veterans and rookies might react differently to Babcock, expectations for the Blue Jackets going forward and more.

Yahoo! Sports Blue Jays Writer Ethan Diamandas joins Game Play to chat about if the Jays can still make a run late in the season, why Toronto's bats have gone quiet, the situation surrounding Alek Manoah, and the up-and-down nature of the season.

TSN 1050 Radio Analyst Warren Ward joined Game Play to chat about how the NBA's new rules around resting stars impacts fans and players, expectations for Victor Wembanyama for his rookie year, trade rumours swirling around Pascal Siakam and why Damian Lillard's age makes the difference in trade talks.

Blue Jays writer and podcaster Drew Fairservice joins Game Play on what's gone wrong for the Blue Jays against the Rangers, Vladimir Guerrero J.R's problems at the plate, why the Jays can't deliver in the clutch, upcoming UFA's and why he doesn't think Toronto will be aggressive in the offseason.

ESPN New York 98.7 Host Jake Asman joins Game Play to chat about the cruel history of the New York Jets, if Zach Wilson will be a starter moving forward, why the Bills struggle in close games and the Jets' chances against the Cowboys.

TSN MMA Reporter Aaron Bronsteter joins Game Play to chat about the top 10 female UFC fighters of all-time, Ronda Rousey's legacy, Amanda Nunes' dominance, Sean Strickland's upset win over Israel Adesanya and when we might see Conor McGregor fight again.

NHL Reporter Kristen Shilton joins Game Play to chat about her initial reaction to the Babcock phone controversy, why she wasn't surprised, next steps for the Columbus Blue Jackets, why winning solves everything and why the controversy won't go away anytime soon.

TSN Betting Analyst Evan Render joins Game Play to chat about why he thinks it will be hard for the Cowboys to cover against the Jets, why he expects the Giants to bounce back, why there's no value in Blue Jays futures bets and more.

Senior MLB Writer for the Athletic Tim Britton joined Game Play to chat about the importance of tonight's matchup between the Blue Jays and Rangers, how the Jays can get to Max Scherzer, Chris Bassitt's tenure with the Jays, Alek Manoah's struggles, what's gone right and wrong for the Jays this season and more.

TSN Edge Senior Betting Analyst Domenic Padula joined Game Play to chat about how NFL betting has changed after Aaron Rodgers' injury, Josh Allen's disappointing performance, the betting landscape in the AFC East, finding value combining the MLB and NFL favourites and more.

TSN Broadcaster Farhan Lalji joins Game Play to chat about Aaron Rodgers going down with an achilles injury, why Josh Allen has too much of a load to carry for the Bills, disappointment surrounding the Seattle Seahawks and if Quinn Hughes is the right captain for the Canucks.

Canada Basketball President and CEO Michael Bartlett joined Game Play to chat about creating "where were you" moments, the growth in all age groups throughout the program, his five-year plan, what makes Jordi Fernandez special, the rise of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and more.

NFL.com Writer and NFL Network Reporter Judy Battista joined Game Play to chat about what she's looking for in tonight's MNF matchup, Aaron Rogers' improved demeanor in New York, Jordan Love's great start in Green Bay, the chemistry between Tua Tagovailoa and Tyreek Hill and more.

MLB Staff Writer for The Athletic Kaitlyn McGrath joins Game Play to chat about expectations for the Blue Jays in their upcoming series against the Rangers, Jordan Romano's mentality, Davis Schneider's improbable run and his influence around the clubhouse and more.

Bardown's Jesse Pollock joined Game Play to chat about fantasy football drama, why Leafs fans should be happy about the Auston Matthews extension, Quinn Hughes' captaincy announcement, if the Winnipeg Jets can make the playoffs and more.

Betting Analyst for Covers.com Josh Inglis joins Game Play to chat about all of the fallout from the first NFL Sunday, his best plays for Monday Night Football, why you can find value in sports other than football right now and his MLB best bet.

FIBA Commentator and Writer for the Sporting News Carlan Gay joins Game Play to chat about Canada's unsung heroes at the FIBA World Cup, why Jordi Fernandez is so valuable, the importance of the CEBL, expectations for Paris 2024 and more.

Host of the DFA Pod, Josh Goldberg joins Game Play to chat about what Bo Bichette's return means, the Blue Jays' lack of power, expectations for the roster going forward, the importance of beating AL East competition and more.

Host of the Locked On Raptors Podcast, Sean Woodley joins Game Play to chat about why Canada fell short, how the program has improved, his pick for tournament MVP, Jordi Fernandez's influence and Dennis Schroder's fit with the Raptors.

USA Today NFL Writer, Jarrett Bailey joins Game Play to chat about Travis Kelce's absence, Kadarius Toney's struggles, why Mike Evans would be a great fit in Kansas City, Amon-Ra St. Brown and other standouts for Detroit, Andy Reid's decision making and more.

Digital Contributor for Action Network and Tennis Bets, Kenny Ducey joins Game Play to preview both of the men's semi-final matchups at the US Open, Ben Shelton's "Cinderella" run, how Sabalenka and Gauff matchup and more.

ESPN 1530 Cincinnati Host Mo Egger joins Game Play for Day 4 of NFL team previews! Egger shares his thoughts on why he expects Joe Burrow to be ready for Week 1 despite injuring his calf last week, how the Bengals will approach potential contract extensions for Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, why the AFC North will likely be the best division in football, and more.

Senior NHL Writer for the Athletic Rob Rossi joins Game Play to talk about how Kyle Dubas was hired by the Pittsburgh Penguins, why the Hextall and Burke era didn't work, how Dubas will steer the ship going forward and how Head Coach Mike Sullivan and Dubas will work together.

ESPN NHL Reporter Ryan S. Clark joined Game Play to chat about all of the injuries revealed after the Stanley Cup Playoffs, how Vegas built a championship team after missing the playoffs the year before, Auston Matthews' future, the Leafs' offseason challenges and more.

Head of Baseball and Host of Fantasy MLB Today at Sports Ethos Joe Orrico joined Game Play to chat about Alek Manoah and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s disappointing fantasy production, why he has Kevin Gausman first in his fantasy pitcher rankings, Ohtani's insane two-way impact and more.

Grey Cup Champion and Toronto Argonauts Defensive Back Jamal Peters joins Game Play to chat about his best memory from last year's Grey Cup win, getting over mistakes, how he discovered his football talent, the toughest receivers he's had to cover, coming back from injuries, his LeBron James fandom and more.

Covers.com Sports Betting Analyst Andrew Caley joins Game Play and he gets into Shohei Ohtani reaching his peak as a pitcher, some props he likes for tonight's MLB slate, Rickie Fowler's insane first round at the US Open, and players he likes in the tournament.

Co-Host of the Green Room Podcast and ESPN Radio Co-Host Harrison Sanford joined Game Play to chat about his love for Toronto, Danny Green's broadcasting career, what Joel Embiid can learn from Nikola Jokic and Nick Nurse, the trade rumours surrounding Bradley and Pascal Siakam and more.

Sportsbook Review Sports Betting Analyst Neil Parker joins Game Play and breaks down the tough turnaround for Nick Taylor this week, betting philosophy for the US Open, some of his favourite player bets, his power rankings, and his love for Brooks Koepka.

TSN SportsCentre Reporter Matthew Scianitti joins Game Play to talk about Quarterback play in the CFL, Chad Kelly's offseason work, the next step for John Herdman and Canada Men's Soccer and more.

With the NHL and NBA seasons coming to an end, now begins the "Summer of speculation". In today's Opening Thought, Matt Cauz takes a look at the expiring contracts of Auston Matthews, William Nylander, Pascal Siakam and O.G Anunoby.

TSN Senior Sports Betting Analyst Domenic Padula joins GamePlay to chat about his early prediction for the 2024 Stanley Cup winner, tonight's MLB slate, why the Jays fell to the Orioles last night and who you should bet on to win the 2023 World Series.

Gameday HQ Senior Sports Writer Frank Ammirante joins Game Play to talk about the pressure on the Blue Jays heading into their playoff push, how likely they are to secure a wild card spot, if the Jays should dive into the trade market, his dark horse for the World Series and more.

TSN 1050 Raptors Analyst Warren Ward joins Game Play to chat about what Darko Rajakovic brings to the Raptors, how a European coach can bring a different outlook, why the Nick Nurse era ran out of time, which player will benefit the most from Rajakovic and how the Raptors can develop into a championship contendrer once again.

SDPN NBA Reporter and CEBL Sideline Reporter Esfandiar Baraheni joins Game Play to chat about his reaction to Darko Rajakovic's introductory press conference, why the Raptors could be going younger, Siakam's future, why he thinks the Raptors will re-sign VanVleet and Denver's dominant playoff run.

Shannon "The Hockey Guy" Skanes joins Game Play to chat about how the Golden Knights have been able to solve Bobrovsky, Matthew Tkachuk's status, Connor Hellebuyck's future, why the Leafs haven't been able to get over the hump and more.

Bailey Freeman, better known as Foolish Baseball joins Game Play to chat about how the Blue Jays have stayed in the AL playoff picture, Greg Maddux's iconic 78-pitch complete game, Shohei Ohtani's workload, why the Mets have struggled and more.

In today's Opening Thought, Matt takes a look at the Denver Nuggets' Championship run and what Masai Ujiri and the Raptors can learn from it.

ESPN Radio Sportscaster Mark Kestecher joins Game Play to break down Fred VanVleet's future and a possible reunion with Nick Nurse, Nikola Jokic's dominance in the playoffs, if the Denver Nuggets can clinch the title tonight, the return of "Playoff" Jamal Murray and more.

Golf Talk Canada Host Mark Zecchino joins Game Play to discuss Nick Taylor's iconic Canadian Open victory, his radio call of the 72-foot putt, why Taylor was more ready than other Canadians, Adam Hadwin getting tackled by security and more.

TSN Raptors Reporter Josh Lewenberg joins Game Play to chat about what Darko Rajakovic brings to the Raptors, how Rajakovic could unlock Scottie Barnes, if he thinks the Denver Nuggets can close out the NBA Finals in Game 5 and if Jamal Murray is Canada's best player.

In today's Opening Thought, Matt breaks down Nick Taylor's historic Canadian Open victory and why we shouldn't compare it to other iconic Canadian sports moments.

Soccer Staff Writer for The Athletic Jeff Reuter breaks down the offers made for Lionel Messi, why he chose Inter Miami's lucrative deal, and the impact it will have on MLS.

Matt Cauz and Producer Owen Hall give their top 3 storylines from the week in sports.

SBRReview Sports Betting Analyst Jon Metler gets into why Miami should be the favourite tonight, how to contain Nikola Jokic, and why he's the clear Finals MVP if Denver wins.