The Sport Chronicle

With Lindsey Vonn's recent retirement announcement Devang and Simon take a look back at her illustrious career. 

Back in 2012 we had reached the height of Linsanity. On Asian Heritage Night, Lin had arguably his finest moment of that time with a game winner. Devang and Simon take a look back through the lens of Lin signing in Toronto last week. 

Devang and Simon dig into their lists of worst teams from the world of sports. 

In Superbowl week we take a look at Sean McVay who will be the youngest head coach to ever coach in the big game. Devang and Simon also make their predictions for the NFL finale. 

Sad news as Andy Murray announced his tennis career is coming to a close. Devang and Simon take a look back across the career of the Brit including 2 Olympic Golds and 3 Grand Slams. 

Bianca Andreescu just had herself a week! She reached the final of the Auckland Classic and at the age of just 18 has the potential to be another huge Canadian tennis star. Next, Devang and Simon turn their attention down under and preview the 2019 Australian Open. 

The Sport Chronicle has made a history of excellent sports predictions. So in our 2nd annual outing, we try and predict what will happen in the world of sport in 2019. 

We are counting down the top 10 moments of 2018. The number 1 may very well surprise a few people...

Join us as we count down our top 20 moments of 2018. This week we'll tackle a few moments that just missed out before taking on our 20 - 11. 

It's that time of year again. Devang and Simon outline their best and worst quotes from the world of sport. There have been some good and quite a lot of bad, plus a few funny ones as well. Stay tuned for our favourite moments of 2018 in the next few weeks!

Lionel Messi is enjoying possibly the greatest career of any footballer. After the Argentine broke yet another record this week, what better time to look back at the early career of the Barcelona number 10?

In 1988 Calgary hosted the Winter Olympics. Recently, they voted no in a city wide plebiscite to host the games again in 2026. Devang and Simon look back at 1988 and see what has changed in 30 years. 

We've reached the awards season and the World Tour Finals in both the ATP and WTA. Devang and Simon go through their takeaways from the year along with making some predictions for 2019. 

Finding Big Country has won multiple awards since its opening at the Vancouver International Film Festival. Director Kathleen Jayme took the time to sit down with The Sport Chronicle to chat about Bryant Reeves, the Vancouver Grizzlies, the future of basketball in Canada and potentially a WNBA team. Make sure you watch the film either in person or on YouTube and support Kathleen's work! 

Pat Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs have opened this NFL season at a thunderous pace. Mahomes is on course to be the league MVP in his first season starting. Devang and Simon look back at the very brief life and career of this young signal caller. 

Kawhi Leonard has had a blistering start to his NBA career at the Toronto Raptors. But how on earth did a player of this caliber end up being traded last season?We dig into Leonard and the trade which took him from the Spurs to the Raptors. 

In our look back at the 1 year we've been Podcasting we take a look across every episode and try and make sense of all the through lines. Thanks to everyone who has listened this year. We really genuinely appreciate it!

Are you Mourinho In? or Mourinho Out? Where you sit on that question will probably influence how you view him as a person and a Manager.This week we look back at the very colourful career of the Special One. 

There was a revival of west coast basketball this past week. Both Vancouver and Seattle had pre-season games. We take a look back at when there was professional basketball team in Vancouver. Devang and Simon examine what on earth happened to the Vancouver Grizzlies. 

Devang and Simon revisit the last time the Browns won prior to their victory over the Jets this past Thursday. Why do they lose so much? We try and tackle that subject along with enjoying the misery of another franchise outside of our own favourite (horrible) teams. 

Justin Rose made his way to the top of the golf world rankings, but who is he?This week on The Sport Chronicle, Devang and Simon take a look at one of the most gritty, talented and determined golfers to ever play on the Tour. 

As The Sport Chronicle hits 50 we go back to our roots and explore an Australian Open Final. This one between Nadal and Djokovic in 2012 is talked about at the greatest final in the modern history. Let's look back at this one before turning our attention to Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams. 

It's hard to believe that Leicester City actually did win the Premier League. Watford's early run in this year's campaign had us thinking back to that memorable season where Leicester made history. 

Brooke Henderson is an absolute golfing phenom. With her victory at the CP Women's Open in Regina last week she cemented herself in Canadian folk lore as a champion for the ages. This week Devang and Simon look back the very short life and history of Brooke Henderson. 

Anthony Joshua vs. Wladimir Klitschko was one of the most hyped heavyweight fights in the modern era. You had an undefeated young gun facing off against an all time great. Devang and Simon take a look back at the fight that reshaped heavyweight boxing.

Devang and Simon head over to the Vancouver Open to look at the Challenger Tour in person. They then turn their eye to the future world of tennis, including trying to predict who will be next big thing. 

The start of the NFL Season is just around the corner. However, it is not a particular game or team we are focusing on this week. Instead we turn our attention to Colin Kaepernick and his continued involvements in the sports landscape. 

Kia Nurse has won a huge amount all ready at just the age of just 22. Devang and Simon look back at the life of this phenom and her arrival in the WNBA. 

Devang and Simon take a look back at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing featuring the exploits of Usain Bolt. Bolt is amazing, pure and simple. He broke 3 World Records in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m. 

Devang and Simon take a look at our first Listener suggestion - The 900. Skateboardings arrival at the Olympics is a massive moment for the sport but let's go back to where it all started for many people. The 900 and the cultural event it kicked off. 

Devang and Simon take a look back the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. The past 3 weeks have been filled with drama so we look at some of the best storylines throughout the tournament. 

Devang and Simon tackle one of the most controversial stories in all of sport this week by looking at the life and career of Chris Froome. Froome could make the case to be the greatest cyclist of all time and what he has been able to do in the last 5 years have been quite staggering. Yet questions about his recent failed drugs test still follow him. We speak with Colin Macrae of EA SPORTS to help us unpack the enigma that is Chris Froome. 

Devang and Simon dig into the history of Wimbledon including all the records that exist in the tournaments 141 year history. They then take a guess at who will win this year. Maybe this time one of them will get it right...

The Wonderboy of Basketball has finally arrived in the NBA. Luca Doncic dominated in the second basketball league in the world before being drafted into the NBA at the Draft recently. Devang and Simon dig into his history along with attempting to project how this phenom will transfer to the NBA. 

7 - 1 is now infamous in the football world. The Germans absolutely dismantled Brazil 4 years ago at the 2014 World Cup in Belo Horizonte. Devang and Simon tackle this incredible matchup and look back at the contrasting fortunes for these two footballing nations since then. 

Devang and Simon go on a whistle stop tour of 5 years across the past few decades to hit some new sporting discoveries and reveal some moments which were really important to the pair of us.We hit Football, Basketball, Athletics and more in this tour around the sporting world. 

What a season it was for the Vegas Golden Knights. As years go there may never be a better inaugural season than the one Vegas are currently on. Devang and Simon look at how this Vegas team was formed and debate as to whether it is a good look for the NHL. 

Prizes for guessing who Robin Soderling was prior to his 4R match against Rafael Nadal in 2009. In what was one of the most ferocious displays of hitting ever seen on a tennis court, the 24 year old Swede, shocked the tennis world by beating the previously unbeatable King of Clay Rafael Nadal. Finally, Devang and Simon try and predict the 2018 French Open and ask the question; can anyone beat Rafael Nadal again?

LeBron James is absurd. Just absurd. We go on a quick tour of his career before going through the 2013 NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs. Devang and Simon also examine James' legacy and ask how long can this continue.Catch up with Devang's apperance on Real Good Show here: http://realgoodshow.com/blog/2018/5/9/episode-143-motion-crapture-w-devang-desai

I suppose Snooker isn't the first thing that comes to mind when someone says dramatic, but the 1985 World Championship Final was just that. It remains the closest fought Final in the sports history between two amazing protagonists.Simon leads Devang through a brief Snooker history lesson to learn about the greatest snooker match ever played. 

Arsene Wenger is leaving Arsenal. Devang and Simon go through the history of Wenger, his highest points as a manager, and what his legacy is at the Gunners. What next for Arsene Wenger? They both offer their opinions about what the Frenchman will do and who could possibly replace him at Arsenal. 

With Devang out on his travels, The Sport Chronicle records our very first remote episode. They dig into the history of the NFL Draft along with 5 of the biggest moments in the Draft history. Finally, Devang and Simon look forward to predict their biggest surprises in the upcoming 2018 Draft. Laugh at our dreadful predictions in a weeks time!

This 23 year old sensation has taken the Majors by storm this year. But where did this all come from, what drives Ohtani every day, and what could be the ceiling?Devang and Simon dig into this amazing story and try to catch you up as to why Ohtani is the best story in sport right now.  

The Sedins glittering NHL Career is coming to an end as they announced their retirement from the league. Devang and Simon revisit the 2011 Stanley Cup, possibly both their highest and lowest points of their careers. We also chat to Justin Morissette of Real Good Show about the Sedins and the Stanley Cup. Follow Justin on Twitter https://twitter.com/JustinMoris

In the 2017 NCAA Tournament, the UConn Huskies put their 4 year consecutive title streak on the line against the Mississippi State Bulldogs. This one was a David vs Goliath clash which will be talked about for many many years to come.

Baseball is almost back and we are celebrating baseball's opening day with a special guest.Derek Mayson is a proud member of Team Canada Fast Pitch Softball and joins us to chat over our favourite moments from Baseball's opening day. 

Devang and Simon revist 2009, back when the Premier League was fun. Liverpool and Arsenal played out an 8 goal thriller at Anfield in what was a turning point for both clubs. 

Devang and Simon look back at the life of Roger Bannister who died this week at the age of 88. Bannister is the first man to break the mythical four minute mile mark in competition and was a true pioneer for the sporting world. 

What a huge season it was for TFC in 2017. Simon interviews Devang about his beloved Toronto FC before our attention turns to the 2018 campaign as we interview Jimmy Conrad, former USMNT player and YouTube star. Sub to Jimmy on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj7FoT7xk9QTT5GN08NfzJQFollow Jimmy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JimmyConrad

What a game we saw between Canada and the USA in the Women's Ice Hockey Gold Medal Game in PyeongChang!Devang and Simon dig into that incredible game before rounding up their thoughts about the Olympics as a whole.