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The CFL has a new leader, as Stewart Johnston (2:10) has been appointed the 15th Commissioner of the league - Donnovan chats with the new boss on what made him take the job in the first place, where he finds the game now, and what is to come. Afterwards, Canada Basketball President and CEO Michael Bartlett (28:49) stops by, and Donnovan asks him about the leadup to the 2028 Summer Olympics, which Canadian players he's keeping an eye on during the NBA Playoffs, and how the game continues to grow in the interim, including the return of GloblJam to Sportsnet later this summer. 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 Asian Heritage Month in full swing, Donnovan dives into chats with a variety of hockey players from all levels across the sport, including Los Angeles Kings defenceman Jordan Spence (5:38), Winnipeg Jets 2024 draftee Kevin He (27:04), and three-time Olympic medallist and Team Canada legend Vicky Sunohara (39:48). From California's Manhattan Beach to the University of Toronto, Donnovan travels across North America to find out more about the varied paths these players took to the sport of hockey, what they've accomplished, and what's still ahead. Jordan Spence Video Feature: https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/video/kings-spence-inspiring-hockey-fans-in-australia-japan-pei-and-l-a/ 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.

Meet Mitchell Hooper, the 2023 World's Strongest Man (21:41). Donnovan chats with the Midhurst, Ontario native on his dominant career, how he made the switch from other sports to strongmen competitions, how he got started in this field, and what he hopes to accomplish going forward both within his sport and outside of it. With the NFL Draft nearing, Donnovan also chats with Ken Brown, VP of Global Solutions at Furnished Quarters (2:36), a company that helps to ensure newly acquired athletes seamlessly transition from one team to another - including finding short-term housing in the new cities they're in. Mitchell Hooper: https://www.mitchellhooperstrongman.com/ 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 Earth Day 2025 here, Donnovan took a trip to Seattle for a visit to the home of the Kraken: Climate Pledge Arena. After catching some fish at Pike Place Market, he went up to the arena to learn more about their goal of being the most progressive, responsible and sustainable arena in the world. Climate Pledge Arena's Goal: https://www.climatepledgearena.com/sustainability/ 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 Northern Super League finally kicks off all over the country this week, the latest sports offering for Canadians from coast-to-coast - with AFC Toronto's home opener at BMO Field coming this weekend, Donnovan previews the team at-large with head coach Marko Milanović (2:15) and CEO Helena Ruken (17:07). Afterwards, Donnovan chats with Hockey Hall of Famer Grant Fuhr (47:26), who has a new (but familiar) partnership with Pepsi, as the Stanley Cup Playoffs draw closer. 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 NBA Playoffs already looming, Donnovan takes a look at the league's most storied franchise: the Boston Celtics. HBO Max has a new docu-series out, Celtics City, which chronicles the team's founding as one of the league's original members to its 2024 championship, and Donnovan chats with two of the filmmakers behind it in director Lauren Stowell and co-executive producer and showrunner Gabe Honig (5:38). Afterwards, Donnovan takes a look at the latest season of Netflix's Drive to Survive with Sportsnet's own Jonathan Brazeau (47:03). Jonathan's S7 takeaways: https://www.sportsnet.ca/formula-1/article/i-control-you-every-millimetre-best-moments-of-drive-to-survive-season-7 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.

Torpedo bats have taken Major League Baseball by storm - what are they, and are they actually making a real difference? Donnovan speaks with Ben Milinkovich (3:20), Director at SAM Bat, a Canadian baseball bat manufacturer to get direct information on how the torpedo bat has become so popular. Afterwards, with the Canadian Premier League season about to begin, Donnovan chats with CPL Commissioner Mark Noonan (15:10) on the beginning of the league's seventh season, and how the league continues to grow. Plus,  Donnovan also speaks with Allison Sandmeyer-Graves (38:30), CEO of Canadian Women & Sport, on her latest op-ed which highlights key milestones - PWHL's record-breaking season, the launch of the Northern Super League, and the highly anticipated debut of the WNBA's Toronto Tempo - all signs that women's sports are thriving. Allison's op-ed: https://womenandsport.ca/canadas-womens-sport-boom-and-the-case-for-accelerated-action/ 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 2025 MLB season has finally returned, and with it comes more optimism for better days for the Toronto Blue Jays - with the Jays already back in action, Donnovan chats with former Jays ace Ricky Romero (47:50) on Alejandro Kirk signing a long-term extension, what's next in the extension department for Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and the health of the game overall (including the arm health for many young pitchers across MLB). Afterwards, Donnovan chats with Apple TV's Alex Faust (1:27:36), as Friday Night Baseball gears up for another season - they get into the Jays' chances of competing in a tough division, and touch on a few larger baseball topics, including the seemingly-unstoppable Dodgers. Plus, some good and bad news from Canada Soccer, as they dispatch the USA at the CONCACAF Nations League, but lose star Alphonso Davies to a torn ACL in the process. Donnovan brings on former Canada Soccer star Kara Lang (2:50) to discuss the tournament, her experience in rehabbing from a tough injury, and what she's looking forward to about the coming debut for the Northern Super League. 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.

Sportsnet's Donnovan Bennett shares insight with host Brenden Escott on how to pick a quality March Madness bracket ahead of the 2025 NCAA men's and women's tournaments. Learn about the Canadian content to follow, which schools are poised as upset candidates and who's carrying the torch on the female side as well. You can find Donnovan on X at @DonnovanBennett. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March Madness has begun! With brackets being busted already, Donnovan gets some perspective on the big dance with Daniele Franceschi (0:17) and Sabreena Merchant (45:14). Daniele takes a deep dive on the men's bracket, including which Canadians viewers should be paying attention to as the tournament continues. Afterwards, Sabreena shares her expertise on the women's bracket, including the chances for her beloved Duke University, and touches on the latest from the WNBA, including her thoughts on the Toronto Tempo and Serena Williams being named as a member of the team's ownership group. 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 spring (and, very soon, summer) of soccer on the horizon, Donnovan brings on two guests who know the beautiful game better than most: Toronto FC Head Coach Robin Fraser (2:19) and Olympic medallist Diana Matheson (28:42). First, Robin discusses TFC's start to the season, how he operates as a head coach both on a personnel level and a tactical one, his relationships with Greg Vanney and Jesse Marsch, and what success would look like in his first year. Afterwards, Diana discusses the rapidly approaching debut for the Northern Super League, including what she's learned during the creation of a new domestic Canadian league, any surprises she's encountered along the way, and what's still left to get done in the last 30 days before the first kickoff in NSL history. 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.

International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the many achievements of women all over in the world - including across the vast world of sport. Donnovan took a few trips around North America to meet some of the remarkable women in hockey, including one to Seattle, where he spoke to Kraken assistant coach Jessica Campbell (2:11), the first woman to hold an on-bench role as assistant or associate coach in NHL history, as they discuss what led her to this point, the support she's had along the way, and what goes into a typical day in preparing the players for gameday. Afterwards, Donnovan hopped on a flight to Colorado, where he spoke with Kim Weiss (35:33), the video coach for the Colorado Avalanche's AHL affiliate team, the Colorado Eagles. They chat about what's next for her, and what it's like being so close to the NHL itself. Plus, Donnovan also speaks with Lindsay Pennal (57:18), executive director of the NHL Coaches Association - they discuss her work with the NHLCA's Female Coaches Program, and how it's helping to shape the career paths of women striving to reach the highest levels of hockey. 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 Toronto Tempo have officially named Monica Wright Rogers as the first GM in franchise history - what goes into building a team from scratch in a country that has never had a WNBA team before? Donnovan chats with Monica (2:28) about the task that lays ahead and what comes first in a long line of items to check off. Afterwards, with Netflix's latest docuseries 'Court of Gold' available to stream, Donnovan chats with director Jake Rogal (19:30) on how he put together the series over the course of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Plus, Basketball Hall of Famer Wayne Embry was in Toronto to meet with Raptors President Masai Ujiri - Donnovan speaks with Wayne (40:02) on not only his long career as a player and executive, but also his experience living through the civil rights struggle in the United States all the way to becoming the first African-American GM in NBA history.Donnovan's SN.ca Article on Wayne Embry: https://www.sportsnet.ca/article/nba-legend-wayne-embry-on-the-importance-of-learning-from-the-past/Wayne Embry Fellowship: https://fellowship.raptors.com/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 first-ever 4 Nations Face-Off is officially over, wrapping up with a dramatic 3-2 OT win for Canada over the United States! Donnovan chats with Sportsnet's Ryan Dixon (2:38), as they discuss the thrilling heroics from Connor McDavid in overtime, and the starring roles of Jordan Binnington, Nathan MacKinnon, and Mitch Marner. Afterwards, Donnovan chats with Blackhawks captain Nick Foligno alongside his wife Janelle (33:15), as they have signed on to be ambassadors for Heart & Stroke's February Heart Month campaign. The campaign shines a spotlight on congenital heart disease (CHD) —  a condition their oldest child, 11-year-old Milana, was diagnosed with at birth. Plus, Donnovan takes a visit to the first-ever Reeve Hockey Classic at Kasabuski Rink in Saugus, Massachusetts - he speaks with the NHL's Executive Vice President, Social Impact, Growth Initiatives & Legislative Affairs in Kim Davis (1:01:52), and wraps up by chatting with Canada captain Tyler McGregor (1:05:46), who brings him on the ice to try his hand at sled hockey.Nick and Janelle's story: https://www.heartandstroke.ca/articles/nhl-familys-fight-with-congenital-heart-diseaseThe 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 Super Bowl 59 in the books, Donnovan turns his attention to the secondary (but just as important) aspect of the big game: ads and the halftime show. For the first, Donnovan brings back Susan Charles (3:02), Brand Strategy Lead for YouTube Canada, for her  yearly recap of advertisements - which spots are audiences going back to watch? What were the themes in this year's commercials? Afterwards, Donnovan chats with Sheri Lambert (24:58), Associate Professor of Marketing at Temple University, to discuss the halftime show - they chat about how the performance has become a cultural phenomenon, and what kind of value artists derive from the show. Plus, to wrap up, Donnovan and Sho discuss Kendrick Lamar's performance itself and which performers could take the stage in the future (38:38).Donnovan's Super Bowl Ad Rankings: https://www.sportsnet.ca/nfl/article/super-bowl-lix-a-comprehensive-ranking-of-the-top-25-commercials/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.

Donnovan gets set for Super Bowl LIX alongside producer Sho Alli, as the two chat with a variety of guests surrounding the biggest game of the year. KiSS 92.5's Shem (3:23) stops by to discuss the coming Kendrick Lamar halftime performance, while SumerSports' Lindsay Rhodes (32:45) chats about the best way to allocating resources en route to a Super Bowl berth. Former Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff (38:37) breaks down the best parts of the Chiefs and Eagles rosters, and former Raiders CEO Amy Trask (44:29) dishes on what the carnival that is the lead up to the game itself is like for players, coaches, and front office members alike.Sho's Super Bowl X-Factors: https://www.sportsnet.ca/nfl/article/super-bowl-lix-x-factors-who-could-be-difference-makers-for-chiefs-and-eaglesThe 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.

Ahead of a February debut for Canada Soccer, Donnovan chats with new women's national team head coach Casey Stoney (3:35) - they chat about the hiring process, what drew her to the Canadian team, and what her own journey as a player and coach has been like. Afterwards, with the Chevrolet Good Deeds Cup back for a ninth season, Toronto Sceptres forward and Olympic gold medalist Sarah Nurse (24:00) stops by to discuss why the program is so important to youth hockey across Canada. Plus, the Canadian Premier League is gearing up for the CONCACAF Champions Cup - Costa Smyrniotis (35:21), CPL EVP, stops by to discuss the challenge that lies ahead for Cavalry FC and Forge FC. 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.

Sho Alli and Donnovan Bennett look back at a busy weekend of football, which ended with both the Chiefs and Eagles getting set for a rematch in Super Bowl LIX. They begin with another Chiefs victory over the Bills - how much did 'ref talk' impact this game when it came to a fourth down that wasn't, and an Xavier Worthy catch that was? What's next for Josh Allen and the Bills? Afterwards, they discuss the Eagles pummeling the Commanders - how much better was Jalen Hurts through the air, and is the future still bright for Jayden Daniels despite a dismal loss? Plus, Donnovan reacts to his beloved Cowboys appointing Brian Schottenheimer as their new head coach. 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 NFL Conference Championship games on tap, Donnovan chats with a pair of experts to get set for two of the final three games of the season. First, NFL Network's Cynthia Frelund (5:04) stops by to discuss the coaching carousel that continues to spin around the league, and they also get to Bills/Chiefs ahead of the AFC title bout. Afterwards, Donnovan speaks with NFL.com's Eric Edholm (25:56), who talks some college ball following a championship win for Ryan Day and Ohio State, and soon after they get into Commanders/Eagles and the comparison between Jayden Daniels and Jalen Hurts. 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.

Last year, Timothee Chalamet played the role of Bob Dylan in a major motion picture. It was all a little pointless, though, seeing as Robert Zimmerman has been playing the role of Bob Dylan in the movies for 60 years now. This week, we watched America's Onery Boy in 'Don't Look Back," D.A. Pennebaker's Cinéma vérité classic about Dylan's 1965 tour of England, where our hero spins Donnovan around, gets in fights with journalists, and meets the high sherrif's wife, and talked about it with Corbin's fellow Dylan sicko Ryder Canepa.  Corbin reccomends Skyrim, which you probably already own. Matt reccomends an appliance. Ryder reccomends 'The Creature' and 'Zeiram,' two weird little movies. Corbin also reccomends this essay by Patricia Lockwood.  For reasons too tedious to get into here, next week's episode is NOT about Unrest. It will, instead, be about The Brutalist, which is currently in theaters. Ryder will be joining us again for the episode, which is pretty funny. 

Sho Alli and Donnovan Bennett react to the Jets hiring former Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn as head coach before welcoming in NFL Network insider Adam Rank (3:12) for his weekly appearance. He discusses how the Lions will look next season with two new coordinators, the Bears' outlook under Ben Johnson, where Jayden Daniels's rookie campaign ranks among the best in NFL history and much more. Later, Eagles analyst Anthony Gargano (28:00) discusses concerns for Philly's passing attack under Jalen Hurts, Jalen Carter poised for a big game against a shorthanded Commanders O-line and why Nick Sirianni doesn't get the credit he deserves. Finally, Sho and Donnovan weigh in on Bucs committing to OC Liam Coen, the Raiders hiring John Spytek as GM and the best NFL landing spot for Deion Sanders.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.

Sho Alli and Donnovan Bennett offer a breakdown of each NFL Divisional round matchup results from the weekend, starting with the Buffalo Bills, headlined by Josh Allen's strength and power allowing him to bulldoze through a top-ranked Baltimore Ravens defence. The duo weighs in on the crucial Mark Andrews two-point conversion drop that put a stamp on a tough night for the veteran tight end, as well as yet another playoff loss for Lamar Jackson and whether this affects the two-time MVP's legacy. The conversation then switches to the early NFC contest at a snowy Lincoln Financial Field (36:35), as Sho and Donnovan praise the consistency of the Philadelphia defensive unit, and discuss how far Saquon Barkley can carry this Eagles team during their date with the Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship game.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.

Donnovan chats with Sportsnet's Senior Features Producer Paul Sidhu (2:56), the mastermind behind the creation of 'Raptors Delight', a new documentary series from Sportsnet that explores the history of the Toronto Raptors with in-depth interviews of many subjects across the team's 30-year history. They get into the interview subjects themselves, favourite moments from Part 1, and what ended up on the cutting room floor. Afterwards, Donnovan chats with The Athletic's Joshua Kloke (40:21), as both Canada Soccer and Toronto FC have hired new head coaches - what's next at the national and club level for both organizations? The Birth Of The Toronto Raptors | Raptors Delight: Part 1: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdrxzy2au6M 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.

Sho Alli and Donnovan Bennett set up this weekend's NFL Divisional Round matchups, starting with the top-seeded Chiefs taking on the Texans. Blair Kerkhoff of the Kansas City Star stops by to share the latest from Arrowhead (12:08). He discusses the idea of rest vs. rust, how the team matches up with Houston, Xavier Worthy's development this season, the decision to start Joe Thuney over D.J. Humphries at left tackle, and the likelihood of seeing 'vintage' Travis Kelce in the playoffs. After the break, Sho and Donnovan focus in on Highmark Stadium to chat about Zay Flowers' status ahead of the Ravens' clash with the Bills, who needs to step up in his potential absence, and who belongs among the NFL's elite running backs (39:30). 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.

Sho Alli and Donnovan Bennett start with a recap of the Rams' 27-9 win over the Vikings on Monday night. They discuss the impact of LA's drafted talent, Matt Stafford back to his winning ways and what comes next for out-of-contract Sam Darnold. Then, they get into the Cowboys not bringing back head coach Mike McCarthy, the Bears' interest in him and the front runners for Dallas' next coach, including the rumoured Deion Sanders. Later, WGR Bills reporter Nate Geary (30:51) helps preview the much-anticipated Divisional Round matchup between Buffalo and Baltimore and discusses what can be learned from their meeting earlier this season, where the Bills are strongest positionally, and where they are most vulnerable. Finally, Sho and Donnovan discuss Mike Vrabel's fit as head coach in New England.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.

Sho Alli and Donnovan Bennett kick off Monday's edition of The FAN Checkdown looking back on all the action from the NFL's Wild Card Weekend. They begin with the Ravens' 28-14 victory over the Steelers, Baltimore's unrelenting rushing attack from Derrick Henry and Lamar Jackson, and what's next for Mike Tomlin's group. The pair move on to dissect the Chargers' collapse at the hands of the Texans, Justin Herbert's string of costly turnovers, and C.J. Stroud's bounce-back performance following a rough first quarter. Sho and Donnovan continue to parse through this weekend's results including the Bills' 31-point performance against Denver and the questions raised after the Eagles' victory over Green Bay. After the break, they chat about the last-second "doinked" field goal that secured the Commanders' advancement, before teeing up tonight's contest between the Rams and Vikings. 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.

Sho Alli and Donnovan Bennett kick off with news around the NFL leading up to Wild Card Weekend, including the Ravens ruling out Zay Flowers for their divisional playoff matchup against the Steelers and the Raiders dismissing Tom Telesco as GM. NBC Commanders reporter JP Finlay (4:53) looks ahead to the Commanders' Wild Card test against the Buccaneers and what to expect from rookie Jayden Daniels against an experienced Tampa Bay defence. Next, Broncos insider Benjamin Allbright (16:17) shares the keys for Denver to upset the Bills. Then, Sho and Donnovan weigh in on the DPOY race. Finally, Packers radio analyst Drew Olson (30:22) discusses the Packers' playoff outlook as they stumble into Philly to take on the Eagles.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 NFL Playoffs are just days away, with Super Wild Card Weekend bringing three days of playoff action - ahead of the games, Donnovan takes a mini tour of the league and visits with three colleagues on their NFL allegiances. First, Uncrowned founder and MMA reporter Ariel Helwani (3:27) dishes on his Bills fandom and why Josh Allen should be the unequivocal MVP, and also discusses Netflix taking their first foray into the WWE. Afterwards, Sportsnet's Arash Madani (33:06) chats about his Vikings fandom and what might happen in the near future for Sam Darnold. Plus, Sportsnet's Dan Shulman (1:03:02) stops by to chat how he became a Packers fan, how college sports (both football and basketball) are ever-changing, and shares some thoughts on how the Blue Jays off-season continues to unfold. 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.

Sho Alli and Donnovan Bennett start with a look back on Week 18's incentive chases, including Mike Evans extending his streak of 1000-yeard seasons to earn a $3 million bonus. Then, they react to the Titans' decision to relieve Ran Carthon of his GM duties and where they might go with the number one pick in this year's draft. Later, Bills reporter Sal Capaccio (19:32) shares his thoughts on the MVP conversation before teeing up Buffalo's Wild Card matchup against the Broncos. Finally, Sho and Donnovan rank the most attractive head coach vacancies and discuss which non-firings from Black Monday surprised them the most.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.

2024 is rapidly coming to an end, and to look back on a busy year in sports, Donnovan brings on Breakfast Television's Sid Seixeiro to put a few items in perspective. They take a spin around each major North American league, and debate who is currently the best QB in the NFL, the NBA seemingly suffering from a lack of compelling stars, the NHL marching towards best-on-best once again, and MLB handing out gargantuan contracts in the middle of their off-season. Plus, they chat about Canada Soccer and get into the many (many) college football bowl games. 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.

Sho Alli and Donnovan Bennett kick off Friday's edition of The FAN Checkdown looking back on the Chargers' 34-27 win over the Broncos last night. They discuss San Diego's pivotal fair-catch free kick, how Jim Harbaugh usage of his "favourite rule" spurred his team's comeback, Justin Herbert's strong performance behind centre, and Ladd McConkey's record-setting eighth-straight game with over 50 receiving yards. Next up, the guys look ahead to preview Saturday's NFL action featuring a clash of offensive titans in Houston and Kansas City, along with an AFC North battle between the Ravers and Steelers. Sho and Donnovan wrap up this episode breaking down the playoff scenarios for teams on the bubble, Sunday's marquee matchups and the Week 16 injury report. 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.

Donnovan Bennett and Jesse Rubinoff kick off Thursday's edition of The FAN Checkdown discussing Bill Belichick's surprise move to sign a five-year deal with the University of Carolina, the intricacies of coaching at the college level and how they see Bill fitting in with the NCAA. Greg Beacham of The Associated Press joins the fray to tee up Thursday's battle of California between the Rams and 49ers. He looks into L.A.'s strong form after knocking off Josh Allen and the Bills and San Francisco's injury-riddled season, before revisiting the Matt Stafford-Jared Goff swap. After the break, Donnovan and Jesse continue the Belichick discourse, before diving into the NFC West to rank how the division stacks up heading into Week 15.  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.

It's official, the first international WNBA franchise has a name: the Toronto Tempo! With the name and logo out in the world, Donnovan chats with Teresa Resch (2:01), Tempo President, on what went into the naming process, the colour scheme selection, the reaction to the name/logo being accidentally leaked, and the timelines behind what comes next. Afterwards, Donnovan takes a look at the wide world of Formula One racing, and chats with The Athletic's F1 senior writer Luke Smith (43:08) about the F1 season wrapping up - they discuss what was an unpredictable season in many ways, including Lewis Hamilton deciding to drive for Ferrari and General Motors announcing they will soon enter the grid as a new team.Toronto Tempo Website: https://tempo.wnba.com/Bringing Home The W Podcast: https://bringing-home-the-w.simplecast.com/Luke Smith's F1 Book 'On The Grid': https://linktr.ee/onthegridf1bookThe 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.

Sho Alli and Donnovan Bennett welcome in NFL Network insider Adam Rank (5:10) for his weekly appearance. They discuss whether the Vikings should re-sign Sam Darnold, Bryce Young and the Panthers' progress this season, the Dan Campbell effect in Detroit, Bill Belichick's outlook as the University of North Carolina's next head coach and much more. Later, Sho and Donnovan follow up on murmurs of Jalen Hurts and AJ Brown's dysfunction in Philadelphia.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.

Sho Alli and Donnovan Bennett look back on the Lions' 34-31 win over the Packers to clinch a playoff spot. They discuss the Lions' gutsy fourth-down decisions, Jordan Love's great play despite the loss, Matt LaFleur's pregame run-in with a fan, and much more. Then, they discuss the officiating of quarterback slides, and Donnovan offers potential rule changes to avoid further Trevor Lawrence-type hits. Later, Sho and Donnovan run through Week 14's slate and preview each game!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.

Donnovan takes a trip back to his Scarborough roots, where the Giants of Africa Foundation hosted an all-girls basketball clinic in the neighbourhood of Malvern. He speaks to the Raptors' Masai Ujiri (1:20), the creator and founder of GoA, and the coaches of the two teams in Team Canada's Kia Nurse (8:56) and Tamara Tatham (15:49) - they discuss the many reasons why these events are important, the impact Giants of Africa is having in both Canada and abroad in Africa as well, and Tamara gets into her own Scarborough roots, having grown up not too far from where the clinic took place. Afterwards, Donnovan chats with Scarborough native and Paralympian Marissa Papaconstantinou (23:13), as the Scarborough Health Network (SHN) is raising funds to better serve the 25% of Toronto that live in the east end - they discuss her upbringing, including how she received her care at SHN while growing up with her disability in Scarborough.Donate to Giants of Africa: https://giantsofafrica.org/donate/Donate to SHN: https://www.shnfoundation.ca/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.

Sho Alli and Donnovan Bennett kick off this week on The FAN Checkdown with a discussion about the ethics of planting a flag on an opposing team's home field after the fallout from Michigan's road win over Ohio State. The pair shift focus to the NFL to chat about the Bills' dominant win over the 49ers on a snowy Sunday night in Buffalo, Josh Allen's winning weekend on and off the field, and his growing case to capture the MVP award. Next, Sho and Donnovan debate the front-runners for Coach of the Year, the comments made by Ed McCaffrey about his son Christian's injury, Taysom Hill's season-ending knee injury, and Justin Tucker's confounding struggles putting the ball through the uprights. After a quick debate about the league's true Super Bowl contenders through Week 13, the guys take a moment to chat about the Steelers' shootout with the Bengals and tee up tonight's clash between the Broncos and Browns (37:55).  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 PWHL returns for another year, complete with team names and logos, and as the teams hit the ice, Donnovan chats with the league's SVP of Hockey Operations and Hockey Hall of Famer Jayna Hefford (3:05) - they get into what went into the success of the league's inaugural season, what next steps look like, and how they continue to grow both the league and hockey at-large. Afterwards, Donnovan chats with Canadian composer Andrew Lockington (25:08), who is behind Amazon's Monday Night NHL theme song - they discuss what goes into making an iconic theme song, how he became a composer in the first place, and shares some love for his favourite hockey team, the Toronto Maple Leafs. Plus, with American Thanksgiving giving viewers more NFL games than usual, Donnovan and Sho chat with Andrew Brandt (44:23), former NFL VP with the Packers and now host of the Business of Sports podcast - they get into the running back resurgence across the league (including monster years for Derrick Henry, Saquon Barkley, and Josh Jacobs) and discuss the rise in international games over the years. 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.

Sho Alli and Donnovan Bennett kick off today's show with their thoughts on Daniel Jones signing with the Vikings' practice squad, before getting into what's next for Giants after parting ways with their former quarterback. TheScore's Brandon Deeg (08:23) joins the conversation to share his thoughts on Jones' second chance in Minnesota and how to fix the team culture in New York. Later, the trio break down the Jets' outlook coming off their bye week, what the future holds for Aaron Rodgers, the state of the Packers heading into Week 13, and the Lions' case to be the NFL's best team. Next, Sho and Donnovan chat about Lamar Jackson's stellar season in Baltimore, if he's done enough to claim his third MVP award, and if Saquon Barkley can break up the party. The duo wrap up today's program teeing up Thursday's triple-header (42:26). 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.

Sho Alli and Donnovan Bennett begin the Friday edition by putting a bow on the Cleveland Browns' Thursday Night victory over Pittsburgh Steelers, Nick Chubbs' performance, and how this game affects the AFC North. Then, Sho and Donnovan preview the Sunday slate of Week 12 matches, plus the New York Giants moving on from Daniel Jones after benching him, the future of the Giants organization from the roster to the front office, Mike Evans's potential return to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers offence, if Bo Nix can climb the rookie of the year conversations after facing the Las Vegas Raiders, 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.

With the calendar almost ready to flip over to 2025, Donnovan looks ahead at the coming year for Canadian soccer at all levels - to start, he's joined by former CFL Commissioner Mark Cohon (3:04), who has recently signed on to join the new Northern Super League as chair of its board of directors. What will the inaugural season look like in the spring and how do you manage a new group of team owners? Afterwards, Donnovan chats with Kristian Jack, Vice President of Media for the Canadian Premier League and broadcaster on OneSoccer (25:00) - they discuss the recently concluded CPL season, Jesse Marsch and the men's national team competing in the CONCACAF Nations League tournament, the recent Canada Soccer independent review, and their beloved Three Lions getting set to finally replace Gareth Southgate with Thomas Tuchel in the new year. 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.

Sho Alli and Donnovan Bennett kick off this Halloween edition of The FAN Checkdown sharing their plans for trick-or-treaters tonight. The pair dive into Kareem Hunt's workload in Kansas City's backfield, the timeline for Isiah Pacheco to return, and the importance of adding depth in the NFL's 17-game schedule, before sharing some injury updates on Micah Parsons, Jordan Love, Lamar Jackson, Tee Higgins, Michael Pittman, Josh Downs, and Bucky Irving. Afterward, The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt looks ahead to preview tonight's matchup between the Jets and Texans (23:50). Zack weighs in on New York's ailing offence, Breece Hall's backfield share, the difficult situation Jeff Ulbrich was thrown into, Greg Zuerlein's job security, and the state of the team's run defence. Sho and Donnovan wrap up with their thoughts on tonight's quarterback battle featuring C.J. Stroud and Aaron Rodgers. 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.

NFL Network's Adam Rank joins Sho Alli and Donnovan Bennett for his weekly appearance to discuss NFL storylines out of Week 8 and heading into Week 9 (3:58). They get into Anthony Richardson's benching in Indy, the Jets' running out of options to save their season and the most attractive coaching situations for teams considering a change. Later, Sho and Donnovan react to the Vikings trading for LT Cam Robinson from the Jaguars to replace injured Christian Darrisaw and forecast what the Jags' impending fire sale means from a business standpoint.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.

Sho Alli and Donnovan Bennett kick off this week on The FAN Checkdown looking back on mayhem from Week 8 in the NFL. They begin with the Commanders' Hail Mary pass to beat the Bears, CB Tyrique Stevenson's taunt and ensuing apology, before getting into what the Browns' improbable win taught us about the Ravens. Sho and Donnovan continue through Sunday's slate to touch on the Jets' fifth-straight loss, Drake Maye's first impressions in Foxborough, the Titans' continued struggles, and the Cowboys' too-little-too-late comeback. The guys wrap up today's show previewing tonight's contest between the Steelers and Giants.  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.

NFL Network's Adam Rank joins Sho Alli and Donnovan Bennett to break down yet another wide receiver trade as the Tennessee Titans send DeAndre Hopkins to the Chiefs (2:51). He gets into what Nuk adds to KC's attack, the feasibility of a Cooper Kupp trade, the next steps for Tampa Bay after losing Godwin and Evans, why the Jets' problems are Aaron Rodgers' to solve and much more. Later, Sho and Donnovan look at Puka Nacua's reaction to Rams trade rumours, teams still in the WR-market mix and the Steelers' new-look offence with Wilson at the helm.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.

Sho Alli and Donnovan Bennett look back over the Monday Night doubleheader, starting with the Ravens' 41-31 win over the Buccaneers. They discuss Lamar Jackson building another MVP campaign, Derrick Henry as a potential challenger for the honour and the Bucs' WR injuries. Was Todd Bowles wrong to leave his starters in late? Then, onto the Cardinals' 17-15 win over the Chargers - confounding QB play and what's behind MHJ's underwhelming rookie season. Later, Sho and Donnovan dig into the news that the Rams are taking trade calls on Cooper Kupp, Russell Wilson's Steelers debut and Tua Tagovailoa set to return in Week 8.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.

On the Sunday edition of Your World Tonight we had a conversation with CBC Sports commentator Donnovan Bennett. We asked him about the medals and storylines he'll remember from the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Because we have a limited time slot we couldn't share that full interview with you in our broadcast edition. But we really liked Donnovan's insights on the highs and lows of the games as they come to a close. Here is the full conversation.

Josh Elliott-Wolfe and Jason Brough dive into the BC Lions dreadful game vs the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Nathan Rourke signs with Atlanta Falcons, will he be back in the CFL anytime soon? The guys discuss if it's time for the Lions to move on from Vernon Adams Jr. if Rourke returns. A breakdown of what to watch for in the Olympics today. In the second segment, Donnovan Bennett weighs in on Canada Basketball, previews Spain matchup, Jamal Murray, RJ Barrett's dominance and Canada's biggest issue. Donnovan also discusses Canada Women's Soccer, previews the matchup vs Germany and how the players are currently feeling.  This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

In hour two, Josh Elliott-Wolfe and Jason Brough go through the listeners questions in "ask us anything". What's the best long weekend of the year? Would you rather be supremely talented or work your way up like Alex Burrows? Donnovan Bennett, covering the Olympics for CBC, joins the show. Donnovan weighs in on Canada Basketball, previews Spain matchup, Jamal Murray, RJ Barrett's dominance and Canada's biggest issue. Donnovan also discusses Canada Women's Soccer, previews the matchup vs Germany and how the players are currently feeling.  This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

The nerds are joined by Donnovan, Mo, and Isaac from the Deep 3 Podcast to do some trivia! They dive into Kobe and Shaq teammates, great Knicks rookies and some of the best scorers for the Hawks. Timestamps 00:04:30 - Hawks Trivia 00:22:31 - Lakers Trivia 00:41:56 - Knicks Trivia #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.