Podcast appearances and mentions of michael grange

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith (1:47) live from Sacramento ahead of the Jays series against the A's. They discuss the potential trade targets for Toronto, the value that some of the younger Jays have on the trade market, and more. Then, live from Vegas for the NBA Summer League, Michael Grange joins the show (28:50). They discuss the mentality that the Raptors have heading into their first Summer League game, who he thinks could make an impact and fight for a larger roster spot this season, Ryan Nembhard's stealing the show over Bronny James and Cooper Flagg, the Raptors new additions, 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.

Ben and Brent bring on Gord Stellick, former Leafs General Manager and co-host of Morning Skate on SiriusXM NHL, to get his thoughts on the new deals for Tavares and Knies, who deserves the credit for the deals, tampering nuances in the NHL, and the potential Marner return from the Golden Knights. Next, Sportsnet's Michael Grange (24:42) joins the host's to analyze the timing of MLSE parting ways with Masai Ujiri, if the Raptors hopes for Giannis Antentokounmpo's are over, what the Raptors President job actually entails, and where Ujiri could end up next.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.

Happy NHL Draft Day!  After a full day of non-stop sports news, Michael Grange joins the show (3:30) to discuss the Raptors moving on from long-time president Masai Ujiri. They discuss the decision from Keith Pelly and the MLSE Board, Masai's uniquely lucrative contract, why the Raptors will be searching for a replacement, Bobby Webster's future in Toronto, and the legacy Masai leaves behind. Then, ahead of the 2025 NHL Draft, Cam Robinson joins the show (25:50) live from Hollywood to break down what he has been hearing and dive into the big names expected to hear their names called tonight. They also break down the returns for both sides in the Noah Dobson trade and how the Isles got to this point, what the Sharks will do at #2, the most active teams looking to make a move, and much more. Then, to end off the show, Justin and Producer David Ciss go through the FAN Pregame's 2025 Big Board!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.

JD goes through the Blue Jays win over the Cleveland Guardians, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Jose Ramirez both getting beaned, and how to view this Jays team as we approach the MLB trade deadline (00:00). Frank Seravalli, President of Hockey Content at Daily Faceoff, joins the show to chat about the upcoming CBA announcement, and the latest updates concerning the Leafs' negotiations with John Tavares and Mathew Knies. Later, Sportsnet's Michael Grange jumps on to chat about the breaking news around Masai Ujiri and the Toronto Raptors parting ways, what could have led to this decision, and what the plan could be going forward (27:50). 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.

Ben & Brent discuss NHL offseason news following the Florida Cup parade, focusing on the Maple Leafs and John Tavares, who are reportedly far apart in contract talks. They analyze his potential market value and possible contract solutions. The duo also speculates on Brad Marchand possibly joining Toronto, weighing the pros of adding a fourth year to his deal and considering potential linemates. To wrap up, they chat with Michael Grange (22:42) from Sportsnet about the NBA Finals, including OKC's recent win, SGA's legacy, and the Eastern Conference's outlook for next season.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.

JD discusses how Matt Duschene's contract extension in Dallas should be viewed here in Toronto (00:00). JD then shifts focus to the NBA Finals and brings on Sportsnet's Michael Grange (12:00) to get into the Indiana Pacers forcing a Game 7. JD and Grange discuss Pascal Siakam's case for Finals MVP, if Siakam has more love in Canada then Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, TJ McConnel's allure, the keys in Game 7, and the Raptors' chase for a star. 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.  

Ben & Brent continue discussing the Oilers, focusing on captain Connor McDavid and the implications of losing in the Stanley Cup Final again. They ponder whether he will re-sign with Edmonton by July 1st and the concerns if he doesn't. The hosts also examine player extensions, including Frederic in Edmonton, and how this impacts NHL free agency, particularly for the Maple Leafs, who need centers. They then check in with Sportsnet's Michael Grange (22:40) in Indianapolis for insights on the NBA Finals, discussing what Indiana needs to force a Game 7 and the potential for SGA to secure OKC's first title. The trio also touches on the Raptors' offseason and potential big-name targets.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.

Brent and Daniele open by previewing Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final with their expectations as the Panthers try to tie it up. The hosts discuss how much pressure is on Stuart Skinner, how the narrative on him has changed over the course of the playoffs, and if this could propel him into the crease for Team Canada next year. The duo are then joined by special guest, Toronto Maple Leafs forward and Breakthrough T1D ambassador, Max Domi. Max shares what it like as an athlete living with type 1 diabetes, his advocacy for it, and a special event taking place in Toronto this weekend. The trio also discuss the pressure of playing in "The Big Smoke", the DNA of the team, and what it's like playing under Craig Berube. To end the week, the pair check in with Sportsnet own Michael Grange (29:45), who is covering the NBA Finals down in Oklahoma City. The trio get into what helped the Pacers to win Game 1, what's was behind the Thunder's collapse, as well as the Canadians playing in the championship series.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.

JD goes over the dramatics in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, along with the "what if" of Sam Bennett signing with the Maple Leafs (00:00). JD then shifts focus to the NBA (12:00) as Sportsnet's Michael Grange checks-in from Oklahoma City to chat about the Raptors' chase for a star, if a NBA title will change Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's connection with Canadian fans, how the Indiana Pacers can make the finals competitive, and the NBA's parity era. 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. 

In the final hour, Ben and Brent continue to look ahead to the future for Toronto sports teams. The hosts continue to discuss the MLSE board meeting today alongside Sportsnet's own Michael Grange. He weighs in on where Masai Ujiri could fit into a possible restructuring at the Raptors' parent company, before diving into Hamilton's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander winning the NBA's Most Valuable Player award and his place in Canada Basketball. The a.m. duo then turn their attention to the Blue Jays as they look for a sweep at home of the Padres. For this convo, they talk to former MLBer, SN590's Kevin Barker (24:20) to see what adjustments and changes he's seen from John Schneider and the Jays, as well as if its sustainable for the rest of the season.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.

Rogers Sportsnet's Michael Grange joined to program to discuss the NBA Playoffs and the Toronto Raptors heading into the draft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Hour 2 of the program we were joined by Sportsnet's Mark Spector, Michael Grange from Rogers Sportsnet and we heard from Edmonton Oilers Stuart Skinner and Evan Bouchard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben and Brent reset on the Maple Leafs awaiting Game 5 tomorrow night by discussing what expectations are as Toronto returns home. The hosts bring on NHL Network and Panthers radio analyst, Bill Lindsay, for what he's seen so far in the series. The trio discuss if Florida has gotten back to championship form, Paul Maurice's impact, the health of Matthew Tkachuk and if they embrace being the “bad boys” of hockey. BL also gives B&B his take on the Leafs, the fight they've shown and what he makes of the play of their top stars. To close today's show, the boys check in with Sportsnet's own Michael Grange (23:20) to talk some NBA. The trio breakdown last night's lucky lotto win for the Mavs and if the league is trending towards more parity. They also look back at the Raptors season. before setting up the future after falling to land the number nine pick in the upcoming draft. 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.

In Hour 1 we were joined by Michael Grange from Sportsnet covering the Toronto Raptors and the NBA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

During Hour 1 Sportsnet's Michael Grange joined the show putting a bow on the Toronto Raptors' season and looking ahead to the NBA playoff picture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On hour two of Sportsnet Today, Peter Klein is joined by Sportsnet's Michael Grange to dive into Rory McIlroy's history Masters win! Michael breaks down all the history that goes into the win for McIlroy, where he stands among the greats after completing the Grand Slam, as well as all the latest on the Toronto Raptors!(24:37) Hear from Ryan Huska, Jonathan Huberdeau, and Yegor Sharangovich as they spoke to the media following their 5-2 win over the San Jose Sharks!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. Catch every episode of Sportsnet Today live on Sportsnet 960 from 1-3pm MST! Hour 1 Music: Island Life - Atomic Drum AssemblyHour 2 Music: Egozi - Jell O Logan's X: @Fan960Logan on X Produced by Cameron Hughes and Shan Virjee.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Frank Seravalli (2:08) discussing the latest around the NHL since the trade deadline. They get into the relationship between Brind'Amour and Eric Tulsky, whether a playoff berth could change how Vancouver approaches the offseason, the fascinating Cozens/Norris swap and why the Sabres decided to make the move now. Then, Michael Grange joins the show (28:35) live from Scotiabank arena ahead of the 76ers/Raptors game to tee things up and discuss both teams' injury-riddled lineups, 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.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning wrap up this week on The FAN Morning Show looking at the trade deadlines in both the NHL and NBA. The hosts start on the hockey side and give reasons why perhaps this should be the season the Leafs truly go all-in. Frank Seravalli, Daily Faceoff insider, stops by to share his take on this year's upcoming deal day. They dive into the big names available, what teams could make the difference in the trade market, and why teams like Toronto and Winnipeg should be looking to do what they can to chase the Stanley Cup. In the final block of the week, B&B are joined by Sportsnet's own Michael Grange to help dissect what the Raptors did before yesterday's NBA trade deadline (29:15). The trio talk through if Toronto is better today, how it all fits and what the timeline of the current “rebuild” is. 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.

Canucks lock in Marcus Pettersson, and Bik lays out the team's 2025 "to-do list." Plus, Sportsnet's Michael Grange joins to break down the wild NBA trade deadline, the Raptors' big move, Luka Dončić to LA, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's playoff push. 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.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the show with Jonny Lazarus (1:32) live from MSG to tee up tonight's Bruins/Rangers matchup. They discuss how the Rangers' recent play, J.T. Miller's fit back in with New York, the team's playoff chances, defenceman that could be on their way to the Rangers at the deadline, and much more. Then, Michael Grange (25:38) joins the show to discuss Jordi Fernández announcing that he is leaving the Canadian Men's National Basketball Team. Then, they discuss what we can expect from the Raptors ahead of tomorrow's NBA trade deadline including if Chris Boucher will stick around, interest in Brandon Ingram, Poeltl's availability, 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.

The FAN Morning Show rolls on with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning letting us know the latest on Pete Alonso. The hosts give their take on potentially the biggest slugger on the market and how his free agency is trending given the most recent reports believing that the "Polar Bear" will end up back in New York with the Mets. Later, Sportsnet's own NBA insider and Raptors reporter, Michael Grange, stops by share his take on things around the league including Toronto's recent winning ways. The trio discuss if this run changes anything for the team leading into next week's trade deadline, who could draw interest on Toronto's roster, and the culture the team is trying to currently build. They also take some time to look around the NBA and what the future holds for Zion Williamson in New Orleans and Jimmy Butler in Miami. To end today's show, Ben and Brent give some early thoughts on a Maple Leafs team survey, before getting into what stood out from the first round of NFL head coach introductions. 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.

JD reacts to Michael Grange's article on Sportsnet.ca that details the Raptors situation heading towards the NBA trade deadline (00:00).  Blue Jays columnist, Shi Davidi, breaks down how and why the Blue Jays deferred some of Anthony Santander's contract, how real the Pete Alonso momentum is, what Vladimir Guerrero Jr. values, and if the Jays have changed their payroll approach (13:00). Next, ESPN's Bill Barnwell joins JD to analyze the biggest headlines going into the NFL's Championship Weekend (51:30). Bill gets into if this year will be different for the Buffalo Bills, the significance of a three-peat for the Kansas City Chiefs, the Patrick Mahomes officiating conspiracy, Jayden Daniels' uncharted territory, Nick Sirianni's precarious situation in Philadelphia, and the NFL's coaching carousel. The week ends with JD's betting picks for the AFC and NFC Championship Games (1:27:00). 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.  

Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi start The FAN Morning Show by discussing Blue Jays baseball. B&D discuss the latest conflicting reports from league sources and whether the team is adding big names or using the Toronto rumours for leverage. Next, the hosts discuss the Raptors, who won their second road game of the season last night. More fascinating was a recent revelation by Michael Grange about who is untouchable on this squad. To conclude the hour, the morning duo discussed some follow-up Leafs' comments following Wednesday's setback. First, they talk about the atmosphere at Scotiabank Arena and Auston Matthews' captaincy (31:43).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.

In this pregame podcast episode, GMAC is joined by Michael Grange of Sportsnet to preview the Knicks matchup on Monday night vs the Toronto Raptors. Watch the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel! FOLLOW GMAC - @AndrewJClaudio_ FOLLOW MICHAEL - @michaelgrange READ: How Raptors wing RJ Barrett ended up exactly where he needs to be. FOR AN AD-FREE, UNINTERUPTED VERSION OF THIS EPISODE, SIGN UP FOR THE MELO TIER ON PATREON! CHECK OUT THE KFS MERCH STORE! SPONSORS: DOWNLOAD THE DRAFTKINGS SPORTSBOOK APP AND USE CODE “FILMSCHOOL” TO GET $150 IN BONUS BETS IF YOUR BET WINS, WHEN YOU BET JUST $5. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Frank Seravalli (1:30) to discuss the struggling New York Rangers after they traded Kaapo Kakko. They discuss the Rangers' next steps, the Leafs calling up Matt Murray, if the Sabres will make a move before the trade freeze, Laine's early impact in Montreal, the impact the Canadian dollar's falling value might have on potential NHL expansion, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin tee up tonight's Raptors game and take a look at the injury-riddled roster expected to be available tonight against the Brooklyn Nets. Michael Grange (30:33) joins the show to discuss how the Raps stack up to the Nets, Jodi Fernandez's performance at the helm in Brooklyn, Jakob Poeltl's trade value, 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.

The FAN Morning Show goes into its final hour of Tuesday with some heavy focus on a couple Toronto teams. Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning start on the Maple Leafs and how they sit atop of the Atlantic Division alongside the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers. The hosting duo discuss if they are taking advantage of the down year among those teams and how likely they are to stay there. B&B continue the conversation with SN590's own Mike Futa (7:00), The co-host of The FAN Hockey Show takes time to look at the NHL standings; Futes debates with the a.m. boys what teams could be looking to unload and who are potentially good fits for TML. You may surprised at the names that are thrown around. In the back end of the hour, the morning pair switch gears to discuss the Raptors and for this conversation, they enlist the help of Sportsnet's own Michael Grange (27:04). The NBA insider and Raptors reporter weighs in on the down TV ratings for the League, the NBA Cup, the Raptors' ethical tank and the players Toronto could unload that could potentially help push their “rebuild” forward. 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.

Senior Writer at the Athletic, James Mirtle, joins JD to discuss Anthony Stolarz' injury, how the team will use Joseph Woll in the upcoming stretch of back-to-backs, Dennis Hildeby, Matt Murray, the team's more important Max, Morgan Rielly's season overall, and a Tanev brother's reunion (00:00). Then, JD gives his thoughts on Brock Purdy and the scary Los Angeles Rams (45:10).  MLB Network insider Jon Morosi speaks with JD about Kyle Tucker, Vladdy, frustrations in the Jays' front office, the possibility of a Bo Bichette trade, Corbin Burnes, Anthony Santander, and pitchers to upgrade Toronto's rotation (50:21).  Sportsnet's Michael Grange and JD talk about Scottie Barnes' injury concern, the Raptors' tank, and Immanuel Quickley's fit on the team (1:15:17). 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.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with news that the Rangers are looking to shake things up, the Blues firing Drew Bannister and hiring Jim Montgomery, and more. Michael Grange (10:35) joins the show live from Detroit ahead of the Raptors matchup against the Pistons and discusses Barnes' return, Gradey's injury, the Raptors rookies' performances early on and the likeliness of a Poeltl trade down the stretch. Then, Ailish and Justin continue their Team Canada Roster predictions for the Four Nations Face-Off. Next, Cam Janssen (31:21) shares the reaction in St. Louis to the Blues bringing in Montgomery, Doug Armstrong's “aggressive” moves this season, whether Binnington is capable of starting for Team Canada at the Four Nations Face-Off, 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.

The FAN Morning Show dives into its final hour of Tuesday with Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning continuing to talk NHL and Maple Leafs. The hosting duo debate if their confidence in Toronto has ever been higher in the Auston Matthews TML era. They welcome on Sportsnet's own Ryan Dixon to further the conversation. (5:34) The composer of SN's weekly NHL Power Rankings weighs in on where the Leafs fit and if they seem better than in past years with a stronger all around line-up as well as goaltending. The trio then look around the League at some of the surprising circumstances with struggling teams and their decisions, like the Bruins firing of Jim Montgomery, and the Rangers looking to make a big trade to shake up their roster. Next, B&B turn their attention back to the Raptors and are joined by Sportsnet's own Michael Grange en route from Detroit where he took in the game last night. (26:35) The trio debate if the seemingly “tank” year has had an effect on the fanbase, if Toronto's inability to get fully healthy should be a concern, how good they are when they are at full strength as well as what Jakob Poeltl's role and future is with this squad. 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.   

On hour two of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning focused on the Maple Leafs who get back in action tonight when they host the Vegas Golden Knights. The hosting duo started to preview the game looking at Leafs lines and pairings, the insertion of Fraser Minten and what expectations are for him, They switched gears to the NFL and the decision by the New York Jets to fire their GM; just adding another name to the list of people to not survive the Aaron Rodgers experience there. Next, the morning pair shift its attention to the NBA and the drama around the Sixers who sit at the bottom of the Eastern Conference. They welcome Sportsnet's own Michael Grange (24:23) to weigh in on the conversation as well as how pro teams handle the negative press that leaks out or player injury news. The trio also takes time to look at the Raptors' season and how it's playing out.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.

Justin Bourne, co-host of The Real Kyper & Bourne, joins JD to discuss William Nylander asking for more ice time, Timothy Liljegren's perception and criticism about the Leafs drafting and development (10:00). Zach Bogosian, defenseman for the Minnesota Wild, joins the show to chop it up about Toronto media, being roommates with Mitch Marner, being a professional athlete in the social media era,  defending Marner and Halloween (25:30). Michael Grange, Sportsnet's senior Raptors columnist, analyzes JD's concerns with the Raptors; What are we watching for? Has the tank already started? How has Gradey Dick improved his offensive arsenal? Where does Jakob Poeltl's stand? (51:30) Plus, JD and Michael discuss the big weekend for the Raptors franchise as they lift Vince Carter's jersey to the rafters (1:12:00). JD then gives his thoughts on C.J. Stroud's tough Thursday night performance. 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 hour two of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning react to the news that the defending champion KC Chiefs are getting a new wide receiver. Next, the morning duo get back into the Maple Leafs and wonder if the players on this team feel the pressure of past playoff failures and view the recent lack of success. Next, the hosting pair turn their attention to the Toronto Raptors who tip off their season tonight at Scotiabank Arena. The two talk about what would constitute a successful season for the team before welcoming Sportsnet's own Michael Grange (26:17) for his thoughts. The trio then went over what realistic expectations for the organization that admitted they are in a re-build are as well as go over certain players and the growth we hope to see from them.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.

In Hour 2 we were joined by Sportsnet's Mark Spector and Michael Grange from Sportsnet covering the Toronto Raptors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

During Hour 2 Michael Grange from Sportsnet joined the show previewing the Toronto Raptors 30th anniversary season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ailish returns to the studio with Justin Cuthbert as they kick off the show breaking down the big NFL trades today, the MLB postseason, the biggest surprises and hottest takes after a week of regular season NHL hockey. Then, ahead of the Raptors' preseason matchup against the Celtics, Michael Grange (11:36) joins the show to preview season expectations, how much we should take away from the preseason, Vince Carter's Hall of Fame induction, and more. Then, Frank Seravalli (25:10) joins the show to discuss the biggest storylines around the NHL including the Oilers' struggles, the Avs' goaltending woes early on, 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.

The FAN Morning Show with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning enters today's final hour talking Maple Leafs with a focus on the team's goaltending situation featuring four viable options, all with their own merits to take the job. They bring on “Leafs historian” and The Star contributor, Damien Cox, to discuss Toronto's surplus between the pipes, what we learned from the weekend's pair of games against the Canadiens, and what goalies are worth in the NHL on the heels of the Jeremy Swayman situation in Boston. Next, Ben and Brent turn their attention back to hardcourt and the Raptors' upcoming season alongside Sportsnet's own Michael Grange (24:22). He shares his takeaways from yesterday's media day including what a “rebuild” means for the franchise, what this season means for players like Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickly, and how the MLSE ownership change will affect the organization, especially Masai Ujiri. 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.

Brent Gunning and Matt Marchese kick things off with CBC Sports' Andi Petrillo as they recap the Paris 2024 Olympics. They discuss what goes into prepping for Olympic coverage, the biggest storylines for Canada, the controversies throughout the games, the investments into field events, and why this was our nation's most successful Summer Games in history. Later on, Sportsnet's own Michael Grange joins the show to discuss Team U.S.A.'s Olympic basketball dominance, France's performances in the tournament, the lack of minutes for Jayson Tatum, which country Joel Embiid will represent in 2028, if he has become the biggest villain in basketball, and what R.J. Barrett's success on the international stage means for the Raptors (26:00). 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.

Hour 3 of The Big Show with George Rusic and Patrick Dumas is on demand! The guys start the hour joined by Michael Grange who dives deep into what went wrong as the Men's basketball team failed to capture a medal in Paris. Plus a look at the team's future.(21:19) Later on in the hour, they guys breakdown the latest article from the Athletic and see how Flames fans view their front office,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.

On hour two of The FAN Morning Show, Brent Gunning & Matt Marchese look at the Blue Jays playing spoilers to the Orioles in the first game of a home series. They look at the incredible start from Chris Bassitt ending his recent slide and the other guys who came through for him in the likes of Daulton Varsho, Addison Barger & Alejandro Kirk. Brent & Matt turn their attention back to basketball and check in with Sportsnet's own Michael Grange. The trio discuss the disappointing overall Games for Canada as a whole when it came to basketball. In the back end of the hour, today's morning duo welcome on MLB Network's Jon Morosi (26:20). The three men look at the landscape in the American League East and what the Jays will have to do to compete with the Yankees & Orioles in 2025.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.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Michael Grange (5:53) to break down the latest surrounding Canada's men's and women's basketball teams at the Olympics. They tee up tomorrow mornings early match between Canada and Australia on the women's side, how SGA and R.J. Barrett have fared so far, Jordi Fernández's coaching decisions and much more. Arash Madani (30:16) joins the show from Nice following the Canadian Women's Soccer teams' triumphant victory over Columbia to advance to the quarter finals despite their point deduction. Finally, GM of Utah HC Bill Armstrong (41:50) discusses his squad's new analytics challenge for a chance to intern with the club, moving to Utah and his first impressions of the city and the new ownership.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 final of the hour of The FAN Morning Show starts with Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning diving more into the deadline for the Blue Jays. They dive into how the team will stack up moving forward and if they will acquire anything by tomorrow's deadline. The morning duo head to Baltimore to check in with The Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath as the trio discuss watching guys like Danny Jansen and Nate Pearson get dealt, what it was like watching them come up in the system and what kind of major leaguers they turned in to (9:42).  They also re-visit Yusei Kikuchi's tenure in Toronto that contained both ups and downs, as well as if he could be a clear candidate to re-sign with the team in the offseason. They also look at which call-ups could be viewed as contributors in 2025. In the back half of the hour, Ben & Brent welcome on Michael Grange to get into the Olympics and specifically the expectations around both Canada's men's & women's team (26:20). The three guys discuss the tough groups they both face and the accomplishment it would be to get out of them as well as which players are the most important to team success.  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.

Hour 3 of The Big Show with George Rusic and Matt Rose is on demand! The guys are joined by Bob Stauffer following the Oilers hiring Stan Bowman as their GM. Bob comments on the optics of the hire, the reports that circle this situation, why the Oilers felt like this hire was necessary and more.  (27:55) Later on in the hour, Michael Grange joins the show to preview the mens basketball tournament. Michael gives his thoughts on why this tournament could be the best Olympic tournament of all time, Canada's chances to medal in both the mens and womens side of basketball and more! To wrap today's show, the guys give their lock of the day and an intern report on the Olympics.  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 FAN Morning Show continues with some breaking news off the top. Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi share the latest on the Canada Soccer scandal with news of some self-inflicted penalties by the organization. Next up, friend of the show and analyst for the NFL on CBS and NFL Network, Charles Davis dives into NFL preseason storylines and dissects this year's interesting AFC East division. Next, the boys check in with Sportsnet's own Michael Grange about Canada Basketball and the latest on Jamal Murray (32:07). He lays out the expectations for the guard, what limitations, if any, are being placed on him and how important his contributions are to the team's success. Later, Grange takes some time to talk about the hopes for both the men's and women's teams at the 2024 Olympics, as well as Canada's options for flagbearer ahead Friday's Opening Ceremony. The hour concludes with the daily Wake and Rake looking at the the second game in the Jays-Rays series. 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.

Justin Cuthbert opens the show solo and is joined by JD Bunkis later on as co-host. First, a chat with Keegan Matheson (3:25) from MLB.com who looks at the Jays a week away from the deadline - why a Bichette trade is not expected but not surprising either, what Vladdy might cost this summer and a detailed discussion on how the Jays plan to win in 2025. Later, Michael Grange (27:35) shares a look at Canada Basketball pre-Olympic exhibition games - Jamal Murray's absence and whether that can be chalked up to health, rest or any meddling from the Denver Nuggets. Finally, is there any concern for Team USA scuffling against lesser ranked nations ahead of the Olympic group stage?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.

In hour two, Mike and guest host Josh Elliott-Wolfe talk the latest baseball and movie news with MLB Network and Cinephile Podcast's Adnan Virk (3:00), plus they go to Vegas with Sporstnet NBA writer Michael Grange, as Team Canada announced it's Olympic men's basketball roster yesterday (27:00). 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.

Michael Grange joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert from Las Vegas ahead of the CAN/USA Olympic tune up tonight (11:50). He looks at the roster that was announced today, their path to Paris, how much Canada will miss ommitted players like Andrew Wiggins and Zach Edey and how the dynamic backcourt of SGA and Jamal Murray will fit together. Later, former Jays GM JP Ricciardi (31:34) on the deadline, why everyone can be traded and why in the draft he avoided taking high school kids as a way to “win now.”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.

JD touches on the NHL Draft, Mitch Marner and Bo Bichette (00:00). Michael Grange, Raptors writer with Sportsnet, gets into the Toronto Raptors; the overall grade for their recent moves, nuances with their draft picks, and what to potentially expect this coming season (09:00). Raptors General Manager Bobby Webster joins the show to discuss the status of Bruce Brown, weaponizing cap space, the 19th pick Ja'Kobe Walter and Bronny James (36:00).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.   

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert look ahead to the first round of the NBA Draft tonight and who the Raptors might have their eyes on at pick no. 19. They discuss the weak draft class as a whole, Zach Edey intrigue and where Bronny James might land. Then, they react live to the Knicks re-signing OG Anunoby after their blockbuster trade for Mikal Bridges last night. Blue Jays analyst Joe Siddall (19:52) tees up the team's rubber match against the Red Sox. Finally, Michael Grange (25:17) shares everything you need to know ahead of the NBA Draft and his thoughts on the Knicks' all-in moves.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 Michael Grange and JD break down Luka Dončić's greatness and journey to his first NBA Finals, Kyrie Irving's turnaround, and how the Mavericks stack up against the Boston Celtics (7:00). Plus, Grange talks about the players who may be part of Canada's Senior Men's National Team at the Paris Olympics. 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.    

William Lou and Blake Murphy are joined by Sportsnet's Michael Grange to discuss his latest piece on the state of MLSE and the future of Masai Ujiri with the Raptors franchise. Afterwards, the guys take a look around the NBA and discuss Bronny James declaring for the NBA Draft (27:07). 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.