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Jeff Blair, co-host of "Blair and Barker" and "A Kick in the Grass", joins the show to discuss this year’s crop of candidates for the 2022 Northern Star Award as Canada’s top athlete and the Blue Jays’ activity so far this off-season. Then, Jeff offers his initial reaction to breaking news that Aaron Judge is returning to the New York Yankees on a nine-year, $360 million deal. He also chimes in on the quarterfinal matchups at the World Cup. Later, Ailish and Justin dive into the Wake and Rake (39:26). They take a look at the current World Cup odds heading into the quarterfinals and assemble our daily Wake and Rake parlay.  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.

Jeff Marek - friend of the show - joins Ailish and Justin to discuss Matt Murray’s strong start to the season, the Leafs’ improved defensive structure, how the 2017 NHL Draft shaped Dallas’ current core, and the murky circumstances surrounding Paul Maurice’s departure from Winnipeg. Later, Phil Handy, 2019 NBA champion with the Raptors and current Lakers assistant coach, stops by to chat about Anthony Davis’ resurgence this season, Russell Westbrook adapting to his role as the Lakers’ sixth man, Pascal Siakam’s evolution over the past few seasons, his impressions of Scottie Barnes, and Nick Nurse’s innovative approach as a coach (22:00).  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 and Justin kick off the show by discussing Cristiano Ronaldo’s benching at the World Cup and his precipitous fall from grace. Afterwards, they share their thoughts on Matt Murray’s 44-save shutout against the Stars, Rasmus Sandin and Timothy Liljegren elevating their game on the blue line, the Leafs’ epic 5-on-3 penalty kill, and Mitch Marner extending his point streak to 20 while Jason Robertson was held off the scoresheet. Then, Ailish and Justin chime in on Jon Heyman’s viral Aaron Judge gaffe and the Blue Jays missing out on some of their preferred free agent targets. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (46:16)!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

Anthony Stewart, former NHL forward and current Sportsnet analyst, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss Mark Giordano’s impact on the Leafs' blue line, his experience playing in the NHL against his brother Chris, Nick Robertson’s inconsistent usage this season, and the phenomenon of players “putting money on the board.” Afterwards, Ailish and Justin dive into the Wake and Rake (22:33). They tee up today’s Round of 16 matchups at the World Cup and tonight’s Leafs-Stars matchup. Then, with the help of the text-line, Ailish and Justin assemble our daily Wake and Rake parlay!  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

Marty Turco, former NHL goalie and President of the Dallas Stars Foundation, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss the Stars’ red-hot start to the season, Jason Robertson’s 18-game point streak, the evolution of the goaltending position, and his impressions of Matt Murray. Later, CJ Miles, former NBA guard and co-host of the "Strictly Hoops" podcast, discusses his foray into the podcast world, the Raptors’ current struggles with role definition, O.G. Anunoby’s evolution as a two-way player, and Scottie Barnes’ inconsistency this season (24:50).  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 affiliate

Ailish and Justin discuss the Raptors’ loss to the Celtics on Monday, Fred VanVleet’s early-season struggles, and the team losing their identity. Then, they weigh in on tonight’s Maple Leafs-Stars matchup and Semyon Der-Arguchintsev’s insertion into the lineup. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin react to Jon Morosi’s reporting regarding the Blue Jays’ interest in Bryan Reynolds, the potential of Toronto moving Ricky Tiedemann or Orelvis Martinez, and Ross Atkins’ assessment of the free agent market. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (46:59)!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

Ross Tucker, former NFL offensive lineman and host of the "Ross Tucker Football Podcast", joins the show to discuss Jalen Hurts’ MVP case, A.J. Brown getting revenge against his former team, the Bengals winning three straight over the Chiefs, and the impact of Jimmy Garoppolo’s season-ending ankle injury. Later, Ailish and Justin dive into the Wake and Rake (26:19). They tee up tonight’s Raptors-Celtics game and Saints-Buccaneers matchup. With the help of the text line, Ailish and Justin assemble our daily Wake and Rake parlay!  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.

Frank Seravalli, NHL Insider and President of Hockey Content for DailyFaceoff.com, joins the show to discuss Mitch Marner and Jason Robertson’s respective point streaks, how the Maple Leafs stack up against the Lightning, Brock Boeser’s fallout in Vancouver, the LA Kings’ decision to demote Cal Petersen to the AHL, early contenders for the Jack Adams Award, Erik Karlsson’s future in San Jose, and Alex Formenton’s contract stalemate with the Senators. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin chime in on the possibility of Toronto hosting the 2024 NHL All-Star Game (26:58). Later, Ailish and Justin present their Winners and Losers from the weekend (29:55)! 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.

Ailish and Justin discuss the Bengals’ win over the Chiefs on Sunday and the slew of quarterback injuries around the NFL, including the 49ers losing Jimmy Garoppolo for the season. Then, they weigh in on Mitch Marner extending his point streak to a franchise-record 19 games, the Maple Leafs’ OT loss to the Lightning on Saturday, and Jon Cooper’s comments about Toronto adopting a different style of play. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin chime in on the Raptors’ up-and-down weekend, the team holding a players’ only meeting after Friday night’s loss in Brooklyn, and Toronto’s lack of stability in their starting lineup. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (41:15)! 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 affiliate

CBS NFL analyst Charles Davis joins the Morning Crew to look ahead to busy Sunday in the NFL! From Chiefs-Bengals to Titans-Eagles, we swing around the league and answer the big questions including: if Mike White is for real, the Bills' ceiling, and if the Dolphins are real contenders in the AFC. To close the show, Ailish and Justin tee up today's Wake and Rake (26:19). Producers Austin and Josh hop aboard for our weekly edition of "Pick a Side", before sending you into the weekend with the Wake and Rake parlay. 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.

OneSoccer analyst Kristian Jack joins the Morning Crew live from Qatar following Canada's loss to Morocco to chat about what's next for the program, who surprised him the most this tournament, Alphonso Davies' role going forward, and what's ahead for John Herdman. Later on, Sportsnet NHL analyst Sam Cosentino joins the show to discuss what the Maple Leafs need as the season starts to take shape, the trails and tribulation of Nick Robertson, and his expectations for this year's projected first overall draft pick, Connor Bedard (28:49). 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 off the morning recapping Canada's loss against Morocco, capping off their World Cup run. The pair discuss how hopeful they are for the future of the program, despite the disappointment of 2022. Ailish and Justin then sort through Elliotte Friedman's comments on the Maple Leafs' needs this season, and chat about potential options Toronto could target around the league. Ailish closes out the hour with The A-List (45:08). 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.

Blake Murphy joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert to discuss the Raptors' disappointing performance last night against the New Orleans Pelicans, how worried he is about Scottie Barnes' development, and Gary Trent Jr.'s fit coming off the bench. Blake then offers his thoughts on Don Mattingly joining the Blue Jays' coaching staff and what it means for John Schneider. Later on, Ailish and Justin dive into a World Cup inspired Wake and Rake (20:31), before closing out the show with today's bookends!   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.

Jeff Marek joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert to chat about Mitch Marner's incredible play during his historic point streak, if this streak has changed how Leafs fans view him, and what the future holds for Ilya Samsonov and Kris Letang. Later, Sportsnet soccer writer Peter Galindo joins live from Qatar to preview Canada's upcoming contest against Morocco and shares his thoughts on what each team still has to play for and the drama surrounding Alphonso Davies (27:10).  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 off the morning recapping Mitch Marner's historic night in the Maple Leafs' 3-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks and reflect on the significance of his streak. Justin then recaps a wild day at the World Cup including a thrilling conclusion to Group C that ended Mexico's run, before looking ahead to preview Canada's final match this morning vs. Morocco. The crew then dives into the Raptors' tough loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, and touch on what the Blue Jays' hiring of Don Mattingly could mean for John Schneider. They close out the hour with a "Baby Friday" edition of the A-List including Pat Maroon, teammate banter, and more (41:06)! 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.

Will Lou, host of "The Raptors Show", joins Ailish and Justin to discuss Thad Young’s emergence in the starting unit, Pascal Siakam’s seamless return to the lineup, and Nick Nurse’s decision to bring Gary Trent Jr. and Scottie Barnes off the bench. Afterwards, we transition into the Wake and Rake (19:22)! They select our daily "anchor pick" from the text-line and assemble our Wake and Rake parlay! Later, Ailish and Justin close out the show by weighing in on what Don Mattingly could add to the Blue Jays’ coaching staff (33:16).  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 Luke Fox joins Ailish and Justin to discuss Sheldon Keefe’s coaching performance so far this season, Mitch Marner’s influence on the Leafs’ locker room, Keefe’s decision to separate Marner and Matthews, and the team’s management of Nick Robertson. Later on, Josh Kloke, soccer writer for The Athletic, checks in from Qatar to chat about John Herdman highlighting the praise he received from Thierry Henry, Herdman’s tactical faults against Croatia, his latest piece on Alphonso Davies’ future, and how Davies has showed his inexperience at this tournament (29:14). 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 and Justin discuss Nick Kypreos’ viral quote from yesterday’s show and Kyper’s response to the situation. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin present their Maple Leafs quarterly report cards. Later, Ailish delivers her daily edition of the A-List (42:38)!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

Alvin Williams, former NBA guard and current Sportsnet analyst, joins the show to discuss the Raptors’ win over the Cavaliers on Monday, Pascal Siakam’s seamless return to the lineup, Nick Nurse’s decision to alter his rotation, O.G. Anunoby’s lockdown defence, and what a fully healthy Raptors team might be capable of this season. Then, Ailish and Justin dive into the Wake and Rake (21:16). With the help of the text line, they assemble our daily Wake and Rake parlay! To close the show, Ailish and Justin revisit Nick Kypreos’ comments from Hour 2 about Auston Matthews’ uncertain future (31:21). 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.

Nick Kypreos, former NHL forward and co-host of "Real Kyper and Bourne", joins Ailish and Justin to discuss Mitch Marner’s torrid start to the season, the lingering cloud over Auston Matthews’ future in Toronto, the Leafs’ blue line depth rising to the occasion, and Matt Murray finding his groove since returning from injury. Later, Devang Desai, producer of "A Kick in the Grass", stops by to chat about John Herdman’s tactical decisions against Croatia on Sunday, Herdman’s future beyond this tournament, and the early favourites to contend for the World Cup trophy (30:50). 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.