Inside Sports

Brenden Escott opens up the phone lines to hear from you amid a wild week in the sports world. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show anywhere you get your streaming audio and follow Inside Sports on X (@InsideSports880). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Brenden Escott begins the June 30 show talking Edmonton Elks, Toronto Blue Jays, Kawhi Leonard in Toronto once again and much more. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show anywhere you get your streaming audio and follow Inside Sports on X (@InsideSports880). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canada is through to the Round of 16, and we break down an impressive victory over South Africa with Marley Dickinson from Offside Canada, what it revealed about this team's growth and the impact of Jesse Marsch's tactical decisions. We discuss Alphonso Davies' long-awaited tournament debut, Stephen Eustáquio's invaluable role in Canada's midfield and how the Canadians match up against either the...

With the NHL Draft in the rear-view mirror and free agency just around the corner, we dive into the biggest stories still shaping the offseason with the Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta. We discuss the latest on the Edmonton Oilers' efforts to move Darnell Nurse, what the trade market looks like, and how a potential deal could come together. We also break down Pavel Dorofeyev's lucrative new contrac...

Host Brenden Escott begins the June 29 show catching up on a busy weekend of news made in the NHL and at the FIFA World Cup. Plus, thoughts on the 3-0 Edmonton Elks and the Toronto Blue Jays, who find themselves of a six-game losing streak. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show anywhere you get your streaming audio and follow Inside Sports on X (@InsideSports880). Learn more about your ad choices....

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The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are coming off a bye week after a setback against Hamilton, and we get the latest on where the club stands heading into its next test, courtesy of play-by-play voice Derek Taylor. We discuss the biggest storylines to emerge from practice, key injury and roster updates and what Mike O'Shea has been emphasizing this week. We also take a closer look at Tommy Nield's emergenc...

The Edmonton Elks are off to their best start since 2019, and Brenden Escott is joined by Elks colour analyst and Inside Sports show producer Dave Campbell to break down whether this early-season success is built to last. We discuss the significance of Edmonton's statement win over Montreal, the growth and confidence being shown inside the locker room and the role the coaching staff has played in...

With NHL Draft weekend fast approaching, we catch up with Kyle Bukauskas from Sportsnet to discuss the biggest stories shaping the league. We dive into the Edmonton Oilers officially introducing Mike Babcock and D.J. Smith as their new coaching tandem, what the hires say about Edmonton's Stanley Cup aspirations and the significance of Connor Murphy and Jason Dickinson committing long-term. We also...

Host Brenden Escott begins the June 24 show with more exciting news from the NHL if you’re a fan of trades and roster movement, thoughts on Team Canada’s performance in a 2-1 loss against Switzerland at the FIFA World Cup and everything else making headlines in the sports world. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show anywhere you get your streaming audio and follow Inside Sports on X (@InsideSports...

Brenden Escott is joined by Edmonton Stingers Head Coach/G.M. Jordan Baker for a breakdown of the team’s recent action, which includes a three-game losing skid, and a lookahead to a very important stretch of the team’s season. Insights and analysis you won’t get anywhere else—learn about one of Edmonton’s summertime sporting gems, courtesy an in-depth chat with the man pulling all the strings. Don...

The NHL offseason is already in full swing, and Brenden Escott is joined by David Pagnotta from the Fourth Period to break down all the biggest headlines. We discuss the Edmonton Oilers officially hiring Mike Babcock as head coach and what his arrival means for a team with Stanley Cup expectations, along with the significant addition of associate coach D.J. Smith. We dive into the blockbuster trad...

Get all the audio from the introductory press conference for Edmonton Oilers Head Coach Mike Babcock and Associate bench boss D.J. Smith, plus a chance to join in on the conversation as Brenden opens up the phone lines to hear what you have to say about the news. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show anywhere you get your streaming audio and follow Inside Sports on X (@InsideSports880). Learn more...

Host Brenden Escott begins the June 23 show with the latest from the Edmonton Oilers, who officially introduced Mike Babcock as head coach and D.J. Smith as associate coach on Tuesday afternoon. Plus, reaction to a flurry of trades across the NHL and action at the FIFA World Cup, as well as a Blue Jays afternoon game. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show anywhere you get your streaming audio and...

The Edmonton Elks are 2-0 for the first time since 2019 after knocking off Montreal in another rain-soaked battle. Brenden Escott and Blake Dermott break down what's fueling the Green and Gold's strong start, whether the early success looks sustainable and the growing impact of explosive playmaker Justin Rankin after another 200-plus all-purpose yard performance. We also discuss whether Edmonton c...

The Oilers continue to shape their roster for the long haul, locking up trade deadline additions Jason Dickinson and Connor Murphy to multi-year extensions. Brenden Escott and Oilers voice Cam Moon from 880 CHED discuss why both signings felt essential, what each player brought to Edmonton after arriving last season and what these deals reveal about the type of team management is building around C...

Host Brenden Escott begins the June 22 show with an update on weekend action for the Edmonton Elks, at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the Toronto Blue Jays as well. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show anywhere you get your streaming audio and follow Inside Sports on X (@InsideSports880). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Other Side, we preview the Edmonton Elks' home opener against the undefeated Montreal Alouettes with Als play-by-play voice Sean Campbell and examine what's fueled Montreal's impressive 2-0 start. We discuss the emergence of quarterback Davis Alexander, who enters the game with a chance to tie Bo Levi Mitchell's CFL record with a 14th consecutive regular-season victory, and break...

Checking in on the Toronto Blue Jays, Brenden Escott is joined by Brayden Ewasko from Locked On Blue Jays to take stock of Toronto's season more than 70 games in and debate whether this club has done enough to establish itself as a legitimate World Series contender. We break down a rough outing from Kevin Gausman in Chicago, examine what's behind Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s lack of home-run power desp...

Week 3 of the CFL season is upon us, and Brenden Escott is joined by 880 CHED’s Morley Scott, to discuss the newly extended partnership between the Edmonton Elks and 880 CHED, and what the long-standing relationship means to football fans across Alberta. We also look at how the Elks used their bye week, the mood around practice and the key takeaways from Edmonton's season-opening win over Ottawa....

Host Brenden Escott begins the June 19 show with the news of the day in the sports world, including action at the FIFA World Cup, an afternoon game for the Toronto Blue Jays and a big trade in the NHL executed by the Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning. Plus, a check-in on the Out of Town Scoreboard courtesy of our friends at GCL Diesel. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show anywhere you g...

The Edmonton Riverhawks find themselves at 6-11 through their first 17 games and looking to snap a three-game losing streak as they continue a critical road trip before returning home next week. Riverhawks Head Coach Jake Lanferman joins the show to assess where his club stands compared to expectations coming out of spring camp, whether the record accurately reflects the way his team has played an...