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The CFL season is past the halfway point, and TSN’s Duane Forde joins us to take stock of the biggest storylines around the league. We discuss Montreal’s dominant offence, Edmonton’s back-to-back losses and whether they’ve shaken our confidence in the Elks, the battle for the West Division and Saturday’s Edmonton-Toronto matchup with Chad Kelly under centre. Plus, Duane weighs in on the 0-8 Ottawa...

Host Brenden Escott begins the August 12 show going over the news of the day from the sports world and looking at Edmonton Elks practice. Hear audio from DB Kordell Jackson and receiver Brendan O’Leary-Orange and get the latest injury updates 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...

The Edmonton Stingers’ season came to an end with a 92-83 loss to the Vancouver Bandits in a win-or-go-home playoff matchup. We sit down with President, G.M. and Head Coach Jordan Baker to break down the loss, Edmonton’s inconsistent season, the impact of roster turnover and what the Stingers learned from their playoff run. Plus, Baker looks ahead to the offseason and the challenge of building a c...

The Buffalo Bills enter 2026 with a new head coach, a revamped defence, a new weapon in DJ Moore and the same massive expectations surrounding Josh Allen. We sit down with Bills beat reporter Ryan Talbot to discuss Joe Brady taking over from Sean McDermott, whether Allen is poised for another MVP-calibre season, how Buffalo’s new-look defence could evolve and the biggest training camp storylines a...

The Edmonton Elks are 6-3 and sitting near the top of the West, but back-to-back losses to Saskatchewan and Montreal have raised questions about just how close this team is to the CFL’s elite. We sit down with defensive back Tyrell Ford to assess the Elks’ impressive first half, the identity and confidence of their defence, his breakout season in the secondary and what Edmonton learned from its to...

Host Brenden Escott begins the August 11 show with headlines from the sports world and audio from Edmonton Elks practice. Hear from Coach Mark Kilam, quarterback Cody Fajardo and linebacker Joel Dublanko ahead of their showdown with Toronto this week at Commonwealth Stadium. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show anywhere you get your streaming audio and follow Inside Sports on X (@InsideSports880)...

The Denver Broncos are coming off a 14-3 season and a run to the brink of the Super Bowl, but now the expectations are even higher. We’ll check in with Jon Heath from the Broncos Wire on Bo Nix’s recovery from the ankle injury that ended his playoff run, whether his mobility will be fully back and what makes him such an intriguing quarterback when healthy. We’ll also discuss Sean Payton handing pl...

Edmonton’s 6-2 start took a hit in Montreal, as the Elks were beaten 48-30 by the Alouettes in a game where Montreal controlled all three phases. Blake Dermott joins us to break down what went wrong defensively against Davis Alexander and the Als’ balanced attack and whether Montreal exposed any legitimate weaknesses in Edmonton’s defence. We’ll also dig into Mark Kilam’s late-half decision to tak...

Host Brenden Escott begins the August 10 show recapping Edmonton’s 48-30 loss in CFL action out in Montreal over the weekend. Get thoughts, analysis and post-game audio from quarterback Cody Fajardo and Head Coach Mark Kilam. Plus, the news of the day from the sporting world and weekend results from the Toronto Blue Jays and the Hlinka-Gretzky Cup at Rogers Place in Edmonton. Don’t forget to subsc...

The CFL Game of the Week features the Edmonton Elks and with the BetMGM app, Brenden is joined by Dave McIvor from CHQR 770 down in Calgary to make a little friendly wager on the Elks and Alouettes. 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

The Montreal Alouettes sit atop the CFL at 7-1, powered by an explosive offence led by MOP-calibre quarterback Davis Alexander and his dynamic connection with Tyson Philpot and Tyler Snead. We’re joined by former Alouette Marc-Olivier Brouillette to break down what makes Montreal so difficult to defend, the impact of running back Travis Theis and the identity of one of the CFL’s top defences. Plus...

The Edmonton Elks are 6-2 and preparing for their biggest test of the season against the 7-1 Montreal Alouettes. We’ll check in on the mood around the team, the significance of Nick Anderson and David Beard returning from injury and the latest on Edmonton’s defensive question marks. Plus, can the Elks get their rushing attack back on track, how do they slow down MOP-calibre quarterback Davis Alexa...

Host Brenden Escott begins the August 7 show looking at the Edmonton Elks and Montreal Alouettes showdown, featuring audio from Elks Head Coach Mark Kilam, in addition to canvassing the headlines of the day in sports. 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/adc...

Edmonton Riverhawks head coach Jake Lanferman joins the show to reflect on a season that fell short of a return to the playoffs. We discuss what ultimately kept the Riverhawks from reaching their goals, the biggest lessons learned from the campaign, balancing player development with winning, and which players made the biggest strides this summer. Lanferman also shares his outlook for next season,...

The defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks enter 2026 with a target on their backs. We’re joined by Corbin Smith to break down how the atmosphere has changed around training camp, Mike Macdonald's impact on the franchise, Sam Darnold's championship season and whether Jaxon Smith-Njigba is ready to take another leap. We also discuss replacing Kenneth Walker III, the outlook for Seattle's do...

Open talk time to discuss whether the Edmonton Oilers are more likely to win the NHL’s Pacific Division or the Edmonton Elks to win the West Division in the CFL. 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 August 6 show with the top headlines in sports, plus audio from Edmonton Elks Defensive Coordinator J.C. Sherritt and receiver Austin Mack. 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

In another installment of the weekly feature, the Wednesday Parlay, host Brenden Escott is joined by John Ewing from BetMGM to review last week’s picks and assemble another three-leg parlay. Hear about the MLB trade deadline and how the futures market moved a s a result of some of the deals, as well as thoughts on the NFL’s Hall of Fame Game and how the betters treat the NFL compared to other spor...

Edmonton Elks receiver Austin Mack joins the show to discuss the team's impressive 6-2 start, the culture that's fueling its success and the growing chemistry with quarterback Cody Fajardo. We also dive into the dynamic inside Edmonton's talented receiving corps, lessons learned from the home-and-home series with Saskatchewan, Mark Kilam's leadership and Mack's return to Montreal to face his forme...

Chris Streveler joins the show to reflect on his retirement from professional football, the transition into broadcasting and the moments he's most proud of from an eight-year career that included a Grey Cup championship and NFL opportunities. We also dive into the Edmonton Elks' impressive 6-2 start, Cody Fajardo's resurgence, the evolving quarterback landscape in the CFL and what Streveler is wat...

Host Brenden Escott begins the August 5 show by sharing the latest from Edmonton Elks practice, including audio from Cody Fajardo and David Beard, and looking at afternoon action for the Toronto Blue Jays down in Houston against the Astros. 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....

The Edmonton Stingers are headed to the CEBL playoffs, and Head Coach Jordan Baker joins us to reflect on the regular season, the growth his team showed from opening night to the postseason and whether they've lived up to their expectations. We also break down the first-round matchup with the top-seeded Vancouver Bandits, discuss how much the regular-season series really matters in a win-or-go-hom...

Brenden Escott engages with you, the audience, during open talk time on Inside Sports, where we again dive into the MLB trade deadline, the Edmonton Elks and the whole CFL landscape, the Hlinka-Gretzky Cup being played at Edmonton’s Rogers Place 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 ab...

Host Brenden Escott begins the August 4 show with a recap of his trip to Toronto to catch the Blue Jays in action, as well as how they fared at the MLB trade deadline, the Edmonton Elks defeat at the hands of Saskatchewan and audio from Coach Mark Kilam, Justin Rankin and Nick Anderson. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show anywhere you get your streaming audio and follow Inside Sports on X (@Insi...

Guest host Dave Campbell gets you set for a marquee Western Conference showdown as the 6-1 Edmonton Elks host the 4-2 Saskatchewan Roughriders at Commonwealth Stadium tomorrow night. Dave breaks down the key storylines, pivotal matchups, and what each team needs to do to come away with a crucial victory in one of the CFL's biggest games of the week. Plus, hear the latest team news and analysis ahe...