Inside Sports

On this episode of 880 CHED’s Inside Sports, guest host Dave Campbell welcomes John Hodge of 3DownNation for a deep dive into the latest storylines surrounding the CFL. Dave and John break down the Edmonton Elks’ remarkable resurgence and their rise to the top of the CFL Western Division. After a difficult stretch in recent seasons, Edmonton has emerged as a...

Guest host Dave Campbell has NHL news and notes for the day including Leon Draisaitl speaking at the NHL European media availability. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How would you grade the Edmonton Elks so far in the 2026 CFL season? On 880 CHED’s Inside Sports, Dave Campbell and Kellen Kennedy take a closer look at the Elks’ season and hand out their letter grades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Dave Campbell sits down with Edmonton Elks General Manager Ed Hervey for an in-depth conversation about the team, the CFL, and the challenges and opportunities ahead. Hervey shares his perspective on building a competitive roster, the direction of the Elks, and what it takes to succeed both on and off the field. Tune in for an engaging conversation with one of Edmonton football’s key de...

Dave Campbell is joined by Jentry Van Baal, Marketing and Guest Services Manager for Century Mile Racetrack and Casino, to preview this weekend’s highly anticipated Canadian Derby. Van Baal gives listeners an inside look at one of the biggest horse racing events in Edmonton, including what fans can expect at Century Mile, the excitement surrounding the Canadian Derby, special events and race-...

Dave Campbell is joined by former CFL player and Winnipeg Blue Bombers colour analyst Doug Brown for an in-depth preview of tomorrow night’s matchup between the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Edmonton Elks at Commonwealth Stadium. Campbell and Brown break down the key storylines heading into this CFL showdown, including the Blue Bombers’ outlook, the Edmonton Elks’ chances at home, key matchups, game-d...

Guest Host Dave Campbell is joined by former Edmonton Elks offensive lineman and sideline analyst Gord Hinse to preview tomorrow night’s big CFL matchup between the Edmonton Elks and Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Commonwealth Stadium. Campbell and Hinse break down the Elks vs. Blue Bombers matchup, discuss the latest Edmonton Elks storylines, and look at what it will take for Edmonton to come out on to...

Guest Host Dave Campbell brings you the latest from the Edmonton Elks as they prepare to face the Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Commonwealth Stadium tomorrow night. Get the key storylines, team updates, matchup insights, and everything you need to know ahead of this highly anticipated CFL showdown. Hear the latest Edmonton Elks news, Winnipeg Blue Bombers updates, CFL analysis, and game-day expectation...

880 CHED Inside Sports with guest host Dave Campbell goes inside the Edmonton Wildcats as they prepare for one of the biggest rivalries in local football — the famous Crosstown Bowl against the Edmonton Huskies. Dave is joined by Edmonton Wildcats head coach Kevin Wuthrich to preview this weekend’s highly anticipated matchup. They discuss the Wildcats’ preparatio...

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880 CHED Inside Sports with guest host Dave Campbell brings you inside the Edmonton Elks as they prepare for a key CFL divisional matchup against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Friday. Dave is joined by Edmonton Elks defensive backs coach Aaron Grymes for an in-depth conversation about the team’s preparation, the Elks’ defensive approach and what it will take to slow down th...

880 CHED Inside Sports gets you up to speed on the latest Edmonton Elks news with guest host Dave Campbell. Dave breaks down today’s Elks practice, key storylines and the team’s preparation for a crucial divisional matchup against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Friday night. Get the latest Edmonton Elks practice updates, CFL news, game preview, team analysis and Winnipeg Blue Bombers...

Host Brenden Escott gives away tickets to the Elks and Blue Bombers game at Commonwealth Stadium and keeps the phone lines open for your calls and texts to cap off his summer worth of shows before a well-earned vacation leaves you in the hands of show producer Dave Campbell. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show anywhere you get your streaming audio and follow Inside Sports on X (@InsideSports880)...

We welcome new Edmonton Oilers beat reporter Janson Duench to the show to discuss his journey to the Oilers beat and the “Summer of Stan,” including Stan Bowman’s major offseason moves and the decision to bring in Mike Babcock and D.J. Smith. We break down the Darnell Nurse trade, Edmonton’s revamped blue line and goaltending, the long-term commitments to Jason Dickinson and Connor Murphy, potenti...

We sit down with Edmonton Elks linebacker Joel Dublanko to break down the team’s emphatic 42-12 win over Toronto, including the defense’s dominant performance, the halftime adjustments and the impact of Nick Anderson’s return. We also discuss Terez Reid’s impressive CFL debut, the grind of a 10-game stretch, the challenge of facing Brady Oliveira and Winnipeg and what the Elks need to clean up bef...

Host Brenden Escott starts the August 18 show with the news of the day from Elks practice with an update on injured OL Coulter Woodmansey and audio from JJ Ross, Cody Fajardo, Carter O’Donnell and Coach Mark Kilam. Plus, a look at the Toronto Blue Jays and other news of the day from the sports world. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show anywhere you get your streaming audio and follow Inside Spor...

We’re joined by RJ Ochoa from Blogging the Boys on SB Nation to preview the 2026 Dallas Cowboys with a look at life after Micah Parsons and the team’s revamped defense, including new coordinator Christian Parker, Quinnen Williams, Von Miller and first-round pick Caleb Downs. We also discuss the pressure on Dak Prescott, George Pickens’ future alongside CeeDee Lamb and whether this new-look Cowboys...

We recap the Edmonton Elks’ emphatic 42-12 win over Toronto with Blake Dermott, looking at how Edmonton bounced back from two straight losses, the resurgence of Justin Rankin, Cody Fajardo’s performance and the offence’s impressive balance. We also break down the defense’s dominant outing against Chad Kelly, J.J. Ross’ pick-six, Terez Reid’s strong debut and Malik Carney’s pass rush before looking...

Host Brenden Escott begins the August 17 show looking at the Edmonton Elks 42-12 win over the Toronto Argonauts to push their record to 7-3 on the season. Hear audio from Coach Mark Kilam, QB Cody Fajardo, RB Justin Rankin, and DL Malik Carney. Plus, a quick peek at the Toronto Blue Jays and where they reside in the AL playoff picture and the rest of the headlines generated over a wild weekend in...

Patriots reporter Alex Barth joins us to look back at New England’s run to the Super Bowl in 2025, the lessons from that loss and how expectations have changed heading into 2026. We discuss Drake Maye’s continued development, the addition of star receiver A.J. Brown, the Patriots’ biggest offseason moves and areas of need and the players flying under the radar. Plus, Alex gives us the latest from...

TSN 1050’s Ben Grant joins us to break down the Toronto Argonauts’ 4-4 start under first-year head coach Mike Miller, including how the team’s identity has changed from the Ryan Dinwiddie era. We discuss Chad Kelly’s high-risk, high-reward style, his CFL-leading interception total, the loss of receiver Makai Polk and whether Toronto’s running game and offensive line have improved enough. Plus, Ben...

Elks colour analyst Dave Campbell joins us to assess Edmonton’s 6-3 start at the CFL season’s halfway point, what the team learned from a tough loss to Montreal and how they’re responding to back-to-back defeats. We discuss the impact of Kenny Logan Jr.’s injury, the key matchups against Toronto, where the Elks stack up in the West and what the next stretch of the schedule will reveal about their...

Host Brenden Escott begins the August 14 show looking ahead to the Argonauts and Elks showdown in Week 11 of the CFL season with practice audio from QB Cody Fajardo and Head Coach Mark Kilam. Plus, a check in on NFL preseason action and the Toronto Blue Jays series opener against the New York Yankees. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show anywhere you get your streaming audio and follow Inside Spo...

Bryan Fountain joins the show ahead of his first Servus Edmonton Marathon, a deeply personal race he’s running in support of his wife, Alicia, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis last year. Bryan shares how Alicia’s journey inspired his return to running, the challenges of training for his first marathon and the special role his dog Mabel and brother-in-law Calvin have played along the way....

Los Angeles Rams beat reporter Blaine Grisak joins the show to break down a busy offseason in L.A. and a team that appears determined to take the next step after falling short in last year’s NFC Championship Game. Grisak discusses the blockbuster addition of Myles Garrett, the possibility of an Aaron Donald comeback, the revamped secondary featuring Trent McDuffie, Matthew Stafford’s workload ente...