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Edmonton Elks Training camp is well underway and there’s already plenty to unpack. Brenden Escott is joined by Elks Offensive Line coach Stephen Sorrells to dive into the early impressions coming out of camp, the impact of continuity on the coaching staff and why this group may already look further ahead than it did a year ago. The conversation also takes a closer look at the revamped offensive li...

Brenden Escott is joined by Sportsnet’s Luke Fox for a look at the Toronto Maple Leafs organization. So much has changed in a short amount of time between the front office and the firing of head coach Craig Berube and then landing first overall draft selection. We review it all in this edition of Inside Sports. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show anywhere you get your streaming audio and follow...

Brenden Escott opens the May 13 show awaiting news from the Edmonton Oilers on the status of Head Coach Kris Knoblauch’s job. The rumor mill is hot, and signs are pointing to a change behind the Oilers bench, which we analyze to start the show. Plus, hear the latest audio from Edmonton Elks training camp as they get set for the 2026 CFL season. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show anywhere you ge...

Brenden Escott takes a closer look at one of the biggest sporting events coming to Edmonton as the conversation with Brian Newton of Golf Canada previews the CPKC Women’s Open at the historic Royal Mayfair Golf Club. The episode explores just how significant it is for Edmonton to host a tournament of this magnitude, the global stature of the event within women’s golf and the enormous amount of pre...

Brenden Escott is joined by Derek Van Diest from NHL.com to break down a fascinating stretch in the sports world, starting with the growing intrigue surrounding the Edmonton Oilers and the questions facing the organization this offseason. The conversation dives into the futures of Kris Knoblauch and Bruce Cassidy, whether Edmonton’s issues stem more from roster construction, systems, or culture an...

Brenden Escott dives into another busy night across the hockey world with Mick Kern from SiriusXM NHL Network Radio, beginning with the uncertainty surrounding the Edmonton Oilers and their ongoing search for direction behind the bench. With Kris Knoblauch still awaiting clarity on whether he’ll return next season, the conversation explores what the coaching search says about the organization, whe...

Brenden Escott opens the May 12 show with a look around the latest from the sports world. What’s the latest from the NHL and on the Edmonton Oilers specifically while rumors of a looming coaching change swirl around the city? Get the latest you need to know, plus audio from Edmonton Elks training camp lets you hear from Coach Mark Killam and select players too. Don’t forget to subscribe to the sho...

Fresh off a dramatic season-opening loss at home to the Winnipeg Sea Bears, Edmonton Stingers President, G.M. & Head Coach Jordan Baker joins the show to break down what went wrong late, what encouraged him despite the result and the biggest lessons learned from Game 1 of the new CEBL season. We also dive into the challenge of managing an incomplete roster early in the year as captain Nick Hornsby...

The Carolina Hurricanes are a perfect 8-0 through the first two rounds of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, and Brenden Escott is joined by Ryan Henkel from the Hockey News to dive into what has made this run look so dominant. From the structure and defensive pressure that have overwhelmed opponents, to the steady play of Frederik Andersen in net, we break down why this version of the Hurricanes may...

Host Brenden Escott welcomes in the editor-in-chief of the Fourth Period, David Pagnotta, for a rip around the hockey headlines from the NHL postseason. Hear about Carolina’s sweep of the Philadelphia Flyers and their 8-0 record so far, changes in the crease in Colorado as they look to emerge from their series with the Minnesota Wild and much more. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show anywhere yo...

Brenden Escott opens the May 11 show with an update on everything from around the sports world before show producer Dave Campbell joins for a look at the first couple days of Edmonton Elks training camp down at Clarke Stadium in Edmonton. 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. V...

Host Brenden Escott links up with Edmonton Elks analyst on 880 CHED Blake Dermott ahead of the start of training camp here in 2026. Get thoughts on the team’s culture reset and the battle in the trenches for playing time with some of the new faces added in the offseason. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show anywhere you get your streaming audio and follow Inside Sports on X (@InsideSports880). Le...

Canada Soccer faces a massive question mark ahead of the World Cup after captain Alphonso Davies re-aggravated his hamstring injury during UEFA Champions League action this week. Brenden Escott is joined by TSN’s Matthew Scianitti to break down what the reported recovery timeline could mean for Canada’s group stage hopes, the challenge of balancing urgency with long-term health and how closely Can...

Host Brenden Escott welcomes in Coach Adam Manah for the final edition of the Minor Hockey Spotlight for the season. The guys discuss the process a coach undertakes to debrief from a season, how exit interviews work for a player and for a coach and where the value is in them, plus much more. It’s an episode you won’t want to miss as the offseason descends upon us in the hockey world. Don’t forget...

Brenden Escott opens the May 8 show going around the sporting world with the latest award nominees from the National Hockey League and an update on Alphonso Davies’ status for the upcoming World Cup of Soccer. 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 dives into the upcoming CEBL season with a wide-ranging conversation with CEBL reporter Joey Slattery, covering the growth of basketball in Canada and what lies ahead for the Edmonton Stingers. The discussion begins with recognition for a major accomplishment, as this year’s Fred “Gus” Collins Award winner reflects on what the honour means and the passion that continues to driv...

Host Brenden Escott breaks down a frustrating and injury-riddled start to the 2026 season for the Toronto Blue Jays, who find themselves sitting at 16-21 and searching for consistency. The conversation brings in Brayden Ewasko and looks at how much injuries have disrupted the club early on, including the significant absence of Alejandro Kirk after his broken/dislocated thumb, the return of Addison...

Host Brenden Escott takes a tour around the NHL playoff landscape and the league’s biggest storylines in a jam-packed hockey conversation with the big boss over at SiriusXM NHL Network Radio, Peter Berce. The episode opens in Edmonton, where frustration continues to build after Evan Bouchard was left off the Norris Trophy finalist list despite another elite offensive season from the blue line. Was...

Description: Brenden Escott opens the May 7 show with the day’s sports headlines, including a look at the 2025-26 Norris Trophy finalists and whether or not Oilers defenceman Evan Bouchard was included. We update you on the latest scores, news and notes from the NHL, MLB and NBA. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show anywhere you get your streaming audio and follow Inside Sports on X (@InsideSport...

The NHL Draft lottery has reshaped the conversation—and the Toronto Maple Leafs are suddenly at the center of it all. In this episode, Sportsnet’s Sam Cosentino joins us to break down Toronto’s jump to first overall and what it means for the direction of the franchise. With the top pick now in their hands, the focus turns to who should go No. 1 and whether the Leafs prioritize pure talent or organ...

Brenden Escott opens the May 6 show recapping Toronto Blue Jays action from earlier in the day and looking at the fallout from the NHL Draft Lottery, which Toronto won for the first time since 2016. 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

Description: As training camp approaches, the focus shifts to leadership, expectations, and laying the foundation for a strong start to the Edmonton Elks season. Malik Carney shares his perspective on Defensive Coordinator JC Sherritt, drawing from their time together in Saskatchewan and highlighting what makes him such an effective coach. Nick Anderson adds his own insight into what it’s like pla...

Fresh perspectives and unfinished business headline this conversation as Nick Anderson and Malik Carney join the show to break down a pivotal offseason heading into a new year. Anderson reflects on the challenges of bouncing back from an injury-filled 2025 campaign after bursting onto the scene as Most Outstanding Rookie in 2024. He opens up about the grind of recovery, the motivation driving him...

Playoff hockey has taken over the city, and Montreal is right at the center of it. In this episode, we’re joined by Marco D’Amico out of Montreal to dive into the electric atmosphere surrounding the Canadiens as the postseason ramps up and break down what’s already being called an instant-classic series against Tampa Bay. From momentum swings to defining moments, we explore how that opening round...

Brenden Escott opens the May 5 show looking around the sports world and at the NHL Draft Lottery, which awarded the Toronto Maple Leafs the first overall selection in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. 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