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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...

Guest host Dave Campbell is joined by CJME's Britton Gray to preview tomorrow night's Western Conference clash between the Edmonton Elks and Saskatchewan Roughriders at Commonwealth Stadium. They break down the biggest storylines, key matchups, and players to watch as two of the CFL's top teams meet in a pivotal early-season showdown. Plus, insight from the Saskatchewan perspective on what it will...

Guest host Dave Campbell sits down with two-time Grey Cup champion and Edmonton Eskimos alumnus Randy Spencer to discuss the Facebook post that went viral this week ahead of tomorrow night's highly anticipated Elks-Roughriders showdown at Commonwealth Stadium. Spencer reflects on the passion of the rivalry, the response to his message, and why this matchup still means so much to players and fans a...

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...

The Blue Jays' disappointing season has shifted the focus from playoff aspirations to difficult questions about the future. We examine what's gone wrong, whether last year's postseason run raised expectations too high and why Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has struggled at the plate. Plus, we discuss Dylan Cease's outstanding season, Toronto's trade deadline strategy, what a potential sell-off could look l...

The Philadelphia Eagles are looking to build on another NFC East title after falling short of a return to the Super Bowl. We’re joined by Anthony DiBona to break down the biggest reasons last season ended early, evaluate the Eagles' draft class, discuss life after A.J. Brown and what Sean Mannion's new offense could look like. Plus, we examine Saquon Barkley's workload, Jalen Carter's record-setti...

The Edmonton Elks are off to a 6-1 start, and their defense has been a driving force behind the team's success. We sit down with J.C. Sherritt to discuss the dramatic walk-off win in Regina, the growth of the defensive unit in Year 2, generating pressure beyond the sack totals, and the emergence of rookie linebacker Dariel Djabome alongside veteran leader Joel Dublanko. Plus, we look ahead to Satu...

Host Brenden Escott begins the July 30 show with thoughts on the news of the day in the sports world, audio from Elks practice and 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

It’s another edition of the Wednesday Parlay on Inside Sports, featuring John Ewing from BetMGM. We revisit last week’s three-way parlay and explore what LeBron James’ move to Philly has done to the futures market. Then, John and Brenden dive into Blue Jays ace pitcher Dylan Cease’s case for the Cy Young award before breaking down the numbers surrounding the Edmonton Elks and Saskatchewan Roughrid...

The Houston Texans are coming off a 12-win season, but is a Divisional Round exit enough for a team with Super Bowl aspirations? We examine whether C.J. Stroud is poised for a bounce-back campaign, what continues to make Houston's defense one of the NFL's best under DeMeco Ryans and how additions like David Montgomery could reshape the offense. Plus, we discuss Tank Dell's comeback, the biggest st...

Macklin Celebrini is officially the NHL's highest-paid player after signing a five-year extension with the San Jose Sharks. We’re joined by Max Miller to break down what the record-setting deal means for both sides, why the five-year term may signal a new trend for the league's brightest young stars and what makes Celebrini such a special talent. Plus, we examine Mike Grier's offseason additions,...

Host Brenden Escott begins the July 29 show with the day’s audio from Edmonton Elks practice, including coach Mark Kilam and running back Justin Rankin, as well as analysis of the Toronto Blue Jays afternoon game against the Washington Nationals. 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 ch...

The NHL's new 12-year media rights agreement between Rogers and Prime Video is set to reshape how Canadians watch hockey, and we’re joined by NHL insider John Shannon to break down what it means for fans, playoff coverage and the future of sports broadcasting. We also assess the Edmonton Oilers' offseason, discuss the hiring of Mike Babcock and DJ Smith behind the bench, examine the team's intrigu...

The Edmonton Stingers are headed back to the CEBL playoffs, and Head Coach Jordan Baker joins us to reflect on the team's journey, the adversity it overcame and why this group is built for postseason basketball. We break down the weekend split with Calgary, the balanced offensive attack led by six double-digit scorers, the impact of veteran leaders Emmanuel Bandoumel and Scottie Lindsay and what's...

Fresh off a statement win over Saskatchewan, Elks quarterback Cody Fajardo joins the show to relive a thrilling heavyweight showdown, Vincent Blanchard's game-winning kick and his career-best 510-yard passing performance. We discuss Edmonton's 6-1 start, the offence's growing arsenal of playmakers, the importance of a balanced attack, the defence's role in the team's success and how the Elks are p...

Host Brenden Escott begins the July 28 show with audio from Edmonton Elks practice in advance of the rematch against the Saskatchewan Roughriders this Saturday at Commonwealth Stadium. Plus, news of a massive media deal with respect to NHL broadcasts in Canada has the public in a stir. We bring you the details of a new partnership between Rogers and Prime. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show any...

As the Edmonton Riverhawks battle for a West Coast League playoff spot, we catch up with one of the club's hottest hitters, Mitchell Middlemiss, to discuss the team's late-season surge, what's fueled a six-game hitting streak and the confidence that's come with playing meaningful baseball down the stretch. We also talk about the unique atmosphere at RE/MAX Field, overcoming rain delays, life on th...

The Edmonton Elks delivered their biggest statement win of the season, knocking off Saskatchewan in a thrilling showdown between the West Division's top two teams. We’re joined by Elks analyst Blake Dermott to break down Vincent Blanchard's game-winning 57-yard field goal, Cody Fajardo's career-best performance, the emergence of a dynamic, balanced offence and how the retooled offensive line answe...

Host Brenden Escott begins the July 27 show recapping weekend sports news, Toronto Blue Jays action, including another gem of a start by Dylan Cease, and providing you the latest audio from Edmonton Elks practice featuring President Chris Morris, Coach Mark Kilam, Cody Fajardo and Tyrell Ford. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show anywhere you get your streaming audio and follow Inside Sports on X...

NFL training camps are just around the corner, and we’re joined by Dalton Wasserman to set the stage for the season by breaking down the league's biggest offseason storylines. From blockbuster moves involving Myles Garrett and Trent McDuffie to the top remaining free agents, teams that improved the most and quarterbacks in new situations, we cover everything to watch as camps open. Plus, we identi...

The NBA landscape has been turned upside down. We’re joined by Josh Eberley out of Calgary from HoopMag, NBA Canada and the Sporting News to break down LeBron James' decision to finish his career with the Philadelphia 76ers, what his arrival means for a star-studded lineup featuring Joel Embiid, Jalen Brown and Tyrese Maxey and whether the Sixers have become the team to beat in the East. Plus, we...

The Edmonton Elks pulled off their biggest win of the season, knocking off the Saskatchewan Roughriders in a thrilling West Division showdown to improve to 6-1. Brenden Escott is joined by Gord Hinse from 880 CHED’s Elks broadcasts to break down Vincent Blanchard's game-winning 57-yard field goal, Cody Fajardo's career-best 510-yard, four-touchdown performance and another explosive outing from the...