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Canada produced another historic result on Thursday against Qatar at the FIFA World Cup and set themselves up for a Group B victory if they can produce a draw against Switzerland. Brenden Escott summarizes the match and takes your calls and texts. 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 c...

The NHL offseason is already heating up, and Brenden Escott is joined by Mick Kern from SiriusXM NHL Network radio to dive into the biggest stories shaping the league. With Mike Babcock cleared by the NHL to return behind an NHL bench, we examine whether he's the right fit for the Edmonton Oilers, how his coaching style would translate in today's game and what challenges would come with leading a...

Host Brenden Escott begins the June 18 show by looking at Canada’s performance against Qatar in their second match at the FIFA World Cup, the Toronto Blue Jays and their series at Fenway Park against the Boston Red Sox and news that the NHL’s investigation into Mike Babcock is complete. What does that mean for the Edmonton Oilers? Tune in to find out! Don’t forget to subscribe to the show anywhere...

Canada's World Cup journey continues, and Brenden Escott is joined by Gemma Karstens-Smith from the Canadian Press in Vancouver ahead of a massive group-stage showdown against Qatar. We set the scene from the host city, examining the buzz surrounding the Canadian men's national team and the growing excitement as supporters dream of a historic breakthrough on home soil. Head coach Jesse Marsch met...

Fresh off a week at the Canadian Open, Brenden Escott is joined by Sportsnet’s Adam Stanley to recap everything from TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley — from the atmosphere on the grounds to how the course performed in its debut as a PGA Tour host venue. Despite a field packed with some of the biggest names in golf, it was Bud Cauley who emerged victorious. We discuss what made his breakthrough win so...

The Stanley Cup has been awarded, and the NHL offseason is officially underway. Brenden Escott is joined by the Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta to break down Carolina's championship run after the Hurricanes captured their first Stanley Cup in two decades. What allowed them to close out the series, and what does this title mean for the franchise, its fan base and the growth of hockey in Carolina? We...

Brenden Escott opens the June 17 show with all the latest news from the FIFA World Cup and the NHL, plus an update on the Blue Jays and their series in Boston against the Red Sox. Don’t forget to follow Brenden on X (@BrendenEscott) and subscribe to the show wherever you get your streaming audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the debut episode of Buzzin' with Baker, Edmonton Stingers Head Coach and General Manager Jordan Baker takes stock of the season as the club reaches the one-third mark of its schedule. Sitting at 3-5 through eight games, Baker shares his assessment of the team's start, the progress he's seen since training camp and whether the current record truly reflects the group's performance and...

Edmonton quarterback Cody Fajardo joins the show to discuss how he spent the team's early-season bye week, the importance of taking advantage of a brief reset and how preparation continues even when there isn't a game on the schedule. Fajardo also reflects on Edmonton's season-opening win in Ottawa, evaluating the offence's performance, his comfort level within the game plan and the areas the unit...

The Carolina Hurricanes are Stanley Cup champions for the first time in 20 years, and host Brenden Escott is joined by Derek Van Diest from NHL.com to break down how they finished the job against Vegas and what this championship means for a franchise that has spent years building toward this moment. We discuss Jordan Staal's remarkable playoff run that earned him the Conn Smythe Trophy, while also...

Host Brenden Escott begins the June 16 show with thoughts on the latest rumors circulating in the hockey world, the Toronto Blue Jays as they embark on their series with the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park and of course, the FIFA World Cup. 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...

The New York Knicks are NBA champions for the first time since 1973, ending a 53-year wait and sparking unforgettable celebrations across the city. We catch up with our Knicks insider Kris Pursiainen to discuss what this championship means to New York, the electric atmosphere that surrounded the Finals and what it was like to witness history firsthand. We break down the resilience that defined thi...

The Carolina Hurricanes are Stanley Cup champions for the first time in 20 years, and host Brenden Escott breaks down how they finished the job against Vegas and what this championship means for a franchise that has spent years building toward this moment. Brendan also discusses Jordan Staal's remarkable playoff run that earned him the Conn Smythe Trophy, while also examining the cases for other s...

Host Brenden Escott begins the June 15 show with a recap of the weekend’s sports headlines. The Carolina Hurricanes are Stanley Cup champions, the Knicks have won the NBA Finals and UFC Freedom 250 went off in spectacular fashion on Sunday night. We react to all the headlines and take a minute to invite the listener into the show as well. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show anywhere you get your...

Host Brenden Escott and Technical Producer Kellen Kennedy dive into one of the most controversial combat sports stories of the year on 880 CHED's Inside Sports. The duo discusses the UFC's proposed Freedom 250 event, scheduled to take place on the grounds of the White House in Washington, D.C., and the political, logistical, and public reaction surrounding the unprecedented fight card. Will a UFC...

Host Brenden Escott breaks down a historic result for Jesse Marsch's Canadian side, including Cyle Larin's dramatic 78th-minute equalizer—his first goal for Canada since July 2024—and why the national team remains unbeaten whenever Larin finds the back of the net. We dive into Canada's encouraging performance, highlighted by 60 percent possession, a number of dangerous attacking sequences and stro...

With the World Cup in full swing, we check in from Toronto to discuss the excitement surrounding the tournament and what it's like to be in one of Canada's soccer hotbeds during the biggest sporting event on the planet. We also break down a Stanley Cup Final that has swung firmly in Carolina's favour after back-to-back Hurricanes victories. What's changed since the start of the series? Is Vegas de...

Canada has officially secured its first-ever point at a FIFA World Cup, drawing 1-1 with Bosnia and Herzegovina at Toronto Stadium in a match they could have easily won. Cyle Larin provided the breakthrough in the 78th minute, and Canada now turns its attention to Qatar in Vancouver next Thursday. In the Stanley Cup Final, Carolina edged Vegas 4-2 on 880 CHED to take a 3-2 series lead. We break do...

Edmonton Stingers captain Nick Hornsby joins Brenden Escott on Inside Sports as he returns for his fourth season with the club after another successful campaign overseas in Indonesia. We discuss the differences between international basketball and the CEBL, how he stays connected with the Stingers while playing abroad and why Edmonton continues to be the place he calls home every summer. Hornsby a...

We preview this week’s Canadian Open at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley, breaking down everything from course setup to championship expectations. What kind of test will players face this weekend, and are we in for another low-scoring birdie-fest or a setup that brings strategy and patience into play? We look at how weather conditions might shape scoring and which style of player is best suited to con...

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup nearly underway, Toronto-based writer Marley Dickinson joins the show to discuss the atmosphere surrounding the biggest sporting event on the planet as Canada prepares to open its tournament against Bosnia-Herzegovina. We break down Canada's path through Group B, whether Jesse Marsch's squad has what it takes to advance to the knockout stage and the strengths and weakn...

Brenden Escott opens the June 10 show by discussing the latest with the Edmonton Oilers pursuit of Mike Babcock as their next head coach, the NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Final, Toronto Blue Jays action and everything else making waves 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 yo...

Host Brenden Escott is joined by CHED’s Edmonton Elks analyst Blake Dermott for thoughts and insight into a solid Week 1 performance by Edmonton, who picked up a 29-21 victory over the Ottawa REDBLACKS in the nation’s capital. 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 megapho...

First, Edmonton Elks Head Coach Mark Kilam joins the show to recap a big Week 1 victory in the rain over the Ottawa REDBLACKS and give thoughts on Justin Rankin, Cody Fajardo and more. Then, linebacker Kenny Logan Jr. brings a player’s perspective to the table as he competes in his second year in the CFL. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show anywhere you get your streaming audio and follow Inside...

The Edmonton Oilers are making waves in the hockey world with news of Mike Babcock potential stepping behind the bench into their coaching vacancy. We discuss that, Peter Laviolette in Los Angeles, the Stanley Cup Final and more with hockey insider David Pagnotta. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show anywhere you get your streaming audio and follow Inside Sports on X (@InsideSports880). Learn mor...