The FAN Pregame

FIFA analyst and former Canadian National Soccer team member Kara Lang (2:05) joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert ahead of the World Cup Final on Sunday! She reflects on Canada putting on a show as hosts, the men's team's World Cup moment, whether Argentina can conjure more magic in the Final, how Spain can shut down Lionel Messi, and the tournament's most memorable moments. Then, Ailish and Justin check in on The Open Championship, with Bryson DeChambeau's two-stroke penalty headlining Round 2. Later, Sportsnet radio broadcaster Ben Shulman joins the show (30:27) with the Blue Jays back in action after the All-Star...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the second hour with Tim Reynolds (2:23)! They kick things off discussing the latest on Lebron’s free agency decision, the Heat announcing Giannis as the newest member of the team, what the new look Miami Heat can accomplish this season, Brady Tkachuk joining the Florida Panthers, his time covering Bobrovsky and what we can expect from the Leafs new goaltender, whether Kawhi will be a Raptor, and much more! Later, Brandon Wile joins the show (28:05) to discuss how the Jays need to approach the deadline, what the fans want to see, and mu...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Jon Morosi (2:05)! They discuss Steve Yzerman ending his tenure as GM of the Red Wings without a playoff appearance and what is next for Detroit. Then, they chat about Vladdy’s confounding first half, if Bo Bichette’s departure is part of Vladdy’s struggles, the MLB trade deadline, and much more! Later, Ailish and Justin go to the text line to discuss the biggest sports losses that are entirely the fault of a team’s head coach/manager, inspired by Thomas Tuchel’s decisions in England's loss to Argentina in the Wor...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the second hour with Sportsnet’s Faizal Khamisa (1:00) following England’s stunning collapse to Argentina in the World Cup Semi-finals. They break down how much of the loss is on Thomas Tuchel, what to make of Lionel Messi’s continued dominance, Lamine Yamal’s resume and health ahead of the Final, and much more! Then, ahead of the Open kicking off tomorrow, Sirius XM’s Michael Breed (29:19) joins the show! They discuss what to expect from the course and why it’s a different style of golf, Rory McIlroy's outlook, whether Tommy Fleetwood ca...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off by reacting to England’s epic collapse to Argentina at the World Cup. Then, Carolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup-winning defenceman Sean Walker (4:42) joins the show! They discuss his early days as Ailish's teammate in Keswick, what his plans are with the Stanley Cup, what other teams around the league can learn from the Hurricanes, Jordan Staal’s importance to the team, how Rod Brind’Amour was able to guide his team over the hump, and much more! Then, Ailish and Justin discuss the GM change in Detroit with Yzerman staying with the organi...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the second hour with Shi Davidi (2:19) live in Philly ahead of the MLB Midsummer Classic! They discuss what to expect from John Schneider’s AL Squad, what starting means for Dylan Cease, whether Toronto will be getting an ASG down the road, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin go to the text line to hear the sports hills you will die on! They discuss the best hockey player of all time, Pennant winners getting championship rings, and much more. Then, they end things off with a post-ASG Blue Jays season preview an...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Steve Ceruti (2:23) to recap Spain's win over France to advance to the World Cup Final! They discuss Spain’s path to the final, who is the more favourable matchup for Spain between England and Argentina, the Jude Bellingham narrative changes leading into the tournament up until now, his thoughts on expanding the tournament once again, and much more! Then, former Toronto Blue Jays All-Star Ricky Romero joins the show (28:27) to tee up the MLB All-Star Game! They break down the Home Run Derby and Walker’s path to taking home the...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off Hour 2 with Sportsnet’s James Sharman (1:42) ahead of the World Cup Semi-finals! They break down the World Cup conspiracy theories, the rivalry between England and Argentina, whether it could really be “coming home” for England, and the narratives surrounding Bellingham and his growth on the national stage. Then, they dive into Spain and France’s semi-final matchup, Rodri’s incredible World Cup so far, which team is the more battle-tested to this point, what we need to see from Lamine Yamal, what an expanded World Cup could look like, and more. Later, ESPN’s Pau...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with former Toronto Blue Jays All-Star Vernon Wells (2:10)! They discuss how the Home Run Derby has changed over the years, his experience competing at the event, Vladdy’s season with Toronto, how the team has looked since their World Series run last season, and much more! Then, Ailish and Justin go through the new Home Run Derby format, their picks to win the event, and more. Later, they discuss the World Cup semi-finals with Jude Bellingham taking charge for England, whether the World Cup should consider expansion yet again, the biggest st...

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with the newest head coach of the Toronto Marlies, Steve Sullivan (1:10)! They discuss his new role as head coach with the Marlies, his goals with the team this season before getting promoted to the Maple Leafs, Mark Giordano’s appointment on his staff, his relationship with John Chayka during their time in Arizona, his unique background in the sport, and much more! Then, Kevin Barker joins the show (26:50) to discuss the Jays' final series before the All-Star Game! They break down Vladdy skipping the ASG, how the Jays will approach the tr...

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Frank Seravalli (1:55)! They discuss whether or not matching Leo Carlsson offer sheet was an “easy decision” for Anaheim, how the Ducks will approach the contract situation with the teams other young stars, the controversy surrounding the Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundan putting his entire family's names on the Stanley Cup, Daniel Alfredsson joining the Maple Leafs coaching staff, Connor Bedard’s latest injury, and much more! Then, Sportsnet’s Michael Grange joins the show (27:12) to discuss the holdup in the Kawhi Leonard trade to Toronto. They break down why the league's...

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with James Sharman (1:45) to break down the Round of 16 at the World Cup! They discuss Canada’s exit, why Alphonso Davies is getting a bad rap following his lack of playing time at the World Cup, the emergence of Luc de Fougerolles, and more. Then, they discuss the Quarter-Finals, Norway’s changes against England, if Spain is still a favourite to take home the trophy, the Golden Boot Race, and much more! Later, Justin and Jesse discuss the Leafs hiring Daniel Alfredsson to their coaching staff. Finally, Dan Shulman joins the show...

Alish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with CJ Miles (2:04) ahead of the expected announcement of Kyle Lowry’s retirement with the Toronto Raptors tomorrow! They discuss his relationship with Lowry during their time with the Raptors, his Toronto legacy, whether we could see a DeMar DeRozan reunion in Toronto, whether Kawhi Leonard makes the Raptors a legit contender, and much more! Then, Shayna Goldman (27:28) of the Athletic joins the show to discuss the offer-sheet craziness surrounding the Anaheim Ducks. They break down how the Ducks can approach their cap situation, why it’s important to handle young core...

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with James Sharman ahead of tomorrow’s round of 16 matchup between Canada and Morocco at the World Cup. They discuss Morocco’s pathway to the round of 16 against Canada, how Canada stacks up in the matchup, if Davies will be in the lineup, and much more. Then, Ailish and Jesse discuss the Flyers massive offer sheet for Leo Carlsson, and more. Then, Montreal Victoire and PWHLPA President Laura Stacey joins the show! They discuss her 7th annual Sticks In For Charity tournament for her LS7 Foundation! Then, they discuss the Victoire winn...

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Frank Seravalli (1:35) following a busy opening day of NHL free agency! They break down the whirlwind week for Zach Werenski and his future in Columbus. Then, they discuss how the Sharks fared in free agency with some big deals on the blue line, how John Chayka revamped the Leafs team on Day 1 of Free Agency, and what we can expect from the remaining top free agents. Then, Ailish and Jesse discuss the reports surrounding Kyle Lowry retiring as a Raptor! Then, David Alter joins the show (26:25) to discuss the new-look...

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Michael Grange (1:26) with the Raptors reportedly trading for Kawhi Leonard! They discuss how the deal came out of nowhere, Kawhi pushing to return to Toronto, the price Toronto paid to bring back the 2x Finals MVP, where a 35-year-old Leonard ranks amongst the best players in the world at this point of his career, and much more! Then, Jason Bukala joins the show (25:42) ahead of tomorrow's start to NHL Free Agency! They break down the 2026 NHL Draft, the biggest surprises of the weekend, if Bobrovsky is a fit for the...

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Ben Nicholson-Smith (2:06) ahead of Bo Bichette’s return to Toronto. They discuss the Jays and Mets' disappointing seasons so far, what Vladdy needs to do to improve and how the Jays can help him find his game, if Sean Keys can make an impact for the Blue Jays, and much more. Then, following Canada’s historic win over South Africa at the World Cup, OneSoccer’s Oliver Platt (26:10) joins the show. They break down Canada’s win and Stephen Eustáquio’s legacy-making goal, how Canada can stack up against Morocco or t...

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick off NHL Draft Night with Frank Seravalli! They discuss the impact that landing Gavin McKenna could have for the Toronto Maple Leafs organization, if the Canucks will want to draft the son of their new head coach Caleb Malhortra, if Toronto will trade Matthew Knies, if Carolina could land Hellebuyck, if Peterka could be moved once again, what is going on between Columbus and Werenski, and the big news and trade rumours he is hearing as we near the start of the draft! Then, it’s the Friday Free For All! Justin and Je...

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff preview the Blue Jays series against the Texas Rangers with Sportsnet’s David Singh! They break down the Jays struggles with RISP, if the teams record matches their play, what is going on with Gausman’s splitter, why the Jays will need to look for starting pitching at the deadline despite such a stacked rotation, and much more. Then, Justin and Jesse discuss the latest rumours surrounding a reunion between Kawhi and the Toronto Raptors. Then, the guy’s welcome NHL Networks Jason Demers to the show! They discuss the change in the Atlantic divisi...

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off by recapping Canada's close match against Switzerland in the final group stage match. Then, James Sharman joins the show (5:45) to discuss his takeaways from the match. They discuss why we haven’t seen Alphonso Davies make his World Cup debut, and much more! Then, Kyle Bukauskas joins the show in the midst of a flurry of NHL trades and moves ahead of the NHL draft this Friday (25:25). He shares his initial reactions to the Tkachuk brothers uniting in Florida, Babcock joining Edmonton, the Blackhawks trading the 4th overall pick, Buffalo's next mo...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Frank Seravalli (1:20) for another edition of Frank Or Fiction! They discuss Brady Tkachuk joining his brother in Florida, why notable American players leave Canadian teams, if Connor Hellebuyck could be next, how the raised cap will change roster construction, whether the Senators will trade the picks to add a star player, and much more. They also discuss how NHL GMs view the current trade market, whether the Leafs are done making moves, the 2026 Hockey Hall of Fame Class, and much more. Then, with the NHL Draft at the end of...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with James Sharman following Canada’s historic win over Qatar! They discuss the injury to Ismaël Koné, what to expect against Switzerland, how Canada will cope with Koné’s injury, and much more. Then, Ailish And Justin go through the biggest storylines around sports in the Friday Free For All. They discuss the Leafs acquiring Darren Raddysh in a sign-and-trade with Tampa Bay, what the future has in store for Morgan Rielly, the Jays blowout loss today, the Marlies chances of capturing the Calder Cup tonight in Game 5, and much more.<...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Adam Stanley (0:58) ahead of the US Open at Shinnecock Hills G.C. They discuss the weather delays, whether Scottie Scheffler can complete a storybook tournament winning on his birthday, the favourites going into the tournament, how the Bryson DeChambeau story has evolved as of late, and much more. Then, The Athletic’s Hailey Salvian (25:11) joins the show following yesterday’s PWHL Draft. They discuss why Detroit took a big gamble on Hilary Knight, the state of Canadian women’s hockey following a stacked American draft class, the biggest steal of the dr...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Sportsnet’s Luke Fox (0:51) after the Leafs announced Jim Hiller as the team’s new head coach. They break down his coaching resume, how his experience as an assistant with the Leafs will help him as he takes the helm, and much more. Then, ahead of a major class against Qatar for Canada tomorrow evening, Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic joins the show (26:05)! They break down how Canada stacks up in the matchup, what a healthy squad’s starting 11 would look like, if Bayern Munich is impacting how much Davies will play for Can...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick it off with former Leafs GM Gord Stellick to break down Toronto's trade that sent Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit to Philly in exchange for Emil Andrae, Samuel Ersson and a third-round pick. Then, they discuss the Leafs' coaching search, Dallas Eakins' potential fit in Toronto, and Morgan Rielly reportedly not waving his no-move clause. Later, ESPN Knicks radio analyst Monica McNutt joins the show after the NBA Finals. She talks about the vibe in New York following the Knicks' first title in 53 years, where Jalen Brunson stands among the greatest New York...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with former Carolina Hurricanes Defenceman and 3x Stanley Cup Champion, Aaron Ward (1:41)! They break down the Hurricanes playoff run and how they built their Stanley Cup winning team, Brandon Bussi’s breakout season, the team's defence, how Tulsky has changed the way owners will go about staff hirings, what goes into deciding on a cup handoff, and more. Then, Jon Morosi joins the show (26:25) to share some early World Cup takeaways. They discuss how Canada and the USA kicked off their tournament, Spain’s lacklustre opening draw to Cabo Verde, and much...

Former Canadian Soccer international Iain Hume (2:19) joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert following Canada's Men's National Team's first-ever World Cup point! They recap the 1-1 draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina to open Canada's tournament, the team's missed opportunities, Jonathan David's sluggish start, Cyle Larin's heroics, and what adjustments they must make ahead of their second game against Qatar. Later, Aaron Bronsteter joins the show (27:28) to tee up UFC Freedom 250 from the White House Lawn. He discusses the surreal experience ahead of Sunday's card, potential challenges for an outdoor event, and what to expect in the main events with Justin Gaethje challenging...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off on the opening day of the World Cup with legendary soccer voice Peter Drury (4:35)! They discuss the excitement in North America with the World Cup taking place, what to expect from Canada in their opening match tomorrow, the biggest storylines heading into the tournament, and much more. Then, Luke Gazdic joins the show (26:50) to tee up Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals and discuss the Oilers' future, including uncertainties for Mike Babcock, Connor McDavid and Darnell Nurse. Next, Toronto Marlies head coach John Gruden joins the show (50:50) ahead of the Marlies...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Yahoo Sports’ Steve Jones (1:45) ahead of Game 4 of the NBA Finals! They discuss what the Spurs need from Wemby and whether the French superstar has more to give, who the Knicks need to step up more between KAT and Jalen Brunson, and much more! Then, Ailish and Justin are joined by NHL Insider Frank Seravalli (26:26). They break down his reporting surrounding Mike Babcock and the Edmonton Oilers before teeing up Game 5 Of The Stanley Cup Finals! They discuss the goaltending decisions from the Canes, Staal’s incredible finals, and much more...

Ahead of Game 4 Of The Stanley Cup Finals, ESPN’s Sean McDonough joins the show (1:45) to preview the pivotal contest. They break down how Carolina can stay in the game, whether Jordan Staal has been Carolina’s best player, and much more. Then, former Vegas Golden Knights Defenceman Deryk Engelland joins the show (27:15) to discuss how Mitch Marner has integrated into the Golden Knights' culture, how the team was built from day one, how Vegas will follow up a dramatic Game 3, and much more. 

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Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Shi Davidi (2:45) ahead of the Jays' series-opener against the Phillies! They discuss the Jays' recent play, the injured players returning this week, the Jays' catcher situation once Alejandro Kirk returns, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin discuss the biggest news across the sports world after a busy weekend. They begin by discussing Ailish’s takeaways from The NHL Draft Combine. Next, they discuss the Oilers' reported interest in Mike Babcock for their head coaching vacancy, the injuries Canada Soccer will have to overcome for the World Cup, and much mo...

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Sportsnet’s Matt Bonner to tee up game 2 of the NBA Finals Between the Spurs and Knicks. They discuss what his former team, the San Antonio Spurs need to do to come back in game 2, what Wemby will need to do in Game 2, what it takes for a team to win a championship, what its like playing at MSG, and much more! Then, It’s the Friday Free For All! Justin and Jesse discuss the Canes evening the Stanley Cup Finals in game 2, Torts controversial challenge, the reported trade that fell...

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Jennifer Botterill (1:08) live from Carolina. They break down how Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final played out and what both sides need to change in Game 2. Then, Greg Wyshynski joins the show (25:40) to discuss Red Wings Captain Dylan Larkin requesting a trade from Detroit, which team makes the most sense to take a run at trading for him, if Jon Cooper was the right choice for the Jack Adams award, tee up Game 2, and much more!

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Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Frank Seravalli (2:42) following Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. They discuss how each team looked in Game 1, whether Rod Brind’Amour needs to change his lines, Vegas' depth, Nikolaj Ehlers' dynamic performance, Jon Cooper winning his first Jack Adams trophy, and much more. Then, Michael Grady joins the show (25:51) to tee up Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs! They discuss whether youth or experience gives either team an advantage, Wemby’s run to the finals, how Brunson will match up against San Antonio’s defence, and more...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert get set for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals with Sportsnet’s Chris Cuthbert (3:46) ahead of his sixth Stanley Cup Final. They discuss the importance of depth in making it to the finals, how the two coaches' legacies could be impacted during the series, how Taylor Hall found a home in Carolina, and much more! Then, former NHL goaltender and NHL analyst Devan Dubnyk (26:56) joins the show! They discuss the goaltender battle between Carter Hart and Frederik Andersen, breaking down each team's run to the finals, and much more! Ailish and Justin end things of...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Jackie Redmond (1:15) to preview the Stanley Cup Finals beginning this week. They break down how Tortorella has earned the respect from his locker room, what Carolina needs to improve on following the ECF against the Canadiens, the goaltending battle between Hart and Andersen, and much more. Then, to preview the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs, CBS Sports’ John Gonzalez joins the show (26:35). They break down how the Spurs took down the Thunder, whether the rivalry is only just beginning, the future in OKC, how New York can contain We...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert preview a must-win game for the Montreal Canadiens with John Forslund (1:17). They discuss how Carolina has put themselves in a position to make the Stanley Cup Finals after numerous Conference Finals disappointments, what is going wrong for the Habs, how the Canes have used analytics to become a contender year after year, how the Habs will adjust tonight, and much more. Then, it’s another edition of the Friday Free For All. They discuss Canada set to announce their World Cup Roster, who could be the first player to be handed the Stanley Cup af...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert welcome Frank Seravalli for a Stanley Cup Conference Finals edition of Frank or Fiction (1:15). They discuss if the Habs have a chance at coming back against Carolina, K’Andre Miller's case for Conn Smythe, Jared Bednar's future after the Avalanche were swept, and much more! Then, David Dennis Jr. of Andscape joins the show (25:50) to discuss the NBA Western Conference Finals, whether the Spurs are showing signs of inexperience, how the Thunder are getting to the free-throw line, the officiating in the series, what to expect in Game 6, and much more. Ailish and Justin en...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Antoine Roussel (1:16) ahead of the Montreal Canadiens crucial matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes. They discuss how the Habs need to adjust in Game 4 against the Hurricanes, why the team is struggling to get pucks on net, how Marty St. Louis can adjust his game plan to Carolina, and much more. Then, following the Jays' win against the Marlins, Ben Nicholson-Smith (26:35) joins the show to discuss the series, the Jays' pitching, positive takeaways, and more! They end things off discussing the Vegas Golden Knights heading back to the Stanley Cup Finals...

Garry Galley (1:37) joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert ahead of his call of Game 4 of the Western Conference Final to discuss how Vegas has gotten to this point, how John Tortorella has impacted their playoff success thus far, the goaltending issues for Colorado and the success of Carter Hart, whether Mitch Marner is playing the best hockey of his career, and much more. Then, NBA TV’s Mo Dakhil joins the show (28:50) to tee up Game 5 between the Spurs and Thunder. They discuss how Wemby has continued to evolve, what the Thunder need from Holmgren, and much more. They en...