After a trip to Vegas earlier this year, Donnovan takes a look at why Sin City has become one of the largest North American hubs for not only sports in general, but women's sports as well. He chats with Steve Hill (3:46) CEO and President of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) on how sports in Vegas have evolved over the years, and the direction it took after the pandemic. Afterwards, Donnovan chats with Nikki Fargas (30:06), President of the WNBA's Las Vegas Aces, as they discuss how the Aces have become one of the WNBA's crown jewels. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The 2024-25 NBA season is officially over, the 2025 NBA Draft is in the rear-view, and the biggest free agents of the offseason have all found new homes - what's next? Donnovan brings on theScore's Joseph Casciaro to discuss the Raptors' offseason, including re-signing Jakob Poeltl to a four-year deal worth $104 million, the Collin Murray-Boyles draft pick at no. 9 overall, and the departure of Masai Ujiri. Plus, they take a look around the NBA and discuss some of the biggest items, including new ownership of the Lakers, what's going on in Milwaukee, and debate whether or not the parity in having different champions is a good or bad thing. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The Northern Super League is midway through its inaugural season, so Donnovan checks in across the country with a trio of NSL athletes: Toronto's Jade Kovacevic (2:42), Vancouver's Holly Ward (24:30), and Ottawa's Desiree Scott (44:42). Kovacevic discusses her return from injury as AFC Toronto prepares to go back to BMO Field for the opening of the annual Canadian National Exhibition, Ward chats potting her first goal for the women's senior national team in June, while three-time Olympic medalist Scott discusses retiring from international play as well as her partnership with Contigo. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

With Canada Day at the Rogers Centre right around the corner, Donnovan takes a trip down to the Dome, where he chats with George Springer (3:02) and Kevin Gausman (7:01) - the two Jays speak about what it means to play for a whole country, the passion of Canadian fans, and what the experience of playing in a Canada Day game is like. Afterwards, Donnovan chats with two members of the team staff responsible for the gigantic Canadian flag that gets unfurled every year on July 1; Michelle Kostuik (14:20), Director, Concerts & Events and Stefanie Wright (17:30), Director, Game Entertainment both discuss what goes into a massive undertaking such as Canada Day every year. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The Toronto Pride Hockey Tournament is an annual inclusive event for queer women and trans people, which brings together more than 200 players, volunteers and spectators - the tournament celebrates diversity and inclusion in hockey and promotes the love of the sport for all. With this year's tournament in the books, Donnovan speaks to the two co-founders, Liz Dewdney and Sheri Krell, on how TPHT came to be, how it continues to grow, and why events such as this are important for both the game of hockey and the 2SLGBTQ+ community. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

In the wake of a tough Achilles injury to Tyrese Haliburton in Game 7 of the NBA Finals, Donnovan poses the question: are these types of injuries becoming more common, especially star players? Jeff Stotts (4:33), owner of In Street Clothes and Injury Analyst for Rotowire, stops by to discuss why this is happening and whether or not star players are being disproportionally affected more these days than in years past. Afterwards, Biosteel Sports founder and Ottawa Senators Director of Player Health and Performance Matt Nichol (28:01) joins to chat about how athletes are dealing with injuries, how they are preparing their bodies differently with modern techniques, and if injuries can be prevented at a different rate moving forward. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The NBA Finals are over, as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder have raised the Larry O'Brien Trophy for the first time in franchise history - but what about the ever-continuing sneaker wars? SLAM + ESPN's Nick DePaula (4:23) stops by to discuss Converse and PUMA being in the Finals, the state of shoes around the NBA, how WNBA shoes are shooting up the charts, and how brands could help fix the dunk contest. Afterwards, Donnovan visits with former Nike executive Jordan Rogers (21:39) for a class on sports marketing in 2025. Plus, Donnovan shares his essay on the success of Canadians in the NBA Finals. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

With the Canadian Grand Prix in the books, Donnovan chats with Marc Priestley (4:11), a former McLaren Racing Formula One mechanic and member of the pitstop crew. Now an F1 analyst, Marc joined Donnovan to discuss where F1 is and where it's headed, what life is like with one of the sport's most iconic teams, and what separates winners from the rest of the pack. Afterwards, F1: The Movie is about to hit theatres worldwide - having attended the Canadian premiere, Donnovan and Sho share their (spoiler-free) review of the coming summer blockbuster (32:38). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Apple TV+ has launched one of their newest original television offerings in Stick: Owen Wilson stars as Pryce 'Stick' Cahill, an over-the-hill, ex-pro golfer whose career was derailed prematurely 20 years ago. As the series begins, Pryce hedges his bets, and future, entirely on a troubled 17-year-old golf phenom named Santi (Peter Dager). Donnovan chats with the cast and crew as the series' first season continues to air, including series creator and writer Jason Keller (2:00), executive producers Ben Silverman and Guymon Casady (13:05), and actors Peter Dager and Lilly Kay (26:24). Afterwards, Donnovan and Sho share their personal review of the first season (35:56). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The opening matches of the Gold Cup - CONCACAF's top continental tournament for men's senior national teams from North America, Central America and the Caribbean - are just days away, with Canada looking to earn a trophy - what's the status of the team ahead of the tournament? Donnovan chats all things Canada Soccer with Jesse Marsch (5:43), head coach of the men's senior national team - what do expectations look and feel like for Marsch's squad for both this tournament and in the lead up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup? Afterwards, Donnovan chats with Canadian caddie Dave Markle (28:19), Nick Taylor's caddie, to discuss his first-of-its-kind partnership with Sleeman, and to also chat about what the role of a caddie entails both on and off the course. Plus, with the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup Final, Donnovan wraps up with an essay on what a Cup win would do for the legacy of superstar Connor McDavid. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

With UFC 315 in Montreal in the rearview, Donnovan visits with a pair of Canadian fighters coming off big wins on home turf: Jasmine Jasudavicius (2:10) and Mike Malott (23:29). In each chat, they get into what led them to the world of MMA, what it means to fight (and win) in Canada, having the support of MMA legend Georges St-Pierre, and what's next. Afterwards, former NHL player and front office executive - and Vancouver Canucks legend - Trevor Linden (40:16) stops by the studio to discuss how men should be more aware of their health as they age, and to get into the Stanley Cup Playoff run by the Edmonton Oilers. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The 2025 CFL season is less than a week away, and the defending Grey Cup champion Toronto Argonauts are readying their title defence - Donnovan gets into all things Argos with GM Michael 'Pinball' Clemons, as they chat about what success looks like after four straight trips to the East Final, and three straight trips to the Grey Cup itself. Afterwards, Donnovan and Sho chat about Hamilton's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander being named the 2024-25 NBA MVP, and whether or not his accomplishments have already made him the best Canadian basketball player of all time. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

With the NASCAR season fully on the go, Donnovan takes a look at Season 2 of Full Speed, a sports docu-series that focuses on drivers and their hunt for the NASCAR Cup - he chats with executive producer Aaron Cohen and NASCAR's Senior VP of Content John Dahl on what the series entails and how they are aiming to continually broaden the sports scope around North America and the world at-large. Afterwards, Donnovan chats with Vancouver filmmaker Manny Mahal about CBC's cop show Allegiance, as it tackles a variety of systemic issues within the world of hockey. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On another edition of We Eatin', Donnovan heads down to Bar Mordecai to have a sit-down dinner and chat with some of the biggest minds improving women's sports across Canada: Diana Matheson, Jayna Hefford, and Teresa Resch. With the Northern Super League (NSL), the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL), and the Toronto Tempo in the WNBA all either in full swing or preparing to launch, Donnovan gets them to discuss what they want fans to take away, what the journey has looked like to this point, and what's still to come. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The CFL has a new leader, as Stewart Johnston (2:10) has been appointed the 15th Commissioner of the league - Donnovan chats with the new boss on what made him take the job in the first place, where he finds the game now, and what is to come. Afterwards, Canada Basketball President and CEO Michael Bartlett (28:49) stops by, and Donnovan asks him about the leadup to the 2028 Summer Olympics, which Canadian players he's keeping an eye on during the NBA Playoffs, and how the game continues to grow in the interim, including the return of GloblJam to Sportsnet later this summer. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

With Asian Heritage Month in full swing, Donnovan dives into chats with a variety of hockey players from all levels across the sport, including Los Angeles Kings defenceman Jordan Spence (5:38), Winnipeg Jets 2024 draftee Kevin He (27:04), and three-time Olympic medallist and Team Canada legend Vicky Sunohara (39:48). From California's Manhattan Beach to the University of Toronto, Donnovan travels across North America to find out more about the varied paths these players took to the sport of hockey, what they've accomplished, and what's still ahead. Jordan Spence Video Feature: https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/video/kings-spence-inspiring-hockey-fans-in-australia-japan-pei-and-l-a/ The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Meet Mitchell Hooper, the 2023 World's Strongest Man (21:41). Donnovan chats with the Midhurst, Ontario native on his dominant career, how he made the switch from other sports to strongmen competitions, how he got started in this field, and what he hopes to accomplish going forward both within his sport and outside of it. With the NFL Draft nearing, Donnovan also chats with Ken Brown, VP of Global Solutions at Furnished Quarters (2:36), a company that helps to ensure newly acquired athletes seamlessly transition from one team to another - including finding short-term housing in the new cities they're in. Mitchell Hooper: https://www.mitchellhooperstrongman.com/ The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

With Earth Day 2025 here, Donnovan took a trip to Seattle for a visit to the home of the Kraken: Climate Pledge Arena. After catching some fish at Pike Place Market, he went up to the arena to learn more about their goal of being the most progressive, responsible and sustainable arena in the world. Climate Pledge Arena's Goal: https://www.climatepledgearena.com/sustainability/ The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The Northern Super League finally kicks off all over the country this week, the latest sports offering for Canadians from coast-to-coast - with AFC Toronto's home opener at BMO Field coming this weekend, Donnovan previews the team at-large with head coach Marko Milanović (2:15) and CEO Helena Ruken (17:07). Afterwards, Donnovan chats with Hockey Hall of Famer Grant Fuhr (47:26), who has a new (but familiar) partnership with Pepsi, as the Stanley Cup Playoffs draw closer. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

With the NBA Playoffs already looming, Donnovan takes a look at the league's most storied franchise: the Boston Celtics. HBO Max has a new docu-series out, Celtics City, which chronicles the team's founding as one of the league’s original members to its 2024 championship, and Donnovan chats with two of the filmmakers behind it in director Lauren Stowell and co-executive producer and showrunner Gabe Honig (5:38). Afterwards, Donnovan takes a look at the latest season of Netflix's Drive to Survive with Sportsnet's own Jonathan Brazeau (47:03). Jonathan's S7 takeaways: https://www.sportsnet.ca/formula-1/article/i-control-you-every-millimetre-best-moments-of-drive-to-survive-season-7 The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.