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The Winnipeg Sea Bears are CEBL champions for the first time.

Geono Aloisio, Brady Locke and Jeremy Russo break down Winnipeg's championship victory over the Brampton Honey Badgers, Xavier Moon's Finals MVP performance and the moments that ultimately decided the title at Canada Life Centre. Then, with the 2026 season officially in the books, the guys make their picks for the CEBL's major individual awards.

The CEBL Finals have arrived, but not quite as expected. Geono Aloisio and Brady Locke break down the championship situation between Winnipeg and Brampton, make their Finals picks and give their predictions for the 2026 CEBL awards. Then, the guys shift to the CFL to recap the biggest storylines from the past week, including Montreal, B.C.'s win over Hamilton, Toronto's huge victory over Calgary and Saskatchewan against Ottawa. Plus, Hana Grace joins the show before the guys look ahead to the upcoming CFL slate.

Another week of CFL football brought more questions across the league. Geono Aloisio and Owen Reid break down Toronto's chaotic win over Calgary, Montreal's dominant offensive showing against Edmonton and B.C.'s victory over Hamilton before diving into two of the league's biggest questions. Is Ottawa already running out of time at 0-7, and who should the Tiger-Cats trust at quarterback between Tre Ford and Harrison Frost? Plus, the guys make their predictions for Week 11.

The CEBL Finals are officially set. Geono Aloisio and Jeremy Russo break down Winnipeg's Western Conference Final victory over Vancouver and Brampton's win over Niagara in the East before turning their attention to the championship matchup. What decided each conference final, how do the Sea Bears and Honey Badgers match up and who will be crowned 2026 CEBL champion?

The CEBL playoffs delivered drama from the opening tip. Brady Locke, Jeremy Russo and Geono Aloisio react to all four conference semifinals, including Niagara's stunning upset of Scarborough, Brampton surviving Ottawa, Winnipeg advancing without Teddy Allen and Vancouver holding off Edmonton. The guys also make their predictions for both conference finals and discuss which teams are now best positioned to reach the 2026 CEBL Championship.

The CFL season has reached its halfway point, and several teams are already facing defining moments. Owen Reid and Brady Locke break down another dramatic week before diving into Ottawa's 0-7 start, Jake Maier's costly mistakes, Kaidon Salter's breakout performance, Saskatchewan's statement win over Edmonton and whether the West Division has become the CFL's toughest race.

The CEBL playoffs are officially here, and Brady Locke and Jeremy Russo break down every single-elimination quarterfinal before making their championship predictions. The guys discuss Teddy Allen's absence, the fallout from Scarborough and Brampton's altercation, the biggest Round 1 matchups and which teams are best positioned to make a run at the 2026 CEBL Championship.

The CEBL postseason is almost here, but several key playoff positions remain undecided entering the final week of the regular season. Geono Aloisio and Brady Locke break down the latest playoff scenarios, revisit their preseason CEBL power rankings and hand out grades before shifting to the CFL, where B.C. may have found the perfect backfield complement to Nathan Rourke while Ottawa continues searching for its first win. Plus, Brady returns with two new editions of his Canadian sports trivia segment, testing Geono's knowledge of the CEBL and CFL.

Another week, another slate of dramatic finishes across the CFL. Brady Locke and Owen Reid break down Edmonton's thrilling walk-off victory over Saskatchewan, Calgary's stunning offensive explosion against Winnipeg, Toronto's dominant defensive performance over B.C. and whether the Lions' quarterback situation can still be salvaged. Plus, the guys rank every starting running back in the CFL and debate whether the run game is as important in the three-down game as many believe

The CEBL playoff race is officially coming down to the wire.

Jeremy Russo and Brady Locke break down Calgary's elimination, Vancouver and Winnipeg's battle for first place, the absolute chaos in the Eastern Conference playoff race and their predictions heading into the final week of the regular season.

Brady Locke and Geono Aloisio recap another busy week across the CFL and CEBL before welcoming OTL Calgary Insider Maggie Hsu to the show. They break down Dru Brown's late-game heroics, Edmonton surviving another test, Montreal's latest escape, Hamilton's evolving offence with Tre Ford and the biggest playoff storylines emerging across the CEBL.

Brady Locke and Owen Reid recap another chaotic CFL week before diving into the league’s biggest quarterback question. With Nathan Rourke injured, Tre Ford stepping in for Hamilton and Dru Brown keeping Winnipeg afloat, Episode 7 breaks down which backup quarterback is best positioned to succeed and what each team needs to do to survive without its starter.

The CEBL playoff picture is taking shape, but the West still has plenty to settle. Brady Locke and Jeremy Russo recap the latest movement around the league before diving deep into Edmonton, Saskatoon and Calgary, what separates the three teams and who is best positioned to grab the final two playoff spots.

Brady Locke and Geono Aloisio are back breaking down Week 6, including Edmonton's bounce-back win, Dru Brown's return to Winnipeg, Montreal holding off Calgary and Saskatchewan's dominant second half. Plus, they debate the CFL season's biggest surprises, Chad Kelly's concerns about Toronto's road-heavy schedule and which quarterback numbers matter most before shifting to a wide-open CEBL playoff race.

This week on North Of The End Zone, Brady Locke and Owen Reid recap another week around the CFL before taking a deep dive into the Montreal Alouettes. Is Montreal clearly the team to beat in the East, and does its defence have what it takes to win a Grey Cup against the CFL's top teams out West?

This week on The Canadian Fastbreak, Brady Locke and Jeremy Russo break down Calgary's surprising resurgence after back-to-back wins over Vancouver and a statement victory against Winnipeg. They also dive into the increasingly crowded race for second place in the Eastern Conference, discuss Vancouver's response against Edmonton and look ahead to another important week in the CEBL.

Brady Locke and Geono Aloisio recap Week 5 in the CFL, including another huge showing from Vernon Adams Jr. and the Stampeders, Winnipeg’s costly win over Hamilton, BC’s first victory of the season and Saskatchewan narrowly escaping Ottawa. Then the focus shifts to the CEBL, where Edmonton continues to climb, the Vancouver Bandits edge Saskatoon in a thriller, Calgary picks up another win and the playoff picture in both conferences keeps getting more interesting by the week.

Brady Locke and Owen Reid break down one of the wildest weeks of the CFL season so far, including BC’s first win of the year, Vernon Adams Jr.’s monster performance in Calgary, Saskatchewan surviving Ottawa and the quarterback questions suddenly taking over the league. From the Lions finally forcing turnovers to VA’s seven-touchdown night, Bo Levi Mitchell’s injury, Tre Ford’s unexpected opportunity and Winnipeg’s contingency plan behind Zach Collaros, Episode 5 covers one of the busiest weeks of the season to date.

The Winnipeg Sea Bears have quickly become one of the biggest stories in the CEBL, and Episode 4 of The Canadian Fastbreak takes a deeper look at why. Brady Locke and Jeremy Russo break down Teddy Allen’s dominance, the depth around him, Xavier Moon’s uncertain status, what makes this roster so dangerous and what Winnipeg still needs to do if it wants to stay near the top of the West and challenge Vancouver for conference control.

The Edmonton Elks are 3-0 and suddenly asking a much bigger question than anyone expected heading into the season: are they still rebuilding, or are they ready to contend right now? Brady Locke and Geono Aloisio break down Edmonton’s hot start, BC’s fall to 0-3, Toronto’s statement win, Ottawa’s encouraging showing in Montreal and what the CFL East looks like through five weeks. Plus, a look around the CEBL as the BlackJacks climb back into the race, Brampton searches for answers and Vancouver escapes Winnipeg in one of the league’s biggest games of the week.

The Edmonton Stingers have talent, depth and plenty of new pieces, but after another inconsistent stretch, the bigger question is what this team actually is right now. In Episode 3 of The Canadian Fastbreak, Brady Locke and Jeremy Russo take a deeper look at Edmonton’s recent wins over Saskatoon, Nick Hornsby’s impact, Stanley Davis Jr.’s emergence, Isaih Moore’s release, the team’s defensive issues and whether the Stingers can find the chemistry needed to make a real second-half push.

Brady and Owen are back for another episode and are breaking down the Winnipeg Blue Bombers ahead of a crucial week in the CFL

Listen to hear their hot takes, analysis and more in this latest episode!

Brady Locke and Owen Reid break down two winless West Division teams searching for answers early in the CFL season. Episode 3 of North Of The End Zone focuses on what is going wrong with the BC Lions after another rough defensive showing, the injuries piling up around Nathan Rourke, Calgary’s overtime loss to Saskatchewan, Vernon Adams Jr.’s late-game poise, the Stampeders’ receiving core, defensive concerns and whether Dave Dickenson’s dual role could become a bigger conversation if the losses continue.

Bo Levi Mitchell is putting together an incredible start to the 2026 CFL season, the Edmonton Elks are 2-0 for the first time since 2019, and the BC Lions suddenly have plenty of questions at 0-2. Brady Locke and Geono Aloisio break down the biggest stories from around the CFL before shifting to the CEBL to discuss Winnipeg's rise, Scarborough's dominance, Ottawa's struggles, Saskatoon's surge and what games they're watching this week. Plus, Vancouver Insider Jeffrey Kennett joins the show to discuss the Bandits, Mitch Creek's return and Tyrese Samuel's NBA opportunity.

Mitch Creek is back with the Vancouver Bandits, Xavier Moon is set to return for Winnipeg, the Calgary Surge may finally be showing signs of life, and the Edmonton Stingers have surprisingly moved on from Isaih Moore. Brady Locke and Jeremy Russo break down everything that happened while we were away, including Brampton's four-game skid, Scarborough's dominance at 10-1, Saskatoon's push up the standings, and the biggest matchups to watch this week across the CEBL.

Welcome back to North of the End Zone! In this episode, hosts Brady Locke and Owen Reid turn their attention west to break down everything surrounding the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

The guys dive deep into the roster changes, key offseason storylines, and what this squad has in store for the 2026 CFL season.

Is Mosaic Stadium hosting a championship contender this year? Brady and Owen run through the team's depth chart, schedule, and realistic Grey Cup chances.

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Welcome to Episode 8 of The National Rundown!

Hosts Brady Locke and Geono are holding down the desk today to tackle the absolute biggest storylines cutting across both the CEBL and the CFL. From unexpected roster shakeups to media broadcast rights and critical team evaluations, the guys cover it all.

Here is what is on deck for today’s show:

• The CEBL Conference Divide: With the Montreal Alliance losing Javon Freeman-Liberty (JFL) and the Niagara River Lions somehow sitting 3rd in the East, we ask the ultimate question: Is the East officially better than the West right now?
  
• The CBC TV Deal: Geono pitches a major broadcast strategy. With the NHL playoffs wrapping up and the CBC lacking CFL rights, how can the CEBL capitalize on securing a prime "Game of the Week" spot next season?
  
• CFL Quarterbacks & Duos: We dive into the gridiron to analyze Jake Maier’s evolution and debate a massive question: Are Tyson Philpot and Davis Alexander the absolute best duo in the CFL right now?
  
• Roster Madness (Returns & Departures): The Vancouver Bandits secure a massive signing in Mitch Creek, and Xavier Moon might be on his way back. Does this lock the Bandits in at the number one spot in the West? Plus, we check the damage on Montreal following JFL's departure.
  
• Reviewing the Hot Takes: We revisit Brady's legendary Scarborough take, check in on Vancouver, and re-evaluate our previous hot takes on Edmonton (do they just need a superstar?) and Calgary.
  

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Welcome to the debut episode of The Canadian Fast Break!

Hosts Brady Locke and Jeremy Russo (joined by Geono) are tracking the chaotic, fast-paced world of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL). On today's premiere, the guys welcome Jeremy to the spotlight to break down a wild Week 6 landscape.

Here is what is on deck for today’s show:

• The Standings Shockers: A deep dive into Kelowna’s Hoopsfest, the massive Eastern Conference dominance (13-6 against the West!), and how the Montreal Alliance pulled off a stunning upset over Brampton.
  
• Calgary’s Crisis: With the Surge sitting at a brutal 0-9, we ask the ultimate question: how long do we have to wait for Calgary to finally get a win?
  
• The Return of Khalil Ahmad: What does his comeback mean for the Niagara River Lions' championship trajectory?

• The Ultimate 1-10 Power Rankings: Jeremy reveals his official league hierarchy, and Brady and Geono cross-examine it against their own takes from The National Rundown.
  
• "Fresh Takes" & Game Predictions: The crew shares their first-season impressions on standout players, thoughts on the Target Score Time, and locks in predictions for tonight's three massive matchups.

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Welcome to North Of The End Zone—your new favourite CFL show! 🏈

In our historic first-ever episode, hosts Brady Locke and Owen Reid break down a wild, down-to-the-wire opening week where away teams ruled the gridiron. Every single game came down to the wire

Inside this episode:

• The Robert Kennedy III Revenge Game: How the Montreal Alouettes erased a 14-point deficit to shock the Ticats in OT, despite a massive injury blow.
  
• Calgary’s Clock & Rouge Blunder: Winnipeg edges the Stamps 30-28 in a thriller. We dissect the rule confusion that cost Calgary, Jake Ceresna's 3-sack debut, and Brady Oliveira making history.
  
• Elks Break the Curse: Edmonton secures its first Week 1 win since 2019 behind Justin Rankin's monster 200-yard night, while the Redblacks drown in turnovers.
  
• Team of the Week: Brady and Owen crown the ultimate standout squad from opening weekend.
  
• Looking Ahead: The Toronto Argos begin an unprecedented two-month road trip due to World Cup stadium renovations. Plus, a massive Grey Cup rematch as the defending champion Riders face Nathan Rourke and the BC Lions.
  

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This week on The National Rundown, Brady Locke and Geono Aloisio break down a busy week across the CFL and CEBL. The duo discusses Hamilton and Montreal's dramatic season opener, Ottawa's early questions under Ryan Dinwiddie, Calgary's coaching vacancy, Edmonton's strong start and what went wrong for the Stampeders. On the basketball side, they dive into Brampton's hot streak, Montreal's struggles, Scarborough's near-perfect start, the Edmonton Stingers, Winnipeg Sea Bears and the impact of neutral-site games in the Yukon. Plus, Bo Levi Mitchell's MOP case, updated CFL power rankings and their quarter-season CEBL MVP rankings.

Brady and Geono break down the absolute chaos taking over the CEBL Western Conference and the massive shakeups across the CFL.

The guys dive headfirst into a heated Hot Take Check-In to debate if the Winnipeg Sea Bears are stumbling, how the Edmonton Stingers' wild roster overhaul affects their championship ceiling, and whether the Vancouver Bandits have officially claimed the crown as the best team in the league.

Over on the gridiron, Brady and Geono give their honest take on the new CFL DAZN TV deal—the good, the bad, and the ugly—before building their official CFL Power Rankings live on air from 1 to 9. To wrap it all up, they reveal their current Top 5 CFL Most Outstanding Player candidates—featuring Rourke, Bo Levi, Fajardo, VA, and Brady Olivera—and preview a massive week of matchups, including a pivotal Winnipeg vs. Calgary West Division showdown.

Brady and Geono are back with a jam-packed episode. They break down the chaotic scene in Edmonton, evaluate the Scarborough threat level, debate Vancouver's true identity, and check Calgary's panic meter before talking if Davis Alexander is for real.

Brady and Geono are back for another episode to break down the early parts of the CEBL season. Listen to the guys talk about Brampton's hot start, the new additions in Ottawa and Montreal, and whether Niagara is in trouble. All that and more as the CFL preseason gets underway!

This week, Brady Locke and Geono Aloisio break down a huge opening weekend across Canadian sports, including the CEBL’s national TV debut on CBC, early impressions from around the league and some major CFL storylines as training camps officially open. How did the CEBL’s CBC broadcast actually go? Which CFL players and teams have the most on the line heading into 2026? Our biggest hot takes entering the season.

Brady and Geono are back at it, breaking down the CEBL season and picking their power rankings 1-10. Stick around to hear about who they have at #1 and their thoughts on the Mamba rebrand. As well as debating the new CFL format changes and what it might mean for the league moving forward.

Join Brady and Geono for the debut of The National Rundown as they kick off episode number one. The guys break down last year's CEBL and CFL seasons before giving you the ultimate primer for everything you need to know heading into 2026. You will also get the full story on the Off the Line network and what to expect from your new favourite sports duo.