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The final hour of The Fan Morning Show with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning continues diving into the NFL alongside Bill Bender, senior NFL writer for the Sporting News. They discuss the teams that have impressed and disappointed through the first two weeks of the season, the latest showdown between Joe Burrow and Patrick Mahomes, how much trouble Lamar Jackson and the Ravens are in, and if 2-0 teams like the Steelers or the Chargers can be considered contenders. After that, the morning duo welcome in retired Canadian soccer player, Atiba Hutchinson (23:20). The former national team captain reflects on his 20-year career and capturing it all in his latest memoir, The Beautiful Dream. The trio also discuss the incredible growth that Canadian soccer has made in his lifetime, and what its future holds with the likes of a player of Alphonso Davies caliber along with new head coach Jesse Marsch. To end today’s show, B&B go back to the gridiron to discuss the health and future of Tua Tagovailoa and preview the Monday Night's battle between the Falcons and Eagles.

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On hour two of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning dive into who the most entertaining & intriguing teams are and which coach is on the hottest Seat. The two hosts also take some time to discuss the end of the LIV golf season and if anyone notices. Later, the boys turn their attention back to baseball and welcome Insider Jon Morosi of MLB Network to look around the Majors. The boys discuss the current Jays team and who has bounced back to give the organization some things to think about for 2025 (25:19).

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Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning kick off The FAN Morning Show dissecting the Sunday in Week 2 of the NFL. The pair started on the Chiefs who did it again, a late comeback to snatch a victory away from Joe Burrow & the Bengals. They look at the history between the two and if football fans had a right to be upset about a late call in that game that went KC’s way. At the backend of the hour, the morning duo turned their attention to the Blue Jays and with 12 games left of the 2024 season; ponder how this year will be remembered and if it is among the worst we’ve seen during the Vlad Guerrero Jr. era in Toronto (35:05).

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The final hour of The FAN Morning Show with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning begins on the Toronto Maple Leafs' page alongside two-time Stanley Cup winning executive, Mike Futa. He shares his thoughts on the team's biggest decisions heading into camp for the 2025 season, the level they can reach if they stay healthy, and what the new signings have to offer. Next up, B&B are joined by former MLB catcher and current Sportsnet Blue Jays Central analyst, Caleb Joseph to chat about the Blue Jays (27:43). After reminiscing and telling stories from his career, Caleb weighs in on what he seen from Bowden Francis in his recent incredible run of starts and if its sustainable. The trio also discuss Bowden’s future with the team and what other guys called up this season could have a role on the squad next year.

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On hour two of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning are joined by the NFL on CBS’ Charles Davis who will be in Tennessee to call Jets versus Titans. The trio start by looking back at TNF particularly what happened with Tua and if this could be the Josh Allen & the Bills’ year. They then focus on Sunday’s slate and discuss if it is already a MUST-WIN game for Robert Saleh & the Jets. Then, B&B previewed their favourite match-ups this weekend and the games they were most excited to watch in Week 2 (28:06).

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Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning kick off The FAN Morning Show and turn their attention to last night’s Thursday Night NFL Game that had a sombre tone after Tua Tagovailoa left it in the third quarter with a concussion. In the backend of the hour, the morning duo dive into some of what Maple Leafs’ GM Brad Treliving said yesterday when talking to the media as he addressed some of the signings and reports that came out this week around his team (28:18).

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The final hour of The FAN Morning Show with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning starts with a closer look at the Maple Leafs' offseason as a whole, the contracts they doled out, and what the roster implications are. They bring on Sportsnet's own Jason Bukala to share his take on the Leafs' freshly inked deals, what those new players offer to the team, what it means for some young players awaiting an opportunity, and who could be the odd man out. Later on, Sportsnet's Luke Fox joins the conversations after returning home from covering media day in Las Vegas (28:00). After opening with some NHL expansion talk, the trio focus in on Leafs' storylines heading into training camp and discuss how a certain docu-series could factor into what we find out and think of certain guys this season. 

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On hour two of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning discuss the lessons they’ve learned from the Blue Jays this season especially down the stretch with some players whose futures are on the fringe. Next, the morning duo turn their attention to a comment made by DeMar DeRozan that got around yesterday saying he is fully confident that the Raptors would still have become NBA champions if he wasn't traded. Next, the pair turn their attention back to baseball and welcome on MLB Network’s Jon Morosi (26:33) to look around the Majors. The trio looks at the playoff picture and MVP races in both leagues, and they have to discuss Bowden Francis’ recent unreal run and the luxuries it affords the Jays.

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Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning kick off the show by talking about Bowden Francis who was yet again on the verge of history, carrying a no-hitter into the ninth inning for the second time in four starts. B&B then switched gears to talk Maple Leafs after the team finally made the Jani Hakanpaa signing official.They look at the team’s offseason and what contracts look good. The hour ends with the Canadian Football report (26:07).

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The FAN Morning Show with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning enters today's final hour talking Blue Jays with former Major Leaguer and SN590’s own, Kevin Barker! The co-host of Blair and Barker dives into Bowden Francis’ recent run, if he has solidified his spot in the rotation next season, and Davis Schneider’s struggles, before looking at the team's needs to be competitive in 2025 and where priorities should lie. Next up, B&B shift their attention to the NFL and look ahead to an long standing AFC rivalry set to be showcased on Thursday Night Football. Ty Dunne, national NFL writer and founder of GoLongTD.com, discusses the Josh Allen once again playing the hero for the Bills in Week 1, before taking a closer look at his career path and why Buffalo relies on his style of play (29:00).

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On hour two of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning discuss some Toronto sports figures they recall that changed their public perception the most during their time in the city. Next B&B check in with former Leafs’ GM, now host & analyst, Gord Stellick for his thoughts on the latest reports and news regarding the Toronto Maple Leafs. He weighs in on where he thinks Nick Robertson should slot in on this team and if the opportunity is there for him this season under new head coach Craig Berube. Next, James Sharman joins the guys to discuss how the belief in Canada Soccer has been raised and now they are expected to win when they play their North American rivals (21:22).

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Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning kick off The FAN Morning Show on the re-signing of Nick Robertson and the report that Max Pacioretty will soon be in the mix. Next, the pair turn their attention to the Blue Jays who won last night. B&B discuss Davis Schneider coming through with a big hit and RBI for the first time in a long time; looking at where things went wrong for him and how he has approached trying to correct it (28:09).

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The FAN Morning Show with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning heads into today's final hour looking back on Week 1 in the NFL to discuss the best and worst from the quarterback position. Mike Jones, NFL writer for The Athletic, joins the conversation to help break down the Monday's clash between the Jets and 49ers, how Aaron Rodgers looked in his first full game with New York, the likelihood Kyle Shanahan can lead San Francisco back to the Super Bowl, and more. Next up, B&B get back to baseball alongside MLB Network’s Adnan Virk (26:21). After remembering James Earl Jones, the morning duo get Adnan’s take on Bo Bichette's comments that he wants to remain in Toronto long-term and discuss the faith they have in the organization's executives to lock him up this offseason. To end today’s show, Ben and Brent give their thoughts on the breaking news that the Maple Leafs have re-signed forward Nick Robertson.

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On hour two of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning break down Bo Bichette's comments to Shi Davidi about his ultimate goal being to stay in Toronto and win alongside Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Do the boys believe him? The boys get into it all before being joined by Shi Davidi himself to give more insight into his conversation with Bo and what negotiations would look like to extend him this offseason. Also this hour, the morning duo look back at Week 1 in the NFL and ask what they believe to be fact or fiction from what they saw (26:33).

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Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning kick off The FAN Morning Show on the Monday Nighter that featured Aaron Rodgers returning to the field. The morning duo talked about how he looked playing, whether the Jets are actual Super Bowl contenders, and whether head coach Robert Saleh is on the hot seat already. Next B&B turned their attention to the Blue Jays who lost last night in a low-scoring affair as their bats seemed to go quiet. The hour ends with a discussion of Nick Robertson as new reports suggest he has re-thought his role with the Leafs as it is trending for him to return (27:37).

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The final hour of today's FAN Morning Show hosted by Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi kicks off alongside Sportsnet's own Ben Nicholson-Smith. The trio discuss Spencer Horwitz' recent stretch of play, if Yariel Rodriguez has done enough to secure a spot on the Blue Jays' 2025 roster, striking the perfect mixture of left and right-handed pitchers in a rotation and bullpen, and Bo Bichette’s recent comments surrounding his future in Toronto. Later on, NFL insider James Palmer joins the show to share his takeaways from Week 1 of the NFL season (26:13). He dives into the Lions' overtime win over the Rams, the growing rivalry between the two teams, the Eagles' start to their new campaign, who could challenge Patrick Mahomes as the league's top quarterback this season, the Steelers' plans behind centre, and much more!

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Brent and Daniele kick off the second hour giving their thoughts on Kendrick Lamar being announced as the SB halftime show headliner. Then, Trey Wingo joins the show to break down his thoughts on the rookie QB’s NFL debut, including Caleb Williams’ win. Next, they discuss the issues in Cincinnati following the Bengals' shocking week 1 loss to the Patriots, Chase’s contract situation and the atmosphere in the Bengal’s locker room. They end the hour continuing their takeaways from week 1 of the NFL season (30:14).

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Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi kick things off recapping the first Sunday of the NFL season! They discuss how they take in football on Sundays before diving into the game action. They discuss the Tyreek Hill situation before the game. Then, they discuss the Dallas Cowboys paying Dak Prescott and their thoughts on the historic contract extension for the Cowboys QB. Then, they discuss how the Jays newer faces have looked this season and what the best-case scenario is for them long-term in Toronto (36:09).

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off the final hour of the week talking Blue Jays with Sportsnet's own Dan Shulman. After some quick preseason Packers thoughts, the trio dive into their takeaways from the final stretch of the season, how Will Wagner fits at second base long-term, and how the last 20 games will impact the team's offseason plans. Later on, 11-year NFL veteran and three-time Pro Bowler turned CBS sports analyst, Donte Whitner joins the guys on the heels of the first game of the season (27:42). They chat about if the 49ers' can overcome their offseason turmoil to remain favourites in the NFC, along with how big of a difference Jim Harbaugh can make with the Chargers. Ben and Brent close out the week with some final thoughts on the upcoming weekend of football!

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning start the second hour of The FAN Morning Show with NFL on CBS analyst Charles Davis! They recap the opening game of the season and what they can expect from the Chiefs this year. They then get into the game he is calling this week and what the expectations should be for the Bengals this year. Ben & Brent then get into what they expect from the Eagles, Jets, & Colts. And if the Chargers can finally uncharge this year (31:08).

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off Friday recapping everything from the opening night of football! From the Chiefs winning by a tippy-toe to some questionable refereeing decisions, what can we take away from the first game? The guys then get into the Atlanta Braves coming into Toronto. Is Alex Anthopoulos the one who got away? Did the Jays make the right choice in choosing Shapiro’s plan over Alex Anthopoulos? Could this decision be remedied in the off-season? And would he want to come back? (28:09)

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The FAN Morning Show with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off the final hour of today's program discussing the new contract Matt Chapman signed to stay with the Giants. Jeff Francouer, former MLB player and current Braves TV analyst, stops by ahead of the Blue Jays' weekend in Atlanta to help tee things up, before sharing his takeaways from Toronto's mini-series with the Phillies. Later on, the morning duo get Frenchy’s thoughts on the state of pitching at the MLB level after some comments made by Whit Merrifield. To close today's show, Sportsnet’s own Luke Fox opens up the NHL mailbag to delve into some league-wide stories from this week as we get closer to training camp, along with the latest news surrounding the Maple Leafs (25:36).

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On hour two of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning give you their favourite storylines heading into the NFL regular season and ask if the two-time defending champion Chiefs can repeat and discuss who is their biggest threat in the league. The boys continue to talk football and welcome Joe House of The Ringer. The trio look at some of the starting lines going into the season and in Week 1 matchups – who is being over or under-valued going into the season? They also review how to handle and view the rookie quarterbacks with three starting in Week 1 (24:31).

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Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning kick off The FAN Morning Show with Leon Draisaitl's contract that got signed two days ago. The boys then delve into what it means for the player, the market, Connor McDavid and the Oilers as well as the impact to the Leafs. The morning duo backfills the first hour by discussing their interest in the reported match-up that will see Rory McIlroy & Scottie Scheffler face off against Bryson DeChambeau & Brooks Koepka in a televised match later this year, essentially pitting PGA Tour players versus LIV Golf stars. Is this what golf fans want? They wrap up with your weekly Thursday Canadian Football Report (28:59).

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The final hour of today's FAN Morning Show hosted by Ben Ennis and Sam McKee kicks off alongside Sportsnet’s own Elliotte Friedman! The NHL insider shares more on Leon Draisiatl's extension in Edmonton including when it became clear he wasn’t going anywhere, how the number got finalized, and what it means for players such as Mitch Marner who are eying their next deal. The trio also get into the structure of Seth Jarvis' contract and why it might be something we see more moving forward. Later, Ben and Sam check in with Canadian PGA golfer Taylor Pendrith, who yesterday was selected to be a part of The International Team for the 2024 Presidents Cup (27:15)! Taylor chats about the honour of the selection, how he found out about his place on the team, and the expectations for the event being played in Montreal. The trio also dive into his great year on the Tour and how he hopes to carry that momentum forward.

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On hour two of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis & Sam McKee discuss the 2024 Presidents Cup and how a trio of Canadians were selected yesterday to play for the International Team. Next, B&S check in with Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi for some more Jays talk. The trio look at Toronto playing out the season and which players they are figuring out can be a part of their future (24:56).

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Ben Ennis & Sam McKee kick off The FAN Morning Show to discuss the Blue Jays loss against the Phillies. They wonder if any positives can be taken away from it for the Jays into next year. They delve into Kyle Schwarber who hit three home runs, Chad Green who had his second blown save and Daulton Varsho who had a home run. At the back end of the hour, the morning duo look at Leon Draisiatl re-upping in Oil Country for eight years with an AAV of $14 million which is the highest in the league and what it means for the NHL moving forward (32:21).

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The final hour of today’s show has Ben Ennis and Sam McKee talking some golf and football. They start with the upcoming Presidents Cup in Montreal as team captains get set to announce their picks later today and discuss if International Team Captain Mike Weir will select his fellow Canadians to his squad. The morning duo then shift over to the gridiron ahead of Week 1 alongside NFL Network’s Judy Battista! They chat about some of the stories of the preseason, the contracts left unsettled heading into Week 1, and expectations for teams including the Jets, Eagles and Packers. In the back end of the hour, the pair reset back to the golf chatter with Sportsnet’s own Adam Stanley (26:07). After recently spending some time with Mike Weir, Adam shares a sense of who will join him on his Presidents Cup roster.

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On hour two of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis & Sam McKee return their attention to the Blue Jays especially with their management team being the featured pair of a recent article explaining why front-office changes seem unlikely for most underachieving MLB teams. Next, B&S turn their attention to gold and dive into Scottie Scheffler winning the Fed Ex Cup to cap an incredible season. The morning duo then welcome in MLB Network’s Jon Morosi to dive into what some of the Blue Jays' biggest offseason needs will be once this season ends (26:44).

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Ben Ennis & Sam McKee kick off The FAN Morning Show by talking about the Blue Jays and looking specifically at the last week. They look at a few of the Jays’ rookies, such as Addison Barger, Joey Loperfido, Leo Jiménez, and Will Wagner, who did something this weekend. They look at their futures, who has the most upside and if the Jays could look to trade them this offseason. In the backend of the hour, the morning pair turn their attention to the hockey offseason. They dissect the Seth Jarvis contract and what circulated this weekend of Connor McDavid & Auston Matthews having lunch. The hour ends with the Canadian Football Report looking back at Labour Day Weekend in the CFL (32:32).

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The FAN Morning Show hosted by Ben Ennis and Sam McKee wraps up the week talking Blue Jays with Jeff Blair, Sportsnet MLB writer and host of Blair and Barker and Jays Talk. Jeff dives into Bowden Francis' string of stellar start, how the 2025 rotation is shaping up, Bo Bichette's pending return to the team, the severity of his calf injury and his outlook for next year. Later, the trio look into the uncertainty surrounding the Jays' front office, how that might impact signing Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to a long-term deal, and the consequences of not signing either Vlad or Bo before Opening Day next season. Later on, Ben and Sam reflect on this morning's tragic events involving Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew.

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On hour two of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis and Sam McKee look ahead to the NFL season and welcome Charles Davis of the NFL on CBS. The guys preview some of the matchups in Week 1, who some players are to look out for this season, and who are favourites to win the Super Bowl. Ben and Sam then share their NFL hottest takes for the season. The hour concludes with the daily Wake and Rake! (34:11)

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Ben Ennis & Sam McKee kick off The FAN Morning Show talking about maybe the biggest surprise of this Blue Jays... Bowden Francis. They look at another incredible start from the Blue Jays pitcher and wonder if they could have hit the jackpot in what they’ve found in him. The morning duo also take some time to discuss 44-year-old Rich Hill who got into the game against the Jays and looked good. In the backend of the hour, B&S weigh in on reports that Maple Leafs are one of the teams seriously pursuing veteran UFA forward Max Pacioretty and wonders if he could help the team (31:14).

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The final hour of today's FAN Morning Show with Ben Ennis and Sam McKee begins on the Blue Jays' page with a look ahead at some of the decisions facing this team rest of season and into next year. The duo enlist the help of Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith, who is in Boston with the team, to give us his first hand account of Bo Bichette re-joining the Jays, what the expectations are for him to close out 2024, and what's next for some of Toronto's newer players and bullpen arms. The baseball banter continues in the back half of the hour, this time alongside MLB Network’s Adnan Virk (26:40)! The trio take a look around the majors and hit on things like another historic season for Shohei Ohtani, what a dream World Series matchup would be, and the best ballparks around MLB. 

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On hour two of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis & Sam McKee give their idea of what a dream offseason would look like for Toronto. The duo discusses what the team needs to add to be competitive in 2025. Next, the hosts turn their attention to the Maple Leafs, whose camp is quickly approaching and wonder with drama around players like Nick Robertson and Mitch Marner, how much of a circus it could be. The guys then bring on Jason Bukala. The guys give their thoughts on Robertson to move on from Toronto and when the Mitch Marner situation needs to be addressed (27:32).

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Ben Ennis and Sam McKee kick off The FAN Morning Show starting on the Blue Jays who lost 3-0 to the Red Sox despite a strong start by Chris Bassitt. The pair discusses whether they enjoy watching pitchers' duels and whether Toronto getting shut out is just an anomaly based on how good the offence has been. B&S also talk about their confidence in Bassitt when he’s on the mound and if they need to see Jake Bloss at the major league level by the end of the season (31:00).

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The FAN Morning Show's final hour begins with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning looking at the Blue Jays' chances of extending Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the fanbase's view on the situation, and how it compares to the conversation surrounding fellow Toronto superstar Auston Matthews. Blue Jays TV play-by-play voice on Sportsnet, Dan Shulman, looks back on his unique experience calling Monday's resumed suspended game at Fenway Park, before getting into Vlad's contract, what factors will be in play, the vibes around the team, and the impact of the Jays' new younger lineup. Next up, Ben and Brent stay in the Massachusetts area to check in with three-time Super Bowl champion and ex-Patriot, Matt Chatham (28:45)! After some good advice on grilling and smoking meat, the trio get into how strange and different it is watching a New England team not led by Bill Belichick and debate rookie Drake Maye's case for the starting quarterback spot. Before signing off, B&B react to Jeremy Swayman's comments amidst his contractual battle with the Boston Bruins.

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On hour two of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning turn their focus to the return of Bo Bichette around the team. They look at the tough season Toronto’s shortstop has had, if it's important to have him around the current squad as well as why or what we hope to see when he returns to the line-up. Next, they welcome Joshua Kloke of The Athletic to talk about his recent piece on the Canada Soccer drone scandal that has questions still regarding John Herdman’s role in it (26:23).

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Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning kick off The FAN Morning Show talking Blue Jays. B&B debates why they are so checked back into this team that is nowhere close to the postseason. In the backend of the hour, the morning duo turn their attention to the Leafs with a report that Nick Robertson is sticking to his stance and the idea that he’d like to play somewhere other than Toronto next season (31:44).

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The FAN Morning Show with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning goes into its final hour today talking about contracts and money in both the NHL and NFL. First up, two-time Stanley Cup-winning executive with the L.A. Kings, Mike Futa weighs in on Jeremy Swayman's $10 million asking price, the value of goaltenders around the league, what a vulnerable yet volatile position it is for teams, and where the Maple Leafs stand in that regard. Next the boys switch to NFL talk with former Packers executive, Andrew Brandt (24:03). The Sunday Seven publisher and The Business of Sports podcast host gives his thoughts on the contract CeeDee Lamb signed with the Cowboys and where it sets the wide receiver market, before looking into some quarterback play around the league and how teams decide between an established core or going younger and cheaper. 

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On hour two of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning start by giving their thoughts on a quote that just came out from Vladimir Guerrero Jr that he gave earlier in the month. "In my mind, i'm the best in the world." B&B discussed if he has a right to feel like he is and what, if anything, this mind frame tells us about where he is in terms of an extension talk. Next, the boys check in with MLB Network Insider Jon Morosi (23:25). The trio also looks at which Jays’ players have increased their stock recently and down the stretch of the season.

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Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning kick off The FAN Morning Show reflecting on a historic but weird Monday in Boston for the Blue Jays as they pick up two wins. At the back end of the hour, the guys find out Jeremy Swayman is asking for ten million a year. The morning duo gives their take on it, the ask and if it's warranted as well as where it leaves the Bruins going into this season (28:48).

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The FAN Morning Show enters its final hour with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning talking NHL and their dedication to growing the game with a look at the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off! The pair take some time to discuss if what will factor into the international roster decisions, before welcoming on The Star contributor, Damien Cox. The hockey historian weighs in on the NHL’s past of sending players to major competitions and the benefits of their involvement, as well as the pros and cons of league expansion. Next, Ben and Brent turn their attention back to baseball alongside Blue Jays Central analyst, Caleb Joseph (25:30)! He looks back on a fun weekend down at Rogers Centre featuring Bowden Francis' stellar outing, what’s led to his dominating success, and Taylor Ward’s post game comments downplaying Bowden’s one-hitter. Caleb also shares some stories from his playing days and the pressures that come from catching big games.

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On hour two of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning turn their attention to hockey & the NHL. B&B started with the Maple Leafs after Elliotte Friedman reported that they may want to add a left winger. They also discuss comments from Bill Daly that further NHL expansion is likely. At the back end of this hour, the boys are joined by SN590’s own Kevin Barker to get back into some Jays' talk. The former Big Leaguer gives his take on why Bowden Francis has been so dominant in his recent starts, and the confidence it gives him and the team in his ability looking towards 2025 (25:32).

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off The FAN Morning Show by discussing the Blue Jays sweep against the Angels. They look at some of the highlights from it led by Bowden Francis’ near no-hitter, Joey Loperfido & Addison Barger's power surge and what their Blue Jays’ futures look like. At the back end of the hour, B&B dive into a new report regarding TFC using a drone recently raising new questions about their manager John Herdman. They wrap the hour with the ‘Canadian Football Report’ (27:06).

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The final hour of the week for The FAN Morning Show with Ben Ennis and Daniele Franceschi begins revisiting Joey Votto’s decision to walk away from the game and retire. The pair reflect on his career and are joined by someone who covered him throughout & wrote numerous articles about him, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic. The trio reflect on what made Joey special in his career, what makes him a Hall of Famer, how crazy some of his stats are, his unique personality, what endeared him to Cincinnati fans and his journey becoming more comfortable with the media and public eye. Next B&D turn their attention back to the Blue Jays with MLB.com’s Keegan Matheson (24:55). Besides some particulars from last night’s game, the three dive into Ernie Clement’s season and outlook for 2025, if or when we’ll see Jake Bloss this year, what a move to third is dependent on for Vlad Guerrero Jr., and the franchise’s possible future with Arjun Nimmala.

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On hour two of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis & Daniele Franceschi look ahead to the seemingly approaching return of shortstop Bo Bichette.  B&D debate if how he plays on his return impacts how the Jays will handle him in the offseason and into next year. At the back end of the hour, the pair return to talking baseball and are joined by Robert Flores. The trio discuss the biggest disappointments of the Major League season, what stories may be underappreciated and which young superstars are breaking through in 2024 (28:20).

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Ben Ennis and Daniele Franceschi kick off The FAN Morning Show by talking Blue Jays. They look at Toronto beating the Angels in the first game of their series. Later, the guys spring a conversation about a possible MLB rule change regarding taking the bat out of the hands of a player everyone is there to see. Would you agree? At the back end of the hour, B&D get into Chad Kelly's returns for the Argonauts; looking at if this Toronto team did something not every pro sports team would do in allowing him to come back and if the Argos loss the momentum they had building last season with his suspension (32:28).

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The FAN Morning Show goes into its final hour focused solely on Major League Baseball. Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning start on the local Blue Jays team, the curiosity of pushing their starters back a day and what it could mean. Is it an opportunity to have Jake Bloss make his first Blue Jays start? They then take some time to look at Toronto’s bullpen after their implosion last night to discuss who they trust right now and see a place for next season. The Athletic’s Kaitlyn McGrath stops by to chat about Joey Votto's retirement announcement, the Canadian's legacy in the game, trying to make it back up to the majors with his hometown club, and what stands out most from his 17-year MLB career. Later, B&B bring on MLB Network’s Adnan Virk to dive deeper into Votto's retirement and career; is he a Hall of Famer (25:35)? The trio pivots to Aaron Judge's incredible season and his current level of stardom within the game, before we get the latest update on the “Summer of Adnan”.

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On hour two of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning talk about what they see as the major storylines around the Leafs heading into training camp. The boys give their take and bring on former Leafs’ GM, now analyst & host, Gord Stellick, to weigh in on it. How different will this team be? Will there be a different vibe around them given everything? The trio discuss that and expectations for this team in their division and conference (24:14).

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