Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith joins Eric Smith and Paul Jones to discuss the countdown to the Rogers Centre hosting Blue Jays games again with fans in the stadium, the importance of the upcoming schedule before the trade deadline, the team overcoming losing close games, and how Ross Atkins and the organization will balance chasing for rentals over giving up elite prospects at the deadline. Sports Illustrated's Howard Beck helps the guys sift through fact or fiction with NBA rumours floating around, if it's time for the Raptors to move on from Kyle Lowry, if Toronto can rebuild a championship contending team again very soon, and the Pelicans continuing to build around Zion Williamson. 

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ESPN's Tim Bontemps joins Eric Smith and Paul Jones to discuss the growing competition in international basketball, the NBA producing players to one day represent their home country on a global stage, and the pressure on USA Men's basketball program in the years to come. Sportsnet's Michael Grange weighs in on the positive directions with professional sports returning to Canada, concerns with how the women's national basketball team performed in their Tokyo Games opener vs. Serbia, how the Raptors will approach the NBA Draft, and if free agent centre Jarrett Allen would be a good fit for Toronto.

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Eric and Paul are joined by Alvin Williams to chat about the championship mentality embodied by Giannis and the Milwaukee Bucks, and who the Toronto Raptors should look towards on draft night with the fourth overall pick. Next up, former Canadian runner and gold medalist Donovan Bailey stops by to give his predictions on this year’s Olympic crop of sprinters and who could potentially reach the podium in the 100 metre dash. 

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Eric and Paul are joined by Buck Martinez to talk about the Jays ahead of the trade deadline and the impact of returning home. The guys react to breaking news about the NFL’s scheduling and the potential of forfeitures.

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Eric and Paul are joined by NBA Champion and Spurs analyst Matt Bonner to talk about Giannis’ incredible performance and if Milwaukee might become a popular destination. CBS NFL analyst Amy Trask gives her take on the Aaron Rodgers situation and how much pressure is on Matthew Stafford following Cam Akers’ injury.

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