The FAN Morning Show

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning wrap up Monday with Canadian golf writer Lorne Rubenstein. They discuss key takeaways from the Masters, Rory McIlroy's dominance, and the possibility of a new era in golf. They also ponder if Rory's relatable personality surpasses that of Tiger Woods, the competitiveness of Scottie Scheffler, and the future of Woods in professional golf. Later, Sportsnet Blue Jays announcer Dan Shulman (26:04) joins to analyze the team's homestand and concerns about injuries affecting their 3-4-5 starters. They consider the implications of Springer and Kirk's injuries, the need for lineup protection for Vladdy, and the impact of missing Bo Bichette.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the second hour by recapping the Blue Jays’ rough series against the Twins. They outline concerns surrounding Max Scherzer’s short start, the team’s pitching struggles as a whole and heavy bullpen usage. They also address George Springer’s toe injury, the offence’s slow start, and whether mounting injuries could derail the season early. The conversation then shifts to the potential final matchup between Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby and the possibility of seeing them meet in the playoffs. After the break, Sportsnet Raptors reporter Michael Grange (25:25) joins to discuss Toronto securing the 5th seed in the Eastern Conference and their looming matchup with the Cavaliers. Grange also dives into the team’s development this season and Darko Rajaković’s coaching performance.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off the week by recapping Rory McIlroy’s repeat Masters victory. The boys highlight his dominant performance and how differently it felt with less pressure after last year’s win. They discuss key moments, including his near mistake on 18, and debate whether this signals a massive season ahead or a potential repeat of last year’s fade. The conversation also touches on Justin Rose’s near miss, Sergio Garcia’s meltdown, and Haotong Li’s struggles, along with broader reflections on legacy and generational dominance in golf. After the break, they shift to the Raptors clinching the 5th seed and evaluate the season’s success, surprising developments, and playoff expectations. Ben and Brent also chat about the Leafs’ loss to the Panthers and how the result impacts Toronto's lottery positioning, before wrapping up with reactions to Elliotte Friedman's latest updates on the team's GM search.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning wrap up the week with CBS golf analyst Mark Immelman! They discuss Augusta’s course setup, audience reactions to LIV players, and Rory's surprising performance. After the break, MLB Network host Adnan Virk (24:03) joins to review the Blue Jays' slow start and pitching injuries. They also cover other MLB season news.

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 affiliate.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the second hour by welcoming Jesse Marsch, Canadian national team head coach. They discuss the impact of automatic World Cup qualification, hosting the tournament, team depth, and growth since the last World Cup, including the influence of Alphonso Davies’ absence and lessons from Copa América. They also touch on Canada’s group and overall expectations for the tournament. After the break, they cover Trey Yesavage’s rehab progress and timeline with the Blue Jays, along with Chris Pronger’s comments about a potential Leafs presidency. The hour wraps with Raptors play-by-play voice Eric Smith (25:40), who reflects on Toronto’s pair of wins over the Heat, evaluates their playoff outlook, and discusses the team’s offseason direction.

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.