Game Play

TSN 1050

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Airing daily from 2-4pm and hosted by Matthew Cauz, Game Play is Canada’s first daily sports talk show focused on sports betting and fantasy that provides listeners with the inside edge on every sport's latest lines, greatest prop bets and up-to-date information.

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Game Play: February 20, 2024 - Hour 1

In the first hour of Game Play, Matt Cauz gets into why the NBA All-Star Game was an embarrassment, even by regular All-Star Game standards. Then Matt is joined by Spotrac NBA Analyst, Keith Smith, recaps All-Star Weekend and looks ahead to the unofficial second half of the season.

38m
Feb 20
Bailey on the pressure facing Jackson and the Ravens and why Harbaugh is a perfect fit for the Chargers

USA Today NFL Writer Jarrett Bailey joined Game Play to chat about why Jim Harbaugh is exactly what the Chargers need, where Herbert ranks among the elite NFL QB's, why the Chiefs' playoff experience could be a difference maker, the pressure facing Lamar Jackson and the Ravens and more.

14m
Jan 26
Ross on why Belichick isn't attracting many offers, Baltimore's historic run and the biggest question facing the 49ers

NFL Network Analyst Marc Ross joined Game Play to discuss Jordan Love's rise, Green Bay's continued success at the QB position, the future of the Bills and Cowboys, why Bill Belichick isn't attracting offers, the historic run from the Baltimore Ravens and more.

10m
Jan 26
Baraheni on what makes Harden polarizing, Anunoby's impact in New York and trade targets for Brown

Forbes NBA Writer Esfandiar Baraheni joins Game Play to chat about James Harden's fit with the Clippers, how Harden is viewed by fans and media alike, Scottie Barnes' future as a point guard, if Bruce Brown will land with a contender and why OG Anunoby is a difference maker in New York and more.

12m
Jan 26
Clark on Bedard's unique release, the biggest question facing the Leafs and Berube's firing

ESPN NHL Writer, Ryan S. Clark joins Game Play to chat about Connor Bedard's unique shot release, Craig Berube's firing, the biggest questions for the Jets, Oilers, Leafs and Canucks and the new NHL All-Star Skills Competition.

11m
Dec 13, 2023
Ardaya on how Ohtani's contract compares to MLB's biggest deals, LA's pursuit of Yamamoto and if the Dodgers could become the most hated team in baseball

LA Dodgers Writer for The Athletic, Fabian Ardaya joins Game Play to chat about how Shohei Ohtani's contract compares to the biggest MLB contracts, the Dodgers' pursuit of Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Tyler Glasnow and if the Dodgers could become the most hated team in baseball.

8m
Dec 13, 2023
Lloyd on Barnes' rise, why SGA is the best player in fantasy basketball and Anunoby's trade value

Host of the Locked on Fantasy Basketball Podcast, Josh Lloyd joins Game Play to chat about Scottie Barnes' rise, the future of OG Anunoby and Pascal Siakam, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's number one fantasy basketball ranking and more.

10m
Dec 13, 2023
Luszczyszyn on if Tavares has lived up to his contract, why some elite players are underpaid and the Leafs' goaltending situation moving forward

National NHL Writer for The Athletic, Dom Luszczyszyn joins Game Play to discuss if John Tavares has lived up to his contract, the future contracts of William Nylander and Sam Reinhart, why some elite players don't get paid what they're worth, the Leafs' goaltending situation moving forward and more.

10m
Dec 11, 2023
Cicchelli on the Ohtani plane-tracking drama, why Toronto should be a major free-agent destination and the impact of social media on athletes

BarDown Content Creator, Jordan Cicchelli joins Game Play to chat about the plane-tracking drama on Friday, why Toronto should be considered a major free-agent destination, the rumours surrounding Cody Bellinger's free agency, the impact of social media on athletes and more.

10m
Dec 11, 2023
Law on Ohtani"s value to the Dodgers, why Blue Jays fans should be positive and Bellinger's fit in Toronto

Senior Baseball Writer for The Athletic, Keith Law joins Game Play to chat about the chaos on Friday surrounding Shohei Ohtani's free agency saga, Ohtani's value to the Dodgers, why Blue Jays fans should be positive, Cody Bellinger's fit with Toronto and more.

11m
Dec 11, 2023
Shepherd on why he expects the Raptors to bounce back against Indiana, how Trent Jr. can find his rhytm and the success of the In-Season Tournament

TSN NBA Analyst Jevohn Shepherd joins Game Play to chat about how the Raptors can bounce back against the Pacers, why he expects Gary Trent Jr. to find a rhythm soon, the Indiana's "video-game" offence and subpar defence, Jrue Holiday going up against his former team and more.

8m
Nov 22, 2023
The Hockey Guy on why Kane would be a "fascinating" fit in Toronto and why he expects the Oilers to turn things around

Shannon Skanes aka "The Hockey Guy" joins Game Play to chat about why he expects the Oilers to turn things around, if the Leafs can land Patrick Kane, how the Florida Panthers can beat the Boston Bruins tonight and other storylines across the NHL.

10m
Nov 22, 2023
Leylah Fernandez on Canada's Billie Jean King Cup triumph, importance of family and mentality heading into 2024

Leylah Fernandez joins Game Play to chat about her reaction to Canada's Billie Jean King Cup victory, the importance of family, playing under pressure, focusing on attitude over results, Ritz's "All Flavours Welcome" campaign and her mentality heading into 2024.

14m
Nov 22, 2023
Bailey on how Stroud is elevating the Texans offence, why the Dolphins struggle against quality opponents and the Bills' playoff chances

USA Today NFL Writer, Jarrett Bailey joins Game Play to chat about C.J Strouds impressive rookie campaign, how far can the Ravens go, why the Dolphins struggle against quality opponents, the Bills' playoff chances and more.

13m
Nov 06, 2023
Dakhil on why Barnes is "Pippen 2.0", Siakam's next deal, and Wembanyama's insane defensive impact

NBA Bleacher Report Writer, Mo Dakhil joins Game Play to chat about Scottie Barnes making "the jump", what it takes to be a star in the NBA, Victor Wembanyama's insane defensive impact, the consequences of the James Harden trade and more.

13m
Nov 06, 2023
Luszczyszyn on why the Leafs should cut their losses with Reaves, issues with depth scoring and the possibility of Nylander playing at centre

National NHL Writer for the Athletic, Dom Luszczyszyn joins Game Play to chat about Ryan Reaves' lack of impact, issues with depth scoring, the possibility of Nylander playing at centre, why it's difficult to play with stars and more.

12m
Nov 06, 2023
Game Play: September 19, 2023 - Hour 2

In the second hour of Game Play, Matt Cauz is joined by NFL Network analyst, Marc Ross. to wrap up Week 2 in the NFL and discuss the severity of Nick Chubb's season-ending knee injury. Then Matt talks to NHL.com senior writer Dan Rosen ahead of NHL training camps getting underway across the league.

41m
Sep 19, 2023
Koffler on fantasy impact of Aaron Rodgers injury, risers and fallers heading into week 2 and waiver-wire pickups

Fantasy Writer for RotoBaller Adam Koffler joins Game Play to chat about the fantasy impact of Aaron Rodgers' injury, risers and fallers heading into week two, waiver-wire pickups and high-owned players that you might consider benching.

9m
Sep 14, 2023
Wulf on key injuries heading into TNF, takeaways from Eagles' week 1 win and biggest position battle against Vikings

Bo Wulf, Eagles Writer for AllPhly.com joins Game play to chat about key injuries heading into the Eagles' matchup against the Vikings, if Cousins can survive in the pocket with limited protection, biggest takeaway from week one, biggest concerns from an Eagles perspective and more.

7m
Sep 14, 2023
Portzline on the mysteries of Babcock controversy, why there's been various reactions from players and the side effects in Columbus

Blue Jackets Writer for The Athletic Aaron Portzline joins Game Play to chat about the statements from Mike Babcock,, Boone Jenner and others, why veterans and rookies might react differently to Babcock, expectations for the Blue Jackets going forward and more.

6m
Sep 14, 2023
Diamandas on why the Jays' bats have gone quiet, Vlad Jr.'s regression and if it's 'too little too late' for Toronto

Yahoo! Sports Blue Jays Writer Ethan Diamandas joins Game Play to chat about if the Jays can still make a run late in the season, why Toronto's bats have gone quiet, the situation surrounding Alek Manoah, and the up-and-down nature of the season.

9m
Sep 14, 2023
Ward on NBA resting stars rule impact on fans, expectations for Wembanyama and Siakam trade rumours

TSN 1050 Radio Analyst Warren Ward joined Game Play to chat about how the NBA's new rules around resting stars impacts fans and players, expectations for Victor Wembanyama for his rookie year, trade rumours swirling around Pascal Siakam and why Damian Lillard's age makes the difference in trade talks.

11m
Sep 14, 2023
Fairservice on why he thinks Manoah is getting bad advice, Jays' abysmal clutch hitting and Vlad Jr.'s struggles at the plate

Blue Jays writer and podcaster Drew Fairservice joins Game Play on what's gone wrong for the Blue Jays against the Rangers, Vladimir Guerrero J.R's problems at the plate, why the Jays can't deliver in the clutch, upcoming UFA's and why he doesn't think Toronto will be aggressive in the offseason.

13m
Sep 13, 2023
Asman on the cruel history of Jets, if Wilson will be a starter moving forward and why Bills struggle in close games

ESPN New York 98.7 Host Jake Asman joins Game Play to chat about the cruel history of the New York Jets, if Zach Wilson will be a starter moving forward, why the Bills struggle in close games and the Jets' chances against the Cowboys.

7m
Sep 13, 2023
Bronsteter on Rousey's legacy, biggest UFC upset of all-time and mystery surrounding McGregor

TSN MMA Reporter Aaron Bronsteter joins Game Play to chat about the top 10 female UFC fighters of all-time, Ronda Rousey's legacy, Amanda Nunes' dominance, Sean Strickland's upset win over Israel Adesanya and when we might see Conor McGregor fight again.

10m
Sep 13, 2023
Shilton on Babcock phone allegations and his reputation among players across NHL

NHL Reporter Kristen Shilton joins Game Play to chat about her initial reaction to the Babcock phone controversy, why she wasn't surprised, next steps for the Columbus Blue Jackets, why winning solves everything and why the controversy won't go away anytime soon.

8m
Sep 13, 2023
Render on why he thinks the Giants will bounce back, his NFL Week 2 best bet and the Jets' elite defence

TSN Betting Analyst Evan Render joins Game Play to chat about why he thinks it will be hard for the Cowboys to cover against the Jets, why he expects the Giants to bounce back, why there's no value in Blue Jays futures bets and more.

7m
Sep 13, 2023
Britton on Alek Manoah's struggles, how the Blue Jays can get to Max Scherzer and Chris Bassitt's season so far

Senior MLB Writer for the Athletic Tim Britton joined Game Play to chat about the importance of tonight's matchup between the Blue Jays and Rangers, how the Jays can get to Max Scherzer, Chris Bassitt's tenure with the Jays, Alek Manoah's struggles, what's gone right and wrong for the Jays this season and more.

9m
Sep 12, 2023
Padula on how Aaron Rodgers' injury has changed NFL betting, AFC East landscape and finding value during the MLB playoff push

TSN Edge Senior Betting Analyst Domenic Padula joined Game Play to chat about how NFL betting has changed after Aaron Rodgers' injury, Josh Allen's disappointing performance, the betting landscape in the AFC East, finding value combining the MLB and NFL favourites and more.

7m
Sep 12, 2023
Lalji on his reaction to Aaron Rodgers' season being over, Josh Allen's MNF performance and if Quinn Hughes is the right captain for the Canucks

TSN Broadcaster Farhan Lalji joins Game Play to chat about Aaron Rodgers going down with an achilles injury, why Josh Allen has too much of a load to carry for the Bills, disappointment surrounding the Seattle Seahawks and if Quinn Hughes is the right captain for the Canucks.

7m
Sep 12, 2023