It was another jam-packed week on Winnipeg Sports Talk as we counted down to the Labour Day Classic between the Bombers and Riders. Here’s what you might have missed:
Labour Day Classic on the Horizon
The Blue Bombers and Roughriders are set for a huge clash this weekend. Jeff Hamilton of the Winnipeg Free Press joined Hustler to break down the matchup, Dalton Schoen’s return, Nic Demski’s health, and why this could be the turning point of the Bombers’ season.
With training camp closing in, Ken Wiebe joined Hustler after covering Team Canada’s orientation camp in Calgary to discuss Kyle Connor’s contract situation, Team Canada takeaways, and what’s next for the Jets.
Big news in the CEBL: the Winnipeg Sea Bears have parted ways with head coach and GM Mike Taylor, naming Brandon’s Mike Raimbault as his replacement.
Joey Slattery joined WST to break down the move, why the team wanted a year-round leader in Winnipeg, and what Raimbault’s promotion means for the future of the franchise.
Ahead of his September 19th performance at the Burton Cummings Theatre, Steve-O talked about filming his own stunts, staying in the spotlight for decades, and why fans can expect chaos when his tour reaches Winnipeg.
As Saskatchewan looks to rebound from their loss to Calgary, The Green Zone’s Jamie Nye joined WST to talk kicking woes, Trevor Harris’ strong season, and whether the Riders can pull off an upset on Labour Day.
Stephen Brunt on the Ticats, Labour Day & the CFL’s Big Questions
Legendary Canadian journalist Stephen Brunt joined WST to discuss Made in the Hammer, a behind-the-scenes look at the Tiger-Cats’ season. He also spoke about the importance of the Ticats to Hamilton, why Labour Day is such a cornerstone for the CFL, and the million-dollar question: how to get more fans out to BMO Field for Argos games.
On the latest CFL 110, Andrew “Hustler” Paterson and Jeff Hamilton broke down the Bombers’ bounce-back win, the Riders and Lions’ playoff positioning, and the key performances and injuries shaping the stretch run ahead of Labour Day weekend.
The NFL season is here, and Winnipeg Sports Talk is going all in.
Andrew “Hustler” Paterson is joined by Jake Bolin Moss and Pat Gregoire of Coolbet for the WST Winners NFL Futures Extravaganza — a full season preview packed with futures bets and bold predictions. From player props and award winners to division races and our Super Bowl pick, we’ve got you covered.
