We had plenty to discuss this week on Winnipeg Sports Talk as the Blue Bombers prepared for their 21st annual Banjo Bowl against the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The NFL is back, NHL players are gearing up for camp, and the CFL season is in full swing!
Here were some of the highlights from the shows this week that you might have missed!
Doug Brown on the Bombers’ Labour Day Classic loss & Banjo Bowl outlook
The Bombers came up just short in Regina, falling 34–30 in a wild Labour Day Classic. 680 CJOB Blue Bombers analyst Doug Brown joined us to break down the loss, preview the Banjo Bowl, and share his thoughts on the signing of Ontaria “Pokey” Wilson.
Hockey is almost back! Murat Ates from The Athletic returned to preview Jets camp, discuss Jonathan Toews’ impact, and highlight storylines to watch when camp opens.
Linebacker Tony Jones sat down with Hustler to share his perspective on the Labour Day Classic, preview the rematch against Saskatchewan in the Banjo Bowl, and talk about his journey with the Bombers since joining the team last season.
Nobody knows the Banjo Bowl like Troy Westwood. He stopped by Friday’s show to talk about the origins of the game and what the Bombers will need to do in front of a sold-out home crowd.
Fresh off releasing her #1 national bestseller Rock Star, curling legend Jennifer Jones joined us for a great conversation about the book and her incredible career.
From Kyle Connor’s future in Winnipeg to Connor McDavid’s next deal, David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period weighed in on some of the league’s biggest contract storylines heading into the season.
CFL 110: Labour Day Classics Deliver Drama | Banjo Bowl & Week 14 Preview
Andrew “Hustler” Paterson and Jeff Hamilton had plenty to say about Labour Day weekend in the CFL — from Toronto’s thrilling win to a full preview of this week’s slate of games.
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.
Minnesota Vikings Preview: Matthew Coller of Purple Insider previewed the Minnesota Vikings’ season and what to expect from Kevin O’Connell’s squad . Watch Here
Week 1 Preview:Lee “Hacksaw” Hamilton broke down the Cowboys–Eagles season opener and the top matchups on the Week 1 slateWatch Here.
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