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Inside Sports
Hosted by CHED / Curiouscast · EN
Host Brenden Escott brings you the latest on the Edmonton Oilers, Edmonton Elks and the local sports scene. Make Inside Sports your home for entertaining stories and unique guests from Northern Alberta and across the sporting world!
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THE OTHER SIDE: Jamie Nye from the Green Zone in Saskatchewan
Today00:21:51Tap to summarizeAs the Edmonton Elks and Saskatchewan Roughriders prepare for a battle for first place in the West, we break down one of the biggest games of the CFL season with Jamie Nye from the Green Zone in Saskatchewan. We discuss how the Riders have handled the emotional loss of Jayden Dalke, what's fueled their 4-1 start, why Trevor Harris continues to thrive at 40 and what makes Saskatchewan's defense the league's stingiest. We also examine Edmonton's impressive 5-1 start, the challenge of slowing down Justin Rankin, the importance of the turnover battle and the biggest storylines shaping the CFL as the season enters its next phase. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show anywhere you get your streaming audio and follow Inside Sports on X (@InsideSports880). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Elks colour analyst Dave Campbell
Today00:23:13Tap to summarizeThe Edmonton Elks head to Saskatchewan with a 5-1 record and first place in the West on the line. We’re joined by Elks colour analyst and show producer Dave Campbell to break down what their ability to win in different ways says about this team, whether the gritty win over B.C. exposed any concerns and how injuries along the offensive line could impact the game plan. We also discuss Josh Cephus' emergence, the challenge of slowing down Trevor Harris and the Roughriders and the key matchups that could decide one of the biggest games of Edmonton's season—and whether this is another statement opportunity for a legitimate Grey Cup contender. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show anywhere you get your streaming audio and follow Inside Sports on X (@InsideSports880). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Brenden Escott opens the July 22 show
Today00:21:05Tap to summarizeHost Brenden Escott begins the July 22 show with audio from the Edmonton Elks and head coach Mark Kilam before they engage in battle with the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Thursday night in Regina. Plus, a look around the sports world at headlines from the NHL, MLB and beyond. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show anywhere you get your streaming audio and follow Inside Sports on X (@InsideSports880). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Sully from Locked on MLB
Yesterday00:23:16Tap to summarizeWe take a tour around Major League Baseball, breaking down the Blue Jays' disappointing season, whether expectations were too high after last year's World Series run and what lies ahead for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Toronto as the trade deadline approaches. We also dive into the crowded American League playoff race, the biggest names who could be on the move, the evolving buyers-and-sellers market, the Mets' frustrating campaign and the teams that have emerged as baseball's biggest surprises through the first half of the season. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show anywhere you get your streaming audio and follow Inside Sports on X (@InsideSports880). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Calls and texts
Yesterday00:22:03Tap to summarizeWe open up the call and text lines to hear from you about the Edmonton Elks, Edmonton Oilers, Toronto Blue Jays and more. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show anywhere you get your streaming audio and follow Inside Sports on X (@InsideSports880). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Elks offensive lineman Mark Korte
Yesterday00:23:31Tap to summarizeEdmonton Elks offensive lineman Mark Korte joins the show to discuss the team's 5-1 start, bouncing back to beat the B.C. Lions and how the offensive line has overcome a rash of injuries. We also talk about stepping back into the starting centre role, finding answers for opposing defences focused on slowing Justin Rankin, working with offensive line coach Stephen Sorrells and preparing for a pivotal home-and-home series against the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show anywhere you get your streaming audio and follow Inside Sports on X (@InsideSports880). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Brenden Escott opens the July 21 show
Yesterday00:20:47Tap to summarizeHost Brenden Escott begins the July 21 show with thoughts on the upcoming Edmonton Elks matchup against the Saskatchewan Roughriders, including audio from coach Mark Kilam and offensive lineman Brett Boyko, as well as a look at the Toronto Blue Jays and their series with the Tampa Bay Rays. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show anywhere you get your streaming audio and follow Inside Sports on X (@InsideSports880). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →TSN’s Matthew Scianitti
2d ago00:21:50Tap to summarizeWe put a bow on the 2026 FIFA World Cup with TSN’s Matthew Scianitti, breaking down Spain's championship run, the atmosphere surrounding the final in New Jersey and what made La Roja the class of the tournament. We also discuss Lionel Messi's remarkable farewell World Cup, Kylian Mbappé's continued brilliance, Spain's sweep of the tournament's top individual honours and the lasting legacy of the first 48-team World Cup hosted in North America. Plus, we examine what's next for Canada as the program looks to build on its success and raise expectations beyond simply qualifying for the world's biggest stage. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show anywhere you get your streaming audio and follow Inside Sports on X (@InsideSports880). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Elks analyst Blake Dermott
2d ago00:24:25Tap to summarizeThe Edmonton Elks leaned on a dominant defensive effort to knock off the B.C. Lions, and we break down the unit's standout performance with Blake Dermott from Elks radio, look at Kenny Logan Jr.'s impact and how Edmonton generated four sacks and four interceptions. We also discuss B.C.'s blueprint for slowing down Justin Rankin, offensive adjustments involving Josh Cephus and the offensive line, ongoing discipline concerns, the parity across the CFL and what to expect when the Elks open Week 8 with a pivotal showdown against the 4-1 Saskatchewan Roughriders. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show anywhere you get your streaming audio and follow Inside Sports on X (@InsideSports880). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Brenden Escott opens the July 20 show
2d ago00:22:58Tap to summarizeHost Brenden Escott begins the July 20 show looking back on the FIFA World Cup finale between Spain and Argentina, a big Edmonton Elks win over the B.C. Lions with audio from Coach Mark Kilam and QB Cody Fajardo and more, as well as a look at Toronto Blue Jays action. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show anywhere you get your streaming audio and follow Inside Sports on X (@InsideSports880). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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