More Sports Opinions Archive

- Grange on 9/11: One long day
  
  Michael Grange
  - September 11, 2011
  From the early dawn memorial to the Jets-Cowboys kickoff, New Yorkers remembered 9/11.
- Grange on NCAA: Business as usual
  
  Michael Grange
  - August 17, 2011
  The University of Miami scandal is glaring proof of what’s wrong in major U.S. college sports.
- Grange on 2012: Tempering expectations
  
  Michael Grange
  - July 27, 2011
  The overwhelming success in Vancouver has officials scrambling to set expectations ahead of London.
- Jones Blog: Tournament memories
  
  Paul Jones
  - April 4, 2011
- Jones on NCAA: A solid choice
  
  Paul Jones
  - March 20, 2011
  Tristan Thompson's announcement that he intends to continue his studies at Texas will likely pay off in the long run.
- Jones blog: March is Lady Luck's month
  
  Paul Jones
  - March 15, 2011
- Spec on 2011: The Great Zoltan predicts
  
  Mark Spector
  - December 31, 2010
  Save your nickels, The Great Zoltan works for free on the final day of 2010 to predict 2011.
- Brophy on 2010: Names in the news
  
  Mike Brophy
  - December 31, 2010
  The past year hosted an Olympic Games and World Cup, but in Canada it was all about one player.
- Mendes on stuff: 'Santa' moments in sports
  
  Ian Mendes
  - December 22, 2010
- Mendes on games: The Holiday Olympics
  
  Ian Mendes
  - December 16, 2010
  Some indoor fun for those whose wives won't let them play video games.
- Howitzers & Hockey: One soldier's story
  
  Jim Lang
  - November 11, 2010
- Ask Jim Lang: Tiers of rage
  
  Jim Lang
  - October 28, 2010
  This week find out how the NHL really decides how long a suspension should be.
- Spector on NHL: Landis needles Armstrong
  
  Mark Spector
  - May 20, 2010
  Floyd Landis' recent doping admission makes it only more likely Lance Armstrong was cheating too.
- Ask Jim Lang: Playoff memories
  
  Jim Lang
  - May 17, 2010
  This week Clubber discusses the CFL's future in the Maritmes, Alan Vigneault's future and southern hospitality.
- Ask Jim Lang: Who's a tough guy?
  
  Jim Lang
  - April 26, 2010
- Ask Jim Lang: All-Name team edition
  
  Jim Lang
  - April 12, 2010
- Ask Jim Lang: Small only in stature
  
  Jim Lang
  - April 5, 2010
- Jones: Villanova upset still resonates
  
  Paul Jones
  - April 2, 2010
- Ask Jim Lang: Staying ahead of injuries
  
  Jim Lang
  - March 29, 2010
  This week, a viewer asks if there are actually more concussions in the NHL or just more people reporting them.
- Ask Jim Lang: Wrestling for answers
  
  Jim Lang
  - March 22, 2010
- Ask Jim Lang: Sportsnet Royal Rumble
  
  Jim Lang
  - March 15, 2010
  This week Clubber describes what would go down at a Sportsnet Royal Rumble and who might emerge as the King, or Queen, of the ring.
- Ask Jim Lang: The Passion of the Phil
  
  Jim Lang
  - March 8, 2010
  In this week's edition of Ask Jim Lang, Clubber addresses Phil Kessel's less than inspired Olympics and who he would have liked to see perform at the closing ceremony.
- Ask Jim Lang: Olympic questions and more
  
  Jim Lang
  - March 1, 2010
  I know one thing: I am going on eBay this week to buy a pair of pants worn by the Norwegian men's curling team.
- Ask Jim Lang: Maple Leaf pride
  
  Jim Lang
  - February 22, 2010
  Certain sports moments can get even a manly man like Jim Lang a little choked up.
- Ask Jim Lang: Pre-Olympic edition
  
  Jim Lang
  - January 25, 2010
- Ask Jim Lang: Greatest announcers edition
  
  Jim Lang
  - January 18, 2010
  This week Clubber lets you know who the top five play-by-play announcers of all-time are. Let the debate begin!
- Ask Jim Lang: Hats-off to tradition
  
  Jim Lang
  - January 12, 2010
  In the latest mailbag Clubber discusses what happens to hats on the ice and, of course, his ubiquitous schnoz.
- Ask Jim Lang: Pay Per View edition
  
  Jim Lang
  - January 4, 2010
  The beginnings of pay-per-view, classic rock and roll, how to become an NHL referee and all the best for a happy new year!
- Shannon: A Christmas story
  
  John Shannon
  - December 22, 2009
  It is that time of year to be thankful for friends and family.
- Spec's mailbag: Talking trades
  
  Mark Spector
  - December 11, 2009
  The cold has Oilers' fans holed up with plenty of time to hammer out trades for their beloved team.
- Ask Jim Lang: Wheel of Fortune edition
  
  Jim Lang
  - November 30, 2009
  In this week's edition, one reader wonders where to go with his $4,000 vacation prize, while another asks if Pat Sajak ever played semi-pro hockey. (He didn't.)
- On Spec
  
  Mark Spector
  - November 16, 2009
  Hamilton officially became Whoville on Monday after another heart-breaking sports moment.
- Ask Jim Lang: Remembrance Day Edition
  
  Jim Lang
  - November 9, 2009
  In honour of our veterans, I've dedicated this week's entire blog to Remembrance Day.
- Ask Jim Lang: Is (Penner) our only hope?
  
  Jim Lang
  - November 2, 2009
- Ask Jim Lang: How to fix the CSA
  
  Jim Lang
  - October 26, 2009
  In this week's mailbag, Clubber calls out the Canadian Soccer Association and he reveals the many hidden talents of Sportnet's on-air personalities.
- Ask Jim Lang: The Riverton Rifle edition
  
  Jim Lang
  - October 19, 2009
  In this week's mailbag, Clubber questions Reggie Leach's absence from the Hall and crowns the all-time worst athletes in sport.
- Ask Jim Lang: The Hybrid edition
  
  Jim Lang
  - October 12, 2009
- Ask Jim Lang: Mr. T, urinals and Air Force One
  
  Jim Lang
  - October 5, 2009
  What should you do if your boss pulls up to the urinal next to you? Jim Lang has the answer.
- Ask Jim Lang: Labour Day edition
  
  Jim Lang
  - September 7, 2009
  Clubber takes your questions as we prepare to enter the best time of the year for sports fans.
- Ask Jim Lang: Greatest calls
  
  Jim Lang
  - August 10, 2009
  From the greatest calls in sports history to the greatest beers, this blog has it all.
- Ask Jim Lang: The Man Show
  
  Jim Lang
  - July 27, 2009
  Betty, Veronica, HDTVs, wrestling, and dating advice. It's a full-on man blog this week.
- Spector: Spec's notes
  
  Mark Spector
  - July 13, 2009
  From Arturo Gatti to Jacques Lemaire to chuckwagon racing Mark Spector gives his take on some issues from the wide world of sports.
- Toth: Voices of Vancouver
  
  Mike Toth
  - July 10, 2009
  Gerry Dobson is a true broadcast professional and a big part of the Vancouver Olympics.
- Toth: Scattered thoughts
  
  Mike Toth
  - July 7, 2009
  The Blue & White's new blue line; a former Bulldog strikes it rich; and the nicest team in baseball.
- Ask Jim Lang: The Sports Shack
  
  Jim Lang
  - July 6, 2009
  This week, Jim Lang pays homage to a sports icon and makes a pitch for his own show.
- Toth: Dream interviews
  
  Mike Toth
  - June 19, 2009
  Interviewing athletes can be a nightmare but not when pointing a microphone at this all-star line-up.
- Toth: Jersey pride
  
  Mike Toth
  - May 22, 2009
  From three-year-olds to crusty adults, sports fans have a love affair with uniforms.
- Toth: Voices of Vancouver
  
  Mike Toth
  - May 6, 2009
  A hometown boy returns to his roots as a television host for the Winter Olympics.
- Lang: Ask Jim Lang
  
  Jim Lang
  - April 20, 2009
  This week, Clubber Lang solves the mystery of how a game ended in a tie in the playoffs and is the "Great One" truly the greatest of all-time.
- Jim Lang answers your questions
  
  Jim Lang
  - April 6, 2009
  From best and worst interviews to hugs with the Big Dude, Jim Lang runs the gamut of viewer questions.
- Toth blog: A Sportsnet spat
  
  Mike Toth
  - March 28, 2009
  Husbands and wives can definitely work together, as long as the husband shuts up.
- Ask Jim Lang
  
  Jim Lang
  - March 23, 2009
  This week, Jim addresses tough times for the Silver and Black, the CFL in Ottawa and a painful childhood experience.
- Spector: Save the toque
  
  Mark Spector
  - March 19, 2009
  You can live your life in a helmet - that we know for sure. But can you enjoy it?
- Dobson: Mr. Mom
  
  Gerry Dobson
  - March 16, 2009
  Even though he could still ski, good guy Thomas Grandi had his reasons for retiring.
- Lang: Clubber fields your questions
  
  Jim Lang
  - March 16, 2009
  Jim 'Clubber' Lang has fielded your questions of the week and submitted his responses, ranging from Ottawa hate to Sportsnet benders.
- Lang: Ask Clubber Lang
  
  Jim Lang
  - March 10, 2009
  Sportsnet's Jim (Clubber) Lang wants to answer your questions. From inside info about working at Sportsnet to his somewhat oversized honker, here's your chance to ask away.
- Lang: You know what grinds my gears
  
  Jim Lang
  - February 17, 2009
  If you want to find out what cheesy T-shirts, A-Rod, Ian Mendes and Justin Pogge have in common, you'll have to read Jim Lang's blog.
- Toth: Scattered thoughts
  
  Mike Toth
  - January 27, 2009
  Why NHL'ers refuse to strap it up; Rangers legends get their due; and hard-core wrestling.
- Toth: Radio regrets
  
  Mike Toth
  - January 22, 2009
  "Think before speaking" is a simple rule that radio hosts don't always follow.
- Toth: Unappreciated assets
  
  Mike Toth
  - January 6, 2009
  You ladies might not want to hear it, but some of your men deserve more credit.
- Toth: The Santa List
  
  Mike Toth
  - December 23, 2008
  Tis the season to be jolly, and our Santa sports list proves it.
- Toth: The Grinch List
  
  Mike Toth
  - December 16, 2008
  You're a mean one, Mr. Grinch, especially when it comes to people who spoil sports.
- Toth: Black and white issue
  
  Mike Toth
  - December 12, 2008
  50 years after deciding to boycott a bowl game, Willie Evans still doesn't think it's a big deal.
- Lefko: A Bowl without barriers
  
  Perry Lefko
  - December 11, 2008
  Next month’s International Bowl will represent more than just a game for the University at Buffalo Bulls.
- Lefko: Top 10 celebrity anthems
  
  Perry Lefko
  - December 9, 2008
  What is it about watching people, notably celebrities, singing national anthems at sporting events that makes it sometimes more memorable than the event itself?
- Toth blog: Uncle Ted
  
  Mike Toth
  - December 2, 2008
  He was a communications king, but Ted Rogers also had a warm and generous spirit.
- The ultimate teammates
  
  Jim Lang
  - November 11, 2008
  In sports, a good teammate is defined as someone who comes to the aid of another without ever being asked.
- Toth: Obama's big win
  
  Mike Toth
  - November 6, 2008
  Stanley Cups and Super Bowls are nice, but Barack Obama's victory is larger than life.
- Toth: Scattered thoughts
  
  Mike Toth
  - October 21, 2008
  Why the World Series is weak; CFL news and views; the Leafs latest idea; and translating sports lingo.
- Toth: Let us give thanks
  
  Mike Toth
  - October 14, 2008
  With visions of too much turkey dancing in their heads, sports fans salute Thanksgiving.
- Toth: Connected in more ways than one
  
  Mike Toth
  - October 8, 2008
  As the network celebrates its tenth anniversary, a pair of Sportsnet vets have a lot in common.
- Toth: I told you so
  
  Mike Toth
  - October 7, 2008
  When it comes to Toronto sports, the ol' Tother knows all.
- Toth: Scattered thoughts
  
  Mike Toth
  - October 3, 2008
  A fraudulent CFL schedule; exposing phoney fans; and a pair of dream quotes.
- Spector: Slap Shot hangover
  
  Mark Spector
  - September 29, 2008
  With Paul Newman's passing, Canadians and hockey fans lift their glasses for Reg Dunlop.
- Quotable quotes
  
  Mike Toth
  - September 23, 2008
  Some recent words of wisdom from the wide world of sports.
- Mendes: The Fan Test
  
  Ian Mendes
  - September 17, 2008
  School has been back in session for three weeks now, so it's time for another test from Mr. Mendes.
- McCormick: Six-gun justice
  
  Sean McCormick
  - September 12, 2008
  The Big Dude has his 'guns' confiscated at airport security, and we are not talking about his arms.
- Osmak: Would you please welcome...
  
  Evanka Osmak
  - September 6, 2008
  Connected is proud to introduce the new broadcasting couple Ji-vanka.
- Fair weather fans
  
  Mike Toth
  - August 7, 2008
  Today's sports fan seems to care more about bells and whistles than the game.
- The Canadian Dime
  
  Mike Toth
  - July 1, 2008
  In honour of Canada Day, here’s a list of the Top 10 athletes in our country's history.
- The perfect 10 - Part II
  
  Mike Toth
  - June 19, 2008
  The ultimate list of athletes wraps up with picks five through 10.
- The perfect 10
  
  Mike Toth
  - June 17, 2008
  It's the ultimate list of athletes that are guaranteed to cause a few arguments.
- Hello Calgary
  
  Mike Toth
  - June 10, 2008
  A famous Flame, a surprising new Stampeder and taking shots at CBC.
- Doc, Damon, Bam-Bam and Red
  
  Mike Toth
  - May 29, 2008
  Out with the bad and in with the good in this week's blog.
- Mike Toth: Scattered Thoughts
  
  Mike Toth
  - May 21, 2008
  Ego-driven fans; a case for Krog; and coaching in Kitchener.
- Toth: Leatherheads loses
  
  Mike Toth
  - May 13, 2008
  Before coming out with his new football movie, George Clooney should have punted.
- Long live blogs
  
  Jim Lang
  - May 2, 2008
  Long live the blog and long live the sports fans who respond to them.
- Toth: An emotional move
  
  Mike Toth
  - May 1, 2008
  Sportsnet leaves its old studio behind to set-up shop in downtown Toronto.
- Olympic boycott feedback
  
  Mike Toth
  - April 17, 2008
  My last blog certainly produced some interesting debate, as I pointed out that there are other reasons for athletes to boycott the Olympics besides the human rights concerns in China.
- Boycott Beijing
  
  Mike Toth
  - April 9, 2008
  Forget about "The Da Vinci Code".
- Q&A with McCormick
  
  Sean McCormick
  - April 4, 2008
  Sportsnet's Sean (Big Dude) McCormick answers your questions.
- Passing on the rings
  
  Mike Toth
  - February 15, 2008
  The Olympic ideal? For some, the ideal plan would be to stay home.
- Fay's Five
  
  Brad Fay
  - January 7, 2008
  There are championships we favour more than others for obvious reasons: most notably, our home team winning. But there are also those that the majority of fans can embrace, like John Elway finally getting his Super Bowl (and then another), the Saskachewan Roughriders winning a rare Grey Cup or Michael Jordan's Bulls making history.
- Weighing in
  
  Mike Toth
  - November 30, 2007
  In a world obsessed with weight, it's hard to live large.
- Golden ticket
  
  Brad Fay
  - October 12, 2007
  "Bruuuuuce!" will be the familiar cry from the crowd at the ACC Monday night when Springsteen hits the stage, just like "Stuuuuu!" (Barnes) became a staple in Buffalo from Sabres fans and "Loooouuu!" rang out in B.C. for 25 years of Passaglia service.
- Scattered thoughts
  
  Mike Toth
  - October 5, 2007
  The Scatterbrain returns with some things old and some things new.
- The best of youth
  
  Mike Toth
  - September 7, 2007
  When it comes to sports, adults expect too much.
- Fire and ice
  
  Mike Toth
  - September 6, 2007
  Some love a good battle, while others are content to simply walk away.
- Radio days
  
  Mike Toth
  - September 6, 2007
  Spending the summer working on radio has been a labour of love.
- Scattered thoughts
  
  Mike Toth
  - September 6, 2007
  The Scatterbrain returns from summer break with some points to ponder.

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