Hebsy on Sports

I announced my retirement after 332 episodes of this podcast. Toronto Mike was blindsided. I had to fire him. Listen here, if you dare. Thanks for all of your support. I'm going golfing now.

Agonizing over the Maple Leafs loss to Tampa and their inability to clinch on home ice. Time to put Michael Bunting back into the lineup. Stanley Cup playoffs have been pretty good. Same with the NBA. The BlueJays host the Mariners this weekend. Yes, the same team they blew an 8-1 lead against in the playoffs last year. Why does the "Quality Start" stat even exist in baseball? Kikuchi threw 5 and two thirds scoreless and doesn't get credit for a QS? Dumb stat. An ESPN reporter is fired for calling another reporter a F**king c**t in front of fans and cellphones. And guess which TSN personality tweeted "Don't forget to wash your a**hole". Go ahead and guess. Or just listen to the podcast with me and Toronto Mike

The Leafs have Tampa Bay right where they want them. Toronto Mike and I discuss the highs and lows of playoff hockey, and whether there is a conflict of interest surrounding referee Wes McCauley. Also, the rest of the Stanley Cup playoffs, the NBA post season, The Bluejays and the dumb tweet by pitcher Anthony Bass, who might be one of the least-liked players in Bluejays history. And why do people from BC hate me just for complimenting Canucks broadcasters Shorty and Cheech? Hope you enjoy the show.

A 9 year old caused the Raptors to miss 18 free throws. Why was this allowed to happen? Me and Toronto Mike discuss this story, plus the latest on the Maple Leafs and their upcoming playoff series with Tampa. I'm picking the Leafs in 7 games. Are the BlueJays going to end up like that talented 1984 team that couldn't catch the Detroit Tigers? It's way too early, but Toronto needs to bring the 13-0 Tampa Bay Rays down a notch, starting tonight at the newly partially-renovated Rogers Centre. And should the NHL try the "play in" format like the NBA? TV ratings are huge for these pre-playoff encounters. Hope you enjoy the show.

Are today's Boston Bruins better than the Habs of the 70s? Toronto Mike and I get into the "loser point", and how it's changed the way we calculate wins and points. Also, the Leafs are preparing for a tough series with Tampa, the Raptors will likely host a play-in game vs. Chicago and it could be the end for Nick Nurse. The Bluejays are winning on the road, but their president, Mark Shapiro, seems more excited about the brisket sandwiches they're going to serve in the new beer garden at Rogers Centre. A race war in women's basketball because of a little trash talking? Get ready for more of this type of behaviour. And, it's going to be a wild ride at the Masters, and perhaps the final one for Tiger Woods. Plus, my thoughts on the hundreds of faces and voices I see and hear on TSN and Sportsnet. You need a programme to keep up. Hope you enjoy the weekend.

The Bluejays will win 94 more games this year, but I doubt any will be more thrilling than yesterday's Opener in St. Loo. We'll go over the first of 162 and talk about other baseball stuff along with the end of Tim and Friends, other sports media talk, the Maple Leafs could be in trouble against Tampa, the Raptors quest for the 7 or 8 seed, Is Bianca Andreescu a drama queen or just unlucky? Join me and Toronto Mike for lively sports commentary with no bullsh*t.

Today, I go after the NHL for not punishing players and teams who do NOT support LGBTQ+ initiatives. Start suspending these players NOW. Also, me and Toronto Mike get into the World Baseball Classic and how it can be even better. The Leafs, Raptors and BlueJays, of course, and there are 7 Jays on ESPN's Top 100 list. And, the death of the local sportscast. How many TV sports anchors that you grew up with are long gone from your TV screens? Hope you enjoy the show.

Was there one trade that actually made you cry?   For me it was Frank Mahovlich traded from the Leafs to Detroit.  I was 11 years old.    I still haven't gotten over it.    Join me and Toronto Mike as we get into tons of sports talk, featuring the Raptors, Jays, Leafs, World Baseball Classic,  NHL on TNT and why they're so good, tennis, golf and what's happening to all those sports-betting sites out there.   Also, my trip to Elliot Lake, Ontario, and calling 2 home victories for the Red Wings of the NOJHL. Hope you enjoy the show.  

Can we get a collection together for Fred Van Vleet?  He was fined 30K for calling out the refs the other night.   @torontomike and I will get into the Raptors, Leafs, the Conor McDavid injury, the Bluejays, and the story of a female sports personality who had an affair with two different BlueJays simultaneously during the ill-fated 2017 season.   Hope you'll join us.

The NHL's Blocked Shots stat is completely bogus and does a disservice to men like Borje Salming and Harry Howell.   Too bad about Trade Deadline Day being a complete dud on TV.   Toronto Mike and I get into the Leafs and their chances to beat Tampa now that they've made several trades.   We also talk about the speed of baseball Spring Training games and the missed moments of drama.   Also, the Raptors can't afford to lose to teams below them in the standings, golf, tennis and my story of Dave Stieb trying to chase a spring no hitter in Bradenton, Florida.   Hope you enjoy the show.