Darren Dreger: Habs and Blues Make a Trade!

This week on The 1st Half Culture Show, Paul Desbaillets sits down with Olympian and British figure skater Olivia Smart as they talk about how important her last skating season was, the upcoming 2026 Olympics, why she supported Manchester United this past season despite being a Sheffield United fan, why putting on a great performance for the fans is important to her, potentially getting other figure skaters to do a soccer match on ice, her most memorable moments and much more. Paul breaks down this week’s hot topics including, England vs Spain in the Women’s Euro Final, Marcus Rashford going to Barcelona, Lionel Messi’s new contract and Canada’s men team moving up the rankings of FIFA. Catch The 1st Half Culture Show every Friday at 6 pm on TSN 690 Montreal, where soccer meets pop culture. With weekly guests, bold takes, and Paul’s signature wit, it’s the ultimate mix of football, culture, and conversation you didn’t know you needed!

Join Bryan Hayes and Dave Feschuk for hour 3 of Mail It in Friday! We are joined by TSN NFL and CFL reporter Farhan Lalji to discuss the Argos situation with Chad Kelly. Lalji gives his thoughts on the 49ers and Cowboys after visiting training camp. We give you our FanDuel Best Bets.

TSN NFL and CFL reporter Farhan Lalji joins us on a Mail it in Friday to discuss the Argos season without Chad Kelly. Lalji shares his thoughts on Brock Purdy and what questions face the Dallas Cowboys heading into the new season.

Join Bryan Hayes and Dave Feschuk for hour 2 of Mail It in Friday! We are joined by TSN baseball insider Steve Phillips joins the show to discuss the Jays’ post-all-star break surge and the team’s approach for the MLB trade deadline. We discuss the Yankees' struggles and their upcoming series with the Phillies, and the NFL cracking down on players reselling Super Bowl tickets.

AJ and Graham are joined by Rod Pedersen to talk some CFL and hockey down in Florida. Then the fellas put a wrap on your sports movie Mt Rushmores, and look ahead to the weekend

Three-time Stanley Cup champion Aaron Ward joined Mitch Gallo, Simon Tsalikis and Luca Scott on Melnick in the Afternoon to talk about the Carolina Hurricanes signing Jackson Blake to an extension, his hottest takes for the next NHL season and he answers your questions.

Rod Pedersen joins the fellas to talk CFL, and hockey in Florida

TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips joins us on Mail It In Friday to discuss the Jays ' post-All-Star break surge. Phillips is asked if he’d move Barger to make a big splash in the trade market, and he shares his thoughts on Bichette’s contract situation with the Jays.

Eric explains why the World Juniors sexual assault acquittals was not a surprise, the prospects of appeal and what’s next for Carter Hart and the other defendants.

MLB and NFL Betting Writer for The Athletic, John Laghezza joins Game Play to chat about how the MLB trade deadline might impact futures, his favourite NFL win total bet and why the Yankees might miss the playoffs.