Prime Time Sports with Bob McCown: Friday May 1st, 2009 (5:00-7:00)

Host: Bob McCown
Roundtable: Jim Kelley, Bruce Arthur, and Gord Kirke

McCown continues his verbal assault on Bettman. His handling of Phoenix, Atlanta and Tampa Bay were all reason for McCown's ire this time around.

A-Roid IS the most hated man in professional sport. Without question.

We all long for a time when watching our heroes in Baseball wasn't about sex, drugs and rock 'n roll, but more about skill, heart and desire. When I think about the '85 Jays, I must confess it evokes memories of overcoming massive odds and past disappointments. It brings up memories of the first sports playoffs I saw. Seeing George bell grab onto that ball in left field to clinch the AL East Title will be etched in my mind forever.

Baseball today haven't turned us into sceptics…they have turned us into sport-focused only, without regard to 'how' they got there. Being sceptical is too painful. It's just easier to bury our heads in the sand.

Prime Time Sports with Bob McCown: Wednesday, April 1st, 2009

Host: Bob McCown
Co-Host: Jim Kelley
Guests: Dan Shulman, Bob Turow, Pat Quinn

A discussion with Dan Shulman revolved around many topics including the Japanese vs American style of baseball. This lead me to think the following: "Are we as Canadians closer to the American style of sports (chest pounding, highlight-reel) or closer to the Japanese style of sports (focus on team, not "me-me-me")? I think there are elements where we are like the US style of sport, but upon reflection, it seems that we are much more closer linked to the American style of sport. Look at Don Cherry's latest attack on Ovechkin's celebration of his 50th goal, and how "good Canadian boys celebrate with honor, dignity and restraint" (ok, maybe he didn't word it EXACTLY that way.)

Who would have thought we'd have more in common with the Japanese than the US?