Going Deep with Donnovan Bennett

Viva Las Vegas

After a trip to Vegas earlier this year, Donnovan takes a look at why Sin City has become one of the largest North American hubs for not only sports in general, but women's sports as well. He chats with Steve Hill (3:46) CEO and President of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) on how sports in Vegas have evolved over the years, and the direction it took after the pandemic. Afterwards, Donnovan chats with Nikki Fargas (30:06), President of the WNBA's Las Vegas Aces, as they discuss how the Aces have become one of the WNBA's crown jewels.   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Next Steps for the Raptors ft. Joseph Casciaro

The 2024-25 NBA season is officially over, the 2025 NBA Draft is in the rear-view, and the biggest free agents of the offseason have all found new homes - what's next? Donnovan brings on theScore's Joseph Casciaro to discuss the Raptors' offseason, including re-signing Jakob Poeltl to a four-year deal worth $104 million, the Collin Murray-Boyles draft pick at no. 9 overall, and the departure of Masai Ujiri. Plus, they take a look around the NBA and discuss some of the biggest items, including new ownership of the Lakers, what's going on in Milwaukee, and debate whether or not the parity in having different champions is a good or bad thing.   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Northern Super League Check-In ft. Jade Kovacevic, Holly Ward + Desiree Scott

The Northern Super League is midway through its inaugural season, so Donnovan checks in across the country with a trio of NSL athletes: Toronto's Jade Kovacevic (2:42), Vancouver's Holly Ward (24:30), and Ottawa's Desiree Scott (44:42). Kovacevic discusses her return from injury as AFC Toronto prepares to go back to BMO Field for the opening of the annual Canadian National Exhibition, Ward chats potting her first goal for the women's senior national team in June, while three-time Olympic medalist Scott discusses retiring from international play as well as her partnership with Contigo.   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Blue Jays Get Set for Canada Day Festivities ft. George Springer & Kevin Gausman

With Canada Day at the Rogers Centre right around the corner, Donnovan takes a trip down to the Dome, where he chats with George Springer (3:02) and Kevin Gausman (7:01) - the two Jays speak about what it means to play for a whole country, the passion of Canadian fans, and what the experience of playing in a Canada Day game is like. Afterwards, Donnovan chats with two members of the team staff responsible for the gigantic Canadian flag that gets unfurled every year on July 1; Michelle Kostuik (14:20), Director, Concerts & Events and Stefanie Wright (17:30), Director, Game Entertainment both discuss what goes into a massive undertaking such as Canada Day every year.     The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Creating Inclusive Spaces in Hockey: The Toronto Pride Hockey Tournament Celebrates a Third Year

The Toronto Pride Hockey Tournament is an annual inclusive event for queer women and trans people, which brings together more than 200 players, volunteers and spectators - the tournament celebrates diversity and inclusion in hockey and promotes the love of the sport for all. With this year's tournament in the books, Donnovan speaks to the two co-founders, Liz Dewdney and Sheri Krell, on how TPHT came to be, how it continues to grow, and why events such as this are important for both the game of hockey and the 2SLGBTQ+ community.   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.