Canada vs. USA Rivalry Renewed + Michael Grange's Raptors Report

Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi begin the second hour by previewing Canada’s World Baseball Classic quarterfinal against the United States. They break down how the Canadian roster matches up, what a successful start from Michael Soroka would look like, and James Paxton’s impressive return from retirement. The guys also examine which Canadian hitters need to step up, what’s at stake for the Americans, and the controversy around Team USA wearing Olympic hockey jerseys for the game and how Canada should respond. After the break, Sportsnet.ca Raptors reporter Michael Grange (29:07) joins the show to discuss the Jamal Shead incident and whether it reflects a lack of leadership or edge within the team. They explore whether the Raptors need a more aggressive presence to take the next step, if their fourth-quarter struggles stem from leadership issues or poor shooting, Immanuel Quickley’s season and the expectations tied to his contract, and whether NBA fans are becoming desensitized to greatness given Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s performances.

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