After learning about Craig's origins in LA in Part 1, in Part 2 of the Craig Ellis Files, Craig gets into not only his time at San Diego State, but coming out college undrafted by an NFL team and a running back who was looking to make the most of the chances given to him not only in the NFL as a free agent but in unfamiliar territory in the Canadia…

A CFL All-Star, A Miami Dolphin and LA Raider, Craig Ellis was an offensive weapon in the 1980s and 1990s either running or catching the football but do you know his full story? In a special three-part series for Avry's Sports Show, I sat down with Craig as we chopped it up over his life growing up in California, progressing in football and being a…

After the Toronto Argonauts 41-24 win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the 111th Grey Cup, I had the chance to chat with defensive lineman Jake Ceresna post-game in the locker room.

With the WNBA Finals in a winner-take-all mode for Game 5 with the New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx, I welcomed Raptors HQ editor-in-chief and WNBA writer Chelsea Leite to break things down and get into a few storylines in the Finals and across the league! (apologies for the audio issues, problems with recording volume with Audacity) Follow Chel…

After Saskatchewan's 28-24 win over the Edmonton Elks, which knocked Edmonton out of postseason contention, the media met up with Edmonton head coach Jarious Jackson and Quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson. MBT audio: 0:00 to 3:04 Jackson audio: 3:04 to end

After Edmonton's 27-14 loss to Winnipeg at home, the media met up with Elks QB Tre Ford to discuss the game.

After the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 27-14 win at Commonwealth, the assembled Edmonton media met up with Elks head coach Jarious Jackson, and RB Justin Rankin to discuss the loss. Jackson: 0:00 to 3:04 Rankin: 3:04 to end

In 2005, after EA Sports gained exclusive rights to making simulation football video games, Sony didn't let that stop them from plans on the gridiron. Road To Sunday almost became their first foray into the world of "M" rated football games, but it wasn't meant to be. Almost 20 years later, the story of what the game could have been is still very f…

When you talk about guys who've been able to make the post of their time at the worldwide leader in sports you gotta bring up Arda Ocal! On the latest episode of Avry's Sports Show, the ESPN personality and host chopped it up with me over his NHL Open Ice feature, the various podcasts he hosts and his work on the NHL on ESPN! Follow Arda on Twitter…

Before Week 11 in the CFL got going, I welcomed TSN's Farhan Lalji onto Avry's Sports Show to discuss the league's busiest news period in quite some time! Follow Farhan on Twitter (also known as X): @FarhanLaljiTSN

After Edmonton's 33-16 win over the BC Lions for their first home win of the 2024 CFL season, the media met up with Elks head coach Jarious Jackson and QB McLeod Bethel-Thompson. Bethel-Thompson audio: 0:00 to 2:54 Jackson audio: 2:54 to end

This week, TSN Senior Producer and soccer contributor Meaghen Johnson appeared on Avry's Sports to chat about the Canadian national team trying to push through the points deduction, the road for Canada, and the rest of the Olympic football tournament! Follow Meaghen on Twitter (aka X): @MeaghenJohnson…

Will we finally get a Tre Ford to start at quarterback in 2024 for the Edmonton Elks? After his first appearance of the 2024 CFL season, in which he threw for three touchdowns in less than 10 minutes of work, we may be getting closer to a Ford start for the Elks under centre. His play gave Edmonton fans something to cheer for in a 44-28 loss to the…

Long time friend of Avry's Sports Show, CFL on TSN analyst and CFL/NFL alumni Davis Sanchez returned to the podcast! We got into the changes in Edmonton, the success in BC and Montreal and a route battle between Davis and Milt Stegall at the Grey Cup in Vancouver?? Follow Davis on Twitter (aka X): @DavisSanchez…

ArenaInsider's Anthony Carter returns to Avry's Sports Show to get into the Arena Football League, the league making it to Arena Bowl XXXIII, hopes for the league's future, and more! Follow Anthony on Twitter (aka X): @acarter_TV

On the latest episode of Avry's Sports Show, I welcomed back long-time friend of the show, soccer writer and podcaster Alex Gangue-Ruzic! We discussed Canada's Copa America run, the Canadian Olympic women's team's preparations for the Paris Olympics, and more! Follow Alex on Twitter (aka X): @AlexGangueRuzic…

On the latest episode of Avry's Sports Show, I welcomed Florida Panthers beat writer Alex Baumgartner to chat about their playoff success this year, Florida hockey culture, and Alex's long trip to Edmonton! Follow Alex on Twitter (aka X): @ABaumgartner91

With the Edmonton Elks kicking off their 75th season, the franchise this week is welcoming back a record amount of alumni during the week leading up to the season opener game on June 8th vs Saskatchewan. On Friday morning at the Legends Club unveiling event, I caught up with Grey Cup champ and QB Michael Reilly! We had the chance to catch up on wha…

As the first week of Elks training camp winds down, the media caught up with new Elks offensive lineman Shane Richards and WR Geno Lewis My interview with Shane Richards- 0:00 to 4:18 Geno Lewis media scrum- 4:18 to End

The twists and turns of Arena Football League 3.0 continue! This past weekend, I welcomed Justin Arth Avry's Sports Show, a quarterback for the now-defunct Georgia Force, one of the latest teams to fold (Force players were also not paid). Justin and I discussed his experience with the league and the work he's doing to help out his out-of-state team…

Before the NHL regular season wrapped up, a true #Oilman, DJ Bean, the co-host of All City Network's hockey show What Chaos! popped by Avry's Sports Show! We got into the show's success, becoming a Stateside advocate for the Oilers, some playoff talk and more! Follow DJ on Twitter/X: @DJ_Bean @WhatChaosShow…

Remember when news broke last year that the Arena Football League was coming back in 2024? Excitement has turned into chaos with players not getting paid, schedules being changed midseason, fields not up to play, and a Commissioner nowhere to be found. Avry's Sports Show has a history of covering the AFL, so I had to try to reach out to see what wa…

Content has returned to Avry's Sports Show! In early March, I had the chance to welcome UBC WR and CFL Draft prospect Edgerrin Williams-Hernandez to the show to chat about growth in USports Football, building a brand, and some tales growing up as cousins haha. Follow Edgerrin on Instagram: @edgerriin Like, Share the episode and Subscribe to the Avr…

On the latest episode of Avry's Sports Show, Dylan Howe, the VP of the CEBL's Calgary Surge joined me to chat about the upcoming 2024 campaign, the team connecting with Calgarians and the upcoming Surge 2 The Dome game on May 21st to kick off the season!By Avry's Sports Show

Before the holidays were in full swing, I welcomed onto Avry's Sports Show one of the coolest media voices for Rugby League in the US! The host of the Rugby League in America Podcast and Editor in Chief of Rugby League In America got into with me all things about NRL (National Rugby League) staging games in Las Vegas in March 2024, growth of the ga…

With Canada playing Brazil in two friendlies along with the fact we'll soon be saying goodbye to Christine Sinclair as a member of Canada's women's soccer team as a player, it was fitting to welcome Canadian soccer writer and podcaster Mariam Kourabi to the podcast! We got into the legacy of Christine Sinclair on Canadian soccer, the future of the …

At the start of the 2023-24 NHL preseason, I welcomed Tampa Bay Lightning beat reporter (and podcaster for the Bleav Network) for The Hockey News, Diandra Loux to the show! We got into all things on the Lightning from transactions, to Steven Stamkos contract situation and much more! Follow Diandra on Twitter: @Diandra_loux…

When summer was still upon us, I welcomed to Avry's Sports Show to Farhan Devji, the author of Alphonso Davies: A New Hope! We got into the upbringing of Davies in Edmonton, his rise to the soccer world in Vancouver and becoming one of the best footballers in the world at Bayern Munich! Follow Farhan on Twitter: @farhandevji…

On the latest episode of Avry's Sports Show, I welcomed sports reporter and podcast host Alex Adams (Behind The Play Podcast, Raptors Republic, and CBC Radio) to chat about the FIBA World Cup and covering Canada's tournament on location overseas! Follow Alex on Twitter: @AlexAdamsBTPBy Avry's Sports Show

After Edmonton's 25-23 Labour Day Rematch victory over the Calgary Stampeders on Saturday night, Edmonton Elks HC Chris Jones met up with the media.By Avry's Sports Show

After Edmonton's dramatic 25-23 win over the Calgary Stampeders, the media met up with Elks QB Tre Ford and Kicker Dean Faithfull 0:00 to 6:09: Ford audio 6:09 to End: Faithfull audioBy Avry's Sports Show

After the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 38-29 victory over the Edmonton Elks on Thursday night, Elks QB Tre Ford and head coach Chris Jones met with the media post game. Ford audio: 0:00 to 4:35 Jones audio: 4:35 to endBy Avry's Sports Show

Last week, I welcomed to Avry's Sports Show Andrew Hoskins from 3DownNation and The Turf District podcast (Edmonton Elks-centric content)! We got into the changes for the Edmonton Elks in the coaching staff, the team's performance before their bye week and the rest of the CFL at large! Follow Andrew on Twitter: @Freepilicious Follow The Turf Distri…

Before the Edmonton Stingers squared off with the Calgary Surge for the last time during the 2023 CEBL regular season, I chatted with Stingers President and Co-owner Reed Clarke on bringing two buses of fans to give an Edmonton presence to Calgary's venue (WinSport). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

On the latest episode of Avry's Sports Show, we went deep into the Winnipeg topics! I welcomed the co-founder and host of Winnipeg Sports Talk, Andrew Paterson to get into all things Winnipeg Sea Bears, Blue Bombers and Jets! Follow Andrew on Twitter: @hustlerama Check out Winnipeg Sports Talk: Home - Winnipeg Sports Talk Hosted on Acast. See acast…

I did things a little differently for the latest episode of Avry's Sports Show! I went back into the archives to bring to you an interview I did with Baggedmilk from OilersNation/Nation Network from October 2022! We got into a few Edmonton Oiler predictions, talking points, and the evolution of sports media in Canada. Follow Baggedmilk on Twitter: …

After their week six loss to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, one that has Edmonton now at 0-6 on the 2023 season and dropping 20 straight games at home, Edmonton Elks HC Chris Jones and QB Taylor Cornelius met with the media Cornelius audio: 0:00 to 1:48 Jones audio: 1:48 to end Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

The Stanley Cup has been awarded so I wanted to have someone on Avry's Sports Show who covered the Cup Final from start to finish! I welcomed my colleague from The Hockey News Jonny Lazarus to the show! Jonny and I got into all things Stanley Cup Final, his work with Hockey News as the New York Rangers THN site reporter, his work at various outlets…

The Scarborough Shooting Stars stay hot with their fourth win in a row! Last night, they beat the Edmonton Stingers 87-81 at home at the Toronto Pan Am Centre. After Scarborough's win, the media chatted with Shooting Stars HC Chris Exilus and forward Kyrie Walker as well as Stingers HC Jordan Baker Baker Audio: 0:00 to 1:28 Exilus audio: 1:28 to 7:…

After their third straight win of the season, the media caught up with Edmonton Stingers Head Coach Jordan Baker and guard Adika Peter-McNeilly after the victory over the Montreal Alliance on June 17th (92-68 victory). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Avry's Sports Show

After the Edmonton Stingers 79-74 win over the Saskatchewan Rattlers this past week, the media met up with Edmonton's Brody Clarke (22 points, 9 rebounds) after the victory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Avry's Sports Show

After the Ottawa BlackJacks 91-85 win over the Edmonton Stingers, I had the chance to catch up with Ottawa's head coach James Derouin and Edmonton's head coach Jordan Baker Derouin audio: 0:00 to 6:07 Baker audio: 6:07 to end Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Avry's Sports Show

After practice earlier this week, I had the chance to chat with Edmonton Stingers head coach Jordan Baker and forward Brody Clarke before the Stingers square off against the Ottawa BlackJacks on Saturday night (July 10th, 2023). Baker audio: 0:00-2:44 Clarke audio: 2:44 to end Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Recently, I had the chance to chat with new Edmonton Elks running back Shannon Brooks about coming to the CFL, being a part of a backfield tandem with Kevin Brown, and a little bit about some of the food spots Edmonton has to offer! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Avry's Sports Show

After the Edmonton Stingers' 99-94 win over the Niagara River Lions on May 31st, 2023, the media met up with head coach Jordan Baker and Forward Aher Uguak. Uguak audio: 0:00-2:29 Baker audio: 2:29 to End. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Avry's Sports Show

Wasn't the first week of the 2023 CEBL season fun?? To recap a bunch of league stories and to talk about the team he does play by play for, I welcomed Montreal Alliance English language play by play man Moe Khan to Avry's Sports Show! Follow Moe on Twitter: @MoeKhan19 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

After the Calgary Surge's 74-70 win over the Edmonton Stingers, the press met up with Stingers head coach Jordan Baker and Surge head coach Nelson Torreba for post-game comments. Baker audio: 0:00 to 2:15 Torreba audio: 2:15 to end Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Avry's Sports Show

One of the original Edmonton Stingers is back for 2023! At one of the first open practices of training camp, I had the chance to sit down with Stingers vet and captain Adika Peter-McNeilly! We got into how camp has been going, starting things off in Jasper, the upcoming 2023 season and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati…

Before the Edmonton Elks first preseason game against the Calgary Stampeders, I was able to check in on camp and chat with Wide Receiver Steven Dunbar Jr and Linebacker Tobi Antigha! Tobi audio: 0:00-4:27 Steven audio: 4:27 to end Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Avry's Sports Show

On May 13th, 2023, basketball history was made with the WNBA Canada Game that saw the Chicago Sky and Minnesota Lynx play in the league's first-ever game (preseason or regular season) on Canadian soil in Toronto. To chat all about it, the WNBA at large, international women's ball, and more, I welcomed from Sportsnet, FIBA, City News Toronto, and th…