Squire on Sports: Recent Episodes
The Jon McComb Show
Each morning at 7:55am on the Jon McComb Show, Squire Barnes of Global News stops by with his daily sports rant. Squire tackles everything from your favorite BC teams to the stranger sides of the sports world.
Six interceptions by Vernon Adams Jr. scuttled any chances of a BC Lions victory at BMO Field
Florida Panthers' winger Matthew Tkachuk is the latest athlete to earn the utmost respect for playing until his body could not stand anymore.
The Canadian Men's soccer team is well on it's way to being exactly where they want to be in 2026.
If you managed to catch the Canucks vs. Capitals game, you may have been disappointed in the outcome, but you also witnessed a moment in history.
Team Canada played well at their first FIFA World Cup game, but they couldn't pull out the win.
Are the Canucks cursed? How do they keep burning themselves after getting ahead in the scoring.
We shouldn't jump the shark on thinking the World Cup is within Canada's grips, but winning against Japan was a good start
If you are going to have a career defining year, make sure you do it at the end of your contract!
Breaking down the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-1 over the Washington Capitals on Wednesday evening, where Sidney Crosby once again triumphed over Alex Ovechkin.
There are no Canucks left on the team that played in the 2011 Stanley Cup final against the Boston Bruins.
Just because you are in a coaching position, doesn't always mean you have the power of the position.
People may know the signing bonuses, but not how well the players who signed up for the LIV golf tour are actually playing.
We found out that Nathan Rourke can survive a game despite a past injury. Looking ahead, how will he do in the playoffs?
Last year the Giants and the Seahawks didn't have a very good winning record, but this year is a different story and the teams will meet this weekend.
The game doesn't mean anything, but, the first quarter of the game will see the return of Nathan Rourke, which is big.
How many things can one organization focus on when it comes to problems with their team?
The Alfonso Davies injury shows us what a terrible idea it is to have a world cup in November, which is in the middle of most European seasons
Should Canuck fans be worried that the team hasn't won a single exhibition game yet this year.
Vancouver Whitecaps slim playoff chances are still alive going into their final match of the season this Sunday.
If all goes well on October 25th, Phil Kessel is going to be in his 990th straight NHL game.
The Seattle Seahawks are not a good football team, because they are in a transitional period
The Vancouver Canucks have a couple pre-season games under their belt. What are they trying to figure out before the regular season begins?
Canada lost a bit of its world cup preparation but will hopefully make it up against Qatar.
While a $12.6 Million dollar a year deal in hockey is the most a player has ever made, it's nothing compared to other pro sports.
Despite having two of the best players in the league, the Angels will not be going to the playoffs
Who knows what could have been accomplished, if Nathan Rourke would have stayed healthy!
Roger Federer announced his retirement on Thursday, just a few days after tennis great Serena Williams ended her playing career.
The Whitecaps are in a very familiar situation as their hopes of a playoff spot are dwindling.
3 years ago, Bianca Andreescu defeated Serena Williams in the US Open, and while there is lots of tennis still to be played, we could be on the way to a repeat
What do the Vancouver Whitecaps do with Lucas Cavallini? His scoring numbers are good, but his on field discipline is lacking.
With Nathan Rourke out with an injury, many are wondering how well the team will do with Michael O'Connor.
Unless there is a surprise trade, the Seattle Seahawks will be going with Geno Smith and Drew Lock as Quarterbacks
While the statistics around getting picked late in a draft, don't bode well for players...there is always a glimmer of hope
Just as the BC Lions were talking about the big things that Nathan Rourke was accomplishing, an unexpected twist has seen the narrative change.
If you live in BC and you love baseball, you are probably either a Mariner's fan, or a Blue Jays fan. Jawn Jang breaks down how the season could shape up for these two teams.
It's a sad day in the hockey world as 6-year old Oilers superfan Ben Stelter has passed away.
While she is not calling it a 'retirement', Serena Williams is scaling back her involvement in the tennis world.
It might seem odd to watch a major hockey tournament in August, but if you do tune in, you might notice a few things that stand out.
It might be early, but Nathan Rourke is a good candidate for the CFL's "Most Outstanding Player" award.
It was a big win in Ottawa despite 2 third quarter interceptions that led to 2 redblack touchdowns.
Guest: Rick Campbell, Head Coach of the BC Lions
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On paper, Colorado and Tampa are a great Stanley Cup Matchup
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Right now there is no rivalry between the Vancouver Canucks and the Seattle Kraken...but give it time.
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Owners hate it...players enjoy it...and so it ends up being second tier hockey action.
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The games start on Friday...but things are starting to happen now!
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Tom Brady is retiring from football after an impressive career.
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Canada's men's soccer team will continue on in El Salvador.
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Canada's soccer team is down in Honduras to try and qualify for the World Cup.
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Jim Rutherford has brought in some people he feels comfortable
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It hasn't been that long since a new GM and coach took over in the Canucks organization but its already starting to feel like a different team.
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A couple big games on the weekend came down to the last seconds for a decision.
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There are rumors that the Whitecaps will be trading away their star keeper.
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Becoming the first ever Swiss born player to score 5 goals in 1 game.
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Evander Kane has cleared waivers and is looking for a new team.
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Is the new Jim going to make a lot of changes?
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A lot of people weren't too sure about the trade for JT Miller, but he's now one of the top scorers on the team.
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One of the top tennis stars will not be allowed to play in Australia as the athlete is unvaccinated.
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The Nashville Predators have become that one surprising team that is doing very well this year.
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The Edmonton Oilers, started out the season as a playoff contender, but bad goaltending has lead to some terrible games.
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If you go online, there are a lot of Kraken fans who expected a much better team.
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View From Victoria:
We get a local look at politics from the Provincial capital.
Guest: Vaughn Palmer, The Vancouver Sun
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How can one man take a whole team from 'barely holding on', to winning seven straight games?
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John Madden has passed away and people will remember him for different reasons.
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The Seattle Seahawks made some moves last year to make them a playoff contending team...but did it pay off?
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The beloved Boxing Day tradition... There's very little like it.
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What is more important...Athlete's health, or the profits from the Olympic games?
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Jody Vance fills in for Squire Barnes and discusses the current shutdown in sport leagues.
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The logo's that have shaped the Canuck's over the years
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A ticket stub has sold for over $250,000, with a Michael Jordan connection.
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Steph Curry might be the greatest shooter in basketball history
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As the Canucks continue to win, there might be a few people who are sick to their stomachs.
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Jim Rutherford had his first press conference and spoke honestly about what the team needs.
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The two game winning streak that the Canucks find themselves on, is less about the new coach and more about the fact the old coach is gone.
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The Vancouver Canucks looked alive last night with new coach Bruce Boudreau at the helm.
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The Vancouver Whitecaps have named Vanni Sartini as the new head coach for the club.
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It's an incredible thought that the Canucks would fire the coach after giving him a 6 month contract.
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There are a lot of Vancouver Canucks fans that think something needs to be done to help the struggling team.
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Following a 7-1 defeat at the hands of the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday where the Canucks centre was ineffective, the question is: will he live up to his reputation?
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Alex Ovechkin has tied Brett Hull with 741 goals!
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Did the Buffalo Sabres get enough value in exchange for Jack Eichel?
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Some legendary baseball players who never won a World Series
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This week, the Whitecaps will see if their remarkable turn-around season will land them in the playoffs.
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Sometimes a meeting can lead to some good results
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There is an art and a science to tackling in the NFL, and not a lot of players know how to do it.
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You could see a line up change with the Canucks in their game against Philidelphia.
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Squire breaks down his prediction for Vancouver Canucks being in the playoffs
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If it were up to the players on the team, this Canuck would have been signed already
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Depending on the way you look at it...Canucks losing could be a good thing.
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Tonight some top Canuck players will hit the ice in Edmonton
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Will the Seattle Kraken come out swinging like the Las Vegas Knights did?
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The Canucks coaching staff will start to debate who will join Quinn Hughes as a regular defense partner.
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A few thoughts on the return of Brady as his new team takes on his old team.
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Now that some key players are locked in, Coach Travis Green is a happy man.
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The Toronto Blue Jays might have some award winning players on the team this year.
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After a couple of exhibition games, we can give a thumbs up to a Vancouver Canucks defenseman.
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We are moments away from training camp opening up for the Canucks
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One of the big changes in the NHL was cutting down the time in training camps
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Michael Riley continues to prove that he is the best Quarterback in the CFL right now.
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The New York Yankees continue the streak
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In many ways, this CFL season is like a football experiment.
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In less than 2 years, the hype for this blue jays player has been lived up to.
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Technically, the US Open Women's Championship will be a battle between 2 Canadians.
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Maple Ridges Larry Walker becomes BC's first player in the Baseball Hall of Fame
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A good pick for the Canucks who could help alleviate some of the work from other teammates.
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