Gregory Strong

Sports reporter with The Canadian Press. Blue Jays, curling, amateur sport, tennis. BBWAA Toronto chapter member. Laurier alum. Co-host of @TheRiserPod.

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"For us to call some of the biggest games in Canadian soccer over the course of 10 years has been a real privilege. This is going to be our pinnacle." - TSN's Wileman and Caldwell to call Canada games at FIFA World Cup - my story: https://t.co/i8T5ZeuDVf

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'Fists flying everywhere': A look back at the ruckus at the FIFA U20 World Cup in Toronto in 2007 - my story: https://t.co/7GYKDVlGlR

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"If (I'm) being honest, I still don't think I completely understood what I saw. It was that bizarre." On the viral post-Game 7 Barrie Colts news conference: "No one cares, work harder." My story: https://t.co/iLvPGrdUFa

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In the 17th episode of season 11 G1 is joined by @GregoryStrongCP to discuss the top headlines of the season! It’s a supersized episode so please enjoy! 🥌 https://t.co/oA2tAxsRV6

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My last In The Rings for the 2025-26 season with @DLSpencer10 - items on three-player vs four, timing of national championships in OLY seasons, and all the ratings for major events: https://t.co/IFzfQGgRHr

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Davis Schneider’s brother died of an overdose. The Blue Jays utilityman says naloxone can save others - story by CP’s @nicireland_news https://t.co/FD1oFRywej #MLB

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This will be an interesting week for curling podcasters as they prepare season-ending episodes. Will they provide honest commentary or will reality be glossed over? Lots of positives this year (a real OLY!) and just as many negatives (production/attendance). Excited to listen 🥌

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@carlyhoward7 I take it back - attendance may be a slightly bigger issue for curling than the calendar

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Another crowd in the 40,000 range to watch Blue Jays v Dodgers play a matinee - Ohtani v Cease ⚾️

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"I'm a firm believer in that you've got to just turn the page to what's important now." - Injury woes continue for the Blue Jays as Barger (ankle) goes on the IL, Kirk out six weeks after thumb surgery and Ponce (knee) to miss six months - story: https://t.co/XlB8Bg7w0u

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Packed house again tonight for Blue Jays v Dodgers - Gausman v Yamamoto

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Two big problems that curling needs to address for the next quadrennial: the calendar and attendance. All the empty seats (sections!) in Ogden and Toronto are not a good look. I'll have more in a future In The Rings.

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Here we go sports fans: Scherzer v Ohtani as Dodgers return to town for first time since Game 7 last fall

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Brad Gushue often plays the clip of his famous Brier-winning shot in 2017 at public speaking appearances. When he hears Vic Rauter's voice on the call, Gushue gets chills every time. My story on the TSN broadcaster's retirement after 53 years in the biz: https://t.co/e4fdvzpz2s

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The curling season should end once the Olympics are complete. Fans/athletes are gassed after a compact, busy season. A climax at the Games and then start fresh in the fall. No juice left in April of an OLY season. It looks like 'Dress Like a Red Seat Night' at worlds in Ogden.

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That’s all for me, curling fans. I may chime in again later this year if the Blue Jays go on another playoff run. Until then…..arrivederci! 🇮🇹

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And finally, curling would really benefit by figuring out its merch problem. A fan attending a big event should be able to buy things like a Manitoba hat, a Kerri Einarson uniform or a Team Dunstone warmup jacket. Just like any other sport. Long overdue!

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Enjoyed our interview @GregoryStrongCP:

Athlete stories can go untold due to shrinking media presence at Winter Olympics

https://t.co/3WLS0GYh7y via @torontostar

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Ever wonder why Team Gushue generated so much media play? Winning all those titles helped of course. But Brad was also unflinchingly honest, answered all questions, avoided cliches, called people back, and wasn't afraid to ruffle feathers. Curling brand building 101.

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Thoughts on Rock League: Some good news with CBC on board after rough start with US/Europe plans scrubbed and 6-week sched cut to 7 days. Intrigued to see if fans buy in on team format with mishmash of players. Tough to move needle with Dodgers-Jays WS rematch in town that week.