Toronto Star Sports Columnist Dave Feschuk joins First Up to look back on the top stories from Toronto sports in 2025. Feschuk shares his thoughts on why the Raptors should have more optimism than the Leafs heading into the new year, how the Blue Jays magical World Series run captivated the entire country, what changes might be in store for the Leafs in 2026, and more.

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Born and bred in the city, former Maple Leaf Carlo Colaiacovo, who with his 14 years experience in the NHL, brings you inside the locker room like very few can.

<p dir="ltr" data-test-bidi="">Join Toronto's top new pair in the mornings on First Up with Korolnek and Colaiacovo, weekdays from 6-10am.</p>
<p dir="ltr" data-test-bidi="">Born and bred in the city, former Maple Leaf Carlo Colaiacovo, who with his 14 years experience in the NHL, brings you inside the locker room like very few can.</p>

First Up with Korolnek & Colaiacovo

Feschuk on Raptors optimism heading into 2026, reflections on Blue Jays World Series run and Leafs tumultuous 2025

TSN Raptors Report Josh Lewenberg joins First Up to tee up tonight’s game against the Denver Nuggets. Lewenberg shares his thoughts on what Scottie Barnes’ true ceiling is amidst a career-best season, whether the Raptors need to upgrade at the centre position with Jakob Poeltl's ongoing injury issues, why the progression of the Raptors’ young players will be their biggest key to success in 2026, and more.

Lewenberg on determining Barnes’ true ceiling, whether Raptors need to upgrade on centre position with Poeltl injury, and more

Join Aaron Korolnek and Matthew Cauz for the third hour of First Up! Aaron and Matthew are joined by TSN Hockey Analyst Mike Johnson to look ahead to Canada's New Year's Eve showdown against Findland at the World Junior Championship. The guys then look ahead to 2026 by sharing their boldest sports takes for the upcoming year.

First Up - December 31st, 2025 - Hour 3

TSN Hockey Analyst Mike Johnson joins First Up to look ahead to Canada’s New Year’s Eve showdown against Finland. Johnson also shares his thoughts on Canada announcing it’s Olympic roster later this morning, why he believes Jason Robertson being left off the American Olympic roster would be a mistake, and more.

Feschuk on Raptors optimism heading into 2026, reflections on Blue Jays World Series run and Leafs tumultuous 2025

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