International News
UFC takes on boxing PPV thanks to Saudi sponsorship to rent Sphere, but Dana White’s unhappy
"The guys at MGM have done nothing but f---ing disrespect me and the UFC for 20 years."
Jeff Marek says he’s ‘moving on’ from Sportsnet, but mystery remains on apparent mid-Draft parting of ways
Canadian Olympic soccer spy scandal expands to John Herdman, men’s team, World Cup qualifiers
TSN's Rick Westhead reported on former CanWNT coach John Herdman showing drone footage to CanMNT players in 2021 while he was coaching them.
A drone spying scandal is rocking Olympic soccer, and leading to Connor Stalions jokes
A Canadian analyst and assistant coach have been sent home, with the former also receiving an eight-month suspended sentence from French authorities.
Announcers aghast at sprinter’s ‘absolute disaster’
"What's happened here? What has gone on there?"
BBC will tape-delay Olympic moments at ‘pinch points’ due to Discovery deal, but will still tweet on them
The BBC's Olympic coverage has some interesting contrasts to NBC's, including why certain moments may get tape-delayed.
X AI falsely claimed Steph Curry scored nine points, USA-Serbia finished in 28-28 tie
The final score was 105-79.
Argentina’s Enzo Fernández offers Comic Sans apology for offensive song on French players’ heritage
The typeface Fernández chose for this apology drew a lot of comment.
Peacock Tour de France broadcaster Bob Roll dropped hot mic f-bomb on fan invasion of commentator area
"There was an overzealous spectator trying to get into the commentators' section a minute ago. I had to wave them off with some emphatic language."
The Killers paused their O2 concert for England’s Euro 2024 semis win, then played ‘Mr. Brightside’
The Killers' London concert saw them pause to watch the end of England's clash against the Netherlands with fans, then launch into "Mr. Brightside."
Argentina’s official team account dropped a ‘Not Like Us’ Drake insult after Copa América win over Canada
"Not like us, not with us."
CFL all-star Shawn Lemon suspended until August hearing over 2021 bets
A CFL gambling scandal took a turn Thursday with an arbitrator's ruling.
Crucial Euro 2024 save from Mert Günok got an amazing Turkish call
The call here needed no translation.
Historic Gaelic football moment gets incredible ‘Forget about Taylor Swift!’ call
"Forget about Taylor Swift! Shake it off at the Aviva, and come over here to Croke Park, because you're witnessing the west awake!"
UEFA Euro 2024 group stage sets viewership record for Fox Sports
A shift from cable to broadcast has paid dividends for Fox Sports' UEFA Euro 2024 coverage.
Famed broadcaster Scott Russell leaving CBC after hosting Olympics and Paralympics, ending an almost 40-year run there
Russell has hosted six Olympics for the CBC and been involved in their broadcasts across 16 Games.
Scottish fan’s nudity under kilt exposed during German TV interview
One of many strange fan situations at Euro 2024 saw full frontal male nudity on German TV.
‘What drama!’ British announcer Darren Fletcher provides thrilling call of London Series’ conclusion
"What drama, what a game, what a finish!"
Canadian politicians call ‘defund CBC’ over NHL playoffs, push for them to air games they’re already broadcasting
Edmonton Oilers, Sportsnet extend broadcast deal to 2035
"The Edmonton Oilers have been a key part of Sportsnet’s programming for more than 25 years."
Mets’ Pete Alonso to London reporter: Is Sunday roast available other days?
"Are they served like specifically on Sundays?"
Seth Meyers, Amy Poehler get emotional over…Australian women’s soccer goalies
"I love a sports cry."
