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Following a deal, Canada's Rogers Entertainment has a significant stake in several of Toronto's top sports teams. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

Deal gives Canada’s Rogers Communications significant stake in several Toronto teams

"Arguably the most powerful sports ownership entity in the world has now officially been formed."

By Michael Dixon OnJul 3, 2025 0
A NHL on Sportsnet logo.

Sportsnet, NHL sign new 12-year, $7.7b deal for Canadian broadcast rights

Sportsnet will retain most national Canadian NHL broadcasts for 12 more seasons.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMar 31, 2025 0

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Canadian politicians call ‘defund CBC’ over NHL playoffs, push for them to air games they’re already broadcasting

Ron MacLean and Tara Slone on Hometown Hockey.

Sportsnet has canceled Rogers Hometown Hockey, but Ron MacLean will continue on Hockey Night in Canada

Later this summer, Sportsnet will reveal what will replace Hometown Hockey on Monday nights.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJun 29, 2022 0
Sportsnet The Fan 590's Blue Jays radio logo.

Blue Jays become first MLB team without a dedicated radio feed, with Rogers simulcasting TV feed and blaming pandemic

The Blue Jays are the only MLB team so far to go from a dedicated radio feed to a TV simulcast.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnFeb 26, 2021 18
Don Cherry on the Nov. 9 Coach's Corner.

Rogers Sportsnet parts ways with Don Cherry after Cherry’s anti-immigrant rant on Hockey Night In Canada

"It has been decided it is the right time for him to immediately step down. During the broadcast, he made divisive remarks that do not represent our values or what we stand for."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnNov 11, 2019 13
A Bell outage statement over a Game 6 photo.

Raptors’ title brought ratings and revenue for part owners Bell and Rogers, but outages ruined key moments for thousands of subscribers

Rogers' Sportsnet Now crashed during the first half of Game 5 of the NBA Final. Bell's Fibe TV crashed in the final 30 seconds there. And Fibe TV's app crashed during the final moments of Game 6, causing viewers to miss the moment where the Raptors officially won the NBA championship.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJun 18, 2019 1
Rogers has mourned the Leafs' exit, but their overall Canadian team appearances aren't bad.

Canadian NHL teams’ playoff appearances are actually slightly higher in the Rogers’ deal than the last five TSN/CBC years

While many have wondered about Canadian team playoff exits and what that means for Rogers' NHL deal, they've actually had more Canadian teams make the playoffs on average than TSN/CBC did in the last five years of their deal.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnApr 26, 2019 2
Don Cherry

Don Cherry calls those who believe in global warming “cuckaloos” and “left-wing pinkos”

"I'm just asking where the cuckaloos are who say there's a warming trend. We're freezing to death!"

By Andrew Bucholtz OnFeb 3, 2018 7
NHL on NBC

2016-17 NHL ratings dropped in U.S., rose in Canada, reversing recent trend

NHL on NBC broadcasts were particularly hard-hit, falling 20 per cent and producing the lowest NHL broadcast TV ratings on record.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnApr 17, 2017 6
Scott Moore

Sportsnet looking for ratings turnaround with 5 Canadian teams in NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs

Sportsnet's president is one of the happiest men in Canada this spring.

By Ian Casselberry OnApr 12, 2017 1
Canadian bars, like this one showing the 2014 Grey Cup, may have a tougher time airing sports in future.

Bell and Rogers plan to make Canadian bars pay over $120 extra/month for sports channels

It might soon get tougher to watch games at a bar in Canada thanks to Bell and Rogers.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMar 26, 2017 0

Rogers ends print version of Sportsnet Magazine, other titles

Almost five years to the day of its launch (September 29, 2011), Rogers Media announced Friday that they’ll...

By Andrew Bucholtz OnOct 1, 2016 3

Keith Olbermann: Rogers’ Scott Moore “stupidest executive I’ve yet encountered”

Former ESPN broadcaster Keith Olbermann went in hard on Rogers’ decision to replace Hockey Night In Canada host...

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJun 27, 2016 53

Keith Olbermann: Rogers dumping Strombo is “dumbest thing I’ve seen in 36 years”

Former ESPN broadcaster Keith Olbermann apparently has strong feelings about who should host Hockey Night In Canada. Monday’s...

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJun 22, 2016 79

Rogers CEO says NHL “will absolutely make a profit” in spite of no Canadian teams in playoffs

Between Rogers’ job cuts, season-long and playoff NHL ratings hits, and speculation about how no Canadian teams in...

By Andrew Bucholtz OnApr 21, 2016 1

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