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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
International

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
International

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
International

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
International

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
International

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
International

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
League Networks

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
International

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
2016

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
2016

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
2016

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
2016

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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