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Elliotte Friedman figures out how a fan impersonating Colorado Avalanche coach Jared Bednar always has the same outfit. Photo Credit: Sportsnet

Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman does deep investigation into Jared Bednar impersonator

"It's cheating but it's true dedication to the craft."

By Michael Dixon OnMay 3, 2025 0
Ben (L) and Dan Shulman at a Syracuse basketball game in 2021.

Dan and Ben Shulman delivered father-son announcer jinxes of the same play on separate broadcasts

On separate broadcasts, both Shulmans discussed Ryan Mountcastle's struggles before he hit a home run.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnApr 13, 2025 0
Paul Bissonnette after learning of the Panthers trade for Brad Marchand on the final day of the NHL Trade Deadline.

Paul Bissonnette was distraught after learning about Panthers trade for ‘Mr. TNT’ Brad Marchand

"I said get out of the East, Brad!"

By Reice Shipley OnMar 7, 2025 0
John Shorthouse

NHL announcer takes hilarious jab at U.S. tariffs on Canada during game

Vancouver Canucks announcer John Shorthouse dropped a great quip about the new U.S. tariffs being imposed on Canada.

By Arthur Weinstein OnFeb 3, 2025 0
The exterior of Scotiabank Arena ahead of a May 20, 2021 NHL playoff game. The arena is home to the MLSE-owned Leafs and Raptors.

TSN exits team-owning business, with Sportsnet parent Rogers buying control of MLSE

Canada's two big cable sports broadcasters are ending their joint operation of the company that owns the Leafs, Raptors, and more.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnSep 18, 2024 1
Charles Barkley drops f-bomb in interview at Game 2 of the 2024 Stanley Cup

Charles Barkley ‘disappointed’ by Christine Simpson’s exit from Sportsnet

"Any network would be wise to hire her."

By Brandon Contes OnSep 16, 2024 2
Christine Simpson at Sportsnet.

Trailblazing NHL reporter and host Christine Simpson’s exit from Sportsnet leads to tributes

"I’m eager to see what my next chapter will bring."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnSep 11, 2024 2
Announcers for both the Angels and Blue Jays slammed MLB's replay system and the on-field umpires following a controversial review ruling. Photo Credit: Bally Sports West

Blue Jays, Angels announcers slam umpires, MLB review system after controversial call

"This is the problem with replay and Major League Baseball's replay reviews."

By Michael Dixon OnAug 14, 2024 1
Jeff Marek at the 2024 NHL Draft. (Sportsnet.)

International

Jeff Marek’s Sportsnet exit reportedly centered around tipping NHL Draft picks to a friend

Jeff Marek on his Sportsnet show in March 2024. (Sportsnet on YouTube.)

International

Jeff Marek says he’s ‘moving on’ from Sportsnet, but mystery remains on apparent mid-Draft parting of ways

Jeff Marek at the 2024 NHL Draft. (Sportsnet.)

Jeff Marek ‘no longer performing duties’ at Sportsnet

Long-time TV personality and radio host Jeff Marek will no longer work at Sportsnet, the network confirmed Thursday.

By Chris Novak OnJul 25, 2024 0

International

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

Roughly two-and-a-half hours after announcing that the account had been hacked, Sportsnet's X account was recovered. Photo Credit: Sportsnet PR on X.

Sportsnet’s X account recovered ahead of Stanley Cup Finals Game 1

While there's never a good time to get hacked, Saturday was a particularly bad day for it.

By Michael Dixon OnJun 8, 2024 0
Sportsnet X account Photo Credit: SportsnetPR via X

Sportsnet X account hacked hours before Stanley Cup Final opener

"@Sportsnet account on X has been compromised … it is unsafe to click any links or engage with any posts from the account."

By Arthur Weinstein OnJun 8, 2024 0
The Edmonton Oilers after the Western Conference Final.

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."

By Arthur Weinstein OnJun 7, 2024 0
Kevin Bieksa on Sportsnet playoff coverage.

Sportsnet’s Kevin Bieksa calls Edmonton media ‘meat’ after Darnell Nurse criticism: ‘Raw, dead and dumb’

"He has to meet with the Edmonton meat. That's what I call the media, because they're raw, dead, and dumb."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 30, 2024 0

Puck perfectly breaks camera behind the net

This slap shot couldn't find the back of the net, but it did find the Sportsnet camera behind the glass.

By Awful Announcing Staff OnApr 12, 2024 0
Sportnet's coverage of the eighth inning of Tuesday's Blue Jays vs. Astros game in Houston was, to say the least, confusing. Photo Credit: Sportsnet

Blue Jays announcers struggle through confusing inning in Houston

"However he got there, he's there right now."

By Michael Dixon OnApr 3, 2024 2
Sportsnet's Gene Principe reacts to exploding cannon

Sportsnet reporter petrified by Columbus Blue Jackets exploding cannon

"They will empty the chamber and they for sure will be firing all kinds of shots this evening."

By Brandon Contes OnMar 8, 2024 2
Elliotte Friedman discusses the Noah Hanifin trade on a "NHL on TNT" broadcast.

Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman started his NHL on TNT guest spot by breaking (sort of) the Noah Hanifin trade

"All right, if anything else breaks, interrupt us, please."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMar 6, 2024 0

Hockey Night In Canada viewers lament lack of scorebug during Saturday’s broadcast

"Great telecast tonight."

By Michael Dixon OnMar 2, 2024 3

TV and Streaming Viewing Picks for January 24, 2024: how to watch NHL

TNT has its usual Wednesday night NHL doubleheader and in Canada, Sportsnet's Wednesday Night Hockey has Ottawa at Toronto

By Ken Fang OnJan 24, 2024 0
Ben Wagner (L) on the Sportsnet radio broadcasts for the Toronto Blue Jays.

Sportsnet not renewing contract of Toronto Blue Jays radio broadcaster Ben Wagner

After not sending him on the road for years and replacing him with a TV simulcast, Sportsnet and the Blue Jays have parted ways with Ben Wagner.

By Joe Lucia OnNov 29, 2023 3
Chris Johnston in 2020.

The Athletic adds Chris Johnston as senior hockey writer

"Without a shadow of a doubt, this is the best place a sportswriter could hope to call home."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnOct 17, 2023 0
Ben Wagner (L) on the Sportsnet radio broadcasts for the Toronto Blue Jays.

Sportsnet will send Blue Jays’ radio crew on road for playoffs

Ben Wagner and analyst Chris Leroux will reportedly return to the road for the playoffs if the Jays make them.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnSep 28, 2023 2

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