Sportsnet radio changes see many let go in Toronto and Vancouver, new programming approach focused on podcasts
Sportsnet is going for a lot of changes here, both in personnel and in platform focus.
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Leo Rautins, part of Raptors’ telecasts since 1995, will be replaced by Alvin Williams as Sportsnet’s analyst this season
Rautins had been involved with Raptors' broadcasts since the team's inaugural season in 1995.
Adam Silver apologizes for 2019 “lessons learned” comment about Masai Ujiri and sheriff’s deputy: “I should have known better”
"I apologize to Masai for what I said in that interview…. Believe me, when I look at that now, I cringe when I watch it."
Sid Seixeiro is moving on from “Tim and Sid” to join Citytv’s “Breakfast Television”
"Tim and Sid" began as a radio show in 2011, and has been a prominent Canadian radio and TV show since then.
Sportsnet parts ways with Toronto Blue Jays broadcaster Mike Wilner in surprise move
In something of a surprise move, Sportsnet has parted ways with Mike Wilner, who spent over 20 years...
Chris Cuthbert leaves TSN for Sportsnet and a return to Hockey Night In Canada, creating CFL changes
Chris Cuthbert is returning to his Hockey Night In Canada roots, but that leaves a notable vacancy at the CFL on TSN.
Sportsnet apologizes after Don Cherry delivers anti-immigrant rant
Don Cherry launched into an anti-immigrant rant that literally included the phrase "You people!"
Brad Marchand responds to three questions from Sportsnet’s Kyle Bukauskas with 10 total words, barely talks to other media
"I'll ask you one more about your line, they got back together. You had said the chances over there were just starting to bear in these last few games. What kind of zone are you three in?" "We're good."
DAZN has acquired Canadian rights to the English Premier League
It looks like English Premier League rights in Canada will be controlled by DAZN for the next three years.
Canadian columnist takes shot at foreign hockey player, forgets Canadian did the same thing, deletes tweet
Sportsnet's Mark Spector launched some jingoistic criticism at Alex Ovechkin for a first-round guarantee, but missed that Canadian Claude Giroux did the same thing.
ESPN to simulcast TSN NHL trade deadline show Monday
ESPN is often criticized for ignoring hockey, but on trade-deadline day it will air two hours of coverage — even if that coverage comes from another network.
Drake sits in on Raptors commentary, handles Kyle Lowry postgame interview
Drake really is multi-talented.
Sportsnet’s Gene Principe sings Drake songs about Drake Caggiula on Oilers’ broadcast
"It's all about the first line bling."
