Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman does deep investigation into Jared Bednar impersonator
"It's cheating but it's true dedication to the craft."
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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.
Paul Bissonnette was distraught after learning about Panthers trade for ‘Mr. TNT’ Brad Marchand
"I said get out of the East, Brad!"
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.
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.
Charles Barkley ‘disappointed’ by Christine Simpson’s exit from Sportsnet
"Any network would be wise to hire her."
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."
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."
Jeff Marek’s Sportsnet exit reportedly centered around tipping NHL Draft picks to a friend
Jeff Marek says he’s ‘moving on’ from Sportsnet, but mystery remains on apparent mid-Draft parting of ways
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.
Canadian politicians call ‘defund CBC’ over NHL playoffs, push for them to air games they’re already broadcasting
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.
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."
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."
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."
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.
Blue Jays announcers struggle through confusing inning in Houston
"However he got there, he's there right now."
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."
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."
Hockey Night In Canada viewers lament lack of scorebug during Saturday’s broadcast
"Great telecast tonight."
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
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.
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."
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.
