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.
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Jays’ broadcasters loved George Springer’s web gem: ‘One of the best you’ll ever see.’
"A tremendous catch, one of the best you'll ever see. The ball is behind him, and he has to reach behind him to make the catch, and cradles the ball against his body once he hits the turf. Terrific effort by Springer."
Blue Jays analyst suggests throwing at Aaron Judge over eye movement: ‘Send a message.’
"When I see my kid with their hand in that cookie jar, I’m slapping that hand. So I’m trying to send a message."
Blue Jays announcers question where Aaron Judge looked before mammoth HR
Somehow, the NHL Draft Lottery reveal was an epic fail
This will put the "any publicity is good publicity" theory to the test.
Toronto Maple Leafs head south — without their broadcasters
"Our radio broadcast plans for the playoffs will be consistent with the regular season."
False fire alarm persisted for 10 minutes during Blue Jays remote broadcast
Fortunately, it was not a real fire. It was a real -- and largely unnecessary -- inconvenience for those listening.
Literal hot mic moment causes delay during NBA game
"Right by the Toronto Raptors bench, you see a microphone catching fire"
Sportsnet’s Canucks post-game panel photobombed by ‘Sell the team’ phone message
A fan standing behind the panel showed "Sell the team!" on their phone.
Tara Slone confirms she’s leaving Sportsnet after Hometown Hockey cancellation
"As for what comes next, I can only say that I will remain dedicated to telling inclusive and engaging stories, and pushing for equity and equality in sport. It is thanks to Hometown Hockey that I found my passion for this work, and it will always be my focus."
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.
Sportsnet’s Jets-Flames broadcast lost its announcers, and that drew some interesting reactions
The Jets-Flames broadcast on Sportsnet ran into some announcer issues, but not everyone was upset with that.
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.
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...
