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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.
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.
