Rogers hopes sports deals can lift its share price

TORONTO – The chief executive of Rogers Communications Inc. says the company is keen to unlock underappreciated value from its growing collection of sports assets after extending its national hockey broadcast rights and signing a deal to expand its stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment. Rogers believes its sports portfolio is now “unrivalled in … Read more

Trade war between Canada, U.S. could cause ‘pain’ for NHL: Gary Bettman

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 5, 2025 4:54 pm Updated March 5, 2025 4:56 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The commissioner of the National Hockey League, Gary Bettman, said any negative effects on the Canadian dollar caused by the Donald Trump administration’s tariffs could be “painful” … Read more

MLSE cuts 80 jobs in company-wide restructuring

By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted March 4, 2025 9:41 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment is cutting 80 jobs, with a number of vacant positions also impacted under a company-wide restructuring. In a memo to employees Tuesday morning, … Read more

Blue Jays taking interest in hockey as camp opens

DUNEDIN – Baseball is top of mind for the Toronto Blue Jays as they prepare for their pre-season opener on Saturday, but the 4 Nations Face-Off hockey tournament has generated plenty of interest in the team’s clubhouse. The MLB Network is the usual go-to option on the big screens around the team’s player development complex. … Read more