Canada
Quebec City steps back from 2022 Winter Games bid
Quebec City will not bid to host the 2022 Winter Olympics, Mayor Regis Labeaume has announced.
NHL introduces game-day social media “blackouts”
The National Hockey League (NHL) has issued a new social media policy that will prevent players and team personnel from posting on websites such as Twitter and Facebook for long spells on game days.
CBC back in frame for Olympic TV rights
Canada’s Bell Media, owner of the CTV network and the TSN sports network, and public-service broadcaster CBC, has confirmed it will team up to bid for the rights to the 2014 and 2016 Olympic Games.
Toronto councillor calls for inquiry into rejected Olympics bid
Toronto city councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam has called for a formal inquiry into Mayor Robert Ford’s decision not to press ahead with a bid from the city to host the 2020 Olympics.
Rogers to team up with TVA Sports
Rogers Communications has scrapped plans to launch its own French language TV sports channel and announced plans for Rogers Sportsnet to link up with TVA Sports, a new digital cable channel that will launch next month in Canada.
“Not the time” for Toronto 2020 Olympic bid
The Canadian city of Toronto has confirmed it will not table a bid to host the 2020 Olympic Games.
NBA players given green light to look overseas
National Basketball Association (NBA) players have been cleared to play overseas during the ongoing lockout, after the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) approved the move on Friday.
Rugby World Cup returns to TSN in Canadian rights deal
TSN has acquired the Canadian broadcast rights to the next two editions of the Rugby World Cup.
TSN extends deal to carry The Open
Canadian cable sports channel TSN has renewed a broadcast deal to cover The Open Championship in Britain in an agreement that will run through to 2017.
ESPN and TSN acquire Wimbledon broadcast rights
ESPN has snatched the exclusive US broadcast rights to the Wimbledon tennis Grand Slam from NBC in a 12-year deal reported to be worth US$400 million.
Austin claims CONCACAF court victory
The battle for power at the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) took another twist on Thursday as ousted acting president Lisle Austin claimed a court ruling would allow him to return to office.
SportAccord Convention selects iconic hotel for 2012 event
The SportAccord Convention has announced that the main hotel for next year’s event in Québec will be the famous Fairmont Le Château Frontenac.
Thrashers on way to Winnipeg after NHL board approves sale
The National Hockey League (NHL) board of governors have approved the sale of the Atlanta Thrashers to True North Sports and Entertainment, paving the way for the franchise to be relocated to Winnipeg in Canada for the start of next season.
Molson Coors and NHL to appeal court ruling against bumper sponsorship deal
Molson Coors Canada and the National Hockey League (NHL) have pledged to appeal an Ontario court’s ruling that could jeopardise a record sponsorship deal between the two parties.
Winnipeg to welcome back NHL after True North completes Thrashers takeover
Winnipeg in Canada is set to welcome back National Hockey League (NHL) action after True North Sports and Entertainment (TNSE) completed a takeover of the Atlanta Thrashers on Tuesday.
IIHF Women’s World Championship to return to Ottawa
Ottawa will host the 2013 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Women’s World Championship, bringing the event back to the Canadian city for the first time since the inaugural tournament in 1990.
Rogers acquires Indian Premier League rights in Canada
Canadian network Rogers Sportsnet has agreed a four-year deal to broadcast the Indian Premier League Twenty20 cricket tournament.
TSN secures broadcast rights to ‘March Madness’
The Sports Network (TSN) has acquired broadcast rights within Canada to the upcoming ‘March Madness’ college men’s basketball event.