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TSN and Genius Sports Partner to Deliver Inaugural Augmented NFL Playoff and Super Bowl Feeds on TSN+

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Thursday, January 19, 2023

As the official data partner of the NFL, Genius Sports will power ground-breaking, augmented broadcasts throughout the upcoming NFL Playoffs and Super Bowl LVII, delivering a revolutionary experience for NFL fans on TSN+.

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  • As the official data partner of the NFL, Genius Sports will power ground-breaking, augmented broadcasts throughout the upcoming NFL Playoffs and Super Bowl LVII, delivering a revolutionary experience for NFL fans on TSN+.
  • The augmented NFL feeds on TSN+ will provide fans with an all-new viewing experience that combines play-by-play data-driven insights, graphic overlays, visualizations, and more.
  • TSN+ broadcasts will feature Genius Sports’ full suite of award-winning augmentation tools which power live feeds on competitions including the NFL, EPL, NBA, March Madness and more.
  • These unique, augmented NFL feeds are the latest live sports innovation from Bell Media’s leading Canadian sports broadcaster, TSN, and are available to viewers only on TSN+.

TSN Acquires Media Rights to PGA TOUR LIVE and Launches All-New Streaming Product TSN+, Available for Free Preview Beginning Today

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Thursday, January 12, 2023

The acquisition of PGA TOUR LIVE supports the launch of TSN+, a new direct-to-consumer streaming product available on TSN.ca and the TSN app.

Key Points: 
  • The acquisition of PGA TOUR LIVE supports the launch of TSN+, a new direct-to-consumer streaming product available on TSN.ca and the TSN app.
  • In addition to PGA TOUR LIVE, TSN+ includes coverage of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES; new world-exclusive augmented NFL feeds for every playoff game and the Super Bowl; and the re-launch of the XFL, beginning Feb. 18.
  • PGA TOUR LIVE was previously available as part of PGA TOUR's paid subscription service GolfTV.
  • "TSN+ is the perfect complement to TSN, and we look forward to bringing more live sports and innovative content to Canadians."

TSN NOW AVAILABLE ON LG SMART TVS IN CANADA

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Monday, November 7, 2022

Plus, customers that have purchased select LG televisions between November 4th and December 15th, 2022, and are new TSN subscribers, can receive five months on LG.

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  • Plus, customers that have purchased select LG televisions between November 4th and December 15th, 2022, and are new TSN subscribers, can receive five months on LG.
  • The promotion is available to new and returning TSN subscribers that have purchased select 86-inch large format 2022 LG QNED, LG NanoCell and LG UHD televisions and LG OLED G2 and C2 televisions, between November 4 and December 15, 2022.
  • All LG Smart TV owners with models from 2018 and later can now access TSN on the TV's webOS platform by opening the TSN app using their remote or when available, by saying "TSN" into their LG Magic Remote.
  • About LG Electronics Canada Inc.
    LG Electronics Canada Inc. is the Canadian subsidiary of LG Electronics Inc., a US $56-billion global innovator in technology and consumer electronics headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.

National Lacrosse League Announces 2022-23 Schedule; Face Off Weekend Set for December 2-3

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Philadelphia, Sept. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Lacrosse League (@NLL) today announced the largest schedule in its history 135 games as the 2022-23 regular season gets underway with Face Off Weekend on December 2-3, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Philadelphia, Sept. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Lacrosse League (@NLL) today announced the largest schedule in its history 135 games as the 2022-23 regular season gets underway with Face Off Weekend on December 2-3, 2022.
  • Face Off Weekend will include two TSN Game of the Week contests on Friday, December 2 (Philadelphia Wings at Halifax Thunderbirds, 6 p.m.
  • The complete national broadcast schedules for TSN and ESPN and the Leagues playoff schedule will be announced in the coming weeks.
  • The National Lacrosse League (NLL) is North America's premier professional lacrosse league.

SUPER BOWL LVI Retains Title as the Biggest Broadcast Event of the Year with 8.1 Million Viewers on CTV, TSN, and RDS

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Monday, February 14, 2022

CTV's parent company isBell Media, Canada's premier multimedia company with leading assets in television, radio, digital, and out-of-home advertising.

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  • CTV's parent company isBell Media, Canada's premier multimedia company with leading assets in television, radio, digital, and out-of-home advertising.
  • With a broad portfolio of multimedia sports assets, TSN delivers more championship events than any broadcaster in the country.
  • In addition to its world-class content delivered across multiple platforms, including RDS, RDS2, RDS Info, RDS Direct, RDS.ca andthe RDS app, RDS offers the broadest portfolio of French-language sports programming in the world.
  • RDS comes from Bell Media, Canada's premier multimedia company with leading assets in television, radio, digital, and Out-of-Home.

Rumble Gaming Announces Adam Ivers as Chief Executive Officer

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Thursday, September 30, 2021

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Rumble Gaming is excited to announce that Adam Ivers has been appointed its new Chief Executive Officer.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Sept. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Rumble Gaming is excited to announce that Adam Ivers has been appointed its new Chief Executive Officer.
  • Rumble Gaming is a global talent agency and media company that represents 700+ clients with a social media footprint of 700M+ followers.
  • Rooted in Esports, Rumble Gaming bridges the gap between brands and the gaming ecosystem through partnership opportunities, influencer marketing, content creation and distribution.
  • "When I think about the assembly of professional experiences that has brought me to this point, I could not be more thrilled to be a part of the trajectory of Rumble Gaming," Ivers said.

TSN 5G View Launches in Toronto, Letting Maple Leafs Fans Control the Angle on Every Play

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Tuesday, April 6, 2021

TORONTO, April 6, 2021 /CNW/ -TSN announced today the rollout of TSN 5G View capability in Toronto.

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  • TORONTO, April 6, 2021 /CNW/ -TSN announced today the rollout of TSN 5G View capability in Toronto.
  • Starting April 15, TSN subscribers on the Bell 5G network with a 5G device can sign in to their TSN app to take advantage of the new technology live in action during the network's Toronto Maple Leafs regional home game broadcasts.
  • TSN 5G View will continue to expand to more sports events, teams, and venues over time.
  • "We look forward to future announcements about how fans of more teams and sports across the country will soon be able to get closer to the action than ever before with the immersive TSN 5G View technology."

TSN and RDS Launch Immersive In-Game 5G Experience Letting Hockey Fans Control the Angle on Every Play

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Friday, March 19, 2021

MONTREAL, March 19, 2021 /CNW/ - Canada's top sports networks TSN and RDS have announced the launch of TSN 5G View / Vision 5G RDS, an exclusive in-app (iOS and Android) feature that leverages Bell 5G to offer fans exciting and interactive new ways to watch sports.

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  • MONTREAL, March 19, 2021 /CNW/ - Canada's top sports networks TSN and RDS have announced the launch of TSN 5G View / Vision 5G RDS, an exclusive in-app (iOS and Android) feature that leverages Bell 5G to offer fans exciting and interactive new ways to watch sports.
  • In addition to the immersive mobile experience, the new 5G technology also allows viewers of the TSN and RDS broadcasts to get closer to the action, featuring views from never-before-seen camera angles during in-game commentary, analysis, replays, and post-game recaps.
  • "Combining Canada's fastest mobile network with our leading sports properties allows hockey fans to benefit from our world-leading 5G technology's ability to deliver an all-new sports viewing experience," said Nauby Jacob, Bell Media's Senior Vice President, Product Platforms.
  • "TSN 5G View / Vision 5G RDS is a great example of our commitment to leverage Bell's technology leadership to offer our customers the best content on the most innovative platforms."

Sportsnet and WWE Expand Programming Agreement to Include NXT Live Broadcasts, Starting This Wednesday

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Monday, February 22, 2021

Sportsnet and WWE (NYSE: WWE) today announced an expanded agreement to air live broadcasts of NXT on Sportsnet 360 and SN NOW beginning this Wednesday, Feb. 24 at 8 p.m.

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  • Sportsnet and WWE (NYSE: WWE) today announced an expanded agreement to air live broadcasts of NXT on Sportsnet 360 and SN NOW beginning this Wednesday, Feb. 24 at 8 p.m.
  • Reinforcing our already robust slate of live WWE programming with NXT was an easy choice and one our audiences have been asking for.
  • In 2014, Sportsnet and WWE signed a historic 10-year broadcast agreement, making Sportsnet the exclusive distributor of WWE programming in Canada through 2024.
  • Uniting Canadians through sport, Sportsnets multimedia offerings include Sportsnet (consisting of 4 regional channels: East, Ontario, West, and Pacific), Sportsnet ONE, Sportsnet 360, Sportsnet World, the Sportsnet Radio Network, Sportsnet.ca, Sportsnet NOW, SN NOW+, the Sportsnet app, and podcasts.

Sandra Schmirler Foundation Telethon goes virtual

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021

"Sandra was a true champion who wouldn't let obstacles stand in the way of her goal," said Ian Cunningham, Chair of the Sandra Schmirler Foundation Board.

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  • "Sandra was a true champion who wouldn't let obstacles stand in the way of her goal," said Ian Cunningham, Chair of the Sandra Schmirler Foundation Board.
  • For the first time, the Sandra Schmirler Foundation will stream content on their Facebook page between TSN broadcasts.
  • With the generous support of TSN and Curling Canada, the Sandra Schmirler Foundation Telethon is held on the first Sunday of the Scotties Tournament of Hearts.
  • The 2020 Sandra Schmirler Foundation Telethon on TSN during the Scotties Tournament of Hearts raised a record $450,000 to help babies from coast-to-coast-to-coast.