Rob Longley
Blue Jays Beat Writer and Columnist at Toronto Sun
Blue Jays beat writer/columnist and every two years, Olympic-bound for Toronto Sun and Postmedia. Alum: Carleton U. Always home at [email protected]
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1 day ago |
ca.news.yahoo.com | Rob Longley
Sportsnet ripped for bizarre Stanley Cup promo using AI to turn announcers into babiesSportsnet used AI to create 'baby' versions of their analysts before Game 1 of the Stanley Cup final. Pictured is Elliotte Friedman. Perhaps the Sportsnet braintrust ran out of material to pump up a much-anticipated Stanley Cup final.
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1 day ago |
torontosun.com | Rob Longley
Sportsnet ripped for bizarre Stanley Cup promo using AI to turn announcers into babies 'The NHL is the hardest league to play in ...
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2 days ago |
torontosun.com | Rob Longley
But if the network really wants the show to restore some of its former shine, how about more Kevin Bieksa and less background noise? You can fill studio desks with as many bodies as you want — as the current crowded iteration can be — but if intermission airtime is going to be appointment viewing rather than a snack and beverage break for the audience, it needs to be personality driven. Think Charles Barkley and his award-winning performances on NBA’s TNT broadcasts.
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2 days ago |
edmontonjournal.com | Rob Longley
Here's what could add some life into Sportsnet's dull Hockey Night In Canada showKevin Bieksa is at his best when he has a point to make, a host to set him up and the oxygen to expand on his point. From left, Ron MacLean, Jennifer Botterill, Kelly Hrudey and Kevin Bieksa on the Sportsnet broadcast for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final on June 4, 2025. Article contentWhat would save Hockey Night in Canada from the often predictable, sometimes dull product it has on too many nights?
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2 days ago |
tj.news | Rob Longley
Kevin Bieksa is at his best when he has a point to make, a host to set him up and the oxygen to expand on his point. • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentWhat would save Hockey Night in Canada from the often predictable, sometimes dull product it has on too many nights? Advertisement 2Don't have an account?
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RT @TheTorontoSun: Will surging offence be enough to power Blue Jays through roller-coaster season? From @longleysunsport https://t.co/rGNT…
Chandler Simpson double and a Brandon Lowe single follow and the Rays jump out to a 2-0 lead.
And like those fans have seen many times, Jansen hit by a pitch and takes first to lead off the second.
And like those fans have seen many times, Jansen hit by a pitch and takes first to lead off the second.
Nice applause for Danny Jansen as he heads to the plate for his first at-bat. A well-deserved fan favourite during his #Bluejays years.
