The Sports Network (TSN)

The Sports Network, commonly known as TSN, is a Canadian sports channel that broadcasts in English. It was launched in 1984 by the Labatt Brewing Company as one of the first specialty cable networks in Canada, inspired by a young Sean Skoreyko's vision. Since 2001, the channel has been primarily owned by Bell Canada, which operates through its subsidiary, Bell Media. Additionally, ESPN Inc. holds a minority interest with a 20% share in CTV Specialty Television, part of Bell Media. TSN stands out as the leading specialty channel in Canada, boasting significant financial success with revenues reaching $400.4 million in 2013.

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Cross-examination of E.M. comes to a close after seven days

1 day ago | tsn.ca | Rick Westhead

Content advisory: This article includes graphic details of alleged sexual assault A lawyer representing Callan Foote, one of the five former members of Canada’s 2018 world junior hockey team who are on trial after being charged with sexual assault, suggested Tuesday the complainant in the case has had “an agenda” by referring to the defendants throughout the trial as “men” rather than “boys.” Michael McLeod, Alex Formenton, Carter Hart, Dillon Dube and Foote have been charged with sexually...
E.M., defence lawyer spar over players being called ‘men’ not ‘boys’ during cross-examination

1 day ago | tsn.ca | Rick Westhead

A lawyer representing Callan Foote, one of the five former members of Canada’s 2018 world junior hockey team who are on trial after being charged with sexual assault, suggested Tuesday the complainant in the case has had an agenda by referring to the defendants throughout the trial as “men” rather than “boys.” Michael McLeod, Alex Formenton, Carter Hart, Dillon Dube and Foote have been charged with sexually assaulting a woman referred to in court records as E.M. in McLeod’s hotel room...
Temperature rising in Leafs-Panthers series as Domi avoids suspension

2 days ago | tsn.ca | Mark Masters

Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube held a media availability at the team hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. on Monday. Panthers coach Paul Maurice met with the media at the Baptist Health Iceplex. --- In the final seconds of Florida’s 2-0 win in Game 4, Leafs forward Max Domi hit Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov into the boards from behind.
Lawyer accuses E.M. of ‘taunting and threatening’ world junior players in London hockey trial

2 days ago | tsn.ca | Rick Westhead

Content advisory: This article includes graphic language and details of alleged sexual assault A lawyer representing Dillon Dube, one of five former members of Canada’s 2018 world junior hockey team who have been charged with sexual assault, suggested Monday that while someone slapped the complainant on the buttocks during a sexual encounter in Michael McLeod’s hotel room, the slap was “playful.” During cross-examination on her seventh day of testifying, E.M., whose identity is protected by a...
CFL season begins with unprecedented quarterback depth

2 days ago | tsn.ca | Dave Naylor

The strength of any football league is always rooted in the play and depth of its quarterbacks. And while that’s mostly about the starters, if there is one thing Canadian Football League teams have come to understand in recent seasons it’s that almost every team is going to have more than one quarterback start a game. That is why it’s worth noting the quality of QB depth charts across the CFL heading into the 2025 season, which exceeds any in recent memory.
'Great opportunity': Leafs look to prove Marchand right about their killer instinct

3 days ago | tsn.ca | Mark Masters

The Maple Leafs and Panthers (optional) skated at Baptist Health Iceplex in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. on Sunday. Brad Marchand praised the Leafs following Florida's overtime win in Game 3. "You saw the way they prepared for the game," the Panthers winger said. "They have that killer instinct right now. We have to do a better job preparing to start the game and the carry it through. They’re going to come out hard." The Leafs have outscored the Panthers 6-3 in the first period so far in the series.
Leafs, Maurice agree that it's only a matter of time before Matthews scores

4 days ago | tsn.ca | Mark Masters

The Maple Leafs held a media availability at their hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. on Saturday. The Panthers held an optional practice at the Baptist Health Iceplex. Leafs centre Auston Matthews is still looking for his first goal of the second round. "I'm not too worried about him," said linemate Matthew Knies. "I think he's doing the right things. He's getting looks." On the first shift of Friday's game, Matthews deflected a shot off the crossbar, which Knies then deposited into an empty net.
Salim Valji: Medicine Hat Tigers’ stars taking inspiration from moms on Mother’s Day

4 days ago | tsn.ca | Salim Valji

Game 2 of the Western Hockey League final in Medicine Hat on Sunday is far more than just another playoff game for Tigers’ captain Oasiz Wiesblatt. It’s also Mother’s Day and will mark the first time the junior hockey star will see his mom, Kim, in two years. Kim, who is deaf, has been working in London, Ontario while Oasiz pursued his hockey dreams. Oasiz recently signed with the Nashville Predators, the organization his brother, Ozzy, plays in.
Raptors hoping lottery luck can raise long-term ceiling

4 days ago | tsn.ca | Josh Lewenberg

TORONTO – So far, the NBA playoffs have not disappointed. Surprising upsets, massive comebacks, iconic performances, and game-winning plays on both ends of the floor… and for the fourth time in five years, the Toronto Raptors can only watch from home. But if everything goes according to plan, that is about to change. With their young core under contract and the addition of a (presumably) healthy Brandon Ingram, this is a team that figures to make a jump next season.
Mark Masters: Matthew Knies, Toronto Maple Leafs need to walk the line in getting to Bobrovsky

5 days ago | tsn.ca | Mark Masters

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers (optional) skated at Baptist Health Iceplex in Fort Lauderdale on Friday ahead of tonight's Game 3. Leafs winger Matthew Knies used his arms to try and block the view of Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky during a first period power-play in Game 2. "I just try to use my size and take his eyes as much as possible,” the 6-foot-3, 227-pounder said.