CBC Ends NHL Broadcast Deal, Keeps Hockey Night Brand
The broadcaster will no longer carry NHL games but will continue to use the historic Hockey Night in Canada name, a staple of Canadian sports broadcasting since 1931.
Jun 16, 2026
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Rogers Sportsnet and CBC End NHL Partnership After 12 Years
A joint statement confirmed the termination of the sub‑licensing deal, paving the way for a new era of Canadian sports broadcasting.
Jun 16, 2026
Hockey Night in Canada to Move Behind a Paywall, Ending a Canadian Tradition
Starting next season, the iconic Hockey Night in Canada will no longer be free on CBC, moving exclusively to Sportsnet behind a subscription barrier.
Jun 16, 2026
CBC ends seven‑decade NHL broadcast run as Sportsnet takes over
CBC announced it will stop airing NHL games after more than 70 years, turning the Saturday night slot over to a new Canadian‑athlete focused show while Sportsnet assumes exclusive broadcast rights.
Jun 16, 2026
CBC to End 74‑Year NHL Broadcast Tradition After Deal With Sportsnet
After more than seven decades of bringing NHL games to Canadian homes, CBC announced it will no longer air the league’s contests, ending a historic partnership that began in 1952.
Jun 16, 2026
Hockey Night in Canada to Leave CBC After 75‑Year Run
The iconic Saturday night hockey broadcast will not air on CBC for the 2026‑27 season, ending a decades‑long partnership and signaling a major realignment of NHL rights in Canada.
Jun 16, 2026
CBC Bids Farewell to Hockey Night in Canada After 74 Years
CBC announced that it will end its long‑standing broadcast of NHL games after the current season, ending a 74‑year tradition, and will replace Hockey Night in Canada with a new Saturday primetime show featuring Canadian athletes.
Jun 16, 2026
The End of an Era: Hockey Night in Canada Leaves CBC After 70 Years
A historic broadcasting partnership concludes as Rogers secures a 12‑year, $11‑billion agreement to cover all NHL games across multiple platforms, leaving the future of the iconic Hockey Night in Canada brand uncertain.
Jun 16, 2026
CBC Ends Its 72‑Year Legacy of NHL Broadcasts, Rogers Takes Over
After nearly eight decades of bringing hockey into Canadian homes, the CBC will stop broadcasting NHL games after the current season. Rogers will continue Hockey Night in Canada on Sportsnet under a landmark 12‑year agreement.
Jun 16, 2026
The End of an Era: Hockey Night in Canada Leaves CBC After Decades on Air
For the first time, Hockey Night in Canada will not air on the CBC this fall, ending a legacy that shaped Canadian sports culture for generations.
Jun 16, 2026
Hockey Night in Canada exits CBC after 75‑year run
The iconic Saturday night broadcast will leave the CBC after nearly seven decades, as Rogers retains the Hockey Night in Canada brand following an expired licensing agreement.
Jun 16, 2026
Rogers Secures $11 Billion NHL Broadcast Deal, Ending CBC’s ‘Hockey Night in Canada’ Legacy
After a landmark $11 billion agreement, Rogers Communications will become the sole broadcaster of the NHL in Canada, ushering in a new era for hockey coverage and marking the end of CBC's long‑standing 'Hockey Night in Canada' tradition.
Jun 16, 2026
Carson Carels Emerges as Top Offensive Defenseman in WHL
A 6‑foot‑2, 198‑pound defenseman from Prince George, Carson Carels has quickly become one of the most talked‑about blue‑liners in the Western Hockey League this season. His blend of size, speed and offensive instincts has turned heads across the league.
Jun 16, 2026
Summer of Fútbol 2026: North America Hosts a Continental Soccer Spectacle
As the FIFA World Cup unfolds across Canada, Mexico and the United States, the accompanying Leagues Cup adds a new layer of competition, spotlighting legacy stadiums, rising talents and veteran icons in a summer that promises to reshape North American soccer.
Jun 16, 2026
Netflix to Adapt Hannah Grace’s Icebreaker into Ice‑Hockey Romance Series
Netflix is set to develop a series based on Hannah Grace's bestselling novel Icebreaker, promising a blend of sport, ambition and romance.
Jun 16, 2026
Tributes Pour In as Former NHL Star Kyle Calder Dies at 47
Fans and former teammates remember Kyle Calder, a journeyman forward whose 590 NHL games and international appearances left a lasting mark on the sport.
Jun 16, 2026
Trump to Hand Over World Cup Trophy Amidst Confusion Over Chelsea Appearance
Former president Donald Trump will present the World Cup trophy at a New Jersey ceremony, a move that follows his puzzling appearance at a Chelsea FC trophy lift and raises questions about protocol and political symbolism.
Jun 16, 2026
Verizon Sweepstakes Offers All‑Expenses‑Paid VIP Trip to 2026 World Cup Final
Millions are heading to Canada, the United States and Mexico for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and Verizon is turning that excitement into a prize that includes a VIP experience with soccer icon David Beckham.
Jun 16, 2026
Japan’s Samurai Blue Aim to Break Round‑of‑16 Barrier at 2026 World Cup
Japan’s men’s national team opened its 2026 World Cup campaign with a draw against the Netherlands and now faces Tunisia and Sweden as it pursues a historic breakthrough.
Jun 16, 2026
Trump’s Unexpected Return to the G7 Summit in the Swiss Alps
Europe welcomed Donald Trump at the G7 summit in the Swiss Alps with gifts, a personalized football shirt and a lavish dinner, while seeking to align his stance on Ukraine and China.
Jun 16, 2026
Why ‘Soccer’ Is Used in America and Canada
The term 'soccer' emerged from Oxford students in the 1880s and spread worldwide, but its usage remains distinct in the United States and Canada, where it coexists with 'football' for American rules.
Jun 16, 2026
Sky Commissar to Lead Great Britain’s Under‑17 Girls at Costa Blanca Cup
A rising soccer talent from Florida is set to represent Team Great Britain in Spain, training abroad and aiming for higher‑level competition.
Jun 16, 2026
The NHL’s Preference for Size and Physicality Over Pure Offensive Skill in Defensemen
A look at the divergent criteria used by fans and league evaluators when ranking NHL defensemen, and what that means for the future of the position.
Jun 16, 2026
NCAA Opens Door for Junior Hockey Stint Before College
The NCAA has approved a rule change that will let prospective college hockey players spend a season in junior leagues before they enroll, a move that could alter the traditional pathway into the sport.
Jun 16, 2026