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Rogers to Fully Acquire Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, Consolidating Control of the Toronto Maple Leafs

Rogers Communications Inc. is set to purchase the remaining 25 % stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment from Kilmer Sports Inc., completing its takeover of the Toronto Maple Leafs and other MLSE properties. The transaction, slated for closure in late 2026, will centralise decision‑making but also spark concerns over the possible erosion of the cultural legacy built by longtime executive Larry Tanenbaum.

Jul 6, 2026

Broadcasters Gear Up for Record‑Breaking 2026 World Cup Across North America

From Santa Clara to Guadalajara, media partners are scaling operations to deliver 104 matches of the 2026 World Cup to billions of viewers, with commentators and producers navigating linguistic and logistical hurdles.

Jul 1, 2026

The 2026 World Cup Sets New Benchmarks for Global Broadcast Reach

With 104 matches across three nations and over a hundred networks reaching 223 territories, the 2026 World Cup is redefining the scale of sports broadcasting and the pressures it places on production teams.

Jul 1, 2026

2026 World Cup Sets Broadcast Records Amid Logistical Challenges

The 2026 World Cup will feature 104 matches over 39 days, with FIFA projecting over six billion media engagements and a record audience across North America.

Jul 1, 2026

Netflix to Adapt Hannah Grace’s Icebreaker into College Romance Series

Netflix confirmed at the Banff World Media Festival that it will develop a drama series based on Hannah Grace's bestselling novel Icebreaker, starring figure skater Anastasia Allen and hockey player Nate Hawkins as they fall in love on a college rink.

Jun 16, 2026

NHL broadcasting overhaul could price out Canadiens fans

The end of Hockey Night in Canada on CBC and Sportsnet signals a shift toward streaming and higher fees, with French‑language broadcasts also facing uncertainty.

Jun 16, 2026

Heated Rivalry Secures Spring 2027 Return on Crave After Bell Media’s Greenlight

Bell Media’s greenlight for Season 2 of Heated Rivalry sets the stage for a spring 2027 return on Crave, with Accent Aigu Entertainment’s leadership reshuffle and a returning cast poised to deepen the series’ queer hockey narrative.

Jun 4, 2026

Heated Rivalry Returns for a Spring 2027 Season on Crave

Bell Media executives announce that Season 2 of the acclaimed series Heated Rivalry will debut on Crave in spring 2027, with filming slated to begin later this year and a star‑studded cast poised to reprise the secret love story of two professional hockey players.

Jun 4, 2026