19 h. ago Sports fans share outrage online as Sportsnet jacks up prices: ‘An outright middle finger’

Sports fans are outraged after being notified about a 30% increase in price for the Sportsnet+ Premium package.

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23 h. ago Sportsnet jacks up streaming prices in Canada and fans aren't pleased

As one of the two major sports properties in Canada, tuning into Sportsnet has been a daily routine for many fans across the country since its launch in 1998.But on Thursday, many fans began wondering exactly what their future with the network would be, given that a sudden price hike was dropped on its consumers.Subscribers of the Sportsnet+ package — a standalone digital service — found out they were getting a substantial price hike, kicking off in the September billing period.sportsnet+ subscription price going up 30% get outta here— JFresh (@JFreshHockey) July 10, 2025Both the standard Sportsnet+ deal at $199.99 and the premium package at $249.99 per year were bumped up to $249.99 and $324.99 annually, respectively. Monthly standard packages also saw an increase from $24.99 to $29.99, and the premium packages went from $34.99 to $42.99 per month.Lmao, what has SN+ done to justify an $80 increase? It’s a full minute behind the broadcast and genuinely one of...

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36 h. ago NHL fans keep losing out online as Sportsnet hikes its price again

Patrick Johnston: Canadian sports fans have the option of watching just about any sport under the sun but it's costing more than ever. Is quality improving to match the price?

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38 h. ago Just in time for Blue Jays playoff push, Sportsnet gouging subscribers with massive price increase

Just in time for what could be the biggest couple of months of Blue Jays baseball in the past decade, Sportsnet is hitting a large constituency of its fan base with a hefty premium to tune in to watch the team it owns on one of the broadcast platforms it also owns. Subscribers to Sportsnet+ […]

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3 d. ago Doctor fired for claiming Texas flood victims got ‘what they voted for’

A Texas pediatrician has been fired after suggesting that supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump got “what they voted for” following the devastating floods in the state. Dr. Christina Propst sparked outrage after she took to Facebook to share her thoughts on the deadly floods, that have left more than 100 dead, including dozens of […]

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4 d. ago New HEINEKEN Study Shows Sports Fans Shifting Gears Toward Moderation

New global fan study reveals shifting attitudes toward alcohol consumption among Formula 1® fans Heineken® 0.0 ambassador and Formula 1® World Champion Max Verstappen and sportswriter Fabrizio Romano Chinese Grand Prix – Formula One race One in four sports fans are actively reducing their alcohol consumption or opting for alcohol-free alternatives. 56% of Formula 1® […]

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4 d. ago Blue Jays fans go viral after wild brawl in 500 level of Rogers Centre

Several men were seeing throwing punches during Saturday's game between the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Angels.

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8 d. ago Things to do in Edmonton this week: Oily art at Latitude, Cutoffs at River City, Legally Blonde at Citadel

Oily: on fandom: Taking a look at the question “What is Edmonton without hockey?” this six-artist, Latitude 53 group show looks at fandom and a unified sense of identity, but also the stranglehold the NHL team has here. As the show’s statement puts it, “Whether a fan of the sport and the local team or […]

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8 d. ago How Blue Jays fans are getting screwed by Apple TV at the most exciting time in close to a decade

It has been without dispute one of the most successful and energetic stretches of Blue Jays baseball in the past nine seasons, re-awakening the passion of tens of thousands of fans of the team. Coast-to-coast, viewers have been captivated by the team’s four-game winning streak — including three in a row over the New York […]

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8 d. ago ‘SURGERY COMING UP’: Ric Flair thanks fans after revealing latest health issues

Ric Flair has thanked his fans for their support after revealing his latest health issues this week. The wrestling legend shared a photo on Monday of his stitched-up belly and asked for prayers for an upcoming but unspecified medical procedure that had many of his supporters concerned. “Surgery coming up,” he wrote on social media […]

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1 week ago Scarborough wrestling fan with rifle tried to break into WWE star Liv Morgan’s home

A Scarborough man obsessed with WWE superstar Liv Morgan was arrested after showing up at her Florida home for a “friendly visit” — while brandishing an air rifle. Shawn Chan, 41, was detained on June 3 at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando after security recognized him from surveillance footage that showed him attempting to […]

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2 w. ago Diamondbacks’ Ketel Marte in tears after fan yells comment about late mother

Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte was seen in tears on the field after a spectator yelled a derogatory comment about his late mother during an at-bat in Arizona’s game against the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night. Arizona manager Torey Lovullo and bench coach Jeff Banis asked for the person to be removed from the […]

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3 w. ago Fan ’crossed a line’ prior to bullpen confrontation, say Pirates reliever Dennis Santana

Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Dennis Santana was involved in an altercation with a fan he said “crossed the line” during the second game of Thursday’s doubleheader with the Detroit Tigers and at one point was seen leaping and swiping at the person. “You guys know me — I’m a calm demeanor type of person,” Santana said […]

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3 w. ago Toronto bakery wins big at Ontario's Best Butter Tart Festival

One of Toronto's favourite bakeries just earned another feather in its cap by taking the top prize at Ontario's Best Butter Tart Festival.The Stanley Cup finals might be stealing the show for sports fans in Canada right now, but for foodies, another battle was being fought over the weekend: for the title of Ontario's best butter tart.Held annually in Midland, Ont., Ontario's Best Butter Tart Festival (which is both the event's official name and an appropriate superlative), bakeries from all across the province flock to the small town in hopes of being recognized for their gooey, sugary confections.The enthusiasm about the festival, which just so happens to be one of the largest butter tart festivals in the entire world, is appropriate, considering the quintessentially Canadian treats were first invented in Barrie, just a short 45-minute drive from Midland, in 1900.Now in its 22nd year, the 2025 edition of the festival welcomed over 200 vendors and upwards of 100,...

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3 w. ago Mitch Marner is reportedly ghosting Toronto Maple Leafs in contract talks

Mitch Marner and the Toronto Maple Leafs appear to be in the silent treatment portion of what's looking like a messy breakup between the star and the team.According to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman on the latest edition of the 32 Thoughts podcast, the two parties aren't exactly on speaking terms, with Marner slated to hit free agency next month."Marner's camp is not engaged with [the Leafs]. And I think everybody knows the way this is going to be heading — that on July 1, he's gonna go out there, he's going to hit the market, he's going to pick a team, he's going to set a contract, and he's not coming back to Toronto," Friedman said.The sports journalist added the Anaheim Ducks, Carolina Hurricanes, Los Angeles Kings and Vegas Golden Knights as possible teams interested in Marner, who is coming off a six-year deal worth $10.93 million USD per season.FanDuel Sports Network's Andy Strickland had...

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3 w. ago Swiss President’s message to UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 fans in heartwarming new video: Even if you lose, you win in Switzerland

ZURICH, Switzerland, June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Next month, Switzerland is hosting UEFA Women’s EURO 2025. For the first time, the president of a host nation has addressed the fans of a major event directly, declaring their support for the sport and all the teams competing. This morning, the Swiss president Karin Keller-Sutter released an […]

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4 w. ago 'Oh God, that hurt': Toronto Maple Leafs insider can't bring himself to celebrate Oilers OT win

You don’t get much more deep into the Toronto Maple Leafs sports scene than Sam McKee, a prominent Toronto sports producer and media personality, who co-hosts ‘Leafs Talk’ on YouTube and is a producer and part-time host on ‘The Real Kyper & Bourne Show’ on Sportsnet 590. McKee is an engaging and interesting hockey commentator, […]

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4 w. ago Why are fewer Canadians travelling to Florida for the Stanley Cup Final?

WATCH BELOW: Postmedia’s Rob Wong speaks with Postmedia features writer, Steven Sandor from the Stanley Cup Final in Florida. Steven talks about why there are fewer Canadians heading to Sunrise for this year’s Stanley Cup Final, what the atmosphere in the state is like during the series and roller hockey culture in Miami.

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