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Bell Medias TSN and RDS have reached a comprehensive new media rights agreement with the United States Golf Association (USGA) that extends the networks long-term partnership with the USGA - making TSN and RDS the exclusive Canadian broadcasters of the U. Scott Chandler Authentic Jersey .S. Open through to 2022. The expanded partnership was announced before TSN and RDS begin their exclusive Canadian coverage of the 114th U.S. Open on Thursday. Beginning in 2015, the new eight-year agreement includes extended Canadian coverage across TSN and RDS platforms for the U.S. Open, U.S. Womens Open, and U.S. Senior Open Championships, as well as the USGAs national amateur championships. The new expanded deal includes the following: - Every U.S. OPEN round broadcast on TSN and RDS - A comprehensive suite of digital assets for TSN, RDS, and Bell Media platforms - Radio broadcast rights for TSN Radio and Bell Media Radio stations "The U.S. OPEN is one of the preeminent golf championships in the world and has been a key component to our coverage of the biggest events in sports," said Stewart Johnston, President of TSN. "Were thrilled to work even closer with the USGA executive team on this new and expanded partnership as we elevate Canadian coverage of USGA events across all of our platforms." "We are truly excited about extending and expanding our relationship with TSN and RDS and are eager to work more closely with them to showcase and promote the game of golf in Canada," said Mike Davis, Executive Director of the USGA. The agreement further solidifies TSN and RDS as the home of golfs marquee championship events, with a slate that includes all four of golfs Majors - The Masters, U.S. Open, The Open Championship, and the PGA Championship, as well as the Ryder Cup, Presidents Cup, as well as a series of PGA TOUR events. 114th U.S. Open on TSN The 114th U.S. Open returns to the historic Pinehurst No. 2 Course in Pinehurst, NC with a star-studded field that includes defending champion Justin Rose, 2014 Masters champion Bubba Watson, Rory McIlroy, Adam Scott, Phil Mickelson, and Canadas Graham DeLaet. TSNs live coverage of all four rounds begins Thursday at 9 a.m. ET and concludes with the Final on Fathers Day, Sunday at 11 a.m. ET. TSN subscribers can also watch live streaming and on demand coverage of every round from the U.S. Open via TSN GO. TSN Digital platforms deliver bonus online coverage from the U.S. Open - coverage that goes beyond the television broadcast. Fans can live stream this bonus online coverage on TSN.ca, TSN GO, or the newly launched TSN Golf app. TSN also surrounds its live coverage of the U.S. Open with the multi-platform highlights listed below. SportsCentre - Bob Weeks files daily reports for SportsCentre all week long from Pinehurst, delivering post-round reaction, one-on-one interviews, and features, including one focusing on six-time U.S. Open runner-up Phil Mickelson, and more. Preview and Highlight Shows - TSN delivers 60-minute highlight shows after every round, along with 60-minute preview shows before the Third and Final Rounds. Fans can also tune in to a tournament preview show on Wednesday at 2 p.m. ET. 1999 U.S. Open: One Moment In Time - Airing Wednesday at 9:30 p.m. ET on TSN, the 60-minute documentary looks at Payne Stewarts emotional and hard fought victory at the 1999 U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2, with Stewart holding off the likes of Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson to win his second U.S. Open and third major title. TSN.ca - TSN.ca features up-to-the-minute U.S. Open news and daily highlights, plus daily reports and analysis from Bob Weeks, as well as his popular golf blog, and more. TSN Golf app - The fully customizable TSN Golf app is a completely new golf experience that lets fans follow their favourite players hole-by-hole and get real-time alerts whenever they make a birdie, bogey, or par, as well as receive all the latest scores, news, and stats. Using this app, fans can also directly live stream bonus online coverage from TSNs lineup of the biggest events in golf. TSN Radio - the following TSN Radio stations deliver select live coverage of the U.S. Open: TSN Radio 1200 in Ottawa, TSN Radio 1260 in Edmonton, and TEAM Radio 1040 in Vancouver. Twitter - Fans can tweet their questions to Bob Weeks (@bobatscoregolf) and he will post video answers on TSN.ca on Wednesday. Fans can also follow @TSNGolf for updates from Pinehurst all tournament long. Broadcast Schedule* Tuesday, June 102 p.m. ET - Preview Show Wednesday, June 112 p.m. ET - Preview Show 9:30 p.m. ET - 1999 U.S. Open: One Moment in Time Thursday, June 129 a.m. ET - First Round 3 p.m. ET - First Round 5 p.m. ET - First Round 12 midnight ET / 9 p.m. PT - First Round Highlight Show (TSN2) Friday, June 139 a.m. ET - Second Round 3 p.m. ET - Second Round5 p.m. ET - Second Round1:30 a.m. ET / 10:30 p.m. PT - Second Round Highlight Show (TSN2) Saturday, June 149:30 a.m. ET - Second Round Highlight Show (TSN2)11 a.m. ET - Third Round Preview Show 12 noon ET - Third Round 12 midnight ET / 9 p.m. PT - Third Round Highlight Show (TSN2) Sunday, June 159 a.m. ET - Third Round Highlight Show (TSN2)11 a.m. ET - Final Round Preview Show 12 noon ET - Final Round 1 a.m. ET / 10 p.m. PT - Final Round Highlight Show (TSN2) Monday, June 163 p.m. ET - Final Round Highlight Show *Schedule subject to change Leodis McKelvin Authentic Jersey . 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After a lengthy delay while the umpires tried to sort things out, even getting on the headsets to talk with the video review centre in New York, Smith was forced to face Doumit after tossing only the customary eight warm-up pitches. Doumit fouled a ball off each foot before ripping a single to left, bringing home the tying and go-ahead runs. "It was a painful at-bat," he said, "but a good result." The Brewers were down two coaches, and that certainly affected their game protocol. Pitching coach Rick Kranitz and bullpen coach Lee Tunnell were both excused to attend graduations, and Rick Tomlin, normally the minor league pitching co-ordinator, filled in for Kranitz. "My fault. Miscommunication," Roenicke said. "Theres a certain way we do things, and when Kranitz isnt here, I didnt go back and tell Rick Tomlin who to get up and bring in. Its my fault." The Braves trailed 4-1 heading to the bottom of the sixth. B.J. Upton hit a two-out homer, barely clearing the right-field wall, and the Braves rallied for the win the next inning. Gerald Laird also had a key hit, a run-scoring double that ricocheted off an infielders glove. Jean Segura had three hits for Milwaukee and scored two runs, driven home both times by two-out hits from Jonathan Lucroy. Alex Wood (4-5) worked a scoreless inning for the win, and Craig Kimbrel earned his 12th save. Brandon Kintzler (1-2) took the loss, failing to retire the only batter he faced. Chris Johnson started the Atlanta seventh with a single. Dan Uggla, in a rare start, singled to left after fouling off three pitches to keep the at-bat alive. Kintzler took over for starter Matt Garza, but Laird ripped one off the glove of third baseman Mark Reynolds, the ball rolling into short left fielld. Bryce Brown. A run scored, and Laird hustled to second for a double that barely got out of the infield. Then things really went haywire for the Brewers. After the botched pitching change, Milwaukee pulled in the infield, hoping to cut off the tying run at the plate. Doumit foiled that strategy by lining one past the shortstop, bringing home both Uggla and Laird. Doumit was frustrated with all the delays in the game, which dragged on for 3 hours, 36 minutes and featured three overturned replay calls, not to mention the confusion over Milwaukees pitching change. "Theres a certain pace to the game," Doumit said. "As a player, I dont like waiting around." The Braves would go on to load the bases with one out, extending the rally after yet another video review. Scooter Gennett made a brilliant backhanded stop on Jason Heywards grounder and flipped the ball in one motion to the shortstop Segura, who came off the bag quickly to make a throw to first. That was too late to get Heyward, and the Brewers wound up with no outs on the play when Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez challenged the call. The replay showed Seguras foot came off the bag a split-second before he squeezed the ball in his glove. The Braves failed to take advantage of the overturned call. Smith struck out Freddie Freeman with the bases loaded, and Rob Wooten came in to fan Justin Upton to end the threat. It didnt matter. Dave Carpenter worked a 1-2-3 eighth and Kimbrel worked around a hit batter to lead off the ninth, striking out the side. Garza went 6 1-3 innings, giving up five hits and four runs. Logan Schafers squeeze bunt brought in another Milwaukee run, and Khris Davis finished off Atlanta starter Aaron Harang with an RBI single in the sixth. Harang allowed nine hits and all four Brewers runs in 5 1-3 innings. Notes: Milwaukee slugger Ryan Braun left the game in the fifth because of tightness in his right side. ... Uggla also had a walk and scored two runs in only his second start since May 6. ... Gavin Floyd (0-1) will go against Colorados Jordan Lyles (5-1) on Friday in the opener of a three-game series at Turner Field. The Brewers head to Miami, where Marco Estrada (3-2) will take the mound against Tom Koehler (4-3) of the Marlins. ' ' ' |
