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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. Gary Zimmerman .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 Kevin Vickerson . "Were not happy with our standing and how weve been playing," said Rock GM Terry Sanderson. "Its a move we felt we had to make and we were able to get a good young goaltender in Nick Rose coming in.Mike Adams . Irving was stripped of the ball by Norris Cole in the closing seconds of the 96-95 loss to the Heat, who rested LeBron James and most of their stars. Irving immediately ran off the floor and to the locker room instead of participating in a jersey giveaway on "Fan Appreciation Night.TORONTO - It only took Matthew Lombardi one game to erase the memories of a season hed just as soon forget. The veteran centre scored a short-handed goal in his first game in almost a year to help the Toronto Maple Leafs get off to a winning start with a 2-0 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night. Lombardi only played two games with Nashville last season before suffering a concussion that left him wondering about the future of his career. Acquired over the summer in a four-player trade, his tenure in Toronto got off to a dream start. "It was almost like (the puck) was waiting for me just to put it in," said Lombardi. "It felt unreal, I didnt know what to do. It kind of happened so fast. You know, it was pretty awesome. Its hard to explain." The goal gave the Leafs a shot of life after a lacklustre opening period that saw Montreal outshoot them 14-4. On the goal, Lombardi and Mike Brown raced in on a short-handed 2-on-1 before Lombardi swooped around the net and knocked a loose puck behind Carey Price. He celebrated his first goal since April 16, 2010 by skating straight to the Leafs bench and jumping in the arms of teammates. "I didnt know what to do man, it was the worst celebration of all time," said Lombardi. "But it was pretty cool." The goal gave the Leafs the same kind of feel-good story they enjoyed late last season with the emergence of James Reimer. Now the No. 1 goalie, Reimer picked right up where he left off by registering his fourth career shutout with 32 saves. He wasnt particularly pleased with his performance during the exhibition schedule, but felt comfortable when the games started counting again. "Thats why you cant take too much out of pre-season," said Reimer. "Honestly, I just felt like I wasnt getting the bounces (then) and tonight I felt that I was. You have to get pretty lucky to get a shutout. "I thought I played pretty good tonight, but at the same time they could have had three goals." Dion Phaneuf had the other goal for the Leafs, who also opened last season with a victory over Montreal. The Habs were stymied by Reimer during the first period — Max Pacioretty was denied early off the rush while a rebound after P.K. Subbans one-timer was swept off the post — and couldnt maintain their effort after falling behind. "(It was) a real strong first period where we had several good scoring chances — we had good support, we attacked the net, got some rebounds,"t; said coach Jacques Martin. Nate Irving. "But once they got the short-handed goal we got away from playing our game and they took advantage of it." Added forward Mike Cammalleri: "We just werent good enough in the second period. We were complacent." Price did everything he could to keep Montreal in it. Joffrey Lupul found himself alone in front for a glorious opportunity early in the third period, but Price got his glove on the point-blank chance to keep it 1-0. Phaneuf finally gave the Leafs the insurance goal they needed by taking a Phil Kessel pass off the rush and hammering a one-timer past the Habs goalie at 4:42 of the final period. "He has that heavy, heavy shot, you know what I mean?" Reimer said of Phaneuf. "It was a snipe. Im just glad I wasnt in there." Fans at the Air Canada Centre cheered wildly as time ticked off the clock for a Toronto victory that was low on style points. Coach Ron Wilson wasnt expecting anything less with a patchwork lineup that included forward David Steckel, who was acquired in a trade from New Jersey on Tuesday and did a fine job by winning 18-of-25 faceoffs. There was no hiding the fact the team has a lot to work on. "Up front, weve got to do a better job," said Wilson. "We turned too many pucks over. But considering thats the first time this whole group — the one we had on the ice — has actually played a game together and we won, I dont have any complaints." Lombardi remains something of a wild card for a team that is desperately in need of improvement up the middle. He only managed to get in one pre-season game and acknowledges that hes not yet back to the form that saw him register 53 points two years ago. However, scoring in his Leafs debut was certainly an encouraging sign. "It takes away any doubt that he might of had in his mind about where he stands in his career right now," said Wilson. Notes: It was the 709th meeting between the teams dating back to 1917 ... Montreal defenceman Chris Campoli left with a lower-body injury during the second period and was seen on crutches after the game ... The Habs were without Andrei Markov (knee), Blair Betts (lower body), Lars Eller (shoulder) and Alexei Emelin (healthy scratch) ... Tim Connolly (upper body), Nazem Kadri (knee), Clarke MacArthur (suspension), Colton Orr (healthy scratch) and Cody Franson (healthy scratch) sat out for Toronto ... Announced attendance was 19,606. ' ' ' |
