CFL on TSN
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The CFL on TSN is TSN
's presentation of the Canadian Football League
. TSN has broadcast CFL games since the 1987 season, and as part of a new broadcast contract with the league, became the exclusive broadcaster of all CFL games (including the post-season and the Grey Cup
) beginning in the 2008 season. TSN's flagship game of the week is Wendy's
Friday Night Football.
hosts TSN's All-Star panel of Chris Schultz
, Jock Climie
, and Matt Dunigan
. Randorf, who has been with TSN since 1995, has also worked as CFL host and play-by-play commentator. Former Winnipeg Blue Bombers wide receiver Milt Stegall
and former CFL on CBC
studio host Brian Williams
occasionally contribute to the studio show.
Chris Schultz returned for his eighth year of CFL telecasts on TSN. To go along with his extensive broadcast experience, he has 20 years of playing experience, including his days in the CFL and NFL
.
Jock Climie joined the CFL panel in 2002. The 12-year CFL veteran slotback is a three-time divisional All-Star and retired after the 2001 season
with 56 touchdowns and 627 receptions. In the off-season, Climie works as a lawyer in Ottawa
.
Matt Dunigan returned to the CFL on TSN studio show after spending the 2004 season
on the sidelines as the general manager and head coach of the Calgary Stampeders
. Dunigan's in-depth knowledge, outgoing personality and passion for the game have made him a fan favourite with viewers.
Milt Stegall joined TSN as a guest analyst in 2009 after a 14 year playing career in the CFL. He holds the CFL record for most career touchdowns, most career touchdown receptions, most touchdowns in a single season, most career receiving yards.
to become the primary voice of the CFL on TSN, paired with longtime colour commentator Glen Suitor
. Sara Orlesky
has been the lead sideline reporter for Friday Night Football since 2008. FNFs secondary commentating team is Rod Black
and Duane Forde
. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/news_story/?ID=231196&hubname=
shut down Voom HD. Previously, America One
held the rights, and held them again for the 2009 season. Comcast Southeast does broadcast the games to a 12-state area in the Southeastern U.S., while Bright House Sports Network broadcasts games both live and on tape delay in the Tampa/St. Petersburg market. Most TSN Games are shown on ESPN3.com. NFL Network
acquired the rights to CFL games in 2010; Friday Night Football, however, will not be seen on the channel until September due to existing contracts with the Arena Football League
and NFL preseason football.
The Sports Network
The Sports Network, commonly abbreviated as TSN, is a Canadian English language Category C specialty channel and is Canada's leading English language sports TV channel. TSN premiered in 1984, in the first group of Canadian specialty cable channels...
's presentation of the Canadian Football League
Canadian Football League
The Canadian Football League or CFL is a professional sports league located in Canada. The CFL is the highest level of competition in Canadian football, a form of gridiron football closely related to American football....
. TSN has broadcast CFL games since the 1987 season, and as part of a new broadcast contract with the league, became the exclusive broadcaster of all CFL games (including the post-season and the Grey Cup
Grey Cup
The Grey Cup is both the name of the championship of the Canadian Football League and the name of the trophy awarded to the victorious team. It is Canada's largest annual sports and television event, regularly drawing a Canadian viewing audience of about 3 to 4 million individuals...
) beginning in the 2008 season. TSN's flagship game of the week is Wendy's
Wendy's
Wendy's is an international fast food chain restaurant founded by Dave Thomas on November 15, 1969, in Columbus, Ohio, United States. The company decided to move its headquarters to Dublin, Ohio, on January 29, 2006. It has been owned by Triarc since 2008...
Friday Night Football.
TSN's All-Star panel
Dave RandorfDave Randorf
Dave Randorf is a Canadian sportscaster and current host of TSN's Canadian Football League studio show as well as TSN's and CTV's coverage of figure skating...
hosts TSN's All-Star panel of Chris Schultz
Chris Schultz
Christopher "Chris" Schultz is a retired National Football League and Canadian Football League player who played the offensive tackle position primarily with the CFL Toronto Argonauts...
, Jock Climie
Jock Climie
Jock Climie is a Canadian retired Canadian Football League player who played the slotback position primarily with the Toronto Argonauts, Ottawa Rough Riders, and Montreal Alouettes. He is currently a sportscaster with Canadian sports television channel TSN as part of the CFL on TSN studio panel...
, and Matt Dunigan
Matt Dunigan
Matt Dunigan is a former quarterback, coach, and executive in the Canadian Football League who is currently a CFL sportscaster for Canadian sports television channel TSN...
. Randorf, who has been with TSN since 1995, has also worked as CFL host and play-by-play commentator. Former Winnipeg Blue Bombers wide receiver Milt Stegall
Milt Stegall
Milton Eugene Stegall is a retired professional gridiron football player who played 17 years of professional football, three years in the National Football League with the Cincinnati Bengals and 14 years in the Canadian Football League with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.Stegall was an All-Star...
and former CFL on CBC
CFL on CBC
CFL on CBC was a presentation of Canadian Football League football aired on the CBC Television Network. CBC held broadcast rights for the CFL from 1952 to 2007...
studio host Brian Williams
Brian Williams (sportscaster)
Brian Williams is a Canadian sportscaster who is best known for his coverage of the Olympic Games.-Biography:Williams' father was a very successful doctor...
occasionally contribute to the studio show.
Chris Schultz returned for his eighth year of CFL telecasts on TSN. To go along with his extensive broadcast experience, he has 20 years of playing experience, including his days in the CFL and NFL
National Football League
The National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
.
Jock Climie joined the CFL panel in 2002. The 12-year CFL veteran slotback is a three-time divisional All-Star and retired after the 2001 season
2001 CFL season
The 2001 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 48th season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 44th Canadian Football League season.-CFL news in 2001:...
with 56 touchdowns and 627 receptions. In the off-season, Climie works as a lawyer in Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa is the capital of Canada, the second largest city in the Province of Ontario, and the fourth largest city in the country. The city is located on the south bank of the Ottawa River in the eastern portion of Southern Ontario...
.
Matt Dunigan returned to the CFL on TSN studio show after spending the 2004 season
2004 CFL season
The 2004 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 51st season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 47th Canadian Football League season.-CFL News in 2004:...
on the sidelines as the general manager and head coach of the Calgary Stampeders
Calgary Stampeders
The Calgary Stampeders are a Canadian Football League team based in Calgary, Alberta and named in reference to the Calgary Stampede. The Stampeders play their home games at McMahon Stadium...
. Dunigan's in-depth knowledge, outgoing personality and passion for the game have made him a fan favourite with viewers.
Milt Stegall joined TSN as a guest analyst in 2009 after a 14 year playing career in the CFL. He holds the CFL record for most career touchdowns, most career touchdown receptions, most touchdowns in a single season, most career receiving yards.
Game commentators
Veteran sportscaster Chris Cuthbert joined TSN after leaving the CBCCanadian Broadcasting Corporation
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, commonly known as CBC and officially as CBC/Radio-Canada, is a Canadian crown corporation that serves as the national public radio and television broadcaster...
to become the primary voice of the CFL on TSN, paired with longtime colour commentator Glen Suitor
Glen Suitor
Glen Suitor was a defensive back who played eleven seasons for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League. He ranks among the CFL all-time leaders in interceptions with 51. Suitor was a three-time CFL All-Star and a four-time Western All-Star...
. Sara Orlesky
Sara Orlesky
Sara Orlesky is a Canadian sports reporter at The Sports Network. In 2008, the Globe and Mail newspaper described her as "among the top young female sports broadcasters in Canada."...
has been the lead sideline reporter for Friday Night Football since 2008. FNFs secondary commentating team is Rod Black
Rod Black
Rod Black is a Canadian sports announcer for TSN and CTV Sports. He calls games for the CFL, occasionally for the The NHL on TSN, and used to call games for the Toronto Blue Jays, ending in 2009. He also calls Canadian golf tournaments for the PGA, on occasion bowling tournaments, curling, boxing ...
and Duane Forde
Duane Forde
Duane Forde is a Canadian Football League broadcaster for TSN and a former player in the CFL. He is married to TSN reporter Sheri Forde....
. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/news_story/?ID=231196&hubname=
United States
In 2008, the games were shown on the World Sport channel of Voom HD. However, in January 2009, CablevisionCablevision (US)
Cablevision Systems Corporation is an American cable television company with systems serving areas surrounding New York City. It is the 8th largest cable provider in the USA, with most customers residing in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and parts of Pennsylvania...
shut down Voom HD. Previously, America One
America One
America One is an over-the-air television network in the United States. The network serves over 170 LPTV, Class A, Full Power, Cable and Satellite affiliate stations...
held the rights, and held them again for the 2009 season. Comcast Southeast does broadcast the games to a 12-state area in the Southeastern U.S., while Bright House Sports Network broadcasts games both live and on tape delay in the Tampa/St. Petersburg market. Most TSN Games are shown on ESPN3.com. NFL Network
NFL Network
NFL Network is an American television specialty channel owned and operated by the National Football League . It was launched November 4, 2003, only eight months after the league's 32 team owners voted unanimously to approve its formation...
acquired the rights to CFL games in 2010; Friday Night Football, however, will not be seen on the channel until September due to existing contracts with the Arena Football League
Arena Football League
The Arena Football League is the highest level of professional indoor American football in the United States. It is currently the second longest running professional football league in the United States, after the National Football League. It was founded in 1987 by Jim Foster...
and NFL preseason football.