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sureLoss · 01-29-2015, 07:05 AM

Interesting article about Rogers who has won the broadcast rights to the World Cup

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sport...ticle22695210/

Claims Bell is upset with the NHL. TSN bid $28 to $32 million for the broadcast rights for the World Cup, but the NHL gave Rogers the option to match the offer. Bell thought it would was going to be a blind auction with the rights going to the highest bidder.

Article also claims TSN expected to lose $8 to $10 million with its bid.

01-29-2015, 07:05 AM	#134
sureLoss Some kinda newsbreaker! Join Date: May 2004 Location: Learning Phaneufs skating style Exp:	Interesting article about Rogers who has won the broadcast rights to the World Cup http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sport...ticle22695210/ Claims Bell is upset with the NHL. TSN bid $28 to $32 million for the broadcast rights for the World Cup, but the NHL gave Rogers the option to match the offer. Bell thought it would was going to be a blind auction with the rights going to the highest bidder. Article also claims TSN expected to lose $8 to $10 million with its bid.