CTV Sports
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Template:Refimprove CTV Sports was the division of the CTV Television Network responsible for sports broadcasting. The division existed in its own right from 1961 to 2001; between 1998 and 2001, CTV Sports also operated a cable sports channel, CTV Sportsnet, now owned by Rogers Media and known simply as Sportsnet. Network sports programming aired since September 2001 has no longer carried any specific branding.
Since CTV's purchase of the more established sports channel TSN in 2001 (which in turn caused the sale of Sportsnet to Rogers), TSN has assumed responsibility for the remaining sports programming on the main network, and CTV airs few sports broadcasts, aside from U.S. simulcasts such as the NFL, and major events such as the Olympic Games. CTV also carries SportsCentre at Noon local time on weekends, and as pre- and post-game shows for its NFL coverage.
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Current sports programs aired by CTV
Auto Racing
- In 2012, CTV broadcast Formula One's Canadian Grand Prix.[1]
Figure Skating
- Skate Canada events, including Skate Canada International and the Canadian Figure Skating Championships (2011-12 to 2020-21 seasons)[2]
Football
- National Football League - Sunday afternoon 1:00pm ET local games and playoffs including the Super Bowl (2007–present)
Soccer
Former sports programs aired by CTV
Baseball
- Major League Baseball - Toronto Blue Jays (1981–1992)
- In addition, Baton Broadcasting (through ONT / BBS) syndicated Blue Jays games from 1993 to 1996, mostly to CTV affiliates. BBS was merged into CTV in late 1997, so these broadcasts might retroactively be considered CTV Sports broadcasts.
- Major League Baseball - Montreal Expos (1989–1993)
- Major League Baseball - All-Star Game, playoffs, and World Series (1981–1996)
Basketball
- National Basketball Association - Toronto Raptors/Vancouver Grizzlies/select national games/NBA All-Star Game & NBA Finals - (1995/1996-2001/2002 seasons)
Curling
- World Curling Championships (1991–1994)
Football
- Canadian Football League - CFL on CTV (1962–1986)
Hockey
- National Hockey League - NHL on CTV (1972 playoffs, 1984/1985-1985/1986 seasons)
- Canada Cup - (1976, 1981, 1984, 1987, 1991)
- Memorial Cup - (1972–1989, 1999–2001)
Olympics
- Summer Olympic Games - 1992, 2012
- Winter Olympic Games - 1972, 1980, 1988, 1994, 2010
Notable personalities
- John F. Bassett
- Rod Black
- Don Chevrier
- Johnny Esaw
- Rob Faulds
- Dan Kelly
- Tony Kubek
- Pat Marsden
- Dan Matheson
- Fergie Olver
- Brad Park
- Bernie Pascall
- Leif Pettersen
- Dave Randorf
- Leo Rautins
- Frank Rigney
- Ron Reusch
- Dick Shatto
- Barbara Underhill
- Mike Wadsworth