January 26, 2007 – Beginning Monday, January 29th, Global News Ontario’s daily sports coverage will be delivered by Rogers Sportsnet Ontario on the 6 p.m. News Hour and 11 p.m. News Final broadcasts.

The partnership between Global News Ontario and Rogers Sportsnet Ontario will provide audiences with an enhanced viewing experience with comprehensive sports coverage that will be unrivalled in the region, delivering daily highlights, scores, breaking news and inside stories from the world of sports.

“We are already market leaders when it comes to breaking news and in-depth news coverage”, says Ron Waksman, News Director for Global News Ontario. “Sportsnet Ontario will also make us the number one local news destination for coverage of hometown sports.”

The live segments will focus on “hometown” sports information from franchises including the Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Blue Jays, Toronto Raptors, Toronto Argonauts, Toronto Rock and other leading, local and provincial sports franchises.

“The partnership with Global Television is an excellent opportunity for Rogers Sportsnet to expand our brand by tapping into a new audience,” states Dave Ballingall, Vice President of Marketing, Rogers Sportsnet. “When Global viewers tune in on January 29th, they can expect Sportsnet’s unique style of presenting sports information and highlights.”