TSN takes MLS rights in Canada

TORONTO, - TSN and Major League Soccer (MLS) have reached a six-year broadcast rights agreement making TSN the official broadcaster of MLS in Canada, the broadcaster announced today. The agreement begins this year and runs through the 2016 season.The announcement follows the acquisitions earlier this month of the broadcast rights to EURO 2012 and 2016, along with the Tour de France by TSN. In addition to its partnership with MLS, TSN has long-term national partnerships in place with virtually all North American professional sporting leagues including the NHL, CFL, NFL, MLB and NBA. Under the terms of the deal TSN...