Radio / Television News

Sportsnet 590 The Fan drafts new morning show after dropping Blundell

TORONTO - Controversial radio host Dean Blundell is out at Rogers' Toronto sports radio station Sportsnet 590 The Fan as the station seeks a return to its complete sports format.Rogers said Wednesday that the station’s new morning show, Sportsnet’s Starting Lineup with Brady & Price, will kick off February 27 featuring co-hosts Greg Brady and Elliott Price along with long-time Toronto sportscaster Hugh Burrill.As a result, the two year old Dean Blundell & Co. show has been cancelled, effective immediately.  Former Blundell co-host Andrew Walker will headline a new show on the station from 1:00 – 4:00 PM ET.“Greg, Elliott...