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CBC, Rogers Sportsnet join forces on FIFA Women’s World Cup coverage

TORONTO – CBC and Rogers Sportsnet are teaming up to deliver all games from the FIFA Women’s World Cup Germany 2011 which starts this weekend, marking the first time every match will be broadcast live in Canada.The partnership will see CBC air all matches involving Canada, including three of four quarterfinals, the semi-final, bronze and gold medal matches, all live. Rogers Sportsnet will air one quarterfinal match live, while also providing encore broadcasts of the quarterfinal, semi-final, bronze and gold medal matches. Additionally, in the early rounds, Rogers Sportsnet will provide live coverage of 18 matches not involving Canada.Scott Russell will host...