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Now that MLSE’s golden era has passed, it’s remarkable how fast things are coming apart
Cathal Kelly
report on business
Scoring a win with today’s sports fans requires next-level game experiences
tk
basketball
MLSE working on ‘mixed reality’ tech to enhance fan experience and help its teams win
A digital table showcases data from NHL Edge, the league’s puck and player tracking technology system in Toronto on Monday, Jan.23, 2023. A push of a button and the display shows real-time statistics from distance covered to the velocity of a shot. The SportsX project is a collaboration between MLSE Digital Labs (the technology and digital innovation arm of MLSE) and Amazon Web Services (AWS). THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-MLSE **MANDATORY CREDIT**
opinion
Gambling is strangling the beauty of sports
Bruce Kidd
sports
Why training facilities are getting major-league upgrades
The Toronto Raptors' new state-of-the-art 37-by-three-metre multimedia analytic screen is photographed at the OVO Athletic Centre in Toronto, on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Alex Lupul
sports
How limited-edition sports merchandise has changed the collectibles game
Toronto Maple Leafs unveil their alternate “Next Gen” jersey, which was created in a partnership with Canadian musician Justin Bieber, Drew House, NHL and Adidas in Toronto on Monday, March 21, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
basketball
MLSE’s Larry Tanenbaum re-elected chair of NBA board of governors
Larry Tanenbaum, the chairman of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE) MLSE handout
toronto
Toronto police investigating after fireworks set off in crowd at end of Dua Lipa concert
Toronto police are investigating reports that fireworks were thrown indoors at the end of a concert Wednesday night at Scotiabank Arena. People walk past the Scotiabank Arena, in Toronto, Friday, Nov. 20, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
the listing
Supertall towers: New heights in repair bills
Images for a "Too Big To Win" story about why MLSE does not have to produce a winning product on the ice or the court or the field because they make so much money trading on fans' loyalty. Along the way they build condo towers and sports bars. Feature photos show fans arriving for the game with in the midst of MLSE's real estate holdings - the condo tower , RealSports bar and the ACC, and inside the ACC before the first exhibition game of the season. A Leafs fan prepares to cross York Street toward the ACC. The MLSE condominium development and sports bar tower above this intersection.
basketball
Tim Leiweke-helmed Oak View Group launches Canadian division
health & fitness
MLSE chairman Larry Tanenbaum donates $20-million to kickstart new sports-science institute at University of Toronto
Larry Tanenbaum, the chairman of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE) MLSE handout
report on business
Larry Tanenbaum group’s bid for top U.K. soccer club Chelsea highlights MLSE links
(FILES) In this file photo taken on January 16, 2016 A giant Chelsea flag flies before kick off of the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Everton at Stamford Bridge in London on January 16, 2016. - Premier League club Chelsea have been banned from signing new players in the next two transfer windows as punishment for breaking rules on registering under-age players, FIFA said on February 22, 2019. (Photo by Justin TALLIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 75 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. / JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images
opinion
With Chelsea bid, MLSE chairman Larry Tanenbaum attempts to grasp that magic key
Cathal Kelly
soccer
MLSE’s Larry Tanenbaum, former captain John Terry join Stephen Pagliuca’s bid to buy Chelsea
FILE PHOTO: A logo is seen at an entrance to Stamford Bridge, the stadium for Chelsea Football Club, as Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues, in London, Britain March 3, 2022. REUTERS/Toby Melville
sports
MLSE announces multi-year sports-betting partnership with PointsBet Canada
Exteriors of the entrance to Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment located at the Air Canada Centre at 50 Bay St. on Dec 1 2010. Rogers Communications is reported to be interested in buying MLSE and all it's holdings which include the Toronto Maple Leafs hockey team, the Toronto Raptors basketball team and Toronto FC. (Fred Lum/The Globe and Mail)
basketball
MLSE lifting proof of vaccination requirement to enter venues March 1
The Toronto Raptors take on the Golden State Warriors in NBA basketball action at Scotiabank Arena, Toronto on Saturday, December 18, 2021. The stands will be a lot busier this week in the wake of the Ontario government slightly accelerating plans to ease attendance limits at indoor sports events. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
hockey
Ontario slightly accelerates lifting restrictions on sporting event attendance
Toronto Maple Leafs fans celebrate their team's first goal of the game against the Montreal Canadiens during first period NHL action in Toronto on October 13, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Evan Buhler
report on business
MLSE looking for a new president and CEO as Friisdahl prepares to depart
Michael Friisdahl, the new CEO of MLSE is photographed in his office , in Toronto on Thursday June 9 2016. . Photo: Chris Young for The Globe and Mail.
basketball
Fred VanVleet leads Raptors to 116-108 victory over Clippers in virtually empty Scotiabank Arena
Dec 31, 2021; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet (23) dribbles the ball past Los Angeles Clippers guard Luke Kennard (5) in the first half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
canada
Leafs, Raptors to prioritize season ticket holders with capacity cut to 50 per cent
*one time use only. must download again*. TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 11: The Toronto Maple Leafs salute the fans after defeating the Chicago Blackhawks at the Scotiabank Arena on December 11, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)
hockey
COVID-19 restrictions cut Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena capacity in half
Oct 13, 2021; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs fans applaud their team as they play against Montreal Canadiens in the third period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
opinion
Toronto’s sports teams are approaching a fast between golden ages
Cathal Kelly
canada
Doug Ford and MLSE CEO say private meeting was unrelated to COVID-19 vaccine passport app partnership
Ontario Premier Doug Ford makes a funding announcement for a new hospital in Windsor, Ontario on Monday, October 18, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Geoff Robins
baseball
Ontario increases sports-event capacity, ahead of baseball’s stretch drive and the NHL preseason
TORONTO, ONTARIO - SEPTEMBER 18: Teoscar Hernandez #37 of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a three run home run against the Minnesota Twins in the fourth inning during their MLB game at the Rogers Centre on September 18, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images)
hockey
MLSE to require proof of vaccination for all events, whether indoors or outdoors
Apr 21, 2019; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; A Toronto Maple Leafs fan waves a towel while dressed as the Easter bunny during game six of the first round of the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Boston Bruins at Scotiabank Arena. The Bruins beat the Maple Leafs 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports
sports
Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment will require proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test
football
Toronto Argonauts’ long-term future a question facing the CFL
The Toronto Argonauts take the field before their CFL football game against the Saskatchewan Roughriders in Toronto on September 28, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jon Blacker
sports
MLSE launches new ‘digital arena’ for Raptors and Leafs fans
Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment offices at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. December 7, 2018.
hockey
MLSE gives rapid antigen tests to employees in bid to keep COVID-19 at bay
Exterior of ScotiaBank Arena, is photographed on Mar 12 2020. The National Hockey League announced it would suspend play on Thursday due to dangers associated with the novel coronavirus. The league's 31 teams had 189 regular-season games remaining, including 10 on Thursday. The Maple Leafs' match-up against the Nashville Predators at Scotiabank Arena was among those scrapped.
sports
How three friends launched a sports newsletter geared to women
From left to right, Jacie deHoop, Roslyn McLarty and Ellen Hyslop are behind the Gist, a sports media company geared towards women. *Must credit: LIFT Labs
sports
MLSE appoints Teri Dennis-Davies as senior vice-president of equity, diversity and inclusion
Teri Dennis-Davies has been mamed senior vice-president of equity, diversity and inclusion at Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment.
basketball
From virtual fans to drive-in viewing parties, Toronto Raptors know their fandom is still alive
TORONTO, ONT (08/17/20) — Toronto Raptor fans gather at Ontario Place for a drive in viewing party of game one of the Raptors series VS the Brooklyn Nets on Monday Aug. 18, 2020. Yader Guzman/The Globe and Mail
hockey
Canadian cities give their best pitch to be an NHL hub city
A pedestrian walks outside Rogers Place, home of the Edmonton Oilers, in Edmonton, Alta., on March 12, 2020.
soccer
BMO Field kitchen joining MLSE’s pandemic meal program
Meals are assembled at BMO Club at BMO Field in Toronto in a handout photo. Having already turned Scotiabank Arena into a giant kitchen, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment is adding BMO Field to the cooking mix. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-MLSE Mandatory Credit
hockey
Doug Ford says MLSE asked about Toronto being a hub city should NHL resume its season
Ontario Premier Doug Ford addresses the province’s daily COVID-19 press conference from Queen’s Park in Toronto n Tuesday, May 5, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Steve Russell-Pool
toronto
Scotiabank Arena turns into giant kitchen as MLSE looks to make 10,000 meals daily