The Grand Slam of Curling has been acquired by The Curling Group, a new sports business venture, aiming to take the series "to the next level" and "blow up the roaring game" globally. CEO Nic Sulsky, along with notable figures such as Canadian Olympian Jennifer Jones and John Morris, are part of this group. The acquisition, effective after this week's Princess Auto Players' Championship, commits to honoring the tradition of the game while introducing changes. Sportsnet will continue as the broadcast rights holder, marking a significant step for the future of curling.
Group including John Morris buys Grand Slam of Curling from Sportsnet. https://t.co/8jzFBdFKQf https://t.co/OawxpCX9UR
Group including Canadian Olympian John Morris buys Grand Slam of Curling from Sportsnet https://t.co/hiwa5YgL3V https://t.co/SO0bD4Rzlo
"We are going to blow up the roaring game all around the world" The Curling Group CEO @nicsulsky says the Grand Slam of Curling is going to change. But it will honour the tradition of the game. Respect the curlers and fans. https://t.co/fYnxMJx3vD
Assuming ownership and operation of the Grand Slam of Curling after this week’s Princess Auto Players’ Championship, The Curling Group looks to take the series, and sport, "to the next level." @JonathanBrazeau has the story. https://t.co/EhD8mBvhuo
Grand Slam of Curling series acquired by new sports business venture group and it's about to "blow up the roaring game." https://t.co/3fDTaV7OTD
The Curling Group, CEO @nicsulsky, has acquired The Grand Slam of Curling. And there are some familiar faces as a part of the group -- including Jennifer Jones and Johnny Morris. I talked to the three of them about what the future looks like. WATCH: https://t.co/mMcT5wdkfM
JUST IN The Grand Slam of Curling has been acquired by a new sports business venture group called The Curling Group. Sportsnet remains the broadcast rights holder. But change is coming. Details in my @cbcsports story: https://t.co/fYnxMJx3vD