Does anyone know why?
It used to be on OLN. You'd think with TSN2 they would show it.
Even SNET could fit it into their schedule.

Very disappointing.

It's on ESPN2 in the US, not even in HD.

Why would TSN2 air it? I didn't even know what it was, until I searched it. It would take up time on TSN2's 10% live sports schedule. They are taking most of that up with live coverage of NASCAR, NHL and NBA, which are sports that get good ratings in Canada.

I'm not sure why its not airing on OLN, I'd guess they don't want to pay what ESPN is asking, or they just don't want it, which doesn't make sense.

TSN 2 wouldn't have to air it live. OLN was ALWAYS a day behind in their coverage. Show it the day later, and you take up 0% of your live programming.

Should have stated that better, TSN2 can only have 10% programming different than TSN; it doesn't matter if it is live or not. I wouldn't be surprised to see it on TSN later on though maybe. They are just airing last summer's X Games now.

Got a message back from TSN. They are showing it in January.

Hi Jesse,



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TSN is carrying the 2008 National Finals Rodeo in its entirety beginning on Monday, Jan 5. Please see below for the complete broadcast schedule.



TSN’s broadcast schedule is as follows:

Round 1 – Monday, Jan. 5 @ 1 a.m. ET & 2:30 p.m. ET

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