Rogers Sportsnet agrees IndyCar rights deal

Canadian pay-television broadcaster Rogers Sportsnet has acquired a package of rights to the IndyCar motor racing series, including the Indy500, in a five-year deal, according to Canadian newspaper, The Globe and Mail.

Rogers Sportsnet will replace TSN, the Canadian sports broadcaster majority-owned by the Bell Media group, as the rights-holder in Canada to a number of races in addition to the Indy500, including the Honda Indy Toronto and the Edmonton Indy.