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News for C:BCE from 2024-03-18 to 2025-03-17 - 184 items News ReleasesIn The NewsOther CAUS
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2025-03-12 09:40C:BCEBCE Inc (2)35.78In the NewsGlobe says Shine maintains BCE at "sector perform"
2025-03-07 17:34C:BCEBCE INC.35.61News ReleaseBCE files 2024 annual report on Form 40-F
2025-03-07 17:26C:BCEBCE Inc (2)35.61SEDAR MD & ASEDAR MD & A
2025-03-07 17:14C:BCEBCE Inc (2)35.61SEDAR Annual Information FormSEDAR Annual Information Form
2025-03-07 17:14C:BCEBCE Inc (2)35.61SEDAR Annual ReportSEDAR Annual Report
2025-03-07 16:57C:BCEBCE Inc (2)35.61SEDAR Audited Annual Financial StatementsSEDAR Audited Annual Financial Statements
2025-03-05 08:09C:BCEBCE Inc (2)34.16In the NewsGlobe says BCE chair Nixon warns Cda facing tough slog
2025-02-27 08:45C:BCEBCE Inc (2)33.56In the NewsGlobe says BCE, rivals face regulatory inconsistency
2025-02-27 07:17C:BCEBCE Inc (2)33.78In the NewsPost/CP say Rogers, Bell pitch CRTC on "lighter touch"
2025-02-19 08:55C:BCEBCE Inc (2)33.13In the NewsGlobe columnist says BCE dividend cut not a bad thing
2025-02-18 09:26C:BCEBCE Inc (2)33.78In the NewsGlobe says Rogers can expect MLSE deal to pay off
2025-02-12 19:41C:BCEBCE Inc (2)33.23News ReleaseBCE's Bell arranges $2.26-billion (U.S.) note offering
2025-02-10 06:54C:BCEBCE Inc (2)32.21In the NewsGlobe says Stingray raises money for acquisitions
2025-02-07 08:44C:BCEBCE Inc (2)31.62In the NewsGlobe says BCE has gloomy Q4 but will maintain dividend
2025-02-07 05:40C:BCEBCE Inc (2)31.62In the NewsGlobe says BCE seen not having legs
2025-02-06 06:30C:BCEBCE INC.35.90News ReleaseBCE reports 2024 Q4 and full-year results, announces 2025 financial targets
2025-02-05 07:36C:BCEBCE Inc (2)35.90In the NewsPost says Big 3 telcos seen dodging worst of trade war
2025-02-03 06:56C:BCEBCE Inc (2)34.99In the NewsGlobe says Telus still using Huawei components
2025-01-31 07:30C:BCEBCE Inc (2)34.61In the NewsGlobe says TD Cowen's Valentini keeps BCE at "hold"
2025-01-31 06:48C:BCEBCE Inc (2)34.61In the NewsGlobe/CP say CRTC probes BCE's Bell over inmate charges
2025-01-28 07:58C:BCEBCE Inc (2)34.56In the NewsGlobe says Big 3 telcos won't have a good 2025, either
2025-01-27 09:11C:BCEBCE Inc (2)33.77In the NewsGlobe says BCE's Bibic has a plan and it includes fibre
2025-01-23 07:24C:BCEBCE Inc (2)33.38In the NewsGlobe says Barclays's Bonham cuts BCE to "underweight"
2025-01-21 16:09C:BCEBCE Inc (2)33.62News ReleaseBCE receives tenders for share conversions
2025-01-15 07:58C:BCEBCE Inc (2)32.39In the NewsGlobe says BCE downgraded to "underperform"
2025-01-15 06:55C:BCEBCE Inc (2)32.39In the NewsGlobe says Rogers a standout for customer complaints
2025-01-13 09:16C:BCEBCE Inc (2)33.38In the NewsGlobe says BCE's BNN loses Kanwar to video podcasting
2025-01-13 09:09C:BCEBCE Inc (2)33.10In the NewsGlobe sees upside in oligopoly players like Air Canada
2025-01-08 07:26C:BCEBCE Inc (2)In the NewsVan Sun says BCE's Bell, others used in alleged scam
2025-01-03 06:50C:BCEBCE Inc (2)34.40In the NewsGlobe says BCE market cap down 45% since April, 2023
2025-01-02 07:57C:BCEBCE Inc (2)33.32News ReleaseBCE to release fiscal 2024 financial results Feb. 6
2025-01-02 07:12C:BCEBCE Inc (2)33.32In the NewsGlobe says 2024, a year best forgotten for BCE, others
2024-12-30 08:36C:BCEBCE Inc (2)32.65In the NewsGlobe says Big Three telcos' struggles surprise of 2024
2024-12-30 06:23C:BCEBCE Inc (2)32.37In the NewsGlobe says BCE performs face-plant manoeuvre in 2024
2024-12-23 09:33C:BCEBCE Inc (2)In the NewsGlobe says BCE hears analyst calls to cut the dividend
2024-12-20 07:38C:BCEBCE Inc (2)In the NewsGlobe says Galappatthige keeps his "hold" on BCE
2024-12-18 18:19C:BCEBCE Inc (2)33.81News ReleaseBCE's Bell Media, Point Grey to produce series
2024-12-18 09:30C:BCEBCE INC.33.79News ReleaseBell Media and Shopsense AI Bring Curated Shoppable TV to Canadian Viewers
2024-12-13 07:46C:BCEBCE Inc (2)36.32In the NewsGlobe says post '25 payout cut worries persist at BCE
2024-12-11 07:58C:BCEBCE Inc (2)37.53In the NewsGlobe says Telus, rivals wary of Chinese cyber attacks
2024-12-10 08:21C:BCEBCE Inc (2)37.53In the NewsGlobe says Telus takes up Internet challenge in court
2024-12-09 09:32C:BCEBCE Inc (2)37.94In the NewsGlobe's Heinzl says BCE on path to cut dividend
2024-12-09 08:55C:BCEBCE Inc (2)37.94In the NewsGlobe says don't panic: Hold the line on BCE
2024-12-04 07:02C:BCEBCE Inc (2)37.79In the NewsGlobe says Valentini keeps BCE at "hold"
2024-12-02 06:09C:BCEBCE Inc (2)37.90In the NewsGlobe says for safety, avoid BCE and go for GICs
2024-11-29 07:29C:BCEBCE Inc (2)37.98In the NewsGlobe says BCE's Bell alone treats scam calls seriously
2024-11-27 07:49C:BCEBCE Inc (2)37.46In the NewsGlobe says Yaghi keeps BCE at "sector perform"
2024-11-26 07:39C:BCEBCE Inc (2)37.81In the NewsGlobe says National's Straus offers tax-loss strategies
2024-11-25 08:05C:BCEBCE Inc (2)37.42In the NewsGlobe says BCE, others told CRTC wants mobile changes
2024-11-20 17:14C:BCEBCE Inc (2)37.74News ReleaseBCE's iHeartRadio adds 51 stations from Pattison Media
2024-11-20 08:50C:BCEBCE Inc (2)38.14In the NewsGlobe says annuities can reduce BCE-like volatility
2024-11-20 08:40C:BCEBCE Inc (2)38.14In the NewsGlobe columnist says BCE's still a good bet longer term
2024-11-19 16:44C:BCEBCE Inc (2)38.14News ReleaseBCE's Bell to launch services for Teams Phone Mobile
2024-11-15 08:25C:BCEBCE Inc (2)37.74In the NewsGlobe says Big 3 ISPs, CRTC hear from federal cabinet
2024-11-12 09:07C:BCEBCE Inc (2)38.79In the NewsPost/CP say Big Three carriers working on roaming costs
2024-11-11 08:59C:BCEBCE Inc (2)39.49In the NewsGlobe's Heinzl dumps BCE's noxious shares
2024-11-11 08:06C:BCEBCE Inc (2)38.79In the NewsGlobe says BCE may get slapped by Trump in the U.S.
2024-11-11 07:20C:BCEBCE Inc (2)38.79In the NewsGlobe says market not keen on BCE's U.S. adventuring
2024-11-08 08:15C:BCEBCE Inc (2)39.49In the NewsGlobe says McReynolds keeps BCE at "sector perform"
2024-11-08 07:42C:BCEBCE Inc (2)38.94In the NewsGlobe says BCE posts Q3 loss on media assets writedown
2024-11-07 08:25C:BCEBCE Inc (2)40.06News ReleaseBCE to buy back up to 10% of preferred float
2024-11-07 07:39C:BCEBCE Inc (2)40.06SEDAR Interim MD & ASEDAR Interim MD & A
2024-11-07 07:39C:BCEBCE Inc (2)40.06SEDAR Interim MD & ASEDAR Interim MD & A
2024-11-07 07:27C:BCEBCE Inc (2)40.06SEDAR Interim Financial StatementsSEDAR Interim Financial Statements
2024-11-07 07:00C:BCEBCE INC.40.06News ReleaseBCE reports third quarter 2024 results
2024-11-06 07:51C:BCEBCE Inc (2)40.06In the NewsGlobe says Galappatthige cuts BCE to "hold"
2024-11-05 07:47C:BCEBCE Inc (2)40.47In the NewsGlobe says BCE's Bell sees U.S. as its future
2024-11-05 07:43C:BCEBCE Inc (2)40.47In the NewsGlobe says BCE shares tumble on $5B Ziply Fiber buy
2024-11-04 11:11C:BCEBCE Inc (2)40.47News ReleaseBCE to acquire U.S. ISP Ziply Fiber for $5-billion
2024-11-04 07:51C:BCEBCE Inc (2)40.47In the NewsGlobe says TD yield is good, Scotiabank yield is better
2024-10-31 08:08C:BCEBCE Inc (2)44.84In the NewsGlobe says BCE, others seen as serving Big Tech masters
2024-10-29 07:52C:BCEBCE Inc (2)45.20In the NewsGlobe says BCE, rivals get peek at fibre network rates
2024-10-29 07:19C:BCEBCE Inc (2)45.39In the NewsGlobe says Rogers upends the infrastructure gospel
2024-10-29 04:53C:BCEBCE Inc (2)45.39In the NewsGlobe says Scotiabank keeps BCE at "sector perform"
2024-10-28 07:56C:BCEBCE Inc (2)45.57In the NewsGlobe/CP say BCE, others learn what rates ISPs must pay
2024-10-28 05:55C:BCEBCE Inc (2)45.39In the NewsGlobe says iShares high dividend ETF isn't keeping up
2024-10-11 08:24C:BCEBCE Inc (2)45.16In the NewsGlobe says RBC reaffirms BCE at "sector perform"
2024-10-11 08:18C:BCEBCE Inc (2)45.45In the NewsGlobe says McReynolds keeps BCE at "sector perform"
2024-10-11 08:12C:BCEBCE Inc (2)45.45In the NewsGlobe says Desjardins's Dubreuil keeps BCE at "hold"
2024-10-10 08:23C:BCEBCE Inc (2)45.68In the NewsGlobe columnist says BCE, others could curb investment
2024-10-09 15:12C:BCEBCE Inc (2)45.77News ReleaseBCE's FX Innovation acquires HGC Technologies
2024-10-04 06:37C:BCEBCE Inc (2)45.88In the NewsGlobe says Poilievre ends "fatwa" against BCE's CTV
2024-10-03 09:13C:BCEBCE Inc (2)46.49News ReleaseBCE to release Q3 2024 financial results Nov. 7
2024-10-03 09:02C:BCEBCE Inc (2)46.49In the NewsGlobe says Valentini reaffirms BCE at "hold"
2024-10-02 09:23C:BCEBCE Inc (2)46.49In the NewsGlobe says Shine lowers BCE to "sector perform"
2024-10-01 07:32C:BCEBCE Inc (2)47.02In the NewsGlobe says Poilievre keeps up the weird, attacks BCE
2024-09-23 08:49C:BCEBCE Inc (2)47.56In the NewsGlobe says Rogers's MLSE buy confirms TO as backwater
2024-09-23 08:24C:BCEBCE Inc (2)47.40In the NewsGlobe says market got it right on Air Canada, BCE
2024-09-23 07:29C:BCEBCE Inc (2)47.40In the NewsGlobe says for BCE, sports is fun but cash is better
2024-09-20 08:28C:BCEBCE Inc (2)47.56In the NewsGlobe says Edward Rogers gets ego boost from MLSE deal
2024-09-20 07:58C:BCEBCE Inc (2)47.56In the NewsGlobe says BCE seen in slower revenue environment
2024-09-19 08:47C:BCEBCE Inc (2)47.73In the NewsGlobe says for Rogers, sports will always rise in value
2024-09-19 08:06C:BCEBCE Inc (2)47.73In the NewsGlobe says debt downgrades forced BCE's Bibic to act
2024-09-19 07:03C:BCEBCE Inc (2)48.52In the NewsGlobe says Rogers goes for control in Toronto sports
2024-09-18 11:30C:BCEBCE Inc (2)46.95News ReleaseBCE to sell MLSE stake to Rogers for $4.7-billion
2024-09-17 14:21C:BCEBCE Inc (2)46.95News ReleaseBCE, MacLean to work on mining vehicle R&D
2024-09-17 08:35C:BCEBCE Inc (2)46.71In the NewsGlobe says high-yield BCE, Telus ripe for the picking
2024-09-10 08:31C:BCEBCE Inc (2)48.95In the NewsGlobe's Willis says Rogers, rivals see real competition
2024-09-09 09:45C:BCEBCE Inc (2)48.95In the NewsGlobe/CP say BCE joins telco crowd in unloading assets
2024-09-09 08:56C:BCEBCE Inc (2)48.50In the NewsGlobe say BCE, others seen as good dividend prospects
2024-09-09 07:05C:BCEBCE Inc (2)48.95In the NewsGlobe/CP say Rogers, BCE seen trimming sports assets
2024-09-09 07:00C:BCEBCE Inc (2)48.95In the NewsGlobe says Big Three see cash in those towers
2024-09-06 12:05C:BCEBCE Inc (2)48.59News ReleaseBCE's Bell kicks off sports season with TSN on Prime
2024-09-04 07:14C:BCEBCE Inc (2)47.87In the NewsGlobe/CP say show goes on at TIFF, without BCE's Bell
2024-09-03 07:24C:BCEBCE Inc (2)47.21In the NewsGlobe says Moody's downgrades BCE's credit rating
2024-08-16 07:03C:BCEBCE Inc (2)46.95In the NewsGlobe/CP say BCE, rivals hear cellphone use banned
2024-08-14 08:07C:BCEBCE Inc (2)47.27In the NewsGlobe says BCE, Telus take hits as CRTC ponders access
2024-08-12 07:05C:BCEBCE Inc (2)48.03In the NewsGlobe/CP say BCE's Bell accused of gouging prisoners
2024-08-09 07:15C:BCEBCE Inc (2)48.08In the NewsGlobe/CP say Quebecor CEO calls out BCE's Bell
2024-08-07 07:12C:BCEBCE Inc (2)48.20In the NewsGlobe says BCE, Suncor performed well on Tuesday
2024-08-07 07:10C:BCEBCE Inc (2)47.93In the NewsGlobe/CP say Telus, rivals see cellphone ban widen
2024-08-02 08:10C:BCEBCE Inc (2)47.60In the NewsGlobe/CP say BCE gets a Q2 boost from job cuts
2024-08-02 07:32C:BCEBCE Inc (2)47.60In the NewsGlobe says Desjardins's Dubreuil keeps BCE at "hold"
2024-08-01 07:32C:BCEBCE Inc (2)46.57SEDAR Interim MD & ASEDAR Interim MD & A
2024-08-01 07:32C:BCEBCE Inc (2)46.57SEDAR Interim MD & ASEDAR Interim MD & A
2024-08-01 07:25C:BCEBCE Inc (2)46.57SEDAR Interim Financial StatementsSEDAR Interim Financial Statements
2024-08-01 07:00C:BCEBCE INC.46.57News ReleaseBCE reports second quarter 2024 results
2024-07-31 06:09C:BCEBCE Inc (2)46.48In the NewsGlobe says Rogers agrees to help Bell as TIFF sponsor
2024-07-30 08:18C:BCEBCE Inc (2)46.10In the NewsFP says Telus, BCE's Bell embracing AI technology
2024-07-30 08:10C:BCEBCE Inc (2)46.10In the NewsGlobe says BCE, rivals hit by higher costs, price cuts
2024-07-25 11:57C:BCEBCE Inc (2)45.78News ReleaseBCE's Bell expands partnership with Hyundai Motor
2024-07-24 13:52C:BCEBCE Inc (2)45.34News ReleaseBCE releases Bell Business Wi-Fi app in Ontario, Quebec
2024-07-16 06:17C:BCEBCE Inc (2)45.03In the NewsPost columnist sees better days for Big Three telcos
2024-07-12 09:14C:BCEBCE Inc (2)43.99In the NewsFP/wire say maybe it's time for BCE, rivals to recover
2024-07-11 07:52C:BCEBCE Inc (2)43.28In the NewsGlobe says JPMorgan maintains BCE at "neutral"
2024-07-10 09:13C:BCEBCE Inc (2)43.01In the NewsGlobe says Rogers, BCE and Telus maintained at "buy"
2024-07-10 06:05C:BCEBCE Inc (2)43.28In the NewsPost says BCE's Bell told to pay $1,000 for runaround
2024-07-09 14:40C:BCEBCE Inc (2)43.31News ReleaseBCE's Bell acquires Stratejm, CloudKettle
2024-07-03 08:38C:BCEBCE Inc (2)42.84In the NewsGlobe/CP say BCE's Bell seeks injunction against Rogers
2024-07-01 22:56C:BCEBCE Inc (2)44.31News ReleaseBCE recommends holders reject TRC mini-tender offer
2024-06-28 08:19C:BCEBCE Inc (2)44.37In the NewsGlobe/CP say Rogers, others see sports streaming grow
2024-06-27 10:05C:BCEBCE Inc (2)44.61News ReleaseBCE to release Q2 2024 financial results Aug. 1
2024-06-27 07:59C:BCEBCE Inc (2)44.61In the NewsGlobe says National Bank's Shine remains keen on BCE
2024-06-26 13:57C:BCEBCE Inc (2)44.65News ReleaseBCE's Bell, Best Buy to open Best Buy Express stores
2024-06-26 08:18C:BCEBCE Inc (2)44.65In the NewsGlobe says BCE's hiring shows managers on the way back
2024-06-24 08:03C:BCEBCE Inc (2)44.65In the NewsGlobe says Rogers, BCE see shrinking Canadian content
2024-06-13 10:46C:BCEBCE Inc (2)47.05News ReleaseBCE's Bell dives deeper into AI with Mila
2024-06-10 09:17C:BCEBCE Inc (2)47.09In the NewsFP says BCE will overcome obstacles, return to stardom
2024-06-10 09:04C:BCEBCE Inc (2)47.09In the NewsPost says BCE, others told truth in advertising is here
2024-06-06 10:31C:BCEBCE Inc (2)47.25News ReleaseBCE's Bell talks 2024/2025 original content lineup
2024-06-06 09:32C:BCEBCE Inc (2)47.25News ReleaseBCE's Bell joins TikTok's Pulse Premiere as Cdn partner
2024-05-29 18:15C:BCEBCE Inc (2)45.53News ReleaseBCE's Bell talks up 3,800-megahertz spectrum in Ontario
2024-05-24 09:40C:BCEBCE Inc (2)46.44In the NewsPost/CP say Quebecor's Peladeau protests Loblaw deal
2024-05-24 07:35C:BCEBCE Inc (2)46.44In the NewsGlobe says Rogers, BCE's MLSE chair adds basketball
2024-05-22 01:20C:BCEBCE Inc (2)46.22News ReleaseBCE's Bell arranges $1.5-billion debenture offering
2024-05-21 07:36C:BCEBCE Inc (2)46.76In the NewsGlobe says growth at BCE, others difficult to achieve
2024-05-17 09:12C:BCEBCE Inc (2)46.75In the NewsPost/CP say Rogers, Telus fail in public complaints
2024-05-16 17:41C:BCEBCE Inc (2)46.75News ReleaseBCE files prospectus supplement to renew note program
2024-05-15 15:23C:BCEBCE Inc (2)47.03News ReleaseBCE talks preparation for wildfires, hurricanes
2024-05-14 08:33C:BCEBCE Inc (2)46.39In the NewsGlobe's Pape parrots analyst line that BCE's a winner
2024-05-03 08:36C:BCEBCE Inc (2)45.14In the NewsGlobe says BCE's Q1 profit "better than expected"
2024-05-02 14:41C:BCEBCE Inc (2)45.76News ReleaseBCE shareholders approve all matters at AGM
2024-05-02 09:47C:BCEBCE Inc (2)45.76News ReleaseBCE earns $457-million in Q1
2024-05-02 07:23C:BCEBCE Inc (2)45.76SEDAR Interim MD & ASEDAR Interim MD & A
2024-05-02 07:23C:BCEBCE Inc (2)45.76SEDAR Interim MD & ASEDAR Interim MD & A
2024-05-02 07:17C:BCEBCE Inc (2)45.76SEDAR Interim Financial StatementsSEDAR Interim Financial Statements
2024-04-30 08:10C:BCEBCE Inc (2)44.73In the NewsGlobe says BCE, TD show the risks of Canadian investing
2024-04-26 08:41C:BCEBCE Inc (2)44.92In the NewsGlobe/CP say telco complaints rise, led by Rogers
2024-04-24 08:07C:BCEBCE Inc (2)45.46In the NewsGlobe says CIBC's Price boosts BCE to "buy" from "hold"
2024-04-23 09:27C:BCEBCE Inc (2)45.06In the NewsPost/CP wonder if Telus, others have really cut prices
2024-04-22 09:24C:BCEBCE Inc (2)44.80In the NewsGlobe says Big Three telcos facing tough slog ahead
2024-04-18 07:19C:BCEBCE Inc (2)44.42In the NewsGlobe says weak Q1 expected from BCE
2024-04-15 08:45C:BCEBCE Inc (2)44.66In the NewsGlobe says BCE, Telus candidates for "buy low" thinking
2024-04-15 07:46C:BCEBCE Inc (2)44.66In the NewsPost/CP say BCE's Bibic on hot seat over staff cuts
2024-04-12 07:45C:BCEBCE Inc (2)44.23In the NewsGlobe says Desjardins's Dubreuil keeps BCE on "hold"
2024-04-12 07:38C:BCEBCE Inc (2)44.84In the NewsGlobe says BCE execs bemoan "uneven playing field"
2024-04-11 08:04C:BCEBCE Inc (2)44.82In the NewsGlobe says BCE kept at "sector perform"
2024-04-10 07:14C:BCEBCE Inc (2)45.01In the NewsGlobe says Canadian Tire does right by CEO bonuses
2024-04-09 12:46C:BCEBCE Inc (2)44.50News ReleaseBCE to offer Google Cloud Contact for Cdn businesses
2024-04-08 08:27C:BCEBCE Inc (2)44.50In the NewsGlobe says 8.9% yielding BCE moves to avoid train wreck
2024-04-05 07:17C:BCEBCE Inc (2)44.75In the NewsGlobe says CIBC's Price keeps BCE at "hold"
2024-04-04 09:38C:BCEBCE Inc (2)44.66In the NewsPost/CP say BCE's Cohan says Bell all about journalism
2024-04-04 09:22C:BCEBCE Inc (2)44.66In the NewsFP/wire say BCE tumbles to 2013 levels on BMO's outlook
2024-04-03 09:24C:BCEBCE Inc (2)44.72In the NewsPost says BCE told remote workers have feelings, too
2024-04-03 08:34C:BCEBCE Inc (2)44.72In the NewsGlobe says BCE, Quebecor fall from "outperform"
2024-03-28 10:16C:BCEBCE Inc (2)46.50News ReleaseBCE to release Q1 2024 financial results May 2
2024-03-28 07:39C:BCEBCE Inc (2)46.50In the NewsGlobe says BCE issues bonuses despite weak performance
2024-03-26 08:22C:BCEBCE Inc (2)45.95In the NewsNP says copper theft a growing problem at BCE's Bell
2024-03-26 07:44C:BCEBCE Inc (2)45.95In the NewsGlobe/CP say MPs call BCE's Bibic to explain job cuts
2024-03-26 07:33C:BCEBCE Inc (2)45.95In the NewsGlobe says National's Shine keeps BCE at "outperform"
2024-03-22 08:02C:BCEBCE Inc (2)46.25In the NewsGlobe says TD, others weigh on S&P/TSX Comp Index
2024-03-19 09:39C:BCEBCE Inc (2)46.31In the NewsPost columnist has faith in BCE, other laggards
2024-03-19 09:06C:BCEBCE Inc (2)46.31In the NewsPost says BCE, rivals claim cell prices are cheap-cheap
2024-03-19 08:10C:BCEBCE Inc (2)In the NewsGlobe says Rogers seen as passing on women's basketball