Sidney Crosby gets misplaced by ESPN

Self-described “world leader in sports” strikes out on Sid’s Stanley Cup parade

Kyle ShawAugust 11, 2009August 3, 2023

We're guessing Bizarro Sid hails from Coal Harbor, plays for the Maple Leafs.

Sidney Crosby. Stanley Cup. Hometown parade. On his frickin’ birthday.

Last Friday was awesome in Halifax, and with the Pittsburgh Penguins captain on display of course it attracted plenty of attention. Sports media giant ESPN did coverage under the headline “Sid gives Cup one big homecoming,” except as this screen grab shows, ESPN has the hockey phenom in Coal Harbor. What the? Bizarro Sidney might be from Coal Harbor, but the real Super Sid is a proud native of Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia. You’ve earned a trip to the penalty box for that, ESPN.

This article appears in Aug 6-12, 2009.

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