ESPN hockey analyst Barry Melrose, 67, announces retirement following Parkinson's diagnosis
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ESPN's Barry Melrose retires after Parkinson's disease diagnosis - ESPN
Former NHL coach and player Barry Melrose, who has been an Emmy Award-winning hockey analyst for ESPN since 1996, has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and is retiring, he announced Tuesday.
Expect gambling ads to get more 'creative' amid Ontario's stricter rules
Companies offering online gambling to Ontarians will soon have to try new some approaches to advertising, as a provincial regulator moves to bar athletes and other celebrities from promoting their services.
Ontario bans use of pro athletes to advertise, market online sports betting
Ontario announced Tuesday that the province will ban the use of athletes in advertising for online gambling, while also strengthening standards to restrict the use of celebrities who the government says might appeal to minors.
Lakers to unveil Kobe Bryant statue outside arena on Feb. 8 - ESPN
The Los Angeles Lakers will unveil a statue of Kobe Bryant outside their downtown arena on Feb. 8.
OPP officer previously accused of fraud in Wayne Gretzky memorabilia theft files $6.3M lawsuit
An Ontario Provincial Police officer has filed a $6.3-million lawsuit against the Brantford Police Service and its board after facing charges — which were eventually dropped — related to an investigation into the theft of Wayne Gretzky memorabilia from the home of the hockey legend's father.
Avalanche's Cale Makar makes cover of 'NHL 24' in 'wow' moment - ESPN
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar will grace the cover of EA Sports' «NHL 24» video game, it was announced.
Call from Wayne Gretzky emblematic of Nick Taylor's life after winning Canadian Open
Nick Taylor was exhausted after his four-hole sudden death playoff where he edged out England's Tommy Fleetwood to win the RBC Canadian Open. After an hours-long marathon of celebrations and media obligations, he was starving so he and his family went to the nearest McDonalds drive-thru.