Legendary Canadian sports broadcaster Johnny Esaw dies

TORONTO – Canadian sports broadcaster Johnny Esaw passed away Saturday at the age of 87. Regarded as a pioneer of sports broadcasting in Canada and known for his involvement with figure skating, football, international hockey, and the Olympics, Esaw died Saturday in Toronto after suffering from respiratory problems, CTV said yesterday in an announcement. “I remember Johnny for the many careers that he launched and the industry leaders that he created. He had the rare combination of being a brilliant business man and incredibly creative,” said Rick Brace, president of specialty channels and CTV production. Brace, who is also former president...