Canadian hockey analyst Don Cherry fired over anti-immigrant comments

FAQ - Updated Privacy PolicyNHL commissioner Gary Bettman discusses hockey gambling and how it will contribute to revenue and an opportunity for fans to connect with the game.Canada’s Sportsnet fired legendary hockey broadcaster and analyst Don Cherry on Monday, days after he sparked widespread outrage during a live segment for accusing Canadian immigrants of failing to honor the country’s fallen military veterans.Continue Reading Below“Sports brings people together – it unites us, not divides us. “During the broadcast, he made divisive remarks that do not represent our values or what we stand for.”CBS, UNIVISION LAND CHAMPIONS LEAGUE BROADCAST RIGHTS: REPORTA fixture on Canadian television for the last four decades, Cherry, 85, hosted the “Coach’s Corner” segment on Sportsnet’s flagship program, “Hockey Night in America.” Cherry’s show, which airs during the first intermission of nightly hockey games, is the highest-rated programming on Canadian television, according to The Hollywood Reporter.Sportsnet holds the exclusive right to broadcast NHL games in Canada. We would like to thank Don for his contributions to hockey and sports broadcasting in Canada,” Yabsley added.CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ON FOX BUSINESSQuotes delayed at least 15 minutes.