In recent media appearances, Brock University experts discussed Rogers’ move to acquire full ownership of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, the end of physical discs for PlayStation games, online gambling and sports betting in Ontario and Alberta, a Republican bill aimed at provincial booze bans, Canada’s Eurovision debut and Trump’s call to FIFA about a U.S. player’s red card. Also covered in the media were the renaming of a Brock co-curricular program and new federal funding for researchers at the University.

Rogers’ MLSE play the latest in shift for Canadian sports landscape, experts say: Associate Professor of Sport Management Michael Naraine spoke with the Canadian Press about Rogers Communications Inc.’s plans to take full ownership of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment. The article appeared in outlets across the country, including City News, the Toronto Star, CTV News, CP24, the Hamilton Spectator and Global News.

Sony announces plans to ditch physical discs for new PlayStation games: Associate Professor of Digital Humanities Sarah Stang spoke to CBC 106.1FM about Sony’s plans to no longer sell physical copies of new PlayStation games.

How Canada’s bid to rein in online gambling led to $103B in bets a year, suicides and bankruptcies: Associate Professor of Sport Management Michael Naraine spoke to the National Post about Ontario’s online gambling and sports betting regulations and Alberta’s plans to legalize commercial online gambling platforms this month.  

Republican bill targets provincial bans on American alcohol: Professor of Operations Research Michael Armstrong spoke with CBC 106.1FM about a Republican lawmaker’s proposed bill to impose repercussions for Canada over provinces that have banned or restricted the sale of American alcohol.

Trump’s claim of overturning World Cup suspension sparks controversy: Assistant Professor of Sport Management Taylor McKee spoke to CHCH News about Trump’s recent call to FIFA President Gianni Infantino about a red card issued to American player Folarin Balogun.

What’s Canada doing in Eurovision?: Adjunct Professor of Dramatic Arts Karen Fricker spoke to The Current with Matt Galloway on CBC Radio about plans for Canada to join next year’s Eurovision competition.

Funding backs Brock research into brain development, neural communication: New federal funding for Brock researchers was covered by Education News Canada and the Niagara-on-the-Lake Local.

Brock Indigenous co-curricular program receives new name: Ode’min Wigwam: The renaming of a Brock co-curricular program from Indigenous Plus to Ode’min Wigwam was covered by Academica.