Grant Wahl, a United States soccer sportswriter, died on Friday, December 9, 2022, while covering the Argentina-Netherlands quarterfinal at the 2022 World Cup in Doha, Qatar. Wahl was 48 years old. As the match was winding down, NPR correspondent Tom…
Vin Scully, born Vincent Edward Scully on November 29, 1927, was an American sportscaster best known for his 67 seasons calling games for Major League Baseball’s Los Angeles Dodgers, beginning in 1950 and ending in 2016. His was the longest tenure of any broadcaster with a single…
Terez Paylor’s death was confirmed by his fiancée Ebony Reed, who said in a statement released by Yahoo Sports on Tuesday, “While we are shocked and saddened by Terez Paylor’s sudden passing, we also celebrate his extraordinary life that touched so many.”…
NEW YORK— John Saunders, the versatile sportscaster who has hosted ESPN’s “The Sports Reporters” for the last 15 years, has died, the network announced Wednesday. He was 61. Saunders joined ESPN in 1986. He did play-by-play on various sports, led…
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In the grand tapestry of American music and cinema, few threads shine as vividly and rebelliously as that of Kris Kristofferson. Born on June 22, 1936, in Brownsville, Texas, Kristofferson was not merely a singer-songwriter and actor; he was a…
OJ Simpson, the former American football star and actor, passed away on April 10, 2024, at 76. Simpson was known for his illustrious football career, legal troubles, and impact on the sports world and society. Simpson died of prostate cancer.…
Bill Russell, born William Felton Russell on February 12, 1934, was an American professional basketball player. He played as a center for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1956 to 1969. A five-time NBA Most Valuable Player and a 12-time NBA All-Star, he was the centrepiece of the…
Uwe Seeler, who led West Germany to the 1966 World Cup final as national team captain, died on Thursday. He was 85. Regarded as one of Germany’s best-ever players, Seeler was famous for his overhead kicks and ability to score…
Patrick Watson, a broadcasting legend whose work in the industry spanned over five decades and helped create a trove of iconic Canadian content, has died. He was 92. Through work as a producer, author, television host and more, Watson helped…
LONDON (AP) — Lester Piggott, a jockey who won the English Derby nine times in his haul of victories in horse racing’s top events, has died at age 86. On Sunday, Piggott’s death was confirmed to Britain’s PA news agency…
