After The Ringer’s Jonathan Tjarks passed away at 34 following battle with rare cancer, a GoFundMe page is helping his family
Tjarks had been battling a rare sarcoma since 2021, and had written about that for The Ringer.
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Former NFL star and broadcaster Len Dawson passes away at 87, and tributes pour in
Dawson was a huge figure for the Chiefs, and also a key national figure with his Inside The NFL work in particular.
Remembering five of Vin Scully’s most famous calls
Scully called all sorts of historic moments over the years, from Don Larsen to Bill Buckner to Kirk Gibson and beyond.
Richard Johnson named third winner of FWAA’s Edward Aschoff Rising Star Award
"Richard's writing in particular is a combination of what makes all the best people in this business. It’s informative, well-reported and entertaining. And his television and podcast work has made him a breath of fresh air in a business where some can get stale."
Steve Somers’ WFAN signoff Monday featured Jerry Seinfeld, Mike Francesa, Chris Russo, Steve Levy, and more
A star-studded group paid tribute to Somers Monday.
Tom Matte, a famed Ohio State and Colts player and Ravens, Maryland, and CFL broadcaster, has passed away at 82
Matte's playing career spanned Ohio State and the Baltimore Colts, and his broadcasting career included a national stint with CBS and local roles with Maryland, with the CFL's Baltimore Stallions, and with the Baltimore Ravens.
NBA on TNT opens with a thoughtful tribute to Ernie Johnson’s son, Michael, including comments from Shaq, Kenny, and Charles
"Ernie, you know I love you, you know we love you. Condolences to you and your family. And whatever you need from us, you know I'm going to be there for the rest of my life."
Former NCAA/NFL player Keith McCants, one of the athletes featured in “Broke,” has passed away at 53
McCants played for Alabama in college and Tampa Bay, Houston, and Arizona in the NFL.
Famed motorsports journalist and commentator Robin Miller passes away at 71
Miller had been battling cancer and leukemia. He wrote in July that "I never dreamed that a guy who writes stories about race drivers could impact people’s lives and instill so much passion. I’ve had the greatest life anyone can imagine, and I’ve been lucky enough to share it with the fans."
Bucs honor Mark Cook, the Pewter Report writer who suddenly passed away at 50 this week, with a video board tribute
Cook passed away suddenly at 50 Thursday.
Famed ESPN director Kurt Ackerman has passed away at 58, with colleagues leaving him notable tributes
"Kurt never put the spotlight on himself, but his work was always admired and appreciated."
YES, ESPN and more pay tribute to famed director Calvin Haywood
Haywood made his mark on a variety of studio properties at ESPN, ABC, and YES.
Tributes to “Mr. Pacer” Bobby “Slick” Leonard illustrate how much he meant as a radio analyst, as well as a player and coach
"27 years later, he's the best thing that ever happened to me professionally."
