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."
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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."
The Yankees unveiled a plaque in honor of Anthony Causi, the famed New York Post photographer who died of COVID-19 complications
Causi passed away at 48 last April following complications from COVID-19.
Chris Schultz, the former CFL and NFL player and analyst who passed away at 61 from a heart attack, leaves an incredible legacy
"His passing leaves a giant-sized hole in the CFL Family. Let’s resolve to fill it the way Chris filled his time with us: with passion, positivity and kindness. Let’s all resolve to be bigger people for having known, and loved, the Big Man."
Tim Micallef and Sid Seixeiro end their “Tim and Sid” radio/TV partnership after 17 years, signing off with an emotional toast
"God bless all of you, and Tim, I love you so much. And I'm the ugliest crier you've ever seen! And Messi still is a fraud, I don't care what anyone says!"
Yahoo Sports senior NFL writer Terez Paylor passes away suddenly at 37
Paylor had worked at Yahoo since 2018 following more than a decade with The Kansas City Star.
Long-time NFL.com writer and podcaster Chris Wesseling passes away from cancer, tributes pour in
Wesseling had been with NFL Media since 2013, and was a key figure in the Around The NFL written content and podcasts.
Long-time Cleveland sports broadcaster Les Levine passes away at 74
Levine spent more than 50 years broadcasting in Cleveland.
Tributes to NBA TV’s Sekou Smith have poured in, including the Cavs reserving a press box spot for him
Smith made an incredible impression on many in the NBA world over his decades covering the league.
Famed MLB player and broadcaster Don Sutton passes away at 75
Sutton had a legendary career both on the mound and in the booth.
Tennis writer Tom Perrotta passes away at 44 following battle with brain tumor
Perrotta had been fighting a brain tumor since shortly after his 40th birthday.
Jack Rosenberg, WGN’s sports editor for more than 40 years and a key figure on Cubs broadcasts, passes away at 94
Rosenberg was inducted into the WGN Radio Walk of Fame in 2017.
