Hardcore pro wrestling legend Sabu dies at 60

Andreas HaleMay 11, 2025, 02:53 PM ET Close Andreas Hale is a combat sports reporter at ESPN. Andreas covers MMA, boxing and pro wrestling. In Andreas’ free time, he plays…

Jim Dent, pioneering Black golfer, dies at age 85

Jim Dent grew up in the caddie yards of Augusta, Georgia, eventually working at the Masters and honing his game at the municipal course known as “The Patch.” He went…

Jeff Sperbeck, business partner and former agent for Broncos QB John Elway, dies in golf cart incident

Jeff Sperbeck, business partner and former agent for Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway, died Wednesday. He was 62. Sperbeck’s death was confirmed by the Riverside County Sheriff, who relayed the…

Tennessee State basketball star, NBA All-Star Dick Barnett dies at 88

New Tennessee State football coach Reggie Barlow has high expectations New Tennessee State football coach Reggie Barlow hopes to continue the momentum the Tigers gained in 2024 Barnett led TSU…

Hall of Famer, Bears icon Steve ‘Mongo’ McMichael dies at age 67

Courtney CroninApr 23, 2025, 07:27 PM ET Close Courtney Cronin joined ESPN in 2017, originally covering the Minnesota Vikings before switching to the Chicago Bears in 2022. Courtney is a…

Pope Francis Dies at 88

The pope’s funeral, known as the “Missa poenitentialis,” will take place in St. Peter’s Square in front of pilgrims and delegates of the world’s governments, as well as being broadcast…

Ex-Cincinnati forward Boupendza dies after fall from 11th floor

Apr 16, 2025, 10:05 AM ET Gabon and former FC Cincinnati forward Aaron Boupendza died following a fall from the 11th floor of a building in China, the Gabonese Football…

Karenna Groff, former NCAA woman of the year, dies in plane crash

Karenna Groff was a standout soccer player at MIT. (Photo by Grant Halverson/NCAA Photos via Getty Images) (Grant Halverson via Getty Images) Karenna Groff, a former MIT soccer player who…