Virginia McCaskey, who inherited the Chicago Bears from her father, George Halas, but avoided the spotlight during four-plus decades as principal owner, has died. She was 102. McCaskey’s family announced through the team that she died Thursday. She had owned the Bears since her father’s death on Oct. 31, 1983. “While we are sad, we … Read more
The Aga Khan, one of racing’s most renowned owner-breeders – whose long list of champions includes Shergar – has died at the age of 88. Born December 13 1936, His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV was the son of Prince Aly Khan and his first wife Princess Tajuddawlah Aga Khan, formerly Joan Yarde-Buller. The … Read more
CBS sportscaster and three-time Emmy winner Greg Gumbel has died. He was 78. Gumbel, a college basketball fixture as the host of “College Basketball on CBS,” lent his voice to myriad iconic moments across a variety of sports. Gumbel’s wife, Marcy, and daughter, Michelle, confirmed his death to CBS Sports. It is with profound sadness … Read more
Howard Bryant Close Howard Bryant Columnist, ESPN.com Senior writer, ESPN.com and ESPN The Magazine Author of “The Last Hero: A Life of Henry Aaron” Author of “Juicing the Game” Author of “Shut Out: A Story of Race and Baseball in Boston” Jeff Passan Close Jeff Passan Senior MLB Insider ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: … Read more