ESPN co-founder Bill Rasmussen dies at 93 from the effects of Parkinson’s diseasehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/espn-co-founder-bill-rasmussen-163140952.htmlLAND O’ LAKES, Fla. (AP) — Bill Rasmussen, who co-founded ESPN in 1979 after being fired from a public relations job in the World Hockey Association, died Tuesday. ESPN historian Mike Soltys said Rasmussen died at his Florida home from the effects of Parkinson’s disease. Rasmussen announced in 2019 that he had been diagnosed with the degenerative disease in 2014.
Aug 18, 2026 4:31 PM
No. 8: Red Wings Wanted To Sign Plante Last Springhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/no-8-red-wings-wanted-163045140.htmlThe post No. 8: Red Wings Wanted To Sign Plante Last Spring appeared first on Detroit Hockey Now. Editor’s Note: This is the eighth installment of a Detroit Hockey Now series assessing the Detroit Red Wings’ prospects’ path […] The post No. 8: Red Wings Wanted To Sign Plante Last Spring appeared first on Detroit Hockey Now.
Aug 18, 2026 4:30 PM
Bill Rasmussen, founder of ESPN, dead at 93https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bill-rasmussen-founder-espn-dead-163004667.htmlThe man who pioneered wholesale change in sports media with the founding of ESPN has died. Bill Rasmussen, the entrepreneur who conceived the 24-hour cable sports network ESPN, died on Tuesday at age 93, the network announced. Rasmussen, along with his son Scott, famously came up with the idea for ESPN while stuck in traffic…
Aug 18, 2026 4:30 PM
Jordan Spieth criticised for being ‘delusional’ and ‘in denial’ after his latest comments on the PGA Tourhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/jordan-spieth-criticised-being-delusional-163000609.htmlJordan Spieth was one of the stars of the show on Sunday at the FedEx St. Jude Championship as he pushed to make it inside the top 50 and earn his spot at the BMW Championship.
Aug 18, 2026 4:30 PM
2026 CBS Sports preseason college football awards: Dante Moore, Dan Lanning, Savion Hiter headline honoreeshttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivAFBVV95cUxPbUFadS11bDRHbVluUUluaUMzZ3BFZ3NnblBPZk5QVFhtVkhHUkVRTG5OM0QwRGNJYmUyX2pMWGFYcDNYYXE0OHBmZFJaYmZEYzZuZFR2N09WeE52UmdSTlpBM1lybE04SU51akg2X3VrQlRaS000S3JrQVAybmpmNk9sNGJ4cXotQjVzb0pkbEtMbTZwSjFoa0Y5NGV3dDE2VGRncnFfZWdjX0dwdkxOeHZ1dUV2TTVmYWpTZQ?oc=52026 CBS Sports preseason college football awards: Dante Moore, Dan Lanning, Savion Hiter headline honorees CBS Sports
Aug 18, 2026 4:26 PM
Bill Rasmussen, ESPN’s Founder, Dies at 93https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/bill-rasmussen-espn-founder-dead-1236837219/Bill Rasmussen, a former local-news sports director who parlayed an interest in the nascent business of satellite television into the launch of the sports-media giant known as ESPN, has died after a battle with Parkinson’s disease. The entrepreneur and founder was 93 years old. Rasmussen in 1978 was idling in traffic on Connecticut’s Interstate 84 […]
Aug 18, 2026 4:26 PM
Florida Senate Primary Special Election 2026 Live Resultshttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijwFBVV95cUxQNWJoTzRRNDJOWXo5eC0wUlZSVlBHX1l2NWR4NHloR2hIdWFZRXZwT1hOcHJUckV6S0c4VV9OTTlvWWNxT0ZNQWFTSFY3NS1UWDVtOEsta0UzM2R0blVGaFZUY3NJalNqLVhJdTdNR0hVY0E0OG9KdC1JMTh2ZXM4LTRQakM3TmxWdWpaOTIyQQ?oc=5Florida Senate Primary Special Election 2026 Live Results NBC News
Aug 18, 2026 4:22 PM
California's 14th House District special election resultshttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilgFBVV95cUxQN05nM0o0Q29NemtlSC1ycndJbmE1aE1abWZYUEJNUW56OVp1ZkpnR2F5bTBCQ2tORE5zMWVMSzczNGtCQ2JreHd2S1U0WVVQblpoaHlkNmFxY2Rpd1hDeDJqZlUtTkxfemllYWNKdVQwSUFmUUI5MzlsQk81RVBnY0Y0YU9peDY0Z2xNa2VuUGgyT1V1a1E?oc=5California's 14th House District special election results MS NOW
Aug 18, 2026 4:18 PM
ESPN co-founder Bill Rasmussen dies at 93https://sports.yahoo.com/article/espn-co-founder-bill-rasmussen-dies-at-93-161801130.htmlBill Rasmussen was inducted into the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2025.
Aug 18, 2026 4:18 PM
Bill Rasmussen, ESPN Co-Founder, Dies at 93https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bill-rasmussen-espn-co-founder-161653616.html"Quite simply, none of us would be here today if it wasn’t for Bill’s passion and all the hard work and entrepreneurial spirit," chairman Jimmy Pitaro says
Aug 18, 2026 4:16 PM
ESPN founder, 'father of sports television,' Bill Rasmussen dead at 93https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/espn-founder-father-sports-television-161223734.htmlESPN founder Bill Rasmussen died Tuesday, Aug. 18, at the age of 93 from complications of Parkinson's disease.
Aug 18, 2026 4:12 PM
KMA Sports Hall of Fame Announcement No. 7: Carrie (Leber) Ericksonhttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi3AFBVV95cUxPTC1TeFNwMUpuTTJnN1V4ME9JbWZLVEZFOFVDVFl6aExhRGMtN2NfeUZ3UXFialVnRHpOVmFLblYtMGtYd2Q5ZVhfY05pLVhKYlZTcFdXUXQ2TTRObkhMSHR4ZkFhSXpjLXZEQVk4M0F2TmlndF9RZHNHejdyREFpOGduUk14RXp2RkoyaWM2Ylc5RnRfMmlDNTF0SGJOcGNOM3FySUVINmlDS0JHMXU2VHUxa2VRdk9NQXFxZERzN3pqZEJJZUljZUxCM2tFZVBWdUxfWTNtd04ycE5s?oc=5KMA Sports Hall of Fame Announcement No. 7: Carrie (Leber) Erickson KMAland.com
Aug 18, 2026 4:10 PM
Nets owner Joe Tsai speaks on franchise path after Knicks NBA titlehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/nets-owner-joe-tsai-speaks-160518449.htmlBrooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai spoke with NetsDaily where he discussed how the franchise is proceeding after the New York Knicks won the NBA title.
Aug 18, 2026 4:05 PM
Death and alleged torture of man in detention sparks protests in Syriahttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/18/death-alleged-torture-man-detention-sparks-protests-syriaPicture showing White Helmets volunteer unconscious and with bruises on his body went viralSyrians have protested over the death of a man who was arrested and allegedly beaten by security forces, sparking widespread anger at a practice thought to have ended under the regime of Bashar al-Assad.A crowd gathered in the city of Aleppo, demanding accountability for the security forces who carried out t...
Aug 18, 2026 4:03 PM
Sparks finish road trip against Sun in TD Gardenhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/sparks-finish-road-trip-against-160322279.htmlBOSTON -- The Sparks will be playing against the Sun in front of large crowd in TD Garden at Boston.
Aug 18, 2026 4:03 PM
How much did Oklahoma spend on its 2026 football roster?https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/much-did-oklahoma-spend-2026-160118223.htmlOklahoma is among nine SEC programs spending more than $30 million on its 2026 roster.
Aug 18, 2026 4:01 PM
Looming uncertainty has deepened respect for Patriots' Kayshon Bouttehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/looming-uncertainty-deepened-respect-patriots-160054473.htmlThere has been a heightened level of respect for Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte, who continues to produce despite trade rumors.
Aug 18, 2026 4:00 PM
Sporting KC signs Brazilian forward Andre Luiz as a designated player on a 5-year contracthttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/sporting-kc-signs-brazilian-forward-160028092.htmlSporting Kansas City has signed Brazilian forward Andre Luiz as a designated player to a five-year contract for what the Major League Soccer club has called a club-record transfer fee from Greek club Olympiacos FC. The exact financial outlay for Luiz was not disclosed, but the previous club record was $7.5 million that Sporting KC plaid Mexican club Chivas to acquire Alan Pulido. The deal for Lu...
Aug 18, 2026 4:00 PM
Falcons Receive Apocalyptic Prediction in ESPN's Future Power Rankingshttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiowFBVV95cUxQRUg3dHFUMUlzaF96Y01nZkhrYmU4Wm1IMzkwZHBQQi02S1JJdEF4Skp0S19xbGFxVF9PMmpJbFZER09yMWh2dzlEdG9JT0c5VzcyakkteVpRazdIa19CUXA3T3dMcFVXWUlFVTNNd2lSWUdGc0w3V0tRN2ZEM1Nab2o2N292ZWtHUFhZX2w0UGU4V1dLbDNHQ2MwUEd2a19qN2Nj?oc=5Falcons Receive Apocalyptic Prediction in ESPN's Future Power Rankings Sports Illustrated
Aug 18, 2026 4:00 PM
New Marilyn Monroe Barbie Doll Inspired by ‘Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend’ Ensemblehttps://variety.com/2026/shopping/news/marilyn-monroe-barbie-diamonds-are-a-girls-best-friend-buy-1236836651/Marilyn Monroe’s birthday celebrations haven’t concluded quite yet. Mattel is honoring the Hollywood icon with a new Barbie Signature doll inspired by her performance of “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend” in the 1953 musical “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.” The collectible arrives Aug. 18, a little more than two months after what would have been Monroe’s […]
Aug 18, 2026 4:00 PM