ESPN founder Bill Rasmussen dead at 93: 'Visionary and an innovator'

Bill Rasmussen, who conceived the idea for ESPN while driving, died Tuesday at age 93 from Parkinson’s disease.

Published Aug 18, 2026, 1:29 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Bill Rasmussen, the man who created ESPN, died Tuesday at the age of 93 as a result of Parkinson’s Disease.

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Ohio boutique owner, mother of three killed after tree falls onto SUV on U.S. 30

Bridget Reagan, a 35-year-old boutique owner and mother of three from Minerva, Ohio, died Saturday when a large tree fell onto her SUV on U.S. Route 30 in...

Published Aug 18, 2026, 2:22 PM EDT

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Za'Darius Smith signs one-year deal with Falcons to reunite with coach Kevin Stefanski

Three-time NFL Pro Bowl defensive end Za'Darius Smith has signed a one-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons to play for head coach Kevin Stefanski, his former coach with...

Published Aug 18, 2026, 2:14 PM EDT

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Vishal Garg Seeks Return as Better CEO After Board Ouster

Vishal Garg, founder of Better Home & Finance who drew national attention in 2021 after laying off hundreds of employees during a video call, is seeking to regain...

Published Aug 18, 2026, 2:01 PM EDT

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Amanda Bynes mourns Hayden Panettiere after death at 36

Former actress Amanda Bynes posted a tribute to fellow child star Hayden Panettiere after news of the "Heroes" and "Nashville" actress’s death at age 36, according to Us...