John Brenkus, ‘Sports Science’ host and co-creator, dies at 54

John Brenkus, the host and co-creator of ESPN’s “Sport Science,” has died at the age of 54 after a battle with depression, as announced on his X account. Brenkus, who was open about his struggles with mental health and a previous suicide attempt, credited his dog for helping him find the right path to recovery. His groundbreaking series, which explored sports science using advanced technology, won six Emmy awards and left a lasting impact on sports entertainment.