John Brenkus, risk-taking host of ‘Sport Science,’ dies after battle with depression
- June 2, 2025

John Brenkus, the charismatic TV host who found creative ways to get sports fans to think about science, has died. His show, “Sport Science,” appeared on ESPN and Fox Sports.
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