John Brenkus, Host of ESPN’s Sports Science , Dies
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Lady Gaga won her first Emmy award at the 2025 Sports Emmys for her performance at the Super Bowl LIX pre-show.
John Brenkus died at the age of 54 after battling depression. The news of the founder and host of the Emmy-winning “Sports Science” show was shared on his social media account said on Sunday. “It is with profound sadness that we share the news that John Brenkus has passed away,” the statement on Brenkus’ X account said.
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Former ESPN "Sports Science" founder and host John Brenkus died Saturday after a battle with depression, according to a statement shared on his social media account. He was 54.
Lady Gaga perhaps was the most high-profile winner at Tuesday’s 46th annual Sports Emmy Awards, but she wasn’t the only one. Hosted by comedian Roy Wood Jr., the Sports Emmys recognized the cream of the crop in 47 categories, including outstanding live special and live series, documentary, journalism, hosts and more.
After Lady Gaga won the Best Music Direction Sports Emmy for her pre-Super Bowl performance of "Hold My Hand," most of the media coverage around the honor (including Gold Derby's) focused on one major implication.
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Lady Gaga has won a Sports Emmy for her Super Bowl performance of “Hold My Hand.” Gaga, who was nominated in the outstanding music direction category, triumphed over “Evolution of the Black Quarterback,” “The Lionheart,” “Noche UFC: For Mexico, For All Time” and “The Turnaround.”
Lady Gaga and Steven Spielberg were among the winners at the 46th Annual Sports Emmys handed out on May 20 by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS). This marks the first Emmy win for Lady Gaga,
NBC Sports’ Peter Diamond (Gold Circle) and Rob Hyland (Silver Circle) Earn Special Recognition from the Academy
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