DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — The host of a popular series that combined sports and science has died. BURBANK, CA – FEBRUARY 08: Host for tonight’s awards John Brenkus attends the first ESPN Sport Science ...

John Brenkus, the TV producer and host of the Emmy-winning ESPN series Sports Science, died May 31, his family confirmed. He was 53. The family, in a statement on the homepage of Brinkus’ Brinx.tv, ...

A social-media statement said Brenkus “had been battling depression.” “John lost his fight with this terrible illness on May 31st, 2025,” reads the statement, which was shared Sunday night on Brenkus’ ...