Dan Hicks called sports’ biggest moments. Tributes reveal the man behind them
Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
Reporter · Syracuse, NY
A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Leila has spent five years in journalism, previously working at a community-focused news outlet in Rochester, NY. She specializes in uncovering the diverse voices and cultural richness of Syracuse’s neighborhoods, bringing their stories to light.
More from Leila →Reporter · Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 4:47 PM · 1 min read
The sports world is remembering longtime NBC Sports broadcaster Dan Hicks as a gifted announcer, loyal friend and devoted father following his sudden death at age 64.