Legendary sports broadcaster dies unexpectedly: ‘Loss is immeasurable’
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 3:35 PM · 1 min read
NBC Sports announcer Dan Hicks died unexpectedly on Wednesday following an illness. He was 64.