Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1938, Ron Fairly, American baseball player and sportscaster (died 2019) was born. In 1939, Bill Cooper, American football player was born. In 1947, Gareth Edwards, Welsh rugby player and sportscaster was born. In 1957, Dave Semenko, Canadian ice hockey player and sportscaster (died 2017) was born. In 1984, Jonathan Lewis, American football player was born. In 1985, Gianluca Curci, Italian footballer was born. In 1989, Nick Palmieri, American ice hockey player was born. In 2008, Bobby Murcer, American baseball player, coach, and sportscaster (born 1946) passed away. In 2010, Pius Njawé, Cameroonian journalist (born 1957) passed away. In 2012, Eddy Brown, English footballer and manager (born 1926) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
ESPN ‘closing in’ on retaining NFL Network reporter Mike Garafolo
Another NFL Network talent is getting the green light for a longer term stay at ESPN. Longtime NFL Network reporter Mike Garafolo is reportedly “closing in” on a new contract with ESPN, which acquired NFL Media earlier this year, according to Ryan Glasspiegel in Front Office Sports. ESPN is reportedly making retention decisions for NFL
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