The family of popular ESPN’s “Sports Science” show host, John Brenkus, have announced the sad passing of the host
Apparently the 6 time Emmy award winner had been battling with depression for a long time now
Taking to his X page, the family announced his passing
It is with profound sadness that we share the news that John Brenkus has passed away.
John, co-founder of base productions, founder of Bronx.tv and co-creator and host of the 6-time Emmy winning “Sports science” has been battling depression.
John lost the fight with this terrible illness on May 31st 2025.
His heartbroken family and friends requests privacy at this time and encourage anyone who is struggling with depression to seek help.
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John Brenkus was indeed a trailblazer, after his sports shows topped stations like ESPN and Fox sports Net
“Sports Science” first debuted on Fox Sports Net in 2007, though it moved to ESPN a few years later.
The network eventually purchased the brand from Brenkus, who hosted more than 1,800 segments of the popular show.
The show’s concept was a simple one. The goal was largely to explain why or how things in the sports world were possible.
Sometimes it was something serious like, “What makes Tyreek Hill the fastest player in the NFL?”
Other times the subject matter was far lighter, like how eating champion Joey Chestnut is physically able to put down so many hot dogs.
Regardless, the episodes were always entertaining whenever they popped up.
Brenkus brought back his show in recent years on his own platform. He had been open about his fight with depression, and he shared a story with Marcellus Wiley in 2023 where he said he tried to take his own life but his dog saved him.
Plenty in the sports media world paid tribute to Brenkus on social media Sunday night after the announcement.
The sporting world has lost a rare Gem indeed. Rest on John Brenkus, your legacy will definitely be remembered
Meanwhile see some farewell messages from friends and colleagues below
