ESPN mourns the loss of research manager Zach Jones at 41 after cancer battle

Zach Jones, a research manager at ESPN, has died at 41 after a two-year battle with colorectal cancer. ESPN announced his passing on Monday, with "SportsCenter" anchor Randy Scott paying tribute to Jones's contributions to the network and his personal life. Jones joined ESPN in 2010 and later became part of the Stats and Information team. He was remembered for his work behind the scenes in sports coverage and for his family, including his wife Amber and their son Silas, who recently turned 10. The announcement of Jones's death comes just days before Christmas, highlighting the personal loss for his family and colleagues. Scott shared a heartfelt message, reflecting on Jones's hopefulness and dedication to his family during his illness.