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

ESPN announced the death of research manager Zach Jones, 41, who passed away after a two-year battle with colorectal cancer. He had worked at ESPN since 2010 and joined the Stats and Information team in 2018. Tributes poured in from colleagues on "SportsCenter," highlighting Jones's contributions to live sports coverage and his personal life. Anchor Randy Scott shared memories of Jones's family and his love for golf. Other ESPN staff also honored Jones on social media, remembering him as a dedicated father and talented researcher. They expressed their condolences to his family and shared their grief over his passing.