ESPN host John Saunders dead at age 61

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – Longtime ESPN host John Saunders has died at age 61, according to ESPN.

Saunders hosted studio and play-by-play programming. He covered college football, basketball and the NHL for the network, in addition to anchoring SportsCenter. He was also host of The Sports Reporters.

The cause of death is unknown at this time.

Saunders’ survivors include his wife, Wanda, and daughters Aleah and Jenna.