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CBS Has Beautiful Tribute For Greg Gumbel Before Saturday's Final Four
Basketball fans have been watching this year's NCAA Tournament with a heavy heart. That's because legendary broadcaster Greg Gumbel is no longer with us. March Madness would kick off every year with Gumbel hosting the Selection Sunday show.
Ernie Johnson Honored Greg Gumbel With Beautiful Message
The 2025 NCAA Tournament got underway on Thursday and saw a couple of big upsets. No. 12 seed McNeese State took down No. 5 seed Clemson in the afternoon before No.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / March 20
CBS Panel Pays 'Crushed' Greg Gumbel Tribute Ahead of NCAA Tournament
The 2025 NCAA Tournament arrived on Thursday and it marked the second year that Greg Gumbel wasn't hosting CBS's coverage and first since his passing. Gumbel, 78, passed away from cancer in December 2024.
Big TV Ratings Announced For The NCAA Tournament 'Selection Show'
Selection Sunday is always one of the highlights on the sports calendar as fans and media members alike get ready for March Madness. People all across the nation tune in to see who's going to be in or out when it comes to the NCAA Tournament.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 16
Watch: CBS begins Selection Sunday with touching Greg Gumbel tribute
Coverage of the NCAA Tournament will once again feel a lot different this year without the late Greg Gumbel, and CBS found a great way to pay tribute to the broadcasting legend on Sunday.
20 of the most shocking celebrity deaths of 2024
In 2024, we lost many high-profile celebrities, from musicians to actors to sports broadcasters. Keep reading to learn more about each person below.
NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / December 30
50 Years of Power: Celebrating the Legendary Life of Greg Gumbel, a beloved voice in sports
The sports world lost a major sports figure over the weekend. Greg Gumbel passed away on Friday, December 27th due to his battle with cancer. His family confirmed on Friday.
‘The NFL Today’ pregame show airs touching Greg Gumbel tribute
The world of sports broadcasting lost a legend recently, as Greg Gumbel passed away from cancer at the age of 78 years old. News of his passing immediately had an extensive number of tributes from his colleagues and co-workers over the years.
NFL News / Shutdown Corner / December 29
Greg Gumbel receives tribute from CBS' 'The NFL Today,' former studio partner Terry Bradshaw 
Gumbel worked 25 years at CBS, which paid homage to the longtime broadcaster during Week 17's "The NFL Today" pregame show.
NFL Sideline Reporter Jamie Erdahl Pays Tribute To Legendary Broadcaster Greg Gumbel
On Friday the sports world was saddened to learn of the passing of legendary sports broadcaster Greg Gumbel following a battle with cancer at the age of 78. Gumbel was renown as the voice and face of college basketball during the NCAA Tournament for decades, but also enjoyed many years as one of the top NFL broadcasters at various networks.
NFL News / Bleacher Nation / December 28
Offensive Woes Continue, Ugly All Around, Remembering Greg Gumbel, and Other Bears Bullets
I woke up feeling under the weather and with a scratchy throat. So my plan for today is to push this set of BN Bears Bullets out the door, eat some soup, get some rest, and see where the rest of the day takes me.
Entertainment News / TV Insider / December 28
Legendary CBS Sports Anchor Greg Gumbel Dies at 78 – Fans & Friends Pay Tribute
Longtime CBS Sports anchor and commentator Greg Gumbel died on Friday, December 27, after a battle with cancer. He was 78. The news of Greg’s passing was first announced by veteran producer and director Dan Forer, who wrote on Facebook, “The holidays are supposed to be filled with joy, but they are often mixed with sorrow.
Saturday Headlines: Remembering Greg Gumbel
A sad day for the sports world. Good morning, BBN. Well, it’s not the best morning. Last night, we discovered that beloved CBS Sports Broadcaster and Legend Greg Gumbel passed away.
Sports world mourns passing of legendary broadcaster Greg Gumbel
On Friday, Greg Gumbel, who served as an NFL broadcaster and March Madness host for CBS, died after a battle with cancer. He was 78 years old. In mere moments after Gumbel’s family announced his death, support from around the world poured in, honoring the legendary broadcaster.
Dick Vitale Describes Greg Gumbel in Two Words Following His Passing
Friday afternoon brought a somber moment for sports fans nationwide. The family of longtime broadcaster Greg Gumbel announced his peaceful passing at the age of 78 after a battle with cancer.
NFL News / Field Level Media / December 27
Beloved sports broadcaster Greg Gumbel dies at 78
Greg Gumbel, the longtime CBS Sports anchor and play-by-play announcer most associated with the network's NCAA Tournament coverage, has died, his family confirmed Friday.
NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / December 27
Legendary broadcaster Greg Gumbel dead at 78
Iconic sports broadcaster Greg Gumbel has died.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 12, 2024
A familiar voice to miss March Madness 2024
March Madness 2024 won't feel the same.
College Basketball News / 5 GOATs / March 12, 2024
Report: Greg Gumbel to sit out 2024 NCAA Tournament coverage due to ‘family health issues’
Long time CBS studio host Greg Gumbel will sit out the 2024 NCAA Tournament due to “family health issues,” according to Richard Deitsch of The Athletic.
Winners & losers from the NCAA Tournament's opening rounds
What a wild first week of the NCAA Tournament. We had it all! Buzzer beaters, upsets, big time performances and people shredding their brackets all over the country.
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