He also explored golf, tennis, the NFL, NBA, Major League Baseball and the Olympics.

Tributes quickly started circulating on social media.

And will be sadly, sorely missed.

John Feinstein dead

John Feinstein at a 2004 NFL gameGeorge Gojkovich/Getty Images

Dick Weiss, a longtime college basketball writer, posted, Im still in shock.

just spoke with him.

he was supposed to stay with us Sunday night before appearing at a charity breakfast in Philadelphia.

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John was a legendary storyteller who built lasting relationships with our coaches, players and administrators.