Sports, Entertainment & Culture — August 19, 2026

ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies at 77. Beard's Texas-shuffle drumming anchored hits like 'Sharp Dressed Man' and 'La Grange' across five decades. He died at his ranch in Richmond, Texas.

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ESPN co-founder Bill Rasmussen dies at 93. Rasmussen's vision fueled the 1979 launch of ESPN as the world's first 24-hour sports television network. The co-founder died Tuesday.

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'Nashville' star Hayden Panettiere dies at 36. The actor, also known for 'Heroes' and the 'Scream' franchise, died over the weekend. Authorities are investigating the circumstances, and tributes are pouring in from co-stars.

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Brewers tie MLB record with 22-0 shutout. Milwaukee matched baseball's modern-era mark for the largest shutout, pounding Seattle behind four multi-run homers. The team with MLB's best record rolls on.

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