Greg Gumbel, a longtime CBS sportscaster, has died from cancer, according to a statement from family released by CBS on Friday. He was 78.

“He leaves behind a legacy of love, inspiration and dedication to over 50 extraordinary years in the sports broadcast industry; and his iconic voice will never be forgotten,” his wife Marcy Gumbel and daughter Michelle Gumbel said in a statement.

In March, Gumbel missed his first NCAA Tournament since 1997 due to what he said at the time were family health issues.

College football: Former NFL receiver DeSean Jackson is taking over the football program at Delaware State. The school announced Jackson’s hire Friday. ... Tennessee RB Dylan Sampson is heading to the NFL draft after leading the SEC in rushing.

Golf: Scottie Scheffler injured his right hand on a broken glass preparing Christmas dinner, forcing the top-ranked player to withdraw from the PGA Tour’s season-opening event in Hawaii.

MLB: Athletics president Dave Kaval will resign and step down Dec. 31 from the organization after being the public face of the organization’s planned move from Oakland to Las Vegas.

NBA: Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic will be out about a month before being re-evaluated for a calf injury sustained in a Christmas Day loss to the Timberwolves. The absence is almost certain to be long enough to disqualify the five-time All-NBA player from consideration for that and other major awards, including MVP.

NFL: Injured Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts won’t play Sunday against the Cowboys. Hurts is still in the NFL concussion protocol. The Eagles will turn to backup Kenny Pickett on Sunday. ... Browns have again restructured quarterback Deshaun Watson’s massive contract to create salary-cap space and give them future flexibility.