He will definitely be missed.

ESPN is mourning the death of one of its most accomplished veterans in Geoffrey Mason.

Mason passed away at 85 in Naples, Florida, on Sunday.

In recent years a consultant for ESPN, Mason had a long history with the network, as well as ABC Sports. He was inducted into the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2010 and also won 24 Emmy Awards.

Moreover, ESPN credits Mason with playing a major role in how sports are covered on television.

Mason worked at eight Olympics. He was the coordinating producer for ABC’s coverage of the Munich hostage crisis during the 1972 games.

“Geoff Mason was a friend and a colleague, who had a storied career, touching just about every corner of the sports television industry,” Disney CEO Bob Iger said in a statement.

“He had a passion for the business, which was evidenced in his prodigious work ethic, and the constant love and enthusiasm he exhibited on everything he worked on.

“He most certainly will be missed.”

Geoffrey Mason Covered Just About Everything

Geoffrey Mason (Photo via X)
Mason’s broadcasting career spanned five decades. He also covered the biggest events in sports, having also worked for NBC, FOX, and the NFL Network.

That included the Super Bowl, Monday Night Football, World Series, the Triple Crown, the Indianapolis 500, golf and tennis majors, the Tour de France, several World Cups, America’s Cup events and more.

He began his career as a production associate at ABC Sports in 1967. He subsequently covered the Wide World of Sports and both Olympic Games in 1968.

“Among his many assignments for ESPN, he was executive producer for the breakthrough coverage of the 1986-87 America’s Cup from Fremantle, Australia, which won numerous awards, and was head of production planning for the 2010 FIFA Men’s World Cup soccer tournament in South Africa, and the critically acclaimed 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup from Germany,” per ESPN.

Geoffrey Mason is survived by his wife, Chris, his son, Geoff Jr., and his brother, David.

Our hearts go out to them.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.