Bill Rasmussen, whose vision and ambition fueled the 1979 launch of ESPN as the world's first 24-hour television network, died Tuesday. He was 93. Source: ESPN General · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing Related articles'Why not take advantage?' - did hydration breaks spark England comeback?Texans co-founder Janice McNair dies at age 89Botched final play sees Luka hesitate, LeBron missTwo Sigma Lost a ‘Major Investor’ Over Co-Founders’ FeudEngland booed off after limp Japan defeatMore from ESPN GeneralYamashita holds off Yan to defend LPGA Maybank Championship titlePlayoff tiers: How 29 contenders to make the field of 12 stack upFSU fires Mike Norvell: Top candidates, roster and recruiting prioritiesAntonelli crowned F1's youngest-ever world championFlorida State fires Norvell amid seventh season, 3-5 record in '26Latest in SportsAnswering NFL Week 8's biggest questions: Is Bhayshul Tuten ready to be a featured back? · ESPN NFLHow Antonelli has rewritten Formula 1's record books · Sky Sports Champions LeagueAntonelli crowned world champion as Verstappen wins wild Mexico City GP · Sky Sports Champions LeagueRavens QB Jackson to undergo surgery in new injury setback · Sky Sports Champions LeagueIraola says he'll tell Isak to go down after VAR misses Arsenal foul · ESPN SoccerRelated briefingsSports 24-Hour BriefingSports 8-Hour BriefingHomeSportsBill Rasmussen, co-founder of ESPN, dies at 93SectionsHomePublic MarketsPrivate MarketsTech & GamesMobileDeveloperF1Sports