{
  "id": 19719613,
  "title": "Paul Azinger on Dan Hicks: 'One of the greatest friends I've ever lost'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/paul-azinger-on-dan-hicks-one-of-the-greatest-friends-ive-ever-lost",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-12T22:38:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/paul-azinger-dan-hicks-one-223808205.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The sudden death of Dan Hicks has shocked the golf community. Tributes have been flooding in from across the sports world since the news broke on Wednesday, November 11th. Paul Azinger, who has been a frequent collaborator with Hicks, expressed his deep sorrow. Azinger and Hicks shared a five-season partnership on NBC's golf coverage, including four U.S. Opens and two Ryder Cups. Azinger described Hicks as a \"dear friend\" and praised his genuine, joyful energy. He also commended Hicks' professional demeanor, noting that he brought out the best in everyone around him. Hicks, who had covered the PGA Tour since 2000, was also a beloved figure in swimming and skiing at the Olympics, and a regular contributor to Notre Dame football broadcasts. His wife, sportscaster Hannah Storm, confirmed his passing on social media, attributing it to an acute illness. Hicks was 64 years old. His legacy as a broadcaster was characterized by authenticity, laughter, and a remarkable ability to connect with people, making him a cherished figure in the sports world.",
  "summary": "Paul Azinger shared his thoughts on his good friend and colleague Dan Hicks, who died unexpectedly on Wednesday.",
  "key_points": [
    "Paul Azinger mourns loss of longtime friend Dan Hicks",
    "Hicks collaborated with Azinger on NBC golf coverage for five seasons",
    "Hicks praised for genuine energy and professional demeanor"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}