Howard Fendrich, revered AP sports reporter, dead at 55
Howard Fendrich, a respected sports reporter for the Associated Press, has passed away at the age of 55. He was known for his detailed coverage of major sporting events, particularly in tennis and the Olympics. Fendrich's contributions to sports journalism spanned over three decades, leaving a lasting impact on the field.
- ▪Howard Fendrich died at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore after being diagnosed with cancer.
- ▪He covered numerous Grand Slam tournaments and Olympic events throughout his career.
- ▪Fendrich was a beloved figure in sports journalism, praised for his insightful reporting and warm personality.
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Sports Howard Fendrich, revered AP sports reporter, dead at 55 By Associated Press Published May 21, 2026, 3:30 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Howard Fendrich, a national sports writer for The Associated Press whose persistent reporting and detail-rich prose brought readers inside dozens of taut Grand Slam tennis finals, record-breaking Olympic moments and harrowing trips down Alpine ski slopes, has died. He was 55. Fendrich died Thursday at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, his wife Rosanna Maietta said. He was diagnosed with cancer in February shortly after returning from Milan, where he covered his 11th Olympics.
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