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Ted Turner Dies: Energetic Entrepreneur Created CNN, Wtbs, TNT, Owned Atlanta Braves
A bold and restless force in television, sports, sailing, and philanthropy has died.
Ted Turner died Wednesday, May 6, at age 87, according to a statement from Turner Enterprises.
A cause of death was not immediately announced. Turner disclosed in 2018 that he had Lewy body dementia, a progressive brain disorder, CBS News reported.
Born Robert Edward Turner III on Nov. 19, 1938, in Cincinnati, Turner built one of the most influential media careers of the 20th century.
He launched CNN on June 1, 1980, creating the first 24-hour cable news network. The idea changed how viewers followed brea…
Jessica Pegula Rallies Past Amanda Anisimova To Reach Dubai Final
New York's Jessica Pegula punched her ticket to the final at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships with a comeback win over NJ's Amanda Anisimova on Friday, Feb. 20.
Jessica Pegula throws her racquet away , she just defeated Amanda Anisimova in the more hardest way possible from a set down in the first set, to twice being a break down in the second set as well . that reaction just tells it all , 1-6, 6-4 , 6-3pic.twitter.com/XRBLDAXXn3 — THE BUDAPEST 🇭🇺 (@iamaheadbro) February 20, 2026
No. 4 seed Pegula, of Buffalo, defeated No. 2 seed Anisimova, of Freehold, 1-6, 6-4, 6-3 on Center …