Paul Sherwen, cycling broadcaster renowned for calling the Tour de France, dies at 62

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Sherwen and his longtime partner Phil Liggett were the voices Americans heard on Outdoor Life Network during Lance Armstrong's many Tour de France victories. They also worked together as part of NBC Olympics cycling coverage. Sherwen died unexpectedly at his home in Uganda on Sunday. ESPN's Bonnie D. Ford recalls Sherwen telling her in 2003 of their unique broadcasting style. Sherwen said he shaped his commentary for "the bricklayer, the plasterer, the woman on the street ... It's not worth getting technical for the aficionados, because they think you've gotten it wrong half the time anyhow." Liggett said of the response over his late partner of three decades: “I’ve never seen such an outpouring. I’m convinced Paul had no idea how much he was loved. But the answer is clear today.”