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O.J. Simpson of the Buffalo Bills running against the New York Jets in the 1970s

O.J. Simpson dies at 76 following cancer battle

April 11, 2024Tom Johnson

O.J. Simpson, the former football great who faced accusations and was ultimately acquitted of the 1994 slayings of his ex-wife and her friend, has died at age 76, his family […]

Nan Carter of Savannah passed away on 12/30/23 at the age of 95

Nan Carter, longtime female sports advocate, dies at 95

January 4, 2024Tom Johnson

Ninety-five year old Nanetta “Nan” B. Carter, 95 of Savannah passed away on Saturday, December 30th. She was born on July 31st, 1928 in Fillmore, MO to William & Maymie […]

Former KC Chief Ed Budde dies at 83

December 20, 2023Tom Johnson

Former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Ed Budde, who played for 14 years and contributed to the team’s first Super Bowl victory in 1970, passed away at the age of […]

NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson’s in-laws found shot to death in Muskogee, Oklahoma

June 28, 2023July 18, 2023Tom Johnson

The police in Muskogee, Oklahoma, have confirmed that they are investigating the shooting deaths of three relatives of NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson. The bodies of Jack Janway, Terry Janway, and […]

The University of Arkansas, located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, has athletic teams nicknamed the "Razorbacks". The school is a member of the Southeastern Conference.

Former Razorback Ryan Mallett dies at 35 in apparent drowning

June 28, 2023July 18, 2023Tom Johnson

Former Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett, known for his time with the New England Patriots, Houston Texans, and Baltimore Ravens during his five seasons in the NFL, has tragically passed away […]

Former NCMC guard, Kam Bevel, passes away in St. Louis

June 20, 2023June 20, 2023Tom Johnson

Former North Central Missouri College point guard Kam Bevel, a first-team selection in 2022-2023 for Region XVI, has died, according to the William Penn University men’s basketball twitter account. Bevel, […]

Chiefs matriarch Norma Hunt, widow of team founder Lamar Hunt, passes at 85

June 6, 2023Tom Johnson

The Kansas City Chiefs have announced the death of Norma Hunt, the second wife of team founder Lamar Hunt. She was 85. Norma Hunt’s passing was acknowledged by quarterback Patrick […]

Legendary coach, Jameson native, passes unexpectedly at 76

May 13, 2022May 13, 2022Tom Johnson

Jameson native and 40-year Head Coach of William Jewell, Larry Holley, died Thursday. Coach Holley was 76 years old. After playing high school basketball at Jameson and college basketball at […]

The Kansas City Royals are a baseball team playing in Kansas City, Missouri.

Royals to honor Art Stewart with 2022 uniforms

March 11, 2022Tom Johnson

The Kansas City Royals announced today that they will wear a jersey patch for the 2022 season in honor of Art Stewart, the club’s longtime scout who passed away last […]

Legendary FSU coach dies at 91

August 9, 2021Tom Johnson

Florida State football coach Bobby Bowden, who brought the Seminoles from the ranks of obscurity to two national championships over his time in Tallahassee, died on Sunday morning. Bowden was […]