Notre Dame legend Parseghian dies at age 94
(TSX / STATS) — Former Notre Dame coach Ara Parseghian has died at the age of 94. He passed away after falling ill from hip surgery complications. “Notre Dame mourns […]
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NFL Hall of Famer Cortez Kennedy found dead at age 48
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – Cortez Kennedy was a hulking force at defensive tackle, the cornerstone of a franchise that had little to cheer about for most of his playing career. […]
Continue ReadingRoyals’ Ventura killed in car crash in Dominican Republic
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Yordano Ventura quit school as a teenager so he could begin working a construction job to help his family make ends meet, laboring day after day […]
Continue ReadingColorful NBA reporter Sager dies after battle with cancer
HOUSTON (AP) Craig Sager never once thought about giving up as he battled cancer for more than two years. “Man, life is too beautiful, too wonderful, there’s just too many […]
Continue ReadingBranca, Dodger pitcher who gave up ‘Shot Heard ‘Round World,’ dies at 90
RYE, New York (AP) – Ralph Branca’s career was defined by that one high-and-inside fastball. The Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher who gave up Bobby Thomson’s famed “Shot Heard `Round the World” […]
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Arnold Palmer dies at 87, made golf popular for masses
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Arnold Palmer brought a country club sport to the masses with a hard-charging style, charisma and a commoner’s touch. At ease with both presidents and the golfing […]
Continue ReadingLongtime ESPN anchor John Saunders dies at 61
NEW YORK (AP) John Saunders, the versatile sportscaster who has hosted ESPN’s “The Sports Reporters” for the last 15 years, has died, the network announced Wednesday. He was 61. Saunders […]
Continue ReadingFormer Bears defensive lineman Bryan Robinson dead at age 41
MILWAUKEE (AP) Former Chicago Bears defensive lineman Bryan Robinson has died, the team said Monday. He was 41. Robinson was found at a Milwaukee motel Saturday night. An autopsy done […]
Continue ReadingGordie Howe, ‘Mr. Hockey,’ dies at 88
(NHL.com) – Gordie Howe, recognized as the greatest NHL player who ever lived, died on Friday, the Red Wings announced. Mr. Howe, affectionately known around the world as “Mr. Hockey”, […]
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