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Former NHL player Ron Duguay dies after bout with cancerRon Duguay, known for his flowing hair and celebrity lifestyle while playing the majority of his 12-season career with the New York Rangers, died Thursday at the age of 69.,The former forward announced in February that he had been diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer and had lost his appendix and gal...

Cristina Ulbrich, wife of Falcons DC Jeff Ulbrich, dies after cancer battleThe Atlanta Falcons announced Thursday the death of Cristina Ulbrich, wife of defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, who was fighting cancer.,The Falcons confirmed her passing in a pair of statements. The team called Cristina Ulbrich "a constant source of love and support to Jeff, their family, and the...

Former Rangers star Ron Duguay collapses, loses several teethFormer New York Rangers star forward Ron Duguay was hospitalized after being found unconscious at his home last week, his daughter Shay Thomas announced.,"On Friday, He fainted at home, was unconscious, injured a few parts of his face, and knocked out a few teeth in the fall...this time, it wasn't f...

Colorado coach Deion Sanders now 'cancer free'

Colorado head coach Deion Sanders announced he is "cancer free" heading into the 2026 season.,The Pro Football Hall of Famer talked about his battle with bladder cancer Tuesday on "Good Morning America.","I've got my health back. I've got my swagger back," said Sanders, 58. "Last year at this time I...

Hall of Famer Wade Boggs declares his cancer 'null and void'

Baseball Hall of Fame member Wade Boggs has announced he is cancer-free.,"I'm a cancer survivor now. Prostate cancer is null and void. Thank God," the former third baseman said on Friday, citing a recent checkup.,He shared the news after taking part in a ceremony on Friday night at Fenway Park celeb...

Thunder's Nikola Topic back after cancer battle

Nikola Topic, an Oklahoma City Thunder first-round pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, made his debut in the G League Monday night as he returned from fighting testicular cancer.,The 12th overall pick in that draft, Topic scored seven points and added seven assists in 16 minutes for the Oklahoma City Blue i...

Former NHL player Kevin Dineen discloses cancer battle

Former NHL player and coach Kevin Dineen announced he has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.,The 62-year-old Dineen, who played 19 seasons, made the disclosure on Sunday.,"This Thanksgiving feels a bit different," he said on social media. "A few months ago, I was diagnosed with pancreatic cance...

Washington soccer GK Mia Hamant dies of rare cancer

Mia Hamant, the goalkeeper of Washington's women's soccer team, has died of kidney cancer, the university announced Friday.,She was 21.,"We are heartbroken by the passing of Mia Hamant after her courageous battle with cancer. Mia inspired everyone around her with her strength and spirit. Our love is...