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Longtime Yankees broadcaster John Sterling dies at 87Legendary New York Yankees radio broadcaster John Sterling has died at 87.,Sterling joined the team in 1989 and spent 36 years in the booth, calling 5,420 regular-season games and 211 playoff games before retiring in April 2024. He worked 5,060 consecutive games from 1989 to 2019.,"We are devastated...

Former F1 driver, Paralympics star Alex Zanardi dies at 59Alex Zanardi, a Formula 1 driver who became a Paralympic gold medalist after losing his legs in a crash, has died at 59.,The inspirational Italian passed away on Friday night surrounded by loved ones, according to a statement from his family shared with the BBC.,"It is with deep sorrow that the fami...

Angels great Garret Anderson dies of heart attack at 53Garret Anderson, the hero of Game 7 of the 2002 World Series and the all-time hits leader among other offensive categories for the Angels' franchise, died on Thursday. He was 53.,Anderson's wife, Teresa, told ESPN that her husband died of a heart attack. TMZ reported Anderson died following a medica...

Former Angels great Garret Anderson dies at 53

Garret Anderson, the hero of Game 7 of the 2002 World Series and the all-time hits leader among other offensive categories for the Angels' franchise, died on Thursday. He was 53.,The Angels did not disclose a cause of death in announcing his passing on Friday. TMZ reported Anderson died following a ...

Long-time NFL coach Dave McGinnis dies at 74

Dave McGinnis, who spent 30 years as an NFL head and assistant coach, died on Monday due to a prolonged illness, the Tennessee Titans announced.,The Athletic reported that the colorful McGinnis, 74, died of renal failure.,"My heart aches with the loss of Coach Mac, who was so much more than a coach ...

Browning Nagle, former Louisville star QB, dies at 57

Browning Nagle, who guided Louisville to a victory in the 1991 Fiesta Bowl and played five NFL seasons, died this week after a battle with colon cancer. He was 57.,Louisville announced his passing on Friday.,Nagle threw for a program-record 451 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Cardinals to a 3...

All-Star 2B, base stealer Davey Lopes dies at 80

Davey Lopes, a four-time All-Star second baseman and a prolific base stealer, died on Wednesday at the age of 80.,Lopes played for the Los Angeles Dodgers from 1972-81, winning a World Series in his final season with the club.,He led the majors with 77 stolen bases in 1975 and topped the National Le...

Jack Pugh, who walked away from college football, dies

Former Wisconsin tight end Jack Pugh, who cited his mental health when he retired from football in 2023, has died.,The Badgers announced his passing on Tuesday via social media.,"The Wisconsin Athletics family is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Jack Pugh," the program said in a statement. ...