Bela Karolyi, polarizing U.S. gymnastics coach, dies at 82

Bela Karolyi and his wife Martha defected to the U.S. in 1981, and over the next 30-plus years, became a guiding force in American gymnastics, though not without controversy.

Gymnastics Coach Bela Karolyi Dies at 82

Bela Karolyi rose to fame with Nadia Comaneci and a string of American stars, but he was also accused of contributing to a culture of abuse through his coaching methods.

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Bela Karolyi, coach of U.S. gymnastics stars, dies

Bela Karolyi, who became a guiding force in American gymnastics, though not without controversy, died Friday at age 82.

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Gymnastics coach Bela Karolyi, who trained multiple Olympic gold medalists and world champions, has died at 82

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Bela Karolyi, gymnastics coach who mentored Nadia and Mary Lou, dies at 82

He helped turn young women into champions and U.S. into an international power.

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Bela Karolyi, coach who developed USA Gymnastics into world force, dies at 82

Bela Karolyi, one of the United States' most eminent gymnastics coaches alongside wife Márta, has died at age 82, a spokesperson for USA Gymnastics said Saturday evening.

Bela Karolyi, gymnastics coach who mentored Nadia Comaneci, dies aged 82

Karolyi trained multiple Olympic gold medalists and help turn the US into an international gymnastics power. Bela Karolyi, the charismatic if polarizing gymnastics coach who turned young women into ...

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Charles Brandt, Whose Book Inspired ‘The Irishman,’ Dies at 82

“I Heard You Paint Houses,” his true-crime best seller about the death of Jimmy Hoffa, was brought to the screen by Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 30

Alan Rachins, ‘L.A. Law’ and ‘Dharma & Greg’ Actor, Dies at 82

He became recognizable as a performer whose specialty was difficult men, in both absurd comedies and tense dramas.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 3

Yiannis Boutaris, Vintner, Animal Defender and Greek Mayor, Dies at 82

A colorful figure in Thessaloniki, he tried to reconcile the city’s painful history with its Turkish and Jewish communities, and he extended a hand to his country’s foes.

World - The New York Times - 18 hours ago

Warriors coach Steve Kerr says 82 games is too many, 'playing harder and faster than ever' leads to injuries

Kerr also noted that players cover far more ground than they used to

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Alan 'Sky' Magary, an Airline Executive Who Said No to Smoking on Planes, Dies at 82

Ditching cigarettes thrust him into the center of a public-health debate, but it also allowed him to change the narrative around Northwest Airlines.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 25

Alan Rachins, Emmy-nominated actor from 'L.A. Law' and 'Dharma & Greg,' dies at 82

Rachins died Saturday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center of heart failure, his family confirmed in a statement to The Times.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 4

The era of political polarization is over

Despite claims of political polarization, the Democratic and Republican parties are unified in their temperament and values, with both candidates moving towards centrist positions on issues such as ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

A Polarized Nation Votes

Turnout looked strong. Voting ends in key swing states by 10 p.m. Eastern. Here’s the latest on Election Day.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 5

Robinson, former USC and Rams coach, dies at 89

John Robinson, the veteran football coach who enjoyed many years of success at USC and with the Los Angeles Rams, has died. He was 89.

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Faust, Notre Dame coach in 1980s, dies at 89

Though Gerry Faust, who died Monday at 89, had a 30-26-1 record coaching Notre Dame, he said he "was the happiest guy in the world."

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Sources: Ex-U.S. coach Arena in talks with Quakes

The San Jose Earthquakes are in advanced discussions with former LA Galaxy and United States men's national team coach Bruce Arena to make him the team's next head coach, sources told ESPN.

Sports - ESPN - October 26

Dog dies on Alaska Air flight after downgrade to coach, lawsuit alleges

Pet owner claims his French bulldog died as a direct result of the airline moving him from first class to coach just before takeoff.

USF men's basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim dies at 43

Abdur-Rahim died of complications from a medical procedure in a battle with an aggressive illness.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 24

USF basketball coach Abdur-Rahim dies at age 43

South Florida men's basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim, 43, died during a medical procedure Thursday, the school said.

Sports - ESPN - October 25

USF men's basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim dies at 43

South Florida coach Amir Abdur-Rahim, who led the Bulls to the American Athletic Conference’s regular-season championship a year ago, has died

Sports - ABC News - October 25

USF men’s basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim dies at 43

South Florida coach Amir Abdur-Rahim, who led the Bulls to the American Athletic Conference’s regular-season championship a year ago, has died, the school announced Thursday.

University of South Florida Coach Dies at 43 From Complications During Surgery

The school said in a statement that complications arose during Abdur-Rahim’s medical procedure at a Tampa-area hospital.

Sports - The New York Times - October 25

Former Rams, USC coach John Robinson dies at 89

John Robinson, former head coach of the Rams and a legendary head coach at USC, has died.

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Former Notre Dame football coach Gerry Faust has died at 89

Sports - ABC News - 4 days ago

Former Notre Dame and Akron coach Gerry Faust dies at 89

Faust was hired at Notre Dame before the 1981 season after nearly two decades as a high school head coach.

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Gerry Faust, Coach Who Lived a Dream at Notre Dame, Dies at 89

Jumping from the high school ranks to lead one of the most storied programs in college football, he lost games but rarely lost hope.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Why America’s polarized politics can be hazardous to your investment returns

Which would you rather have: more profit or political beliefs that are never challenged?

Business - MarketWatch - October 26

Fethullah Gulen, Exiled Cleric Accused by Turkey of Attempted Coup, Dies in U.S.

The reclusive cleric denied orchestrating the short-lived insurrection against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that brought tanks onto the streets.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 21

Michael Jackson, British General Who Disobeyed U.S. Superior, Dies at 80

Labeled “the Prince of Darkness,” he refused to follow an order by NATO’s commander during the Balkans war, saying, “It’s not worth starting World War III.”

World - The New York Times - October 24

Ted Olson, conservative lawyer and former U.S. Solicitor General, dies

Former U.S. Solicitor General and Gibson Dunn partner Ted Olson died Wednesday at the age of 84. In a press release, the law firm praised Olson for his work, labeling him a "trailblazing advocate ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

French bulldog dies on Alaska Airlines flight after being moved from first class to coach, lawsuit claims

A San Francisco man has sued Alaska Airlines alleging negligence led to the death of his beloved 3-year-old French bulldog after he was asked to move from first-class to coach on a flight from New ...