Former infielder Rich Dauer, who won titles with Orioles as player and Astros as coach, dies at 72

Former El Salvador President Mauricio Funes who lived in exile in Nicaragua dies at 65

Former El Salvador President Mauricio Funes, who spent the final years of his life in Nicaragua to avoid various criminal sentences, died late Tuesday

ABC News - Jan. 22

Cecile Richards, Former Planned Parenthood President, Dies at 67

She oversaw the United States’ largest provider of reproductive health care and sex education from 2006 to 2018.

The New York Times - Jan. 21

McVie, 89, former Jets, Caps, Devils coach, dies

Tom McVie, who coached the Winnipeg Jets to the 1979 World Hockey Association championship before moving on to a head-coaching career in the NHL with the Washington Capitals and New Jersey Devils, ...

ESPN - Jan. 20

Martin Karplus, Chemist Who Made Early Computers a Tool, Dies at 94

Proving skeptics wrong, he shared a Nobel Prize in 2013 for using computers to better understand chemical reactions and biological processes.

The New York Times - Jan. 20

Former Planned Parenthood president Cecile Richards dies at 67

Cecile Richards died Monday after battling an aggressive form of brain cancer, her family said in a statement.

CBS News - Jan. 20

Cecile Richards, former president of Planned Parenthood, dies at 67

Texas-born activist who spent lifetime advocating for abortion rights died after a battle with brain cancer. Cecile Richards, the former president of Planned Parenthood who helped turn the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 20

Torborg, former catcher and manager, dies at 83

Jeff Torborg, who caught Sandy Koufax's perfect game and was the 1990 AL Manager of the Year with the White Sox, died Sunday.

ESPN - Jan. 20

Jeff Torborg, former big league catcher and manager, dies at 83

Jeff Torborg, the former catcher who caught Sandy Koufax’s perfect game and was the 1990 AL manager of the year with the Chicago White Sox, died Sunday

ABC News - Jan. 19

Jean Jennings, Who Wrote With Verve About Cars, Dies at 70

A cabdriver and mechanic before becoming a journalist, she brought personality and adventure to a once-staid genre. She once won a demolition derby and motorcycled across China.

The New York Times - Jan. 19

Former Aberdeen & Dunfermline boss Calderwood dies

Former Aberdeen and Dunfermline Athletic manager Jimmy Calderwood has died aged 69.

BBC News - Jan. 19

David Lynch, visionary filmmaker who specialized in the surreal, dies at 78

David Lynch, the surrealist artist who plumbed the darkness lurking underneath American normalcy in the landmark television series "Twin Peaks" and the dreamlike films "Blue Velvet" and "Mulholland ...

NBC News - Jan. 16

Scottish basketball club signs then sacks player who is US murder suspect

Malik Dunbar joined Caledonia Gladiators after being named as the suspect in a shooting in Augusta, Georgia.

BBC News - Jan. 16

J. Fraser Stoddart, Who Developed Microscopic Machines, Dies at 82

He grew up playing with model construction sets. As an adult, he tinkered with molecules instead, creating nanomachines and winning a Nobel Prize.

The New York Times - Jan. 13

Former British child star dies in Los Angeles wildfire, mother says

Rory Sykes' mother said she was unable to help her son due to a broken arm.

The Hill - Jan. 12

New England Patriots appoint former player Mike Vrabel as their new head coach

49-year-old found success as head coach of Titans Vrabel replaces Jerod Mayo, who was fired last week The New England Patriots have hired their former player Mike Vrabel as the team’s next head ...

The Guardian - Jan. 12

New England Patriots hire former player Mike Vrabel as head coach

The New England Patriots have hired former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel as their head coach, the team announced Sunday.

NBC News - Jan. 12

Man who was brutally attacked 23 years ago dies

Leon Adams was found unconscious near Grangetown train station in the early hours of 14 February 2002.

BBC News - Jan. 11

Giants players, coaches detail the mess of the 2024 season

Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen are staying, despite the Giants' struggles and instability last season.

ESPN - Jan. 11

Colorado coaching great McCartney dies at 84

Bill McCartney, a three-time coach of the year in the Big Eight Conference who led the Colorado Buffaloes to their only national football title in 1990, has died at the age of 84, his family ...

ESPN - Jan. 11

MLB bans fans who grabbed ball from player's glove

Two fans are banned from all Major League Baseball stadiums indefinitely after ripping the ball out of Los Angeles Dodgers fielder Mookie Betts' glove last year.

BBC News - Jan. 11

Bill McCartney, who coached Colorado to its only football national championship in 1990, has died

ABC News - Jan. 11

Bill McCartney, former championship-winning head coach at Colorado, dies at age 84

McCartney, who led the Buffaloes to three Big Eight titles and a national title in 1990, was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2013.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 11

The 4 Players Who Could Decide the College Football Playoff

Opinions vary on which remaining team has the best quarterback.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Carole Wilbourn, Who Put Cats on the Couch, Dies at 84

When cats bite or scratch, they’re trying to tell you something. Ms. Wilbourn, a cat therapist, was a pioneer in the art of listening to them.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Former O's pitcher, No. 4 pick Matusz dies at 37

Left-hander Brian Matusz, a 2008 first-round draft pick who spent most of his eight-year career with the Orioles, died Monday at 37.

ESPN - Jan. 9

Watkins? Bueckers? Betts? Hidalgo? Who’s women’s basketball’s Player of the Year leader?

The Athletic Chantel Jennings: Last season, the player of the year “debate” boiled down to: How close is the second-place vote-getter behind Caitlin Clark? So it felt like a more robust debate ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9

Marie Winn, Who Wrote of a Famous Central Park Hawk, Dies at 88

She chronicled the melodrama of Pale Male, a red-tailed hawk who became an avian sensation as it took up residence atop a Manhattan apartment building.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Former Baltimore Orioles left-hander Brian Matusz dies at 37, no cause of death announced

Former major league left-hander Brian Matusz has died

ABC News - Jan. 8

Brian Matusz, former Baltimore Orioles pitcher, dies at 37

Former Baltimore Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz, a first-round draft pick and popular teammate during his eight seasons in big league ball, died at the age of 37, the club said Tuesday.

NBC News - Jan. 8

Former Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz has died at age 37, team announces

Matusz, a former first-round pick, played for the Orioles from 2009 to 2016.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

Brian Matusz dies at 37: Former Orioles pitcher, No. 4 pick in 2008 MLB draft, was 'cherished teammate'

Matusz spent parts of eight seasons with the Orioles, last appearing in the majors in 2016

CBS Sports - Jan. 8

The Billionaire Mining Magnate Who Bet Coal Had a Future---and Won Big

The U.K. closed its last coal-powered plant, but 76-year-old Low Tuck Kwong ignored naysayers and built a fortune from the world’s dirtiest fossil fuel.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7

2025 NFL playoffs: Ravens' Lamar Jackson looks to extend this streak among players who've won multiple MVPs

Jackson is looking for his first Super Bowl appearance

CBS Sports - Jan. 7

Mike Rinder, former Scientology exec who became an Emmy-winning whistleblower, dies at 69

Mike Rinder, a former executive leader for the Church of Scientology who became a whistleblower after he left the organization, has died. He was 69.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 6

Potential Next Stops for Former Red Wings Coach

After his ouster in Detroit, what are some potential options for former Red Wings coach Derek Lalonde's next gig?

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

Who won Golden Globes for 2025? See the full winners list here

Here is the full list of winners who took home awards at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.

CBS News - Jan. 6

Grading the Giants' 2024 season: Players, coaches, and the front office

Here are the grades for the New York Giants' 2024 NFL season.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

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