Nikki McCray-Penson, basketball star and Olympic gold medalist, dies at age 51
CNN — Nikki McCray-Penson, a former basketball star and two-time Olympic gold medal winner, has died at age 51, according…
Former NFL quarterback Ryan Mallett, 35, dies in apparent drowning in Florida
CNN — Former NFL quarterback Ryan Mallett died Tuesday in an apparent drowning off a Florida Panhandle beach, a county…
Bob Brown, Hall of Fame offensive lineman in pro and collegiate football, dies at 81
CNN — Hall of Fame offensive lineman Bob Brown, known for his aggressive and intimidating style of play in the…
Olympic ski jumper Patrick Gasienica dies at 24 after motorcycle crash
CNN — Olympic ski jumper Patrick Gasienica has died at the age of 24. Police said they attended the scene…
Sprinter Jim Hines, once the world’s fastest man, dies at 76
CNN — Two-time Olympic gold medalist Jim Hines, who was the first man to run 100m in under 10 seconds,…
Fan dies at Argentinian soccer match after falling from stands
CNN — A soccer fan died on Saturday after falling from a stand during a match at River Plate’s Mas…
Horse dies at Belmont Park after sustaining injury during race ahead of next week’s Triple Crown finale
CNN — A horse died following a race at Belmont Park after sustaining an injury Thursday ahead of next week’s…
Churchill Downs to suspend all racing operations to further evaluate safety measures amid increase in horse deaths
CNN — The owner of Churchill Downs, the racetrack that hosts the Kentucky Derby, is set to temporarily suspend all…
James Harden fulfills promise to Michigan State shooting survivor; scores 42 points in 76ers’ Game 4 win over Celtics
CNN — Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden fulfilled a promise to John Hao – a survivor of the Michigan State…
Vida Blue, 3-time World Series champion and AL MVP, dies at age 73
CNN — Vida Blue, former American League MVP and three-time World Series champion with the Oakland Athletics, died Saturday at…
