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  • • NASCAR Cup Series team owner passes away
    Beard Motorsports NASCAR Cup Series team owner Mark Beard Sr. passed away on Sunday at the age of 72, the team confirmed. The NASCAR Cup Series has lost a team owner, as Beard Motorsports team owner Mark Beard Sr. passed away this past Sunday, January 31 at the age of 72. The team confirmed the […] NASCAR Cup Series team owner passes away - Beyond the Flag - Beyond the Flag - Your #1 Destina...2021
  • • Legendary men’s basketball coach John Chaney passes away
    John Chaney, the Hall of Fame men's basketball coach who drove his student-athletes to excellence on the court while teaching them to succeed off it, died late Friday morning after a short illness. He celebrated his 89th birthday last week....2021
  • Two-time Super Bowl champion Tony Jones passes away
    • Two-time Super Bowl champion Tony Jones passes away
    A Royston, Georgia native, Jones was named a member of the Broncos Top 100 Team in 2019....2021
  • • Hank Aaron Passes Away
    Baseball has sadly lost another all-time great, as Tim Kephart of CBS46 in Atlanta reports that Hall of Famer Hank Aaron has passed away at the age of 86. One of the greatest sluggers in Major League history, “Hammerin’ Hank” stood atop MLB’s all-time home run leaderboard with 755 round-trippers until being passed by Barry…...2021
  • Ted Thompson, former Packers General Manager, passes away
    • Ted Thompson, former Packers General Manager, passes away
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  • • Don Sutton Passes Away
    Baseball Hall of Famer Don Sutton has passed away, his son Daron announced Tuesday. The former major league right-hander was 75 years old. Sutton had a storied career with the Dodgers, Angels, Brewers, Astros and Athletics from 1966-88. Most of his time in the majors (16 years) was spent with the Dodgers, with whom he…...2021
  • Longtime Broncos scout Hugh Davidson passes away
    • Longtime Broncos scout Hugh Davidson passes away
    Davidson worked as a scout for Denver for more than 30 years....2021
  • • Tommy Lasorda Passes Away
    In sad news, the Dodgers announced this morning that Hall of Fame manager Tommy Lasorda passed away last night. He was 93 years old. “In a franchise that has celebrated such great legends of the game, no one who wore the uniform embodied the Dodger spirit as much as Tommy Lasorda,” president and CEO Stan Kasten…...2021
  • • Paul Westphal, Suns icon and former coach, passes away after battle with brain cancer
    The basketball world has lost yet another legend. Phoenix Suns star and former coach Paul Westphal has passed away after a battle with brain cancer. He was just 70 years of age. My dear friend, NBA Hall of Famer Paul Westphal, passed away today. He was 70, and had been diagnosed with brain cancer last […] The post Paul Westphal, Suns icon and former coach, passes away after battle with brain...2021
  • • Former Phenom John Paul Jr. Passes Away
    IMSA GTP champion and INDYCAR race-winner John Paul Jr., one of the most versatile and star-crossed drivers of his generation, died Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020 after a lengthy battle against Huntington’s disease. He was 60. Huntington’s ......2020

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  • • Tony Fernandez Passes Away
    Former five-time All-Star Tony Fernandez passed away Saturday night at age 57, according to Hector Gomez of Deportivo Z 101 (Twitter link).  Fernandez suffered a brain stroke while he was already in hospital receiving treatment for complications from kidney disease, and Fernandez was placed in an induced coma two weeks ago. Fernandez appeared in part…...2020
  • • Blue Jays legend Tony Fernandez passes away at 57
    Former five-time All-Star Tony Fernandez passed away Saturday night at age 57, according to Hector Gomez of Deportivo Z 101 (Twitter link). Fernandez suffered a brain stroke while he was already in hospital receiving treatment for complications from kidney disease, and Fernandez was placed in an induced coma two weeks ago. Fernandez appeared in part of 17 Major League seasons from 1983-2001, suiti...2020
  • • Commissioner Emeritus David Stern Passes Away
    Less than a month after suffering a brain hemorrhage that required emergency surgery, former NBA commissioner David Stern has passed away, the league reveals. Stern was the commissioner of the league during a critical 30-year period of growth prior to his retirement in 2014. After taking the realm in 1984, Stern worked tirelessly to grow […] The post Commissioner Emeritus David Stern Passes ...2020
  • • Kevin Towers passes away
    In a sudden piece of heartbreaking news, Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports reports that former Padres and Diamondbacks general manager Kevin Towers has passed away at the age of 56. Towers had been diagnosed with anaplastic thyroid cancer this past December.Prior to his days as one of the game’s most prominent and recognizable executives, Towers broke into professional baseball as a player when ...2018
  • • Falcons all-time great Tommy Nobis passes away at 74
    The Atlanta Falcons lost one of their all-time greats on Wednesday. According to multiple media reports, five-time Pro Bowl linebacker and “Mr. Falcon” himself Tommy Nobis has passed away at the age of 74. Nobis starred for the Falcons from 1966-1976 and was the organization’s first ever draft pick. He played college ball at Texas, and was a two-time First-Team All-American prior to being selected...2017
  • Former Patriots DB Dave Cloutier passes away
    • Former Patriots DB Dave Cloutier passes away
    FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Patriots are deeply saddened to learn of the loss of former Patriots defensive back Dave Cloutier, the first Maine native in Patriots history. Cloutier passed away at his home in Palm Coast, Florida on Nov. 6 at the age of 78. Born November 22, 1938, Cloutier was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the 18th round (242nd overall) of the 1962 NFL draft, but chose to ...2017
  • • Red Sox Minor League catcher Daniel Flores passes away from cancer
    Wednesday was another sad day in the baseball world. The Boston Red Sox announced that Minor League catcher Daniel Flores died “due to complications during treatment for cancer” at 17.The team shared the sad news on Twitter. President Dave Dombrowski and assistant general manager Eddie Romero both released statements, as well. Prior to signing with Boston, Flores was assessed by Ben Badler of Base...2017
  • • Red Sox Prospect Daniel Flores Passes Away Due To Cancer
    In heartbreaking news, the Red Sox announced on Wednesday that top prospect Daniel Flores has passed away due to complications stemming from treatment for cancer. Flores was just 17 years of age. “Everyone at the Red Sox was shocked to hear of Daniel’s tragic passing,” said president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski in a statement. “To see…...2017
  • • Former Stanford and NFL TE Konrad Reuland Dies at Age 29
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  • • Race car driver Bryan Clauson tragically passes away
    In a sad turn of events, race car driver Bryan Clauson passed away Sunday night due to injuries he sustained during Saturday’s Belleville Midget Nationals in Kansas, his family announced Monday morning. Clauson, 27, had just taken the lead on Saturday when he and his car scaled a guard rail in-between turns three and four causing him to flip before he was struck by driver Ryan Greth, according to...2016

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    2016
  • • Malcolm Jenkins, Pro Bowl Safety and Leader of the Cult of the Bow Tie
    2016
  • • Sean Rooks, 76ers Assistant and Former NBA Player, Dies at Age 46
    2016

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  • • Packers HOFer Willie Wood passes away at the age of 83
    The NFL just finished up its 100th season of existence with the Kansas City Chiefs taking out the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV. One day after the fact, the league is mourning a loss of one of its own. Hall of Fame former Green Bay Packers safety Willie Wood died on Monday at the age of 83. “The Green Bay Packers Family lost a legend today with the passing of Willie Wood,” Packers CEO Mark...2020
  • • Gav Pasternak, City Lax Co-Founder, Passes Away
    Gav Pasternak, City Lax Co-Founder, Passes Away Editor’s Note: Below is a letter to the lacrosse community from City Lax co-founder Mat Levine on the death of City Lax co-founder Gav Pasternak. We at LaxAllStars would like to offer our condolences to the family of Gav Pasternak and City Lax at this time. Dear Friends and Supporters of CityLax, Our Co-Founder, Gav […] Lacrosse All Stars...2019
  • • Former Giants owner Peter Magowan passes away at 76
    Former Giants owner Peter Magowan passed away at the age of 76 on Sunday after a battle with cancer. Magowan, a New York City native whose fandom of the Giants stretched back to their days in NYC, was part of an investment team that bought the franchise for $100M in 1992. Magowan & Co. saved the Giants from leaving San Francisco for Tampa Bay, which looked likely at the time, and also brought in o...2019
  • • NFL trailblazer Wally Triplett passes away at 92
    Wally Triplett was a trailblazer of sorts around the National Football League. A star at Penn State, he was one of the first three African-American players to be drafted into the NFL, having been selected in the 19th round of the 1949 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions. Triplett died Thursday at the age of 92. The running back and kick returner was the first NFL African-American draft pick to play in ...2018
  • • Magic owner Richard DeVos passes away at 92
    One of the longest-tenured owners in the NBA world, Richard DeVos of the Orlando Magic had held that role since purchasing the club for a mere $85 million back in 1991.Sadly, the Magic announced on Thursday that DeVos has passed away at the age of 92. At one point one of America’s 10 wealthiest people, DeVos is known more in the business community for being the co-founder of Amway. The marketing c...2018
  • Former Patriots running back Andy Johnson passes away
    • Former Patriots running back Andy Johnson passes away
    FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Patriots are deeply saddened to learn of the loss of former Patriots running back Andy Johnson. Johnson passed away in Georgia early Wednesday morning following a long illness. Born October 18, 1952, Johnson was drafted by the New England Patriots in the fifth round (112th overall) of the 1974 NFL Draft out of Georgia. He spent eight seasons with the Patriots be...2018
  • • Kevin Towers passes away
    In a sudden piece of heartbreaking news, Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports reports that former Padres and Diamondbacks general manager Kevin Towers has passed away at the age of 56. Towers had been diagnosed with anaplastic thyroid cancer this past December.Prior to his days as one of the game’s most prominent and recognizable executives, Towers broke into professional baseball as a player when ...2018
  • • Celtics legend JoJo White passes away at 71 after battle with cancer
    Basketball Hall of Famer and former NBA Finals MVP JoJo White, who spent the majority of his career with the Boston Celtics, has passed away at the age of 71. A former teammate of White’s told Steve Bulpett of the Boston Herald, who shared the news on Twitter. White’s NBA career lasted from 1969-1981. He was drafted by the Celtics and remained with Boston until the 1978-79 season. He finished his ...2018
  • • Falcons all-time great Tommy Nobis passes away at 74
    The Atlanta Falcons lost one of their all-time greats on Wednesday. According to multiple media reports, five-time Pro Bowl linebacker and “Mr. Falcon” himself Tommy Nobis has passed away at the age of 74. Nobis starred for the Falcons from 1966-1976 and was the organization’s first ever draft pick. He played college ball at Texas, and was a two-time First-Team All-American prior to being selected...2017
  • • Former Patriots DB Dave Cloutier passes away
    FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Patriots are deeply saddened to learn of the loss of former Patriots defensive back Dave Cloutier, the first Maine native in Patriots history. Cloutier passed away at his home in Palm Coast, Florida on Nov. 6 at the age of 78. Born November 22, 1938, Cloutier was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the 18th round (242nd overall) of the 1962 NFL draft, but chose to ...2017

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  • • Stats pioneer Vincent passes away at 67
    The baseball-statistics community lost one of its best on Sunday. Retrosheet researcher, Society for American Baseball Research (SABR) member and longtime Nationals official scorer David Vincent died at age 67 after a two-and-a-half-year battle with stomach cancer, Retrosheet confirmed in a statement Monday....2017
  • • Hall of Fame pitcher and former U.S. Senator Jim Bunning passes away at 85
    Best known around the sports world as a Hall of Fame pitcher that spent 17 years in the Majors, Jim Bunning has passed away at the age of 85.Bunning’s son confirmed the news on Twitter. The cause of death is not yet known, but there are indications that it stemmed from complications due to a stroke Bunning suffered back in October of last year.Those who worked with Bunning in the past paid their r...2017
  • • Pro Football Hall of Famer Yale Lary passes away at 86
    A nine-time Pro Bowler and three-time NFL champion during his illustrious career with the Detroit Lions, what Yale Lary accomplished in life was not defined by the gridiron.No, Lary sat out two seasons during the height of his career to serve the United States Military as a lieutenant in 1954 and 1955. It’s a throwback to earlier times when athletes and those in the public light sacrificed for the...2017
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    2016
  • • Kevin Garnett: News, Rumors, Speculation on Timberwolves Star's Future
    2016
  • • Former NFL Player and Head Coach Marion Campbell Dies at Age 87
    2016
  • • Warriors Legend Nate Thurmond Dies at 74
    2016
  • • Sean Rooks, 76ers Assistant and Former NBA Player, Dies at Age 46
    2016
  • • Philly sports icon Snider passes away
    The Flyers announced Monday morning that Snider, 83, the most senior of NHL owners, died of complications resulting from his battle with bladder cancer....2016
  • • Coaching Errors Overshadow Marked Improvement from Indianapolis Colts
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  • • Dick Allen Passes Away
    In saddening news, the family of iconic slugger Dick Allen announced on Twitter that the seven-time Major League All-Star passed away at his home in Wampum, Pennsylvania this morning. He was 78. Allen, the 1964 National League Rookie of the Year with the Phillies and the 1972 American League MVP with the White Sox, was…...2020
  • • Former NBA All-Star Clifford Robinson Passes Away
    Eighteen-year NBA veteran Clifford Robinson has passed away. The iconic headband-rocking stretch four was an All-Star in 1994, a 20-PPG-scorer three times and a reliably consistent offensive option for much of two decades. The University of Connecticut issued condolences to Robinson’s family on Saturday morning. Details of Robinson’s passing have not been provided but he […] The ...2020
  • • Grandmother of Blazers’ Jusuf Nurkic passes away from COVID-19 related death
    Before the Portland Trail Blazers took the floor against the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday, Jusuf Nurkic sadly announced his grandmother passed away due to COVID-19. Nurkic revealed last month his grandmother was in a coma due to COVID-19, later exiting the coma. Tragically, things turned for the worse for the relative of Nurkic. View this […] The post Grandmother of Blazers’ Jusuf Nur...2020
  • • DC United midfielder Edison Flores' grandmother passes away from COVID-19, father battling disease
    2020
  • • Karl-Anthony Towns’ mother Jacqueline passes away due to complications from COVID-19
    The Minnesota Timberwolves today issued the following statement regarding the passing of Karl-Anthony Towns’ mother Jacqueline Towns: “The Timberwolves organization is incredibly saddened to hear of the passing of Jacqueline Towns due to complications from COVID-19. In the four-plus years we were fortunate to know Jackie, she became part of our family. Her passion for … Continue reading "Kar...2020
  • • Al Kaline Passes Away
    Tigers legend Al Kaline passed away Monday at the age of 85, a family friend confirmed to John Lowe of the Detroit Free Press. An 18-time All-Star, a 10-time Gold Glover in the outfield, the 1955 AL batting champ and a key contributor on Detroit’s 1968 World Series-winning roster, Kaline is among the very best…...2020
  • • Jimmy Wynn Passes Away
    Astros legend Jimmy Wynn passed away today at age 78, the team announced.  The Astros’ official statement: Today, we lost a very big part of the Astros family with the passing of Jimmy Wynn. His contributions to our organization both on and off the field are too numerous to mention. As an All-Star player in…...2020
  • • Packers HOFer Willie Wood passes away at the age of 83
    2020
  • • John Andretti passes away at 56
    On Thursday Andretti Autosport announced that John Andretti had passed away. Born in 1963, Andretti was the son of Aldo Andretti. He married Nancy Andretti in 1987 and they had one child, Jarrett Andretti. Andretti revealed in April 2017 that he had stage four colon cancer but was ruled cancer free later that year. His […]...2020
  • • Brenda Jackson, mother of Dale Earnhardt Jr. passes away
    Brenda Jackson, mother of Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Kelley Earnhardt Miller, died at age 65 after a battle with cancer, JR Motorsports announced Monday afternoon. Jackson was a longtime employee of JR Motorsports, joining her son’s NASCAR Xfinity Series race team as an accounting specialist in 2004. Her sarcastic sense of humor injected a brand […]...2019

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  • • Giants legend Frank Gifford passes away
    Frank Gifford - one of the greatest Giants to ever wear the uniform - passed away on Sunday, August 9th....2015
  • • Giants legend Frank Gifford passes away
    Frank Gifford - one of the greatest Giants to ever wear the uniform - passed away on Sunday, August 9th....2015
  • • Family announcement: Steve Byrnes passes away at age 56
    FOX Sports 1 analyst and host Steve Byrnes lost his battle with cancer Tuesday afternoon at the age of 56. ...2015
  • • Yogi Berra passes away; HOF legend was 90
    A loss that unquestionably transcends the game has sent all of baseball into deep mourning. Yogi Berra -- Hall of Famer, all-time Yankees legend, three-time Most Valuable Player, master of misstatement and beloved international icon, is gone. Berra died Tuesday night at age 90....2015
  • • Yogi Berra passes away; HOF legend was 90
    A loss that unquestionably transcends the game has sent all of baseball into deep mourning. Yogi Berra -- Hall of Famer, all-time Yankees legend, three-time Most Valuable Player, master of misstatement and beloved international icon, is gone. Berra died Tuesday night at age 90....2015
  • • Yogi Berra passes away; HOF legend was 90
    A loss that unquestionably transcends the game has sent all of baseball into deep mourning. Yogi Berra -- Hall of Famer, all-time Yankees legend, three-time Most Valuable Player, master of misstatement and beloved international icon, is gone. Berra died Tuesday night at age 90....2015
  • • Former pitcher Hanson passes away at 29
    Many members of the baseball world are understandably reacting to Tommy Hanson's premature death with shock and sadness. The former Major Leaguer, who pitched for the Braves and Angels, was just 29....2015
  • • Former pitcher Hanson passes away at 29
    Many members of the baseball world are understandably reacting to Tommy Hanson's premature death with shock and sadness. The former Major Leaguer, who pitched for the Braves and Angels, was just 29....2015
  • • Timberwolves Head Coach Flip Saunders Passes Away at Age 60
    2015
  • • Driver takes checkered flag, passes away on victory lap
    After winning a NASCAR All-American Series Modified race, Leon Gonyo suffered a 'medical condition' on the ceremonial lap....2015
  • • Mary Scott, widow of NASCAR Hall of Fame member Wendell Scott, passes away
    Mary Scott, widow of NASCAR Hall of Fame member Wendell Scott, has passed away. The matriarch of the Scott family, Mary was the driving force behind the scenes of NASCAR's first African-American winner. Mary Coles married Wendell Scott in 1943, four years before the future Hall of Famer would begin his racing career. ...2015
  • • Sean Rooks, 76ers Assistant and Former NBA Player, Dies at Age 46
    2016
  • • Tigers owner Ilitch passes away at 87
    The man behind the Tigers' turnaround from American League also-ran to two-time AL champion has passed. Mike Ilitch, the longtime team owner whose investment of financial might into the team 13 years ago spearheaded his quest for a World Series title, died Friday at age 87. Ilitch's company, Ilitch Holdings Inc., confirmed the passing in a statement. The Tigers issued their own statement shortly a...2017
  • • Tigers owner Ilitch passes away at 87
    The man behind the Tigers' turnaround from American League also-ran to two-time AL champion has passed. Mike Ilitch, the longtime team owner whose investment of financial might into the team 13 years ago spearheaded his quest for a World Series title, died Friday at age 87. Ilitch's company, Ilitch Holdings Inc., confirmed the passing in a statement. The Tigers issued their own statement shortly a...2017

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  • • Former UConn Star Stanley Robinson Passes Away at 32
    Former UConn basketball star Stanley Robinson has died at the age of 32. The school posted a tweet on Wednesday morning confirming the tragic loss of Robinson, who went by the nickname “Sticks.” Robinson played four seasons for the Huskies from 2006-10, helping lead the program to the 2009 Final Four. Throughout his legendary college […] The post Former UConn Star Stanley Robinso...2020
  • • Former UConn Star Stanley Robinson Passes Away at 32
    Former UConn basketball star Stanley Robinson has died at the age of 32. The school posted a tweet on Wednesday morning confirming the tragic loss of Robinson, who went by the nickname “Sticks.” Robinson played four seasons for the Huskies from 2006-10, helping lead the program to the 2009 Final Four. Throughout his legendary college […] The post Former UConn Star Stanley Robinso...2020
  • • Hall of Fame Coach Jerry Sloan Passes Away At 78
    The Utah Jazz have announced that long-time head coach Jerry Sloan has passed away at age 78. Sloan coached the Jazz for 23 years, made the playoffs in 20 of those campaigns and led the team that made it to the Finals in 1997 and 1998. “We are so thankful for what he accomplished here […] The post Hall of Fame Coach Jerry Sloan Passes Away At 78 appeared first on SLAM....2020
  • • Magic owner Richard DeVos passes away at 92
    2018
  • • Former Patriots running back Andy Johnson passes away
    2018
  • • Falcons all-time great Tommy Nobis passes away at 74
    2017
  • Former Patriots WR Terry Glenn Passes Away
    • Former Patriots WR Terry Glenn Passes Away
    FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - The New England Patriots are deeply saddened to learn of the loss of former Patriots wide receiver Terry Glenn. Glenn passed away in an auto accident in Texas early Monday morning at the age of 43. Glenn was drafted by New England seventh overall in the 1996 NFL Draft and went on to a 12-year pro career. In his six seasons with the Patriots (1996-2001), Glenn played in 68 games...2017
  • • Former Packers DE Clarence Williams passes away
    Former Green Bay Packers defensive end Clarence Williams passed away last week at the age of 70, the team announced on Saturday.Williams, an original 11th round pick of the Dallas Cowboys, was traded to Green Bay prior to the start of the 1970 season. The former Prairie View A&M star would go on to play with the Packers through the 1977 season, leading the team in sacks with nine in 1972. All said...2017
  • • Former Stanford and NFL TE Konrad Reuland Dies at Age 29
    2016
  • • Jeff Fisher's Complicated Legacy of Losing in the NFL
    2016

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  • • Jeff Fisher's Complicated Legacy of Losing in the NFL
    2016
  • • 5 Key Stories: 9/24/16 – 9/30/16
    Here’s a look back at the five biggest stories to cross MLBTR’s desk this week. Jose Fernandez passes away. In tragic and shocking news, young Marlins ace Jose Fernandez died in a boating accident Sunday morning. The Marlins announced they would retire Fernandez’s No. 16. Players and commentators throughout the game expressed grief at Fernandez’s passing and looked…...2016
  • • Making the Case for Tony Allen's Defensive Player of the Year Candidacy
    2015
  • • Buying or Selling Nerlens Noel as Future NBA Star
    2015

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