Teen kitefoiler JJ Rice dies month before Olympics debut
June 17 (UPI) -- Teen kitefoiler Jackson James Rice, who was seeking to become the first caucasian to represent Tonga in the Olympics, died in…
Palestinian teen dies from starvation | Humanitarian Crises
NewsFeedA 14-year-old Palestinian boy died from starvation in northern Gaza where over 200 children are at risk of death. Al Jazeera’s Hani Mahmoud was with…
Mike Downey, former Times sports columnist, dies at 72
Mike Downey learned to be a sports columnist in Detroit and Chicago, but from the moment he arrived in Los Angeles in 1985, it was…
Johnny Canales, the ‘Mexican American Dick Clark,’ dies at 77
Johnny Canales, the Tejano music legend and Latino television pioneer who helped launch the career of Selena Quintanilla, has died at 77. The cause of…
Apollo 8 astronaut William Andersons dies in small plane crash
1 of 2 | Astronaut William Anders. File photo by NASA June 8 (UPI) -- William Anders, among the first three people to orbit the…
William Anders, ‘Earthrise’ Photographer on Apollo 8, Dies at 90
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessWilliam Anders, the US astronaut whose “Earthrise” photograph from lunar orbit captured humanity’s humble place in the cosmos, punctuating the 1960s’ race…
Beloved guide dog of blind USC long snapper Jake Olson dies
A lot of barking goes on in a college football locker room. Coaches barking at players. Players barking at each other. The entire team barking…
Man who contracted H5N2 bird flu dies in Mexico, WHO says | World Health Organization News
The H5N2 strain has never before been found in a human, health agency says, but stresses risk remains low. A man in Mexico with prior…
Parnelli Jones, winner of 1963 Indianapolis 500, dies at 90
Parnelli Jones, a hard-bitten, hard-charging race driver who came out of Torrance and won the controversial Indianapolis 500 in 1963, then was the hard-luck loser…
Former Times columnist T.J. Simers, known for a confrontational style, dies
Acerbic and sarcastic, T.J. Simers was a staple of the Times sports section for two decades. He later sued the paper, claiming discrimination. Source link
John Todd, WA football legend and former West Coast Eagles coach, dies aged 86
John Todd, one of the most influential figures in WA football history, has died at the age of 86.Todd, who coached the West Coast Eagles…
Larry Allen: Dallas Cowboys legend dies aged 52
The Cowboys said in a statement: "Larry, known for his great athleticism and incredible strength, was one of the most respected, accomplished offensive linemen to…
German police officer injured in Mannheim mass stabbing dies
View of the crime scene after a knife attack in the city centre in Mannheim, Germany, on Friday. A police officer who was among the…
Colin Gibb dead aged 70: Eurovision and Black Lace star best known for novelty song Agadoo dies just days after retiring
NOVELTY song legend Colin Gibb has died at the age of 70. The musician was best known as the longest-standing member of Black Lace -…
Rob Burrow dies: Kevin Sinfield tribute to friend and former Leeds team-mate
He said Burrow would "continue to inspire me every single day".Sinfield added: "I would always say that you were pound for pound the toughest player…
Rob Burrow: Family and friends’ tributes as rugby league legend dies aged 41
BBC Sport looks back at Rob Burrow's greatest achievements, featuring tributes from his family and friends, after the rugby league legend and motor neurone disease…
Woman, 22, dies after being hit by a vehicle in Manchester as two men, 18 and 20, arrested over ‘dangerous driving’
A 22-YEAR-OLD woman has died after being hit by a vehicle with two men arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. Emergency services…
Drew Gordon, former UCLA and NBA player, dies in car accident at 33
Drew Gordon, a former UCLA and New Mexico center who went on to play for the Philadelphia 76ers, died in a car accident Thursday in…
Albert S. Ruddy, Oscar-winning ‘Godfather’ producer, dies
NEW YORK — Albert S. Ruddy, a colorful Canadian-born producer and writer who won Oscars for “The Godfather” and “Million Dollar Baby,” developed the raucous prison-sports…
The Sports Report: UCLA and NBA legend Bill Walton dies
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the…