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Don Nelson, second-winningest NBA coach who won 5 titles as a Celtics player, dies at 86
JOHN RABY | Associated Press Don Nelson, the second-winningest coach in NBA history who won five championships as a player with the Boston Celtics, died Sunday. He was 86. Nelson’s family confirmed the death in a statement that did not say where he died or provide a cause. “On Sunday morning our beloved husband, dad, grandfather and great-grandfather… Continue reading
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Andrew Vaughn knocks home go-ahead run in 8th inning as Brewers defeat Twins 4-3
Minnesota Twins’ Royce Lewis hits a two-run double during the second inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Saturday, August 8, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash) STEVE MEGARGEE | Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — Andrew Vaughn singled home the tiebreaking run in the eighth inning as the Milwaukee Brewers edged the Minnesota… Continue reading
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Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly, Adam Vinatieri and Roger Craig enter the Hall of Fame
ROB MAADDI | Associated Press CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Drew Brees stood on stage next to his bronze bust, in front of Who Dat Nation, and took his place in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Getting benched three times in the NFL helped him get there. “Marty Schottenheimer, one of the greatest coaches and… Continue reading
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Roger Craig reveals he has vascular dementia during his Pro Football Hall of Fame speech
Former NFL football player Roger Craig, center, unveils his bust with son Roderick Craig, left, and Jamie Williams during the pro football Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Pro Football Hall of Fame, in Canton, Ohio, Saturday, August 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) ROB MAADDI | Associated Press CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Roger Craig… Continue reading
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Josh Bell sparks comeback as Twins rally to beat Brewers, 8-6 | August 7
Minnesota Twins’ Kaelen Culpepper (12) flips his bat after hitting a solo home run for his first career hit and home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Friday, August 7, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash) STEVE MEGARGEE | Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — Josh Bell went 4… Continue reading
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ESPN features Iowa football among 31 teams that can reach CFP
Josh Helmer | Hawkeyes Wire The Iowa Hawkeyes are among 31 teams that ESPN feels could make the College Football Playoff. For Iowa, it would represent a first-time trip to the CFP if the Hawkeyes can pull it off. The Hawkeyes would also need to do so with a new starting quarterback. Mark Gronowski has moved on and Iowa is… Continue reading
