(Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) Today is a sad day for the National Football League. According to a report by Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team, former Baltimore Ravens WR and returner Jacoby Jones has passed away. He was just 40 years old. Jones was one of the most electrifying returners in the game during…
(Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) Multiple times, we’ve seen players dominate in college and fail to replicate that success in the National Football League. Even so, just making it to the NFL takes a lot, and those who pull it off deserve all the credit in the world. Unfortunately, the league has just lost one…
This past Wednesday was a dark day for the basketball world, as it was announced that legend Jerry West had died at the age of 86. The Hall of Famer, who inspired the NBA logo, was not only a great athlete, but also a renowned club executive. Today he is best known as “The Logo,”…
Legendary basketball icon Jerry West has passed away at the age of 86. West, known for his time playing for the Los Angeles Lakers from 1960 to 1974, was a dominant force on the court with a remarkable 10-time All-NBA First Team selection and two-time All-NBA Second Team pick to his name. His impact on…
Roman Gabriel, one of the leading pro football passers of his time, who complemented his rocket arm with an imposing physique over 16 seasons beginning in 1962, died on Saturday at his home in Little River, S.C. He was 83. His death was confirmed by his son, Roman Gabriel III, who did not specify a…
He ran to football fame and made fortunes in movies. His trial for the murder of his former wife and her friend became an inflection point on race in America. Source link This website aggregates and curates news articles, blog posts, and other content from a variety of external sources. While we aim to link…
Alan Jones, one of Britain’s most celebrated and longest-serving performance coaches, has died after a short illness at the age of 75. The news of Alan’s passing has filled the tennis community with deep sadness. He was one of the pre-eminent coaches of our sport for well over half a century, coaching numerous British No…
Colombian footballer Guillermo Beltran tragically passed away at the young age of 24 after collapsing during a training session. According to the report from The Sun, the Real Santa Cruz striker reportedly complained of dizziness and nausea before collapsing on Friday. Despite immediate efforts from club staff to revive him, Beltran could not be resuscitated,…
Doug Blevins, who successfully coached college and N.F.L. kickers like Adam Vinatieri and Justin Tucker, despite never having played football because he had cerebral palsy, died on Sunday in Johnson City, in east Tennessee. He was 60. His son, Roman, said the cause of death, in a hospital, was complications of esophageal cancer. Doug was…
Chris Mortensen, an award-winning sportswriter who pioneered the role of the N.F.L. insider, reporting omnivorously for various ESPN programs on trades, the draft, free-agent signings, injuries, retirements and scandals, died on Sunday in Birmingham, Ala. He was 72. His death, at the home of his son, Alex, was announced by ESPN, which did not give…
