NEW YORK TIMES: George Foreman, Boxing Champion and Grilling Magnate, Dies at 76
George Foreman, Boxing Champion and Grilling Magnate, Dies at 76 He claimed a world title in his 20s and again in his 40s, and then made millions selling grills. …
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NEW YORK TIMES: Hugues Oyarzabal, Surfing Star Who Rode With a Camera, Dies at 39
Hugues Oyarzabal, Surfing Star Who Rode With a Camera, Dies at 39 With a video recorder affixed to his board or clamped to his teeth, he took viewers along …
NEW YORK TIMES: Weight Tossed in Indoor Hammer Throw Event Kills Spectator at Track Meet
Weight Tossed in Indoor Hammer Throw Event Kills Spectator at Track Meet The University of Colorado Colorado Springs, which hosted the event, said the implement had “cleared certified barriers.” …
NEW YORK TIMES: Bob Uecker, Clubhouse Wit-Turned-Popular Sportscaster, Dies at 90
Bob Uecker, Clubhouse Wit-Turned-Popular Sportscaster, Dies at 90 Uecker turned his meager baseball career into humorous fodder covering games on TV and as a commercial pitchman. By Richard Sandomir …
NEW YORK TIMES: Olympic Snowboarder From Switzerland Dies in Avalanche at 26
Olympic Snowboarder From Switzerland Dies in Avalanche at 26 Sophie Hediger, who competed in the 2022 Olympics in Beijing, died in an avalanche in Arosa, Switzerland, according to the …
NEW YORK TIMES: Rickey Henderson, Baseball’s Flamboyant ‘Man of Steal,’ Dies at 65
Rickey Henderson, Baseball’s Flamboyant ‘Man of Steal,’ Dies at 65 Widely regarded as the greatest leadoff hitter in baseball history, he was not just one of the game’s most …
NEW YORK TIMES: Why Do the Lions and Cowboys Play on Thanksgiving Every Year?
Why Do the Lions and Cowboys Play on Thanksgiving Every Year? The short answer: tradition. By Victor Mather from NYT (New York Times) Sports Read more.
NEW YORK TIMES: Runners Use Secret Ingredient to Win N.C.A.A. Race: Olive Oil
Runners Use Secret Ingredient to Win N.C.A.A. Race: Olive Oil B.Y.U.’s cross-country runners went old school and coated their bodies for a cold race day. By Victor Mather from …
NEW YORK TIMES: The World Chess Champion Could Lose His Title, and It Might Not Be Close
The World Chess Champion Could Lose His Title, and It Might Not Be Close Chess’s biggest event starts next week. The reigning champion, Ding Liren, is seen as an …
NEW YORK TIMES: This Is Your Brain on 26.2 Miles
This Is Your Brain on 26.2 Miles Running a marathon can take the mind on its own strange and sometimes unpredictable journey. By Jeré Longman, Talya Minsberg and Ping …