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Miller Gardner's cause of death: Search for answers after boy, 14, dies in his sleep
Doctors and family members are searching for answers after Miller Gardner, the 14-year-old son of former New York Yankees baseball star Brett Gardner, died unexpectedly on Friday, March 21. The boy’s cause of death has not been announced, but he became ill along with several other family members while on vacation, his parents wrote in a statement posted on social media. Miller “left us...
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Ayoka Lee returns as Kansas State beats Fairfield 85-41 in NCAA women's tournament
Ayoka Lee had 17 points and 10 rebounds in her return to the lineup, and fifth-seeded Kansas State beat Fairfield 85-41 on Friday in the first round of the NCAA women’s tournament. Lee went seven for 10 from the field in her first game since she played just four minutes in a 90-60 victory over Kansas on Feb. 22. The…
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Women's sports bars expected to quadruple across the US in 2025
The boom coincides with the soaring viewership and popularity of professional and college women’s sports.
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March Madness is busiest time of year for sports betting in Connecticut
It’s officially the start of March Madness and with games tipping off, people are busy placing bets on their lucky teams. At Mohegan Sun’s FanDuel Sportsbook, Thursday and Friday are their busiest of the year. “This year is definitely going to be bigger than the Super Bowl. So, I think people are realizing now, I don’t have to fly...
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Trinity and Wesleyan to compete in Division III Final Four
Two Connecticut teams will be facing off in the Division III men’s basketball Final Four. Trinity College will be taking on Wesleyan University at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Indiana on Thursday night. This is the second year in a row that the Trinity Bantams will compete in the Final Four and the Wesleyan Cardinals’...
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These dedicated runners have done every LA Marathon for nearly 4 decades
The Los Angeles Marathon’s Legacy Runners have walked, run or used a wheelchair in every race since the event began in 1986.
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John Feinstein, bestselling author and foremost sports writer, dies at 69
John Feinstein, one of the country’s foremost sports writers and the author of numerous bestselling books, has died unexpectedly, according to his brother.
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High school track athlete faces charge after video of competitor hit with baton
A Virginia high school track athlete is facing a misdemeanor charge following a viral video of her at a meet where her competitor gets struck in the head with a baton.
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Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole scheduled for Tommy John surgery, will miss 2025 season
Yankees ace pitcher Gerrit Cole is scheduled to have Tommy John surgery and will miss the entire 2025 season, NBC New York has learned.
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These celebrities moonlight as auto racers and superfans
From Michael Jordan to Frankie Muniz, a surprising number of high-profile figures have ties to auto racing.
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Celebrity fast lane: These stars are making their mark in auto racing
From Michael Jordan to Patrick Mahomes, here’s a look at some celebrities and their connections auto racing.
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Bodybuilder Jodi Vance dies after heart attack caused by severe dehydration, family says
The young bodybuilder’s heart “stopped due to complications of severe dehydration,” her family said, as she was in Ohio attending the Arnold Sports Festival.
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Senate Democrats block GOP-led bill to ban transgender athletes from women's sports
Legislation that aimed to bar transgender women and girls nationwide from participating in school athletic competitions designated for female athletes failed to advance Monday.
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Matthew Stafford returns to the Rams for fifth season
Matthew Stafford will remain under center as the quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams through the 2025-2026 season.
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Where does Gene Hackman's ‘Hoosiers' rank among the best sports movies of all time?
The classic basketball movie is back in the spotlight following the news of Hackman’s death at the age of 95.
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Local ice tech inducted into Frank J. Zamboni Hall of Fame
A local ice tech, George Arnaoutis, is inducted into the Frank J. Zamboni Hall of Fame after spending more than 40 years on the ice, keeping things smooth for college hockey teams.
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Legendary sports commentator Al Trautwig dead at 68
New York sports broadcast legend Al Trautwig died at the age of 68.
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Alex Rodriguez nails half-court shot to win $10K for Bucknell student
Former MLB star Alex Rodriguez hit a half-court shot to win $10,000 for a Bucknell student at their game vs. Army on Sunday.
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‘Sometimes all you need is a little spark': Supercross racer Malcolm Stewart on first major win
Motorcycle racer Malcolm Stewart breaks down his first 450 Supercross victory, which was announced by his brother James, a legend in the sport, in his hometown of Tampa, Florida.
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Windsor High School basketball team brings 700th win for legendary coach
Ken Smith has coached the Windsor High School boy’s basketball team since 1988 and now has his 700th career win.