Pro surfer Mikala Jones dies at 44 after surfing accident in Indonesia
Hawaiian pro surfer Mikala Jones has died at the age of 44 following a fatal accident while surfing in Indonesia's Mentawai Islands on Sunday.
2023-07-11 17:15
Nikki McCray-Penson, basketball star and Olympic gold medalist, dies at age 51
Nikki McCray-Penson, a former basketball star and two-time Olympic gold medal winner, has died at age 51, according to a Rutgers University spokesperson.
2023-07-08 03:30
'I'm so sorry I couldn't save you': Ryan Mallett's girlfriend pens emotional Facebook tribute
The girlfriend of former NFL quarterback Ryan Mallett, who died last week in an apparent drowning off a Florida beach, said she tried hard to save him.
2023-07-04 00:16
Former WWE wrestler and NFL player Darren Drozdov dies at 54
Former WWE wrestler and NFL player Darren Drozdov has died at age 54, according to the WWE.
2023-07-01 07:16
Bob Brown, Hall of Fame offensive lineman in pro and collegiate football, dies at 81
Hall of Fame offensive lineman Bob Brown, known for his aggressive and intimidating style of play in the 1960s and early 70s, died on Friday, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced.
2023-06-18 13:59
Olympic gold medalist Tori Bowie died from childbirth complications, autopsy finds
American track and field champion Tori Bowie died from complications of childbirth, according to an autopsy report released by the Orange County, Florida, medical examiner's office.
2023-06-14 01:25
Sprinter Jim Hines, once the world's fastest man, dies at 76
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Jim Hines, who was the first man to run 100m in under 10 seconds, passed away on Saturday at the age of 76, according to World Athletics.
2023-06-06 17:27
Motorcycle rider dies and athlete 'seriously injured' after collision at Ironman race, police say
A motorcycle rider died after colliding with a cyclist at the Ironman European Championship in Hamburg, Germany, event organizers announced.
2023-06-05 20:53
Fan dies at Argentinian soccer match after falling from stands
A soccer fan died on Saturday after falling from a stand during a match at River Plate's Mas Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the club announced.
2023-06-05 01:58
Churchill Downs will suspend all racing operations to further evaluate safety measures amid increase in horse deaths
Churchill Downs Incorporated, the Louisville organization that hosts the Kentucky Derby, is set to temporarily suspend all racing operations at its legendary racetrack to review protocols in the wake of a series of horse deaths, the company announced on Friday.
2023-06-03 06:16
Churchill Downs announces new safety measures after series of horse deaths
Churchill Downs, host of the famed Triple Crown horse race the Kentucky Derby, announced new safety initiatives as an ongoing investigation continues into a series of horse deaths at the track.
2023-06-02 03:52
Horse racing regulatory officials call 'emergency summit' following 12 horse deaths at Churchill Downs
Horse racing regulatory and safety officials as well as representatives from Churchill Downs will gather in an emergency meeting Tuesday following a tragic series of horse deaths at the famed home of the Kentucky Derby over the span of two months.
2023-05-30 13:26