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Frank Layden, Architect of Utah Jazz Transformation, Dies at 93

His drafting of John Stockton followed by Karl Malone created a core that propelled the Jazz into decades of playoff contention

Tim Rooney, Veteran NFL Scouting Executive, Dies at 84

Ed Fiori, Four-Time PGA Tour Winner Who Overcame Tiger Woods, Dies at 72

Billy Hunter, Last Living Member of Orioles’ 1954 Inaugural Team, Dies at 97

Peter Rufai, Nigeria’s 1994 AFCON Champion, Dies at 61

Alex Delvecchio Dies at 93 After Storied Tenure with Red Wings

Oliver Gibson, Former Steelers and Bengals Defensive Lineman, Dies at 53

Gerry Philbin, Jets’ Super Bowl III Defensive End, Dies at 83

David ‘Syd’ Lawrence Dies at 61, Pioneering England Fast Bowler

Markus Merk Completes Marathon des Sables and Prepares for Bodensee-Nebelhorn Challenge at 63

Flawed Wasim Akram Statue at Hyderabad’s Niaz Stadium Draws Meme Frenzy

Timo Boll to Bow Out in Bundesliga Playoff Final

Temba Bavuma Guides South Africa to World Test Championship Final at Lord’s

Tom Rafferty, Cowboys Lineman and Super Bowl Winner, Dies at 70

Steve Wright, former Packers lineman and model for NFL Man of the Year trophy, dies at 82

Pratima Barwa, Jharkhand Women’s Hockey Pioneer, Dies After Paralytic Stroke

College Football Hall of Fame Lowers Coaching Threshold, Clearing Path for Mike Leach

Willie Stevenson, Key Midfielder in Liverpool’s 1960s Success, Dies at 85

Jim Henneman, Beloved Orioles Chronicler and Scorekeeper, Dies at 89

Nino Benvenuti, Italian Boxing Legend, Dies at 87