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“Dr. Baseball” Ron Taylor, World Series Champion Turned Team Physician, Dies at 87

Toronto, Canada — Dr. Ron Taylor, a key figure in sports and medicine who earned two World Series titles as a Major League Baseball pitcher before embarking on a distinguished three-decade tenure as team physician for the Toronto Blue Jays, has died. He was 87. Taylor passed away in Toronto on Monday after a long battle with illness, leaving behind a legacy that spans the worlds of professional baseball and medical practice. Taylor’s journey from …

Betsy Gay, Beloved ‘Our Gang’ Star and Yodeling Champion, Passes Away at 96

Bakersfield, Calif. — Betsy Gay, a cherished former child actress known for her role in the “Our Gang” comedy series, affectionately remembered posthumously as “The Little Rascals,” has passed away. She died on June 13 at the age of 96. The news of her death was shared on social media by her longtime friend Robert Satterfield, who also highlighted her presence at the final Little Rascals reunion in 2014. Gay’s contributions to the entertainment industry …

Pope Leo XIV Revives Papal Social Media to Champion Global Peace, Calls for Ceasefires and Dialogue

Vatican City — Pope Leo XIV, recently elected after the passing of Pope Francis, has taken a modern approach to the papacy by reactivating the @Pontifex Twitter account to promote global peace and denounce conflicts. His inaugural tweets, beginning on Wednesday, underscored his commitment to addressing international tensions through dialogue and social media engagement. Launching his first tweet with a message of peace reminiscent of the salutation of the Risen Christ, Pope Leo XIV expressed …

Super Bowl Champion Matt Stevens Dies at 51, Leaving Legacy of Triumph and Resilience

Chapel Hill, NC – Matt Stevens, a former NFL safety who was part of the New England Patriots’ historic Super Bowl XXXVI win, has died at 51. The Patriots organization confirmed Stevens’ passing on Thursday, without citing a cause of death. Stevens, who made a bold journey through life from star athlete to battling adversity with a paralyzing injury, resided in Durham, North Carolina after retiring in 2003. His eight-year NFL tenure included stints with …

Baseball Legend Merv Rettenmund, Two-Time World Series Champion and Esteemed Coach, Passes Away at 81

San Diego, California — Merv Rettenmund, a cherished figure in the baseball community and two-time World Series champion, passed away on Saturday at the age of 81. The esteemed former player and coach, who left an indelible mark on the sport both on and off the field, died in his long-time home of San Diego. According to reports, he had been battling cancer. Born on June 6, 1943, in Flint, Michigan, Rettenmund was not only …

Baseball Legend Rico Carty, 1970 National League Batting Champion, Passes Away at 85

Atlanta, Georgia — The baseball world mourns the loss of Rico Carty, a luminary of Major League Baseball and the 1970 National League batting champion, who died on Saturday night in an Atlanta hospital at the age of 85. Born Ricardo Adolfo Jacobo Carty on September 1, 1939, in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic, Carty rose from his humble beginnings to the apex of American baseball. He initially showcased his talent internationally at the …

Scottish Independence Champion Alex Salmond Passes Away Unexpectedly at 69 During Global Diplomacy Event

Ohrid, Republic of North Macedonia – Alex Salmond, a formidable figure in Scottish politics and advocate of Scottish independence, tragically passed away at the age of 69. Known for his tenure as Scotland’s First Minister and later as the founder of the Alba Party, Salmond’s death occurred on Saturday at a diplomatic event in North Macedonia, sparking tributes and condolences from across the political spectrum. Salmond was engaged in a networking session with global diplomats …

Former Clemson Champion Diondre Overton Tragically Killed at 26 During Greensboro Party Shooting

Greensboro, NC — Former Clemson Tigers star and twice national champion, Diondre Overton, tragically passed away early Saturday morning in what is currently being investigated as a homicide. Overton, 26, from Greensboro, North Carolina, was found deceased following reports of a shooting at a local residence. The incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. at a house party on Spring Mill Road in Greensboro, according to the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were initially responding to a …

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Mourns Loss of Champion Gymnast in Tragic Shooting Incident

WHITEWATER, WI – The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater community is in mourning following the tragic death of 21-year-old senior Kara Welsh, who was fatally shot in her off-campus apartment just days before the Labor Day weekend. Welsh, a prominent member of the university’s gymnastics team, suffered multiple gunshot wounds Friday night in an incident that has left students and faculty in shock. The following day, officials from the Whitewater Police Department announced the arrest of a …

New Zealand Mourns the Loss of Māori King Tuheitia, Champion of Cultural Unity and Rights

Wellington, New Zealand – The Māori nation is mourning the death of its monarch, Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII, who passed away at the age of 69 on August 29, 2024, following heart surgery. His death came just days after he marked 18 years on the throne, a period characterized by his vigorous advocacy for the preservation of Māori culture and rights. Kiingi Tuheitia ascended to the throne in 2006, continuing a royal line …