Mexican striker Antonio De Nigris dies in Greece; circumstances not immediately knownNovember 16th, 2009 Mexican striker Antonio De Nigris dies in GreeceLARISSA, Greece — Officials at Greek club Larissa say Mexican striker Antonio de Nigris has died in the central Greek city. A club statement says the 31-year-old died early Monday but says the cause and circumstances of the player's death is not immediately known.
Charismatic wrestler Captain Lou Albano dead at 76October 14th, 2009 Charismatic wrestler Captain Lou Albano diesLOS ANGELES — Captain Lou Albano, the charismatic professional wrestler who appeared in Cyndi Lauper's "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" video, has died. He was 76. World Wrestling Entertainment confirmed the death Thursday on its Web site.
Italy's longtime swimming coach Alberto Castagnetti dies at 66October 12th, 2009 Italy swim team coach Castagnetti dies at 66ROME — Alberto Castagnetti, the longtime coach of Italy's swim team, has died. He was 66. The Italian swimming federation said Monday that Castagnetti died at his home in Verona, where he was recovering from heart surgery.
Family requests Perry play Presidents Cup after mother's deathOctober 2nd, 2009 Kenny Perry's mother dies of cancerKenny Perry's mother has died after a long battle with blood cancer, and the 49-year-old American said he would play in the Presidents Cup next week in San Francisco at his family's request. Even as Perry turned in one of his best years with three victories and a playoff loss at the Masters, he has been coping with an emotional home life as his mother was put in hospice in July.
Dick Hoover, an original Professional Bowler's Association member, dies at age 79September 17th, 2009 Dick Hoover, original PBA member, dies at 79AKRON, Ohio — Dick Hoover, one of the original members of the Professional Bowlers Association, has died. He was 79. Hoover, who won two American Bowling Congress Masters titles in the 1950s, helped start the PBA in 1958 with founder Eddie Elias, an attorney in Akron, Ohio.
Cyclist in mourning: Colombian pulls out of race after both parents die an hour apartSeptember 12th, 2009 Colombian cyclist withdraws after both parents dieBOGOTA — One of Colombia's leading cyclists has pulled out of a race after receiving the stunning news that his father had died — followed by his mother one hour later. Israel Ochoa wept when told of their deaths Saturday in the middle of the Clasica de Cundinamarca race.
Family mourns UC San Diego pole vaulter who died after hitting head during practiceSeptember 7th, 2009 CA family mourns pole vaulter who died at practiceLOS ANGELES — The University of California San Diego pole vaulter who died after hitting his head during practice followed family tradition by becoming a pole vaulter and died doing what he loved, his sister said Monday. Leon Roach, 19, fell and hit his head on a cement floor Thursday during a practice drill on a rope swing at the La Jolla campus.
Canada official charged with killing cyclist says he's innocentSeptember 2nd, 2009 Former attorney general says he's innocentTORONTO — A former Ontario attorney general charged with criminal negligence in the death of a Toronto cyclist resigned from his economic development job Wednesday but said he's innocent. Michael Bryant announced his resignation as CEO of Invest Toronto, a corporation tasked with attracting investment to the city.
Espanyol's 26-year-old captain Jarque dies of heart failure in hotel on eve of preseason gameAugust 9th, 2009 Spanish soccer player dies of heart failure at 26FLORENCE, Italy —Espanyol captain Daniel Jarque has died of heart failure in the team hotel on the eve of the Spanish soccer team's exhibition against Bologna. He was 26. Bologna said the central defender was found unconscious in his hotel room on Saturday night and was taken to a hospital, but "it was not possible to save his life."
Espanyol said on its Web site that Jarque failed to respond to several attempts to resuscitate him.
Hironoshin Furuhashi, vice president of swimming's ruling body, dies at 80 during swim worldsAugust 2nd, 2009 FINA VP Furuhashi dies at swim worldsROME — Swimming's governing body says FINA vice president Hironoshin Furuhashi has died at 80. He was in Rome for the world championships and the swimming organization said Sunday he died in his sleep.
Athletic trainers push high schools for tougher heat-safety policiesJune 18th, 2009 Prep deaths prompt new heat policiesSAN ANTONIO — The nation's athletic trainers are calling on high school football teams to eliminate two-a-day practices during the first week of August drills. The new report from the National Association of Athletic Trainers was released Thursday in San Antonio.
Coroner rules that Formula One boss Max Mosley's son Alexander died from drug overdoseJune 10th, 2009 Coroner: Max Mosley's son died from drug overdoseLONDON — The son of auto racing boss Max Mosley died from an accidental drug overdose last month, a London coroner said Wednesday. Alexander Mosley was found dead at his luxury apartment on May 5.
Tex Cauthen, farrier and father to Hall of Fame jockey, dies at 77June 4th, 2009 Farrier Tex Cauthen dies at 77WALTON, Ky. — Ronald "Tex" Cauthen, a Hall of Fame racetrack farrier and father to three sons prominent in the thoroughbred business, has died.
Irish racehorse trainer Vincent O'Brien dies in Ireland at 92 after 51-year careerJune 1st, 2009 Irish racehorse trainer Vincent O'Brien dies at 92LONDON — Irish racehorse trainer Vincent O'Brien has died after a 51-year career in which he won 16 English and 27 Irish classics. He was 92. His family said he died Monday at his home in Straffan in County Kildare.
Irish trainer Vincent O'Brien dies in Ireland at 92 after a half century in racingJune 1st, 2009 Irish trainer Vincent O'Brien dies at 92LONDON — Vincent O'Brien, one of horse racing's great European trainers during a career that lasted more than a half century, died Monday. He was 92. O'Brien, an Irishman, died at his home in Straffan in County Kildare, his family said.
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