College quarterback Tyler Hilinski linked to brain disease autopsy findings
Mark and Kym Hilinski told NBC they urged Mayo Clinic to autopsy their son’s brain after his death by gunshot on January 16. A Sports Illustrated documentary notes the brain showed signs of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a condition found in many former NFL players. He was last seen alive dropping a teammate at campus before morning class. Police said the rifle belonged to a teammate.
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Flores, Mets beat Pirates to stop skid
Wilmer Flores drove in the winning run with a 10th inning single as the New York Mets halted a seven game slide by defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates 3 1. Michael Conforto tied the game with a homer and Flores added three RBIs to lift the Mets to a 32 45 record amid a tense atmosphere following Sandy Aldersons return to leave of absence due to cancer.
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Bettman O Rea and Brodeur Headline Hall of Fame Class
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman Willie O Reee and Martin Brodeur lead the 2018 Hockey Hall of Fame class announced yesterday in Toronto. The six member group includes builder Bettman and O Reee along with Martin St Louis Jayna Hefford and Alexander Yakushev. Bettman lauded for expanding the league revenue growth and team count. O Reee noted as first black player inducted, with Gretzky praising Bettman’s impact on competitive balance and entertainment.
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Penguins sign Rust to four-year contract
The Pittsburgh Penguins re-signed forward Bryan Rust to a four-year deal through the 2021-22 season. The contract averages $3.5 million annually. Rust set career highs with 25 assists and 38 points in 69 regular-season games and contributed three goals in 12 playoff games.
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