NASCAR great Buddy Baker dies at 74 in North Carolina
Elzie Wylie Baker Jr. known as Buddy Baker who won the Daytona 500 and 19 Cup races died after a brief lung cancer battle. A 6 foot 6 broadcaster and driver, he joined SiriusXM NASCAR Radio after a long career at Petty Enterprises and in broadcasting.
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Frank Gifford dies at 84 legendary Giants star and MNF figure
Frank Gifford, star running back and versatile NFL great, died at 84 in Connecticut of natural causes. He won 1956 NFL MVP with the Giants, later became a hall of fame broadcaster on ABCs Monday Night Football, winning an Emmy and hosting Wide World of Sports.
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US Rowers Kept Ill by Polluted Rio Water at World Juniors
Thirteen athletes and four staff members from the United States reported gastrointestinal illness during two weeks of training at Rio de Janeiro for the world junior rowing championships. Officials linked the outbreak to water pollution at Rodrigo de Freitas Lake, with US Rowing launching an investigation as other nations reported fewer cases.
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Phelps returns to peak form at national championships
Michael Phelps dominated the U S national championships in San Antonio, posting times rivaling his best since the high tech suits, signaling a fresh bid for Olympic glory in Rio. The comeback followed a DUI arrest and personal struggles, with Phelps emphasizing readiness for the strongest challenges.
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Patriots offensive turmoil and returns headline
Patriots face ongoing injuries as Belichick weighs options with Flynn at 17 touchdowns 11 interceptions and three teams. Slater returns in red non contact jersey while Malcolm Butler records a second interception and Edelman recovers from an undisclosed injury.
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Cowboys weigh linebacker plans as McClain faces ban and return
McClain remains out with knee recovery and a four game suspension for substance abuse as Lee battles for a starting role. Garrett praises Sean Lee’s versatility while eyeing McClain’s possible move, with Romo and Carr sidelined by injuries during camp. Darren McFadden could debut at Saturday practice.
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