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Romanian soccer great Mircea Lucescu has died at age 80 April 07, 2026 - 3:53 PM

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Mircea Lucescu, the Romanian soccer great who was a serial trophy winner as a player and a coach, has died. He was 80.
Eight years after Humboldt Broncos crash, Green Shirt Day encourages organ donation April 07, 2026 - 3:02 PM

Eight years after the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash, the legacy of one junior hockey player continues with an annual reminder for Canadians to register as organ donors.
Colorado QB's blood alcohol level was twice legal limit in fatal single-car crash, report reveals April 07, 2026 - 1:53 PM

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Colorado quarterback Dominiq Ponder had a blood alcohol level twice the legal limit for driving under the influence when he died in a single-car crash near Boulder, according to the autopsy report from the Boulder County Coroner’s Office.
Fan dies after cardiac arrest at German Bundesliga soccer game April 07, 2026 - 1:29 AM

A long-time Eintracht Frankfurt supporter died in hospital, aged 87, hours after suffering a cardiac arrest in the stadium during a German Bundesliga game, the club said Tuesday.
Colombia star James Rodríguez returns to MLS club in Minnesota after hospitalization for dehydration April 06, 2026 - 3:20 PM

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. (AP) — Colombian star James Rodríguez, who was hospitalized last week for severe dehydration, returned to his MLS club Minnesota United on Monday to continue his ramp-up to game readiness.
Toronto man dies after crash with SUV sends motorcycle into parked car April 05, 2026 - 9:38 PM

TORONTO — Toronto police say a man in his 20s has died after he was hit by a vehicle, lost control of his motorcycle and slammed into a parked car.
Former Chelsea player Oscar retires from soccer after heart issue April 04, 2026 - 12:55 PM

SAO PAULO (AP) — Former Chelsea midfielder Oscar has retired from soccer five months after being admitted to the hospital with a heart issue, Brazilian club Sao Paulo said on Saturday.
One dead and dozens injured at Peru soccer stadium during fan rally April 04, 2026 - 3:48 AM

LIMA, Peru (AP) — At least one person died and 60 others were injured in what seemed to be a crush of fans at a popular soccer team’s stadium in the Peruvian capital on Friday night, authorities reported.
Coaches push back after LeBron James suggests NBA better if Grizzlies left Memphis April 03, 2026 - 5:03 PM

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A pair of NBA head coaches defended Memphis and its culture Friday following criticism by Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James that the Grizzlies should just relocate to Nashville.
Romania great Mircea Lucescu, 80, stable after reported heart attack April 03, 2026 - 2:49 AM

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Former Romania coach Mircea Lucescu reportedly suffered a heart attack on Friday morning at the hospital where he is being treated.
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