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ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith openly discussed his mother in a recent interview, praising her for the significant impact she made on his life and sharing how it affected him when she died in 2017. Smith talked to OutKick’s Clay Travis about how his family struggled, and it helped him learn how to survive and…

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When Sydni Scott wants to hear her father’s voice, the massive body of work Stuart Scott left behind, the “Boo-Yah” compilations, the legendary highlight reads, and the “This is Sportscenter” shorts give her plenty of options. For her quick fix, Scott picks up her phone and sorts through the numerous voicemail messages from her dad…

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Matthew Perry’s dream of establishing a foundation for people struggling with substance abuse has been realized. The Matthew Perry Foundation is officially up and running and accepting donations. Before his untimely death, Perry planned to start a foundation to help others overcome alcohol and drug abuse. Perry was quoted previously as saying, “When I die,…

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Country musician Chris Stapleton recently discussed his decision to get sober and how he did it without rehab. A star whose pre-show ritual used to include a shot of tequila, Stapleton knew he had a problem. He said, “I didn’t have to go to rehab, but from a 45-year-old man health perspective, a doctor’s going…

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Legendary American tennis pro Pete Sampras recently revealed that his wife, Bridgette Wilson Sampras, has been battling ovarian cancer after being diagnosed almost a year ago and asked for “good thoughts and prayers” as the actress continues her “healing journey.” Sampras, a 14-time Grand Slam champion before retiring in 2003, made the revelation in a…

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