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Bethany Hamilton, best-known for surviving a shark attack when she was 13 and returning to surfing despite losing an arm, announced the tragic passing of her 3-year-old nephew, Andrew. “The Lord has receive my sweet nephew Andrew into his beautiful care. While my family and I will miss him dearly, we trust that his joy…

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Pete Rose, one of baseball’s most iconic and polarizing figures, has passed away at 83, leaving behind a legacy that will forever be etched in the annals of Major League Baseball (MLB). Known for his relentless drive on the field and his indelible mark on the game, Rose, the all-time hits leader with 4,256 hits,…

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The world of basketball and humanitarianism has lost a giant. Dikembe Mutombo, the towering Hall of Fame center known for his shot-blocking prowess and iconic finger wag, passed away at the age of 58 after a courageous battle with brain cancer. A true legend on and off the court, Mutombo leaves behind a legacy of…

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Khyree Jackson, an April NFL draft pick for the Minnesota Vikings, and two former high school teammates died after an overnight car crash. Jackson was 24 years old. In a statement, state police said three vehicles were involved in the fatal crash in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Jackson, the front seat passenger in a Dodge Charger,…

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