Dickey Betts -- the longtime guitarist from the Allman Brothers Band -- has died after some health issues ... this according to his family. The musician's loved.. TMZ.com
Carl Erskine, , 1950s Dodgers Pitcher, , Dead at 97.
NBC reports that the baseball legend
died at Community Hospital Anderson in Indiana.
He was one of the last surviving members of the
celebrated Brooklyn teams from the 1950s, having
spent his entire career playing for the Dodgers.
He was one of the last surviving members of the
celebrated Brooklyn teams from the 1950s, having
spent his entire career playing for the Dodgers.
Between 1948 and 1959,
Erskine and the Dodgers took home
five National League pennants.
Between 1948 and 1959,
Erskine and the Dodgers took home
five National League pennants.
The right-handed pitcher had a career record of 122-78 with 981 strikeouts and an ERA of 4.00.
Erskine's best season came in 1953
when he led the National League
with a record of 20-6.
In 1954, Erskine had another
All-Star season, winning 18 games.
Out of his five World Series appearances,
the Dodgers beat the Yankees
in 1955 to win their only championship.
Out of his five World Series appearances,
the Dodgers beat the Yankees
in 1955 to win their only championship.
With Erskine's passing, 88-year-old
Sandy Koufax becomes the lone surviving
Dodgers player from that 1955 World Series team.
With Erskine's passing, 88-year-old
Sandy Koufax becomes the lone surviving
Dodgers player from that 1955 World Series team.
In July of 2023, the Baseball Hall of Fame's
board of directors awarded Erskine with
the Buck O'Neil lifetime achievement award.
In July of 2023, the Baseball Hall of Fame's
board of directors awarded Erskine with
the Buck O'Neil lifetime achievement award.
For millions of fans, he was
a baseball hero. For his family
and thousands of Special Olympians,
Carl was someone who always
believed everything was possible. , Jane Forbes Clark, Baseball Hall of Fame chairman, via NBC.
His legacy is one
of deep compassion
and encouragement
of the human spirit, Jane Forbes Clark, Baseball Hall of Fame chairman, via NBC
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OJ Simpson , Dead at 76.
The football star and actor who was acquitted of murder charges in the '90s has died after battling prostate cancer, ESPN reports. .
His family took to X on April 10
to share the news of his death. .
On April 10th, our father,
Orenthal James Simpson,
succumbed to his battle with cancer. , O.J. Simpson's family, via X.
He was surrounded by his
children and grandchildren. , O.J. Simpson's family, via X.
During this time of transition, his family
asks that you please respect their
wishes for privacy and grace, O.J. Simpson's family, via X.
Simpson played in the NFL for 11 seasons, nine of which were with the Buffalo Bills.
But his football career was overshadowed by the murders of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown,
and her friend, Ronald Goldman, in 1994.
But his football career was overshadowed by the murders of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown,
and her friend, Ronald Goldman, in 1994.
Simpson, a murder suspect at the time, famously led L.A. police on a low-speed chase in a white Ford Bronco driven by Al Cowlings.
About 95 million people tuned
in to watch the televised chase.
About 95 million people tuned
in to watch the televised chase.
In 1995, Simpson was found not guilty of murder, but in 1997, he was found liable for the two deaths and was ordered to pay the victims' family members $33.5 million.
At the age of 61, Simpson was imprisoned
for armed robbery and other felonies. .
He served a nine-year sentence.
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Chance Perdomo, , Star of ‘Chilling Adventures of Sabrina,’ , Dead at 27.
A representative for Perdomo
confirmed his death, CNN reports. .
On behalf of the family and his
representatives, it is with heavy
hearts that we share the news of
Chance Perdomo’s untimely passing
as a result of a motorcycle accident, Rachel Hunt, representative for Chance Perdomo, to CNN.
His passion for the arts and insatiable
appetite for life was felt by all who
knew him, and his warmth will carry
on in those who he loved dearest, Rachel Hunt, representative for Chance Perdomo, to CNN.
No other individuals were involved in
the motorcycle accident, CNN reports. .
Perdomo was best known for his roles in 'Chilling Adventures of Sabrina' and 'Gen V.'.
In 2019, he was nominated for a best leading actor BAFTA award for his work in 'Killed by My Debt.'.
Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Television issued a statement about Perdomo's death.
The entire 'Gen V' family is
devastated by the sudden
passing of Chance Perdomo. , Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Television, via statement.
Amazon MGM Studios and Sony
Pictures Television extend our
heartfelt thoughts and support
to Chance’s family and all who
loved him at this difficult time, Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Television, via statement.
The producers of 'Gen V' also
spoke highly of Perdomo. .
We can’t quite wrap
our heads around this. , Producers of 'Gen V,' via X.
For those of us who knew him and
worked with him, Chance was always
charming and smiling, an enthusiastic
force of nature, an incredibly talented
performer, and more than anything
else, just a very kind, lovely person, Producers of 'Gen V,' via X.
Even writing about him in the past
tense doesn’t make sense. We are so
sorry for Chance’s family, and we are
grieving the loss of our friend and
colleague. Hug your loved ones tonight, Producers of 'Gen V,' via X
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Eric Carmen, , ‘Hungry Eyes’ Singer, , Dead at 74.
Raspberries frontman Eric Carmen,
who wrote hits such as "All By Myself"
and "Hungry Eyes," died "in his sleep, over
the weekend," his wife, Amy Carmen, said.
It is with tremendous sadness that we share the heartbreaking news of the passing of Eric Carmen, Amy Carmen, via statement.
It brought him great joy to know, that
for decades, his music touched so many
and will be his lasting legacy, Amy Carmen, via statement.
Please respect the family’s privacy as we mourn our enormous loss, Amy Carmen, via statement.
Carmen formed the Raspberries
in 1970. They released four albums
with Capitol Records, AP reports. .
Carmen formed the Raspberries
in 1970. They released four albums
with Capitol Records, AP reports. .
The group disbanded in 1975, at which
point Carmen launched his solo career. .
The group disbanded in 1975, at which
point Carmen launched his solo career. .
His self-titled debut album included the massive hit "All By Myself," which sold over 1 million copies.
Other hits include "Make Me Lose Control" and "Almost Paradise.".
Other hits include "Make Me Lose Control" and "Almost Paradise.".
Carmen's other albums include 'Boats Against the Current,' 'Change of Heart,' 'Tonight You're Mine' and a second self-titled album.
In 1987, "Hungry Eyes" was featured
in the movie 'Dirty Dancing,' helping the album to sell over 32 million copies. .
The Raspberries reunited for some
shows in the early 2000s
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Eyeballs all across the nation continue to flock toward Caitlin Clark ... Monday night's WNBA Draft -- which the former Iowa superstar headlined -- was just.. TMZ.com
Caitlin Clark Selected No. 1 Overall , by Indiana Fever in 2024 WNBA Draft.
The WNBA draft took place on April 15
at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.
The WNBA draft took place on April 15
at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.
Clark, the record-breaking NCAA star who's amplified interest in women's basketball, is headed to play with Indiana, ESPN reports. .
Clark, the record-breaking NCAA star who's amplified interest in women's basketball, is headed to play with Indiana, ESPN reports. .
I dreamed of this moment since I was in
second grade, and it's taken a lot of hard
work, a lot of ups and downs, but more
than anything, just trying to soak it in, Caitlin Clark, via statement.
The last time that the Fever won a
WNBA title was in 2012, ESPN reports. .
The last time that the Fever won a
WNBA title was in 2012, ESPN reports. .
But Clark is determined to help the team
"get back to championship habits." .
I'm very lucky to be going there
to an organization that really
loves women's basketball, Caitlin Clark, via statement.
You see it today, I think they had 17,000
tickets claimed to just watch the draft.
I think that shows the excitement in
Indianapolis. It's a great basketball city, Caitlin Clark, via statement.
For myself, I can't imagine a more perfect
fit, a better place for me to start my
professional career, an organization that
really just believes in women's basketball
and wants to do everything the right way. , Caitlin Clark, via statement.
So I couldn't be more
excited to get there, Caitlin Clark, via statement.
Other top WNBA picks include
Cameron Brink and Rickea Jackson,
who are headed to the Los Angeles Sparks.
Other top WNBA picks include
Cameron Brink and Rickea Jackson,
who are headed to the Los Angeles Sparks.
and Kamilla Cardoso and Angel Reese,
who will play with the Chicago Sky.
and Kamilla Cardoso and Angel Reese,
who will play with the Chicago Sky
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Ex-Ohtani Interpreter , Likely to Face Federal Charges, Sources Say.
NBC reports that Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter
may face federal charges in connection with a
gambling investigation into a California bookie. .
According to sources, Ohtani has
been assisting with the investigation.
The news from NBC follows a similar report by TMZ
that Ippei Mizuhara, the former Ohtani interpreter,
will be facing charges by federal authorities.
On March 21, Mizuhara was fired by the L.A. Dodgers
after attorneys representing Ohtani alleged
"massive theft" had occurred related to sports gambling.
On March 21, Mizuhara was fired by the L.A. Dodgers
after attorneys representing Ohtani alleged
"massive theft" had occurred related to sports gambling.
In response, Major League Baseball , opened an investigation. .
On March 25, Ohtani made his first public comments on
the matter, saying that he had been betrayed and lied to,
while denying any involvement in gambling.
I’m very saddened and
shocked that someone
who I trusted has done this, Shohei Ohtani, via NBC.
Ippei has been stealing
money from my account
and has told lies, Shohei Ohtani, via NBC.
NBC reports that Mizuhara is both Ohtani's
interpreter and long-time friend who has had
a constant presence beside the baseball phenom.
The scandal, involving over $4.5 million in wire transfers
from Ohtani's account, was brought to light
following reports by ESPN and the 'Los Angeles Times.'
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Caitlin Clark , Has No Regrets , Following Loss
to South Carolina.
Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes lost 87-75
to the South Carolina Gamecocks in the national championship game on April 7.
Even though the Hawkeyes lost in the finals both
this year to South Carolina and last year to LSU, .
Iowa had only made it to the Final Four
one other time in 1993, ESPN reports. .
Iowa had only made it to the Final Four
one other time in 1993, ESPN reports. .
When I reflect back on my
[Iowa] career, I know I gave
it every single thing I had, Caitlin Clark, via statement.
Basically, everybody believed
there's no way Iowa was making
the Final Four once. But to do it
twice? That's pretty incredible, Caitlin Clark, via statement.
Clark also said that she has no regrets
about how her college career ended. .
Clark also said that she has no regrets
about how her college career ended. .
Whether it's the way the fans have
supported me, the way I've been able
to represent my state where I grew up,
my family being at every single game -- , Caitlin Clark, via statement.
... there's not a regret in my
mind of how things went, Caitlin Clark, via statement.
I'll be able to sleep every night
even though I never won a
national championship, Caitlin Clark, via statement.
Clark leaves Iowa as one of the
best players in NCAA history.
Clark leaves Iowa as one of the
best players in NCAA history.
She had 3,951 points, 1,144 assists and 990 rebounds throughout the course of her college career.
Clark has her eyes set on the WNBA next. She's expected to be the No. 1 draft pick by the Indiana Fever on April 15, ESPN reports. .
Clark has her eyes set on the WNBA next. She's expected to be the No. 1 draft pick by the Indiana Fever on April 15, ESPN reports.
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Join us as we explore the uncertain future of the 21 sailors stranded aboard the Dali in the aftermath of the Baltimore bridge collapse. Learn about the challenges they face and the efforts underway to ensure their well-being amidst this tragedy. Stay informed and stay tuned for the latest updates on this developing situation.
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In the aftermath of the Baltimore bridge collapse, officials announced on Sunday night (March 31) plans to establish a temporary channel, facilitating the resumption of limited commercial vessel traffic in and out of the port. The decision arrives as cleanup operations persist in the wake of the Francis Scott Key Bridge incident.
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On Saturday, the Oklahoma State Patrol announced the closure of a highway south of Sallisaw following a barge collision with a bridge over the Arkansas River. Troopers took action around 1:25 pm upon receiving reports of the incident, redirecting traffic away from the affected area, according to state patrol spokesperson Sarah Stewart. The bridge, spanning the Arkansas River at its entry into the Robert S. Kerr Reservoir will stay shut until inspection can be conducted, Stewart added.
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