The New York Times – Sports:
He helped lead a dominant squad at Syracuse and won all-American honors. He later became a role player for the Knicks and a college coach.
Author: Alex Traub
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Dan McCafferty, Nazareth Frontman Who Sang ‘Love Hurts,’ Dies at 76
The New York Times – Music:
His band became known for hard-driving stadium rock, but its biggest hit was a cover of a country ballad about heartbreak.
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Christine Farnon, ‘Guiding Light’ of the Grammys, Dies at 97
The New York Times – Music:
Present at the creation, she guarded the awards’ independence and integrity but “never received the recognition she deserves,” one record producer wrote.
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Antonio Inoki, Japanese Wrestler and Improbable Diplomat, Dies at 79
The New York Times – Sports:
After gaining fame for an odd 1976 bout with Muhammad Ali, he became a politician and globe-traveling broker of peace.
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Archie Roach, Who Lived and Sang the Aboriginal Blues, Dies at 66
The New York Times – Music:
His song “Took the Children Away,” inspired by his childhood, shook Australians into confronting a grim era when their government tore apart Aboriginal families.
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Hope Solo, Former U.S. Soccer Star, Pleads Guilty to Driving Impaired
The New York Times – Sports:
Ms. Solo had a blood-alcohol level of three times the legal limit while in a car with her two children, the authorities said.
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New York’s Last Movie Clerk Knows More Than You Do
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Will Malitek owns and operates Film Noir Cinema. If you’ve never heard of it, fine with him.