The New York Times – Sports:
After a standout college career at the University of Tennessee, she won two Olympic gold medals, played nine years in the W.N.B.A. and was the head coach at two universities.
Author: Richard Sandomir
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Robert Sherman, WQXR Host of Classical and Folk Music Shows, Dies at 90
The New York Times – Music:
For more than five decades, he brought together emerging classical and folk performers as well as established stars for interviews and live performances.
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Julian Sands Dies at 65; Actor Played Shelley, a Warlock and a King
The New York Times – Film:
Over a 40-year screen career, the instantly recognizable Mr. Sands displayed great versatility onscreen. He died while hiking in the San Gabriel Mountains.
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Julian Sands, Who Played Shelley, a Warlock and a King, Dies at 65
The New York Times – Film:
Over a 40-year screen career, the instantly recognizable Mr. Sands displayed great versatility onscreen. He died while hiking in the San Gabriel Mountains.
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Bob Brown, Intimidator on N.F.L. Offensive Lines, Dies at 81
The New York Times – Sports:
As an offensive tackle for three teams in a Hall of Fame career, he said he prided himself on being the “beater” and not the “beatee.”
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Edward Stack, 88, Longtime President of the Baseball Hall of Fame, Dies
The New York Times – Sports:
He presided over the annual Hall induction ceremony in Cooperstown, N.Y., for many years. But he also helped keep one star, Pete Rose, from being part of it.
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Don Bateman, Trailblazer in Airline Safety, Dies at 91
The New York Times – Travel:
His cockpit warning system, which alerts the crew if an aircraft is heading toward a mountain, a building or the ocean, has saved thousands of lives.
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Pete Brown, Who Put Words to ‘Sunshine of Your Love,’ Dies at 82
The New York Times – Music:
A British Beat poet, he wrote lyrics for the band Cream and, after it broke up, continued to collaborate with Jack Bruce, the group’s lead singer and bassist.