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Respected soccer historian Colin Jose documented the beautiful game for decades

Respected soccer historian Colin Jose documented the beautiful game for decades

Canada Soccer Hall of Famer Colin Jose, a soccer historian who spent decades documenting the beautiful game, has died at the age of 88. He died Saturday in London, Ont.

Former CFL offensive lineman Fairbrother passes away at age 51

Ben Fairbrother, an offensive lineman who was selected second overall in the 1997 CFL draft by the Saskatchewan Roughriders, has died. He was 51. Both the Riders and B.C.
Tito Jackson, member of beloved pop group the Jackson 5, dies at 70

Tito Jackson, member of beloved pop group the Jackson 5, dies at 70

Tito Jackson, one of the brothers who made up the beloved pop group the Jackson 5, has died. He was 70.

Tito Jackson, member of the Jackson 5, has died at 70, his sons say

Tito Jackson, one of the brothers who made up the beloved pop group the Jackson 5, has died at age 70.
Leading Lebanese novelist Elias Khoury dies at 76

Leading Lebanese novelist Elias Khoury dies at 76

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanese novelist Elias Khoury who dedicated much of his writings to the Palestinian cause and taught at universities around the world, making him one of Lebanon’s most prominent intellectuals, has died. He was 76.

Leading Lebanese novelist Elias Khoury dies at 76

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanese novelist Elias Khoury who dedicated much of his writings to the Palestinian cause and taught at universities around the world, making him one of Lebanon’s most prominent intellectuals, has died. He was 76.
Retired Oklahoma Catholic bishop Edward Slattery dies at 84

Retired Oklahoma Catholic bishop Edward Slattery dies at 84

EDMOND, Okla. (AP) — Edward J. Slattery, a retired Catholic bishop who apologized for reinstating a priest who later admitted to sexually abusing an Oklahoma boy, has died, the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma said Saturday. He was 84.
Ballerina Michaela DePrince, whose career inspired many after she was born into war, dies at 29

Ballerina Michaela DePrince, whose career inspired many after she was born into war, dies at 29

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Ballet dancer Michaela Mabinty DePrince, who came to the United States from an orphanage in war-torn Sierra Leone and performed on some of the world's biggest stages, has died, her family said in a statement. She was 29.

Ballerina Michaela DePrince, whose career inspired many after being born into war, dies at 29

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Ballet dancer Michaela Mabinty DePrince, who came to the United States from an orphanage in war-torn Sierra Leone and performed on some of the world's biggest stages, has died, her family said in a statement. She was 29.
Michigan's Greg Harden, who advised Tom Brady, Michael Phelps and more, dies at 75

Michigan's Greg Harden, who advised Tom Brady, Michael Phelps and more, dies at 75

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Greg Harden, who counseled countless people at the University of Michigan from Tom Brady to Michael Phelps , and Desmond Howard to J.J. McCarthy , has died. He was 75.
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