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The Catch: Willie Mays' over-the-shoulder grab in the 1954 World Series 'wasn't no lucky catch'

The Catch: Willie Mays' over-the-shoulder grab in the 1954 World Series 'wasn't no lucky catch'

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Willie Mays raced at top speed toward the center-field wall at the spacious Polo Grounds and somehow managed to track down and corral a fast-traveling ball with an over-the-shoulder catch that became the most iconic moment in the
Anouk Aimée, the radiant French star of 'A Man and a Woman' and 'La Dolce Vita,' dies at 92

Anouk Aimée, the radiant French star of 'A Man and a Woman' and 'La Dolce Vita,' dies at 92

PARIS (AP) — Anouk Aimée, the radiant French star and dark-eyed beauty of classic films including Federico Fellini's “La Dolce Vita" and Claude Lelouch's “A Man and a Woman,” has died. She was 92.
Bob Schul, the only American runner to win the 5,000 meters at the Olympics, dies at 86

Bob Schul, the only American runner to win the 5,000 meters at the Olympics, dies at 86

Bob Schul, the only American distance runner to win gold in the 5,000 meters at the Olympics, has died. He was 86.
Former GOP Rep. George Nethercutt, who defeated House Speaker Tom Foley in 1994, dies at 79

Former GOP Rep. George Nethercutt, who defeated House Speaker Tom Foley in 1994, dies at 79

SEATTLE (AP) — Former U.S. Rep.

Retired AP reporter Hoyt Harwell dies at 93. He covered key events in the American South

HOOVER, Ala. (AP) — Hoyt Garland Harwell, a longtime reporter for The Associated Press who covered key events in the American South and was a mentor to young reporters, has died. He was 93.

Érik Canuel, director of 'Bon Cop Bad Cop,' dies at 63

MONTREAL — Quebec director Érik Canuel, who scored a box office smash with the bilingual comedy "Bon Cop Bad Cop," died Saturday at age 63. Public relations agency Annexe says Canuel died of secondary plasma cell leukemia.

US-born Tonga kitefoiler chosen for Paris Olympics dies in diving accident at age 18

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — United States-born kitefoiler J.J. Rice, who was to represent Tonga at the Paris Olympics, has died in a diving accident. He was 18.
Longtime Southern Baptist leader Paul Pressler, who was accused of sexual abuse, dies at 94

Longtime Southern Baptist leader Paul Pressler, who was accused of sexual abuse, dies at 94

HOUSTON (AP) — Paul Pressler, a leading figure of the Southern Baptist Convention who was accused of sexually abusing boys and young men and later settled a lawsuit over the allegations, has died. He was 94.
Former Arsenal and Everton forward Kevin Campbell dies at 54 after short illness

Former Arsenal and Everton forward Kevin Campbell dies at 54 after short illness

LONDON (AP) — Kevin Campbell, a former forward who played for Arsenal and Everton, has died. He was 54.
Montenegro goalkeeper Matija Sarkic has died at the age of 26, says his English club Millwall

Montenegro goalkeeper Matija Sarkic has died at the age of 26, says his English club Millwall

LONDON (AP) — Matija Sarkic, the Montenegro goalkeeper who played for English second-tier club Millwall, has died. He was 26. Millwall announced the death of Sarkic on Saturday. No further details were disclosed.
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