MMA star reveals he ‘only died four times’ in first update since double lung transplant

The former Olympic wrestler revealed he remembers little from a 45-day ordeal between late May and early July. MILWAUKEE — Former Olympic wrestler and MMA star Ben Askren, who has been hospitalized in Wisconsin after a severe case of pneumonia, said in a post on social media Wednesday that he had undergone a double lung … Read more

Hundreds gather at high school stadium to honor the many lost to deadly Texas floods

Mourners gathered Wednesday night at Tivy High School’s stadium, where they had celebrated victories and suffered losses on the field. KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — Hundreds prayed, wept and held one another at a Texas prayer service for the 120 people who died in catastrophic flash floods and the many more reported missing. While search crews … Read more

How did the San Antonio Spurs-Ledger partnership begin? A chat with Ledger’s CMO Ariel Wengroff | Locked On Spurs

SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs‘ partnership with Ledger, the world’s top digital asset security firm, takes center court. Ledger’s Chief Marketing Officer, Ariel Wengroff, breaks down the partnership’s origins, highlighting shared French roots and core values.  From jersey patches to community programs, discover how Ledger plans to engage with Spurs fans across the … Read more

How did the Spurs-Ledger partnership begin? A chat with Ledger’s CMO Ariel Wengroff | Locked On Spurs

SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs‘ partnership with Ledger, the world’s top digital asset security firm, takes center court. Ledger’s Chief Marketing Officer, Ariel Wengroff, breaks down the partnership’s origins, highlighting shared French roots and core values.  From jersey patches to community programs, discover how Ledger plans to engage with Spurs fans across the … Read more

Joe Coleman, No. 3 pick in the first MLB draft who pitched for Senators and Tigers, dies at 78

The son and father of major leaguers, Coleman became the No. 3 pick in baseball’s inaugural amateur draft in 1965 when he was selected by the Washington Senators. Joe Coleman, a lanky right-hander who won 142 games in 15 major league seasons and was an All-Star in 1972 with Detroit, died Wednesday morning, his son … Read more