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“Our beloved Orlando passed away peacefully at home this evening, listening to his favorite music and surrounded by his loved ones,” his wife, Nydia, said. SAN FRANCISCO — Orlando Cepeda, the slugging first baseman nicknamed “Baby Bull” who became a Hall of Famer among the early Puerto Ricans to star in the major leagues, has … Read more

Donati updated TCU supporters on the pending settlement of the House v. NCAA class-action lawsuit, and the implications for schools, in his monthly newsletter. FORT WORTH, Texas — TCU athletic director Jeremiah Donati says that the private Big 12 school is all in on the maximum amount of revenue — expected to be more than … Read more

“With all the (prayers) I have received & the loving support of my family, friends and ESPN colleagues, I will win this battle,” Vitale said on social media. BRISTOL, Conn — Longtime ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale said on social media he has been diagnosed with cancer for a fourth time. Vitale announced Friday … Read more

While not at her unparalleled best, Biles had little trouble sprinting to the lead at the U.S. Olympic trials on Friday. MINNEAPOLIS — Simone Biles is four rotations away from a third trip to the Olympics. The list of contenders hoping to join her in Paris is thinning quickly. While not at her unparalleled best, … Read more

Much has happened for the Olympic gold medalist since she last time stepped on the Olympic stage in Tokyo. WASHINGTON — Nearly three years after withdrawing from several events in Tokyo to prioritize her mental health, Simone Biles is bidding for a third Olympics at the Olympic trials on Friday and Saturday.  She has experienced many changes … Read more

One athlete’s unconventional style at the 1968 Summer Games made a lasting impact on the sport. PARIS, France — The high jump, an event part of the track and field, competition, requires athletes to jump and clear a horizontal bar placed at a certain height without dislodging it.  Athletes must start with one foot on … Read more