Celebrity deaths
FILE - Los Angeles Rams football player John Hadl is shown in August 1973. Longtime NFL quarterback John Hadl, who starred for his hometown Kansas Jayhawks before embarking on a professional career that included six Pro Bowl appearances and an All-Pro nod, died Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022. He was 82. The university, where Hadl returned after his playing days as a coach and fundraiser, announced his death at the wishes of his family in a statement. No cause was given. (AP Photo)
Longtime NFL quarterback, Kansas star John Hadl dies at 82

By Dave Skretta Nov. 30, 2022 02:58 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels, left, greets Houston Texans head coach Lovie Smith after the Raiders defeated the Texans 38-20 in an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Houston's porous run defense faces test from Titans' Henry

By Kristie Rieken Oct. 27, 2022 04:24 PM EDT

FILE - A Southern California helmet sits in the end zone prior to an NCAA college football game against UCLA, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Pasadena, Calif. A Los Angeles jury could be the first in the U.S. to decide whether the NCAA failed to protect college football players from repeated blows to the head that cause serious brain injuries. Opening statements are scheduled Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, in the case of a former University of Southern California linebacker who had significant brain damage when he died at age 49. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Concussion lawsuit against NCAA could be first to reach jury

By Brian Melley Oct. 20, 2022 04:45 PM EDT

This booking photo released by the Dallas County Sheriff's Department, shows Yaqub Salik Talib on Monday, Aug. 15, 2022. Talib, the brother of retired NFL cornerback Aqib Talib, turned himself in to authorities Monday after police identified him as the suspect in the shooting death of a coach at a youth football game in Texas. (Dallas County Sheriff's Department via AP)
Ex-NFL star Aqib Talib's brother turns self in after slaying

Aug. 15, 2022 08:33 AM EDT

Officials: Ex-Cowboys RB Marion Barber died of heat stroke

Jul. 11, 2022 06:56 PM EDT
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Former Dallas Cowboys running back Marion Barber III died of heat stroke, police said Monday. In a statement, police in the Dallas...

FILE - In this Sept. 16, 2018, file photo, Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) runs against the Oakland Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game, in Denver. Former NFL star Demaryius Thomas, who died last December at age 33, had CTE, his family said Tuesday, July 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
Former NFL receiver Demaryius Thomas' family says he had CTE

Jul. 05, 2022 01:05 PM EDT

FILE - Dallas Cowboys running back Marion Barber III carries during the team's NFL football game against the New York Giants on Sept. 20, 2009, in Arlington, Texas. Barber, who scored plenty of touchdowns without recording a 1,000-yard season, has died, the team said Wednesday, June 1, 2022. He was 38. Barber played a final season with Chicago in 2011 after spending his first six years with the Cowboys. (AP Photo/Donna McWilliam, File)
Cowboys say former running back Marion Barber dead at 38

Jun. 01, 2022 09:05 PM EDT

FILE - Miami Dolphin defenders Vern Den Herder and Norris Thomas (41) go after Houston Oilers wide receiver Ken Burrough (00) during the first half of an NFL football game Dec. 24, 1978, in Miami. Burrough, who was the last NFL player to wear No. 00, died Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022. He was 73. Burrough's family announced the death, saying died at his home in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo, File)
Former Oilers star receiver Ken Burrough dies at 73

Feb. 24, 2022 08:07 PM EST

FILE - Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Greg Robinson, right, congratulates Allen Aldridge after a third-quarter interception against the Pittsburgh Steelers during an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Jan. 12, 1997. Robinson, who spent nearly four decades coaching in the NFL and college, has died at 70. His wife, Laura, says he died Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022, from a form of Alzheimer's Disease. (John Leyba/The Denver Post via AP, File)
Longtime NFL, college coach Greg Robinson dies at 70

By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2022 03:36 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings' Nate Stanley runs during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
With Kirk Cousins out, Vikings' playoff hopes disintegrate

By Steve Megargee Jan. 02, 2022 11:44 PM EST

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Vincent Jackson warms up before taking on the Denver Broncos in an NFL football game Oct. 2, 2016, in Tampa, Fla. Researchers diagnosed former NFL player Jackson, who was found dead in a Florida hotel room in February 2021, as suffering from stage 2 chronic traumatic encephalopathy. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken, File)
Broncos-Buccaneers 10/2/2016

Dec. 16, 2021 05:57 PM EST

FILE - Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas reacts after making a catch during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the New York Giants on Oct. 15, 2017, in Denver. Thomas, who eared five straight Pro Bowls and a Super Bowl ring during a prolific receiving career spent mostly with the Broncos, has died at the age of 33. Thomas was found dead in his suburban Atlanta home Thursday night, Dec. 9, 2021, said Officer Tim Lupo, public information officer for the police department in Roswell, Ga. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
Broncos activate Bryce Callahan, will honor Demaryius Thomas

Dec. 11, 2021 05:26 PM EST

FILE - Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) catches a pass as he is defended by Tennessee Titans cornerback Jason McCourty (30) during the second half of an NFL football game Dec. 11, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. Thomas, who eared five straight Pro Bowls and a Super Bowl ring during a prolific receiving career spent mostly with the Broncos, has died at the age of 33. Thomas was found dead in his suburban Atlanta home Thursday night, Dec. 9, 2021, said Officer Tim Lupo, public information officer for the police department in Roswell, Ga. (AP Photo/James Kenney, File)
Broncos-Titans 12/11/2016

Dec. 10, 2021 01:11 AM EST

FILE - Houston Texans wide receiver Demaryius Thomas stands with his parents, Bobby Thomas, right, and Katina Smith, prior to the team's NFL football game against the Denver Broncos on Nov. 4, 2018, in Denver. Thomas, who eared five straight Pro Bowls and a Super Bowl ring during a prolific receiving career spent mostly with the Broncos, has died at the age of 33. Thomas was found dead in his suburban Atlanta home Thursday night, Dec. 9, 2021, said Officer Tim Lupo, public information officer for the police department in Roswell, Ga. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Pro Bowler, Super Bowl champ Demaryius Thomas dies at 33

By Paul Newberry Dec. 10, 2021 01:00 AM EST

Police in Roswell, Georgia, say former NFL wide receiver Demaryius Thomas has been found dead in his home at age 33

Dec. 10, 2021 12:41 AM EST
ROSWELL, Ga. (AP) — Police in Roswell, Georgia, say former NFL wide receiver Demaryius Thomas has been found dead in his home at age 33. ...

FILE - New Orleans Saints defensive end Glenn Foster Jr. (74) greets fans after practice before an NFL preseason football game against the Miami Dolphins, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Alabama authorities are investigating after former NFL player Glenn Foster Jr. died following a high-speed chase that resulted in his arrest and then a fight involving officers in the jail where he was being held.The 31-year-old former New Orleans Saints player died Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, at a medical facility in Northport, Alabama, Senior Alabama Trooper Reginal King told The Tuscaloosa News.(AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
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Dec. 08, 2021 09:41 AM EST

FILE - New Orleans Saints defensive end Glenn Foster Jr. (74) greets fans after practice before an NFL preseason football game against the Miami Dolphins, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Alabama authorities are investigating after former NFL player Glenn Foster Jr. died following a high-speed chase that resulted in his arrest and then a fight involving officers in the jail where he was being held.The 31-year-old former New Orleans Saints player died Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, at a medical facility in Northport, Alabama, Senior Alabama Trooper Reginal King told The Tuscaloosa News.(AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
Former NFL player Glenn Foster dies after arrest in Alabama

Dec. 08, 2021 09:24 AM EST

FILE - Cleveland Browns' Bill Glass (80) rushes towards New York Giants' quarterback Y.A. Tittle after he threw a pass during the first quarter of a football game in Cleveland, Oct. 27, 1963. Bill Glass, a four-time Pro Bowl defensive end with Cleveland and member of the Browns' 1964 NFL championship team, has died. He was 86. The Browns said Glass died Sunday night, Dec. 5, 2021, surrounded by family at his home in Waxahachie, Texas.(AP Photo/File)
Cleveland Browns star defensive end Bill Glass dead at 86

By Tom Withers Dec. 06, 2021 03:59 PM EST

New York Jets safety Elijah Riley (33) celebrates after a tackle in the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Houston, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. The Jets won 21-14. (AP Photo/Eric Smith)
Jets' Riley a sudden starter motivated by loss of Army buddy

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 01, 2021 07:12 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013, file photo, New Orleans Saints' Parys Haralson (98) is seen before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C. On Monday, Sept. 13, 2021, the San Francisco 49ers announced that Haralson, a former linebacker for the 49ers and New Orleans Saints, had died. He was 37. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone, File)
Saints-Panthers 12/22/2013

Sep. 13, 2021 11:05 PM EDT