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Column | Davey Johnson was part of baseball’s fabric. Put him in the Hall of Fame.  The Washington Post Davey Johnson, World Series winning Mets manager, dead at 82  CNN Harper honors first manager Johnson after first-inning blast  MLB.com Davey Johnson, manager of ’86 Mets, dies at 82  ESPN From first touchdowns to a safety, multiple Huskers unlock new achievements in Nebraska’s win  Omaha World-Herald …

Montreal Canadiens goalie Ken Dryden, pictured in 1977, died Saturday. The Hall of Famer helped the Canadiens win six Stanley Cup titles. ‎/AP hide caption toggle caption ‎/AP MONTREAL — Ken Dryden, the Hall of Fame goaltender who helped the Montreal Canadiens win six Stanley Cup titles in the 1970s, has died after a fight with cancer. He was 78. …

MONTREAL (AP) — Ken Dryden, the Hall of Fame goaltender who helped the Montreal Canadiens win six Stanley Cup titles in the 1970s, has died after a fight with cancer. He was 78. The Canadiens announced his death early Saturday, saying Dryden’s family asked for privacy. A team spokesperson said a close friend of Dryden’s appointed by the family contacted …

“Ken Dryden was an exceptional athlete, but he was also an exceptional man,” Canadiens owner Geoff Molson said. “Behind the mask he was larger than life. We mourn today not only the loss of the cornerstone of one of hockey’s greatest dynasties, but also a family man, a thoughtful citizen, and a gentleman who deeply impacted our lives and communities …

Mark Volman, the singer who co-founded the buoyant 1960s hitmakers the Turtles and was half of the humorous harmony duo Flo & Eddie, has died. He was 78. Representatives for Volman confirmed the death to Rolling Stone, citing a “brief, unexpected illness.” In 2020, Volman was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia, but continued touring and only announced his diagnosis in …

Olivia Cooke is trying to recall her biggest “pinch me” moment since becoming a full-fledged star, but all she can do is cringe. The 31-year-old has dialed in from Majorca after jumping at the chance to vacation when not needed on the House of the Dragon set — “They’re off shooting a battle at the moment” — and is now …

Gomez had 756 points (181 goals, 575 assists) in 1,079 games for the New Jersey Devils, New York Rangers, Montreal Canadiens, Sharks, Florida Panthers, St. Louis Blues and Ottawa Senators. The Anchorage, Alaska, native is of Mexican-Colombian decent and was selected by the Devils in the first round (No. 27) of the 1997 NHL Draft. A member of the Alaska …

George Raveling, a Hall of Fame basketball coach who played a role in Michael Jordan signing a landmark endorsement deal with Nike, has died. He was 88. Raveling’s family said Tuesday in a statement that he had “faced cancer with courage and grace.” “There are no words to fully capture what George meant to his family, friends, colleagues, former players, …

The Pittsburgh Penguins Hall of Fame is selected by a voting committee that currently includes 21 members. This group is comprised of former players, coaches, general managers, broadcasters and club employees, who are joined by members of the local television, radio and print media, all of whom cover the team on a regular basis. Among the criteria that voters must …

Arch Manning was around 6 years old when he identified the central conflict in his life today: “I really want to be a good football player,” he told his family on a car ride, “but I don’t want to be famous.” His younger brother, Heid, offered a solution: “Just keep your helmet on all the time.” It has not worked.  …