Archives for 2012

Joe Paterno Dies at 85 from Lung Cancer

STATE COLLEGE, PA. – Joe Paterno, 85, died on Sunday morning at 9:25 a.m. surrounded by his family, according to Mount Nittany Medical Center. The cause of death was “metastatic small cell carcinoma of the lung. Joe Paterno: December 21, 1926 – January 22, 2012.

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Sarah Burke Dies at Age 29 From Fatal Skiing Accident

Freestyle skiing great, Sarah Burke, died Thursday, Jan 19, from injuries sustained during a recent skiing accident in Park City, Utah. A 4-time X Games gold medalist, the 29-year old Burke died doing what she loved to do. Canadian freestyle skier, Sarah Burke: September 3, 1982 – January 19, 2012.

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Joe Torre Resigns as MLB Executive to Join Group Purchasing LA Dodgers

Joe Torre announced his resignation as MLB executive vice president on Wednesday, Jan 4, so he could join a group that is pursuing ownership of the LA Dodgers. Torre managed the LA Dodgers from 2008-2010. Joe Torre, a popular motivational speaker through PFP Sports and Celebrity Talent Agency, has resigned as MLB executive vice president to pursue the purchase of the LA Dodgers.

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