Tag: death

Erin Popovich, wife of Gregg Popovich passes away

Brandon King

The wife of San Antonio Spurs Head Basketball Coach Gregg Popovich died earlier today. The Spurs released the following statement: With deep regret the San Antonio Spurs announce that Erin Popovich, wife of Spurs Head Coach Gregg Popovich, passed away earlier today. Erin and Gregg were married for four decades and were blessed with two children and two grandchildren. “ We mourn the loss of Erin,” said Spurs General Manager RC Buford. “She was a strong, wonderful, kind, intelligent woman who provided love, support and humor to all of us.”…

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Muhammad Ali Dies at 74

Brandon King

Global icon and boxing legend Muhammad Ali died last night at the age of 74. This was confirmed in a statement issued by Bob Gunnell, the family spokesman late Friday evening.  The news came a day after Ali was admitted to an as of yet unnamed Phoenix-area hospital. He was born  Cassius Marcellus Clay on January 17,1942 in Louisville, Kentucky. He changed his name after he converted to Islam.  Transcending his athletic prowess, he spoke out against racism and the Vietnam war. So strong were his convictions that he was…

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Pelicans’ Guard Bryce Dejean-Jones succumbs to gunshot wound

Brandon King

Dallas police announce New Orleans Pelicans guard was fatally shot after kicking in a door to an apartment. In a statement, Sr Cpl DeMarquis Black said officers were called early Saturday morning and found Jones collapsed in an outdoor passageway’ the 23-year old ball player was taken to a hospital, where he died. Cpl. Black also stated a person living at the apartment was asleep when he heard his door kicked open. The resident then retrieved his firearm and fired when Jones attempted to kick down his bedroom door. According…

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Wearing the Wrong Kicks in Central America can cost you your life

Brandon King

This was a very insightful and powerful article from ndtv.com. It’s perhaps myopically thought that getting jacked and killed for sneakers only happens in parts of the U.S. , but this piece sheds light on the pernicious problem outside of our borders. The sobering part is that it’s ancillary to an even bigger issues in the nations discussed. Be be especially mindful of the words in this article if you travel. Central America: Where Wearing the Wrong Sneakers Can be Fatal

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