MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A county medical examiner says Minnesota Vikings offensive line coach Tony Sparano died of heart disease. The Hennepin County medical examiner’s office said Monday that the 56-year-old Sparano died of arteriosclerotic heart disease, or hardening of the arteries. The manner of death is listed as natural. Sparano died Sunday in Eden Prairie, […]
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Richard S. Howatt
AUBURN — Richard S. Howatt, 71, of Jay, died peacefully Thursday evening, June 21, at the Hospice House in Auburn with family members at his side. He courageously fought ALS with strength, a positive attitude and unwavering faith. He was born in Farmington on July 15, 1946, son of Richard and Ruth (Fraser) Howatt. He was […]
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Patriots stay on road to prepare for game in Mexico City
The New England Patriots are enjoying the road so much that they’ve packed their suitcases for some extended time away. The defending Super Bowl champions didn’t return home after Sunday night’s victory over the Denver Broncos — their 13th straight win away from Foxborough, Massachusetts — staying in Colorado for the week instead. The team […]
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Raiders file papers to move from Oakland to Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS — The Oakland Raiders have filed paperwork to move to Las Vegas. Clark County Commission Chairman Steve Sisolak told The Associated Press on Thursday that he spoke with the Raiders. Sisolak is part of an 11-member panel that was appointed by Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval to study plans for a proposal backed by […]