Former Maryland Terp, 'Music City Miracle' Star Frank Wycheck Had CTE When He Died: Family Former Maryland Terp, 'Music City Miracle' Star Frank Wycheck Had CTE When He Died: Family Former Maryland Terp, 'Music City Miracle' Star Frank Wycheck Had CTE When He Died: Family
Former Maryland Terp, 'Music City Miracle' Star Frank Wycheck Had CTE When He Died: Family Frank Wycheck, a Philadelphia native and Maryland Terrapin known for one of the most iconic plays in NFL history, had a severe form of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) when he died more than a year ago, his family said. Wycheck's family confirmed the former Tennessee Titans tight end's posthumous diagnosis of stage three CTE in a statement released on Thursday, Jan. 9. The Archbishop Ryan High School graduate died at 52 years old after falling and hitting his head in his Chattanooga, TN, home on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. The Wychecks have worked with Boston University’s C…
Suspended, DUI Driver Charged In Waterbury Crash That Killed College Senior: Police Suspended, DUI Driver Charged In Waterbury Crash That Killed College Senior: Police Suspended, DUI Driver Charged In Waterbury Crash That Killed College Senior: Police
Suspended, DUI Driver Charged In Waterbury Crash That Killed College Senior: Police A 32-year-old Connecticut man was intoxicated when he struck a vehicle operated by a 22-year-old college senior, killing him last November, authorities announced on Wednesday, Jan. 8.  Luis Martinez, 32, of Waterbury, is charged with reckless driving, second-degree manslaughter — motor vehicle, driving on a suspended license, and driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, Waterbury police said.  Martinez crashed into Jayden Gonzalez around 2:15 a.m. on Nov. 10 near Baldwin and Lounsbury Streets intersection in Waterbury, authorities said. The 22-year-old Gonz…
New Rochelle's Mike West Sr., Lifelong Friend To Many, Dies: Memorial Fund Made In His Name New Rochelle's Mike West Sr., Lifelong Friend To Many, Dies: Memorial Fund Made In His Name New Rochelle's Mike West Sr., Lifelong Friend To Many, Dies: Memorial Fund Made In His Name
New Rochelle's Mike West Sr., Lifelong Friend To Many, Dies: Memorial Fund Made In His Name A Westchester native and former football player known throughout his community is being remembered for his big heart, wisdom, and lifelong dedication to family, friends, and teammates following his death.  Michael West Sr., a lifelong resident of New Rochelle and a celebrated athlete, died on Thursday, Dec. 26 at the age of 61.   According to his lifelong friend Robert "Sonny" Fernandez, West played football at every level from youth leagues to Southern Connecticut State University and left a lasting impression on countless lives with his warm smile, big heart, and ability to…
Princeton Coach Mourns Tiger Bech, Star Player Killed In New Orleans Terror Attack Princeton Coach Mourns Tiger Bech, Star Player Killed In New Orleans Terror Attack Princeton Coach Mourns Tiger Bech, Star Player Killed In New Orleans Terror Attack
Princeton Coach Mourns Tiger Bech, Star Player Killed In New Orleans Terror Attack Princeton University’s football community is mourning the loss of Martin "Tiger" Bech ’21, a standout player and beloved teammate, who was killed in a terror attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans early Wednesday, Jan. 1. Bech, a key member of Princeton's 2016 and 2018 Ivy League Championship teams, was remembered by Head Coach Bob Surace as a "ferocious competitor" and a caring friend. “There was no more appropriate nickname of a Princeton player I coached,” said Surace, the Charles W. Caldwell Jr. '25 Head Coach of Football. “He was a ‘Tiger’ in every way – a ferocious competitor with en…
Legendary Eagles Linebacker Bill Bergey Dies At 79 After Cancer Battle Legendary Eagles Linebacker Bill Bergey Dies At 79 After Cancer Battle Legendary Eagles Linebacker Bill Bergey Dies At 79 After Cancer Battle
Legendary Eagles Linebacker Bill Bergey Dies At 79 After Cancer Battle Legendary Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Bill Bergey has passed away at the age of 79 following a three-year battle with cancer, his son announced on social media. “After a long hard 3-year battle, Dad lost his fight with Cancer. The best father, friend, grandfather, football player and outright great person in this world. I will truly miss him. Love you dad,” wrote his son, Jake Bergey, in a heartfelt post. Bergey, born on February 9, 1945, in South Dayton, New York, rose to prominence as one of the greatest linebackers in NFL history. He began his football career at Arkansas State Univers…
Second Chance, First Class: Ravens Fans Get VIP Treatment In NYC Following Big Lottery Win Second Chance, First Class: Ravens Fans Get VIP Treatment In NYC Following Big Lottery Win Second Chance, First Class: Ravens Fans Get VIP Treatment In NYC Following Big Lottery Win
Second Chance, First Class: Ravens Fans Get VIP Treatment In NYC Following Big Lottery Win Some Baltimore Ravens fans were given the second chance of a lifetime courtesy of a Maryland Lottery promotion that gave them a taste of the good life. The lucky winners - Raymond and Debbie Jones from Salisbury, Lenny and Darlene Brown from Woodstock, and Juan Garcia and his daughter Melanie from Riverdale - traveled with the team to the Big Apple to take on the New York Giants over the weekend, where they were treated to lavish hotel accommodations, got to meet some players, and were given $1,000 to splurge in the city. Oh, and the Ravens won the game easily to climb to 9-5 as they c…
Albany CSX Employee, National Guardsman Matthew King Dies, 38: 'Loveyoubye' Albany CSX Employee, National Guardsman Matthew King Dies, 38: 'Loveyoubye' Albany CSX Employee, National Guardsman Matthew King Dies, 38: 'Loveyoubye'
Albany CSX Employee, National Guardsman Matthew King Dies, 38: 'Loveyoubye' Family and friends are remembering a 38-year-old Capital Region man who died earlier this month. Senior Master Sgt Matthew H. King of Sand Lake in Rensselaer County died on Thursday, Dec. 5. According to his obituary, he was born August 17, 1986, in Albany, to David and Denise King.  Matt attended Averill Park schools, graduating in 2005 surrounded by lifelong friends.  When he was 18, he joined the New York Air National Guard, building another family with the 109th Airlift Wing. He graduated from Schenectady Community College with a degree in firefighting and later became …
Joseph Youtz, Lifelong Budd Lake Resident, Dies At 52 Joseph Youtz, Lifelong Budd Lake Resident, Dies At 52 Joseph Youtz, Lifelong Budd Lake Resident, Dies At 52
Joseph Youtz, Lifelong Budd Lake Resident, Dies At 52 Joseph Youtz, who spent his entire life in the Budd Lake area, died on Monday, Dec. 9 in Hackettstown at the age of 52, according to an obituary from Cochran Funeral Home. Born in Dover, Youtz graduated from Mount Olive High School, where he excelled as an athlete, later attending Jersey City State College, where he played football, his obituary reads. Youtz later went to work his family construction business, according to his obituary. Youtz was a devoted husband to his wife, Kim, and his daughter Madison, his obituary reads. He enjoyed playing softball, rooting on the Mets and Jets a…
Two Hudson Catholic Football Coaches Among 6 Dead In Newark Crash Two Hudson Catholic Football Coaches Among 6 Dead In Newark Crash Two Hudson Catholic Football Coaches Among 6 Dead In Newark Crash
Two Hudson Catholic Football Coaches Among 6 Dead In Newark Crash The New Jersey high school football community is mourning the loss of two Hudson Catholic coaches who were among six people killed in a fiery crash in Newark over the weekend, officials said. Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop confirmed in a statement on X that two of the victims were Hudson Catholic football coaches. They were later identified as head coach Lamar McKnight and assistant coach Brad Cunningham, according to various news outlets and high school sports teams. McKnight, a Jersey City native, took over as Hudson Catholic’s head coach last December. A standout athlete at Lincoln High …
Manchester Football Player Dies At Practice, Mom Pens Heartwrenching Post On Facebook Manchester Football Player Dies At Practice, Mom Pens Heartwrenching Post On Facebook Manchester Football Player Dies At Practice, Mom Pens Heartwrenching Post On Facebook
Manchester Football Player Dies At Practice, Mom Pens Heartwrenching Post On Facebook Two Connecticut communities have rallied around the family of a 14-year-old boy who collapsed and died while at a football practice last month. Jahkye Gayle, a freshman at Manchester High School who had transferred from Bloomfield High earlier in the school year, was known for his vibrant personality, love of football, and dedication to academics died on Wednesday, Nov. 27, after collapsing during a non-contact drill.  Jahkye's mother Stacey Haylett mourned him in a heartbreaking post on Facebook: 😞My baby my baby my babyyyy😢😢😢why you do this to mommy!🥺🥺🥺my heart is forever shattered!…
Merrick Native Lindsay Lohan Reacts To Vikings Players Doing Her Iconic 'Parent Trap' Handshake Merrick Native Lindsay Lohan Reacts To Vikings Players Doing Her Iconic 'Parent Trap' Handshake Merrick Native Lindsay Lohan Reacts To Vikings Players Doing Her Iconic 'Parent Trap' Handshake
Merrick Native Lindsay Lohan Reacts To Vikings Players Doing Her Iconic 'Parent Trap' Handshake Lindsay Lohan has officially weighed in on a viral NFL moment that paid homage to one of her most popular movies. Appearing on NBC’s “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” the 38-year-old actress reacted to Minnesota Vikings players Camryn Bynum and Josh Metellus performing the iconic handshake from her 1998 hit, “The Parent Trap.” The footballers acted out the intricate moves – a secret handshake between Lohan’s character Annie and her butler – after intercepting a pass from Aaron Rodgers against the New York Jets on Sunday, Oct. 6. “They did your handshake from ‘The Parent Trap,’” Fa…
Giants Grant Low-Performing QB Daniel Jones' Release As Tommy DeVito Prepares For Season Debut Giants Grant Low-Performing QB Daniel Jones' Release As Tommy DeVito Prepares For Season Debut Giants Grant Low-Performing QB Daniel Jones' Release As Tommy DeVito Prepares For Season Debut
Giants Grant Low-Performing QB Daniel Jones' Release As Tommy DeVito Prepares For Season Debut NY Giants QB Daniel Jones' request to be released by the team has been granted, ESPN reports. Jones, who was drafted in the first round with the sixth overall pick in 2019, was benched during the Giants' bye week and later took responsibility for not producing more wins, the outlet reported. New Jersey's Tommy DeVito will make his season debut this Sunday, Nov. 24 when the Giants face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Jones has the worst record as a starter since joining the team with a record of 24–44–1, and the lowest touchdown percentage of 3.1%, ESPN says. Click here for more from ESPN.