Fifty years ago, rookie Tigers pitcher Mark “The Bird” Fidrych became a Detroit folk hero during his magical 1976 season.

Former New York Giants defensive lineman Josh Mauro died “after reportedly binge using cocaine and drinking at home,” according to a Maricopa County Medical Examiner report that was released to The ...

Jason Collins, a 13-year NBA veteran who was the league’s first openly gay player, died after an eight-month battle with brain cancer, his family announced on Tuesday. He was 47. NBA commissioner Adam ...

Former NFL player Josh Mauro died from an accidental drug overdose according to a report from the Maricopa County Office of ...

A New Zealand rugby player died Tuesday after suffering "unsurvivable" injuries during his team’s season opener, the club confirmed. He was 30. Glenora Rugby League Football Club Chairwoman Janet Hunt ...

Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, has died after a battle with brain cancer, his family and the NBA announced Tuesday. He was 47 years old. Collins' bravery in coming out in the middle ...

A 30-year-old Auckland rugby player died Tuesday after suffering what officials called an “unsurvivable” injury during his team’s opening game of the season, PEOPLE reports. Eugene Hanna died May 12, ...

Jason Collins’ cause of death has been confirmed after the NBA player died at age 47. Collins, the first openly gay player in NBA history, died of respiratory failure with underlying conditions that ...