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Hall of Fame defensive back Jimmy Johnson dead at age 86
Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive back Jimmy Johnson, a three-time All-Pro and member of the All-Decade Team of the 1970s, has died. He was 86. Johnson's family told the Pro Football Hall of Fame that he died on Wednesday night at home in the San Francisco area after a lengthy...
Bears great Steve McMichael, who's battling ALS, taken to hospital with urinary tract infection
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Bears great Steve McMichael, who's battling ALS, was taken to a hospital Wednesday because of a urinary tract infection, publicist Betsy Shepherd said. Shepherd said he was being prescribed an antibiotic and was to return home that night. “(Wife) Misty...
Pro Football Hall of Fame honors longtime Bucs assistant Monte Kiffin
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — The Pro Football Hall of Fame has honored longtime NFL assistant coach Monte Kiffin and more than a dozen others as part of its Awards for Excellence program. The Hall on Wednesday announced the 15 recipients of the award that goes to assistant coaches, athletic...
Bears great Steve McMichael remains hospitalized; family hopes to have him home Friday
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Bears great Steve McMichael was spending at least another night in the hospital after his family hoped he would return home on Thursday, publicist Betsy Shepherd said. The 66-year-old McMichael, who went public with an ALS diagnosis three years ago, was...
Bears great Steve McMichael expected to return home from hospital on Thursday
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Bears great Steve McMichael, who is battling ALS, is expected to return home Thursday after being hospitalized the past week, longtime publicist Betsy Shepherd said. The 66-year-old McMichael went public with an ALS diagnosis three years ago. He was admitted...
Bears great Steve McMichael improving from staph infection, family hopes to have him home Tuesday
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Bears great Steve McMichael is improving after contracting a staph infection at a suburban hospital, and his family hopes he returns home early this week, his wife said Sunday in a statement. The 66-year-old McMichael, who went public with an ALS diagnosis...
