Mike Phillips, half of UK 'Twin Towers,' dies at 59
Mike Phillips, who formed the "Twin Towers" with Rick Robey on the Kentucky team that won the 1978 NCAA title, has died in western Kentucky. He was 59.
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Former Laker, longtime Jazz broadcaster Hot Rod Hundley dies
Hot Rod Hundley, a former Lakers All-Star player and broadcaster who went on to broadcast Jazz games in New Orleans and Utah for 35 years, died Friday.
Former NBA center Jack Haley dies at 51
The Orange County (Calif.) Sheriff's Department web site confirmed the death of former UCLA and NBA forward Jack Haley.
Former NBA player Christian Welp dies at 51
Christian Welp, the 7-foot German center who holds the University of Washington's career scoring record and played three seasons in the NBA, has died.
Former Knick Anthony Mason dead at 48
Anthony Mason, a bruising power forward who personified the gritty Knicks of the mid-'90s, died early Saturday morning. He was 48.
Earl Lloyd, first black player in NBA, dies at 86
Earl Lloyd, the first black player in NBA history, died Thursday. He was 86. Lloyd's alma mater, West Virginia State, confirmed his death.
Trail Blazers great Jerome Kersey passes suddenly at age 52
A beloved figure and one of the most prolific Portland Trail Blazers, Jerome Kersey, has passed away at age 52.
Legendary UNLV basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian dies at 84
Jerry Tarkanian, who built UNLV into a national powerhouse in college basketball with an insatiable will to win, died on Wednesday in Las Vegas. He was 84.
North Carolina coaching great Dean Smith dies at 83
Former North Carolina basketball coach Dean Smith, who was beloved by his players and became one of the nation’s most revered sports figures, died Saturday.
Former NBA ref Norm Drucker dead at 94
Norm Drucker, the only NBA referee to toss Wilt Chamberlain from a game, died Friday. He was 94. Drucker’s son, Jim, confirmed his father’s death to the NBA.