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Reporter, 27, Dies Covering Super Bowl Months After Wife's Death, Leaving 1-Year-Old Behind Reporter, 27, Dies Covering Super Bowl Months After Wife's Death, Leaving 1-Year-Old Behind
Reporter, 27, Dies Covering Super Bowl Months After Wife's Death, Leaving 1-Year-Old Behind A sports anchor and reporter has died while covering Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, nearly a year after his wife's death, officials said. Adan Manzano Aguilar, a sports reporter for Telemundo Kansas City and Tico Sports, was found dead on Wednesday, Feb. 5. Telemundo KC and Tico Sports confirmed his death in separate statements. Manzano's body was discovered in his hotel room, KCTV 5 News reported. Telemundo KC and Tico Sports said they were cooperating with the investigation. The 27-year-old was in New Orleans on assignment for his third-straight Super Bowl with the Kansas City …

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by Chris Spiker
Sports
East Hartford's Agyemang Shines With First Goal For Team USA In 3-1 Win (Watch) East Hartford's Agyemang Shines With First Goal For Team USA In 3-1 Win (Watch)
East Hartford's Agyemang Shines With First Goal For Team USA In 3-1 Win (Watch) An East Hartford native and standout at forward for Charlotte FC is now getting the chance to show his skills on the pitch in front of the world.  Patrick Agyemang (pronounced aw-jee-mawn), 24, scored his first goal in international competition playing for the US National Men's Team when the squad squared off against Venezuela over the weekend. The US won 3-1 and Agyemang became the 60th player in team history to score a goal in their USMNT debut outing.  "It felt like a dream." Go on, Pat 📞 Posted by U.S. Soccer on Sunday, January 19, 2025 Before joining Team USA,&…

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by Josh Lanier
Sports
Landmark Deal For FIFA Women’s World Cup Marks First For Netflix Landmark Deal For FIFA Women’s World Cup Marks First For Netflix
Landmark Deal For FIFA Women’s World Cup Marks First For Netflix FIFA has partnered with Netflix to grant the streaming platform exclusive US broadcasting rights for the 2027 and 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup.  This agreement marks the first time Netflix will fully acquire rights to a global sports event, reflecting the growing prominence of women’s soccer. FIFA President Gianni Infantino described the deal as a pivotal step for the sport. “This agreement sends a strong message about the real value of the FIFA Women’s World Cup and the global women’s game,” Infantino said. “Netflix’s commitment underscores the tournament’s importance and helps elevat…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
CNN News Anchor From CT Announces Husband's Death In Heartbreaking Post CNN News Anchor From CT Announces Husband's Death In Heartbreaking Post
CNN News Anchor From CT Announces Husband's Death In Heartbreaking Post Alisyn Camerota, A CNN anchor from Fairfield County, CT and with New Jersey roots is mourning the loss of her husband, she announced in a heartbreaking post on social media. Camerota, who was born in Shrewsbury, NJ said on Friday, Sept. 20 on Instagram that her husband, Tim Lewis, died on July 27, 2024 — two years after being diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Lewis' obituary on the Harding Funeral Home website says that he and Camerota live in Westport, CT. "I cannot imagine any human being soldiering through a devastating diagnosis with more humor, humility and bravery than Tim," …

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by Cecilia Levine