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‘That’s Muhammad Ali’s Brother’: Rahaman Ali, A Quiet Legend, Dies At 82 ‘That’s Muhammad Ali’s Brother’: Rahaman Ali, A Quiet Legend, Dies At 82
‘That’s Muhammad Ali’s Brother’: Rahaman Ali, A Quiet Legend, Dies At 82 Rahaman Ali, the younger brother of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali, has died, his family confirmed. Ali passed away on Friday, Aug. 1, just two weeks after his 82nd birthday, according to the Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville. “You can’t tell Muhammad’s story without mentioning Rahaman,” DeVone Holt, president and CEO of the Ali Center, said.  “He was one of the most constant sources of support for Muhammad during his career, and their relationship was a true example of what it means to be ‘my brother’s keeper.’” According to Ali's family, he became ill in July, a day before his birthd…
Deputy Dies In Line Of Duty At 60 In DMV: 'Policing Was His Life' Deputy Dies In Line Of Duty At 60 In DMV: 'Policing Was His Life'
Deputy Dies In Line Of Duty At 60 In DMV: 'Policing Was His Life' A longtime deputy in Maryland died in the line of duty this week, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office announced. Deputy Mark Porter, a retired sergeant, died on Tuesday, July 1, while on the job, the agency confirmed Wednesday. “With deep sadness and profound respect, Sheriff Steve Hall and the men and women of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office announce the line-of-duty death of Deputy Mark Porter, retired sergeant,” the department said. Deputy Porter, 60, was “one of the longest-serving sworn deputies in the agency” and was “known for his steadfast commitment, integrity, and decad…
HS Lacrosse Player Dies After Being Injured In Game Near Cleveland HS Lacrosse Player Dies After Being Injured In Game Near Cleveland
HS Lacrosse Player Dies After Being Injured In Game Near Cleveland A high school boys lacrosse player has died from injuries he sustained in a game earlier this week. The incident involving Dylan Veselic of Bay High School in Bay Village, Ohio, located about 15 miles west of Cleveland, happened Tuesday night, May 6, in a game against Olmsted Falls High School. The 16-year-old sophomore had been hit by a ball in the back of his head, below his helmet, while trying to block a shot, a witness told NBC affiliate WKYC in Cleveland. Veselic was hospitalized in critical condition after being transported by a medical helicopter. Two days later, the Bay …