Mike Bandler was a 16-year-old high school kid when he attended Game 1 of the 1954 World Series. Sitting along the third-base line, maybe 15 rows up, Bandler had a splendid view of Vic Wertz’s mighty ...

Reflect on the lives of influential figures we lost this year. From music legends to cultural icons, explore the legacies of ...

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The world said goodbye to a number of influential people in 2024. From famous TV personalities like Phil Donahue to more ...

Here are sports legends and trailblazers the world lost in 2024. Franz Beckenbauer, 78. He won the World Cup both as a player and coach and became one of Germany’s most beloved personalities with his ...

To cap our Eras project, we select and celebrate the immense achievements of the 25 most significant athletes of the last ...