Hall of Fame catcher, Yogi Berra, dies at age 90
Former New York Yankees catcher Yogi Berra died of natural causes on Sept. 22. Berra won 10 World Series Titles with the Yankees and was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1972.
Pirates’ rookie undergoes leg surgery
Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Jung Ho Kang is out with a broken left leg and torn MCL. Both injuries were sustained during a game against the Chicago Cubs. Kang was immediately taken to the hospital and underwent surgery. The Pirates have placed Kang on the disabled list, and he is expected to be out for six to eight months.
NHL forward donates $10 million to Canadian hospital
Montreal Canadiens defenseman P.K. Subban donated $10 million to the Montreal Children’s Hospital Foundation. Subban is one of the highest-payed NHL players, and holds an eight-year contract with the Canadiens worth over $72 million. According to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, this donation is the largest ever made by a sports figure in Canadian history.
NFL coach avoids assault charges
Ohio prosecutors have decided to not pursue assault charges against Cleveland Browns offensive line coach Andy Moeller. 51-year-old Moeller has been under investigation for allegedly strangling his fiancée on Sept. 5. Moeller is currently facing an indefinite suspension from the NFL.
Chancellor returns to the Seahawks
After missing the first two games of the season, Kam Chancellor returned to the Seattle Seahawks on Sept. 23. Chancellor signed a $28 million four-year contract extension in 2013 but wanted Seattle to restructure his contract for the 2015-2016 season. Seattle ultimately refused, and Chancellor lost approximately $2 million from missed games.
