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Kathie Lee Gifford celebrates birth of first grandchild: 'My heart is bursting'

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Kathie Lee Gifford celebrates birth of first grandchild: 'My heart is bursting'

Cody Gifford, the son of former "Today" host Kathie Lee Gifford, and his wife, Erika Gifford, welcomed a baby boy, Frank Michael.

ESPN signs announcers Joe Buck, Troy Aikman for Monday Night Football

NFL // 2 years ago

ESPN signs announcers Joe Buck, Troy Aikman for Monday Night Football

ESPN signed announcers Joe Buck and Troy Aikman to multiyear agreements, which will bring the veteran duo into the Monday Night Football broadcast booth starting this September, the network announced Wednesday.

Risk for CTE linked to head injury rises with more years playing hockey

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Risk for CTE linked to head injury rises with more years playing hockey

Each additional year of playing ice hockey may increase a person's chance of developing chronic traumatic encephalopathy by about 23%, a Boston University research team found.

Giants to retire Michael Strahan's No. 92 at Eagles game

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Giants to retire Michael Strahan's No. 92 at Eagles game

The New York Giants will retire former defensive end Michael Strahan's No. 92 jersey at a ceremony during their game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Nov. 28 in East Rutherford, N.J., the team announced Wednesday.

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On Aug. 16, 2012, the Ecuadorean government said it was granting political asylum in its London Embassy to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.

Some NFL players may be misdiagnosed with brain disease

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Some NFL players may be misdiagnosed with brain disease

Former NFL players who get a diagnosis of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) when they're still alive may well be getting the wrong diagnosis, a new study suggests.

Kathie Lee Gifford recalls 'crippling' loneliness on 'Today'

TV // 4 years ago

Kathie Lee Gifford recalls 'crippling' loneliness on 'Today'

Former "Today" host Kathie Lee Gifford said she's doing much better since moving to Nashville.

Kathie Lee Gifford celebrates daughter's engagement

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Kathie Lee Gifford celebrates daughter's engagement

Former "Today" host Kathie Lee Gifford is "beyond the moon and stars" about Cassidy Gifford's engagement to Ben Wierda.

Kathie Lee Gifford discusses dating during 'Today' visit

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Kathie Lee Gifford discusses dating during 'Today' visit

Kathie Lee Gifford reunited with Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager on "Today," where she gave an update on her life in Nashville, Tenn.

Pro soccer players more likely to develop brain diseases, study finds

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Pro soccer players more likely to develop brain diseases, study finds

Former professional soccer players have a significantly increased risk of death from brain diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, a new study finds.

Francis Newton "Frank" Gifford (born August 16, 1930) is a Hall of Fame former American football player and American sportscaster.

Gifford was born in Santa Monica, California, the son of Lola Mae (née Hawkins) and Weldon Gifford, an oil driller.

After graduating from Bakersfield High School, Gifford was unable to gain an athletic scholarship to the University of Southern California (USC) due to his low grade point average. Undeterred, he played a season for Bakersfield Junior College, making the Junior College All-American team while making the grades needed to enroll at USC.

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