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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Caitlin Clark's Boyfriend Quietly Honors Former Player After Sudden Death
The college football world was rocked over the weekend by the sudden passing of former Minnesota defensive back Charles 'Ace' Rogers, who collapsed during the Brooklyn Half Marathon. Rogers, just 31 years old, went into cardiac arrest near Ocean Parkway and 18th Avenue after completing roughly eight miles of the race as reported by the New York Post. Emergency medical personnel responded swiftly, but he was later pronounced dead at Maimonides Medical Center. The news hit hard for former Iowa Hawkeye's — including Caitlin Clark's boyfriend, Connor McCaffery. Advertisement On Sunday, McCaffery took to Instagram with a tribute to Rogers. He didn't share a caption, emoji, or written statement. Instead, he simply reposted an image of Rogers in his Minnesota uniform, alongside the dates '1994–2025.' It was a gesture that spoke volumes without saying a word. Butler Bulldogs assistant coach Connor McCaffery gives a thumbs up to players on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024© Grace Hollars/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Rogers bounced around College Football Rogers had a winding college football career that spanned Iowa State, Iowa Western, Minnesota, and Lindenwood. His athleticism was matched by resilience, overcoming injuries and continuing to chase the game he loved. His story, and sudden passing, have left a void in the football community. Lindenwood Football issued a heartfelt message mourning Rogers and extending prayers to his wife, Sydney, and his parents. Rogers' legacy as a multi-sport standout — including state titles in track — has made his loss all the more heartbreaking. Advertisement McCaffery's silent tribute adds to the wave of quiet respect being shown across sports for this tragic loss. Sometimes, silence is the most powerful way to say everything. Related: Jay Bilas Throws Cold Water on Trump's College Sports Plan Related: Emmanuel Acho Doesn't Hold Back About Angel Reese's Reaction to Caitlin Clark
New York Post
21-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Runner who died in Brooklyn Half Marathon revealed to be former University of Minnesota football player
The runner who died during the Brooklyn Half Marathon on Saturday was revealed to be a former college football player. Charles Rogers, 31, started his college football career as a defensive back at Iowa State in 2012 and later transferred to Minnesota in 2015. After injuries cut his 2015 season short and took him out for the following year, Rogers transferred to Lindenwood University in Missouri before retiring from the sport. Advertisement 3 Charles Rogers died on Saturday after going into cardiac arrest and collapsing. Charles Rogers/Facebook 'Our hearts are broken as former Gopher Charles Rogers tragically passed over the weekend while running the Brooklyn Marathon,' the Minnesota football team wrote on Instagram. 'Our thoughts are with the Rogers family and all of his loved ones.' Lindenwood football also posted a heartfelt message for their former player. Advertisement 3 Charles Rogers played college football at various schools before becoming an avid runner. NYRR 'The Lindenwood Football family mourns the loss of Ace Rogers,' the team wrote on social media on Sunday. 'Our thoughts & prayers go out to his wife Sydney, his parents Teresa Jordan & Charles Rogers, and the rest of his family.' Rogers reportedly went into cardiac arrest and collapsed at Ocean Parkway and 18th Avenue around 8:11 a.m. Saturday, officials said. 3 Charles Rogers and his wife, Sydney Rogers. Charles Rogers/Facebook Advertisement He was around mile 8 of the course. His wife, Sydney Rogers, spoke with The Post after the tragic incident. 'Charles put everything he had into everything he did,' she said. 'While he leaves behind a wife and family that already miss him terribly, he loved being competitive and left us being 100% himself.'
Gulf Today
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Today
VIDEO: American woman runs Brooklyn Half Marathon in wedding dress in search of groom
In an unusual scene, 28-year-old American Tess Tregellas showed up at the Brooklyn Half Marathon last Saturday wearing a wedding dress—not to escape a groom, but to find one. Tess Tregellas, a Brooklyn comedian, said before the race, "My husband may be at the finish line, and even though I didn't find my life partner, I made a lot of people smile." She continued, "During the race, I had a sign on my back that said, 'I want to get married.' A lot of people asked me to take my picture, which I loved because I felt like a celebrity, and it also opened up a lot of conversations and got to know the people running alongside me." She added, after the two-hour-and-33-minute race, "No one proposed to me, but the women loved the idea, and that's the real goal: for each of us to feel like a bride someday in her life."
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
NYC singleton runs Brooklyn Half Marathon in a wedding dress while on the hunt for a husband: ‘He might be at the finish line!'
Don't call her a runaway bride. An entrant in Saturday's Brooklyn Half Marathon was seen running in a wedding gown — but she wasn't bolting from the altar a la Julia Roberts' character in the 1999 rom-com. Conversely, Tess Tregellas was on the hunt for a man to say 'I do.' 'My husband might be at the finish line,' the 28-year-old Brooklynite blushed in a video captured before the event began. Tregellas told The Post after the race that she didn't happen upon a hubby while wearing white, saying the stunt may have spooked off suitors. 'No proposals from any man. Honestly, I think I scare men away,' she quipped. 'But women love it and that's really what it's for — to encourage women that you can be a bride any day of your life!' In the meantime, Tregellas, who is a comedian, did manage to bring a whole lot of love to the half marathon. 'I had a sign on my butt that said 'Just hopeful' to play on the 'Just married' trope on the back of a car after a wedding,' she stated. 'A lot of people asked to take my picture, which I loved because I felt like a celebrity. It also opens up a lot of conversation and you get to know the people who are running alongside you.' Tregellas' time was 2:33:44, but said she wasn't watching the clock during Saturday's half marathon, 'I was really just doing it for the vibes,' she stated. 'I love race day energy and while I do enjoy running, I prefer running in a wedding dress.' Indeed, this isn't the first time the comedian has run the Brooklyn Half in the gown. She pulled off the same stunt last year, sharing snaps with her 203,000 Instagram followers. 'I'm a comedian and I started doing this wedding dress bit about two years ago when I ran down [Manhattan's] West Side Highway in a wedding dress chasing the shirtless hot men running,' she revealed. 'No dates, but I got a lot of laughs — and as a comedian that's the goal. It was also just so much fun!' Next month, Tregellas is taking to the stage to discuss her dating misadventures in a solo show titled 'EPIC,' to be held at the Slipper Room on Manhattan's Lower East Sode. 'It's about a hopeless romantic looking for something epic in a world of casual dating,' she explained. 'Dating can be so tough in New York, especially as a comedian. I was trying to be whatever I thought my dates wanted me to be. A lot of people were just looking for 'something casual' but what I really wanted was something EPIC,' she explained. 'What is more epic than running a half marathon in a wedding dress?'
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Runner, 31, Dies at Brooklyn Half Marathon During His First Time Competing
A 31-year-old man died while running the Brooklyn Half Marathon on Saturday, May 17 The runner — who was participating in the race for the first time — made it about eight miles into the course when he "experienced a medical incident," race officials confirmed "On behalf of the whole running community, we extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends and loved ones," New York Road Runners CEO Rob Simmelkjaer said in a statementA man has died after experiencing a medical emergency while running the Brooklyn Half Marathon this weekend, race officials said. The New York Road Runners (NYRR), which organized the 13.1-mile race, confirmed in a statement to PEOPLE that a 31-year-old man collapsed during the race on Saturday, May 17. The runner — who was participating in the race for the first time — made it about eight miles into the course when he "experienced a medical incident," officials confirmed. NBC New York reported that the incident took place along the borough's Ocean Parkway. "It is with sadness and heavy hearts that we confirm the passing of one of today's race participants," NYRR CEO Rob Simmelkjaer said in a statement. "On behalf of the whole running community, we extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends and loved ones." Race officials added that CPR was administered on-site, and the man was taken to Brooklyn's Maimonides Hospital. "Out of respect for the family, we defer to them for any additional details," NYRR officials added. "Runner safety is a major priority," the organization's statement continued. "As part of our ongoing commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety — for both the running community and the broader public — we took proactive steps to strengthen on-course support and emergency readiness." New York City weather saw a high of 83 degrees on Saturday, up from 72 degrees on Friday. "In anticipation of the forecasted heat, we provided several additional resources, including supplemental hydration at the hydration stations throughout the course and the addition of misting stations," the NYRR noted. More than 28,000 runners were expected to run the 13-mile race on Saturday morning, the organization said. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. NBC New York previously reported that three years prior, a 30-year-old man identified as David Reichman died during the same Brooklyn Half Marathon. is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! According to the outlet, Reichman had just crossed the finish line at the Coney Island boardwalk when he experienced cardiac arrest. PEOPLE reached out to the New York City Fire Department for comment on Saturday, but did not receive an immediate response. Read the original article on People
