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Yahoo
12 hours ago
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Tulane Basketball Player Gregg Glenn III Dies in 'Tragic Accident' at 22
NEED TO KNOW Tulane men's basketball player Gregg Glenn III died at age 22, the university confirmed Glenn reportedly died in a "tragic accident" over the weekend, according to the school's statement Tulane's head basketball coach remembered Glenn as an "exceptional athlete" and "remarkable person"Tulane men's basketball player Gregg Glenn III died at age 22 after what is being described as a "tragic accident." A statement from the university's vice president of student affairs Sarah Cunningham issued on Monday, July 28, said, "It is with profound sadness that I reach out to you today. We have lost a cherished member of our university community, Gregg Glenn III, who died in a tragic accident this weekend." Cunningham described Glenn as a "talented student-athlete who enriched our lives with his spirit, dedication, and passion for both sports and academics," calling him an "outstanding athlete" on the men's basketball team and "an individual who brought joy and light to those around him." "His commitment to excellence inspired many of us," the statement continued. "The oldest of his siblings, Gregg was a Health & Wellness major from Pompano Beach, Florida. Known for his infectious personality, positive energy, and kindness, he brightened every room he entered. Well known in the South Florida area for his basketball prowess, he will be greatly missed by many." Additional details about Glenn's cause of death were not made available. The college basketball player posted on Instagram Stories just hours before his death. At the time Tulane confirmed his passing, Glenn's Stories were still active on his profile — both were reposts of other people's posts, including one from the Utah Jazz's Taylor Hendricks. Tulane Green Wave's head coach Ron Hunter said in a statement that his program "was devastated" to learn of Glenn's death. "He was not only an exceptional athlete but also a remarkable person who brought energy, dedication, and kindness to our team and community. Gregg's spirit and passion will be deeply missed, and our thoughts are with his family and friends during this difficult time. We will honor his memory by continuing to celebrate the impact he made on all of us." Tulane's director of broadcasting Corey Gloor said he is "absolutely gutted" by the loss. "Gregg was such a great, genuine and kind person. Love ya, G," he added. Glenn started in 34 games for Tulane last season, averaging 10.6 points per game. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
a day ago
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Tulane announces death of star basketball player Gregg Glenn III in a 'tragic accident'
Tulane basketball star Gregg Glenn III died in a "tragic accident" over the weekend, university vice president of student affairs Sarah Cunningham announced Monday. Glenn was 22. In a statement, Cunningham announced Glenn's death. Cunningham used the phrase "tragic accident," but did not provide additional details about Glenn's death. Cunningham called Glenn a "talented student-athlete who enriched our lives with his spirit, dedication, and passion for both sports and academics." Glenn was also recognized for his "infectious personality, positive energy, and kindness" in the statement. The oldest of his siblings, Gregg was a Health & Wellness major from Pompano Beach, Florida. Known for his infectious personality, positive energy, and kindness, he brightened every room he entered. Well known in the South Florida area for his basketball prowess, he will be greatly missed by many. Let us remember Gregg not just for his achievements in sports, but for the kindness and warmth he shared with everyone. He will forever remain a part of our university family. Glenn began his college basketball career at Michigan, where he saw time in four games as a freshman. He transferred to Tulane after his freshman season. As a sophomore, Glenn appeared in 30 games with Tulane, averaging 3.6 points. He moved into the starting lineup as a junior. Glenn started every single game in which he appeared last season, scoring 10.6 points and dishing out 5.3 rebounds in 34 starts. He was set to return to the school in the fall for his senior season.
Reuters
a day ago
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Tulane F Gregg Glenn III dies in 'tragic accident'
July 28 - Tulane starting forward Gregg Glenn III died in a "tragic accident" over the weekend, the school announced Monday. He was 22 years old. Glenn was the Green Wave's fourth-leading scorer in 2024-25, his second season with the school after playing his freshman season at Michigan. "It is with profound sadness that I reach out to you today. We have lost a cherished member of our university community, Gregg Glenn III, who died in a tragic accident this weekend. He was a talented student-athlete who enriched our lives with his spirit, dedication, and passion for both sports and academics," vice president of student affairs Sarah Cunningham said in the announcement. "Gregg was an outstanding athlete on our men's basketball team and an individual who brought joy and light to those around him." The 6-foot-7 native of Pompano Beach, Fla., averaged 10.6 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.1 assists in 34 starts for the Green Wave, who finished 19-15 last season. "He was not only an exceptional athlete, but also a remarkable person who brought energy, dedication, and kindness to our team and community," Tulane head coach Ron Hunter said in a statement. "Gregg's spirit and passion will be deeply missed." No details about the accident -- even where it happened -- were provided. --Field Level Media
CBS News
4 days ago
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Exploding propane tanks fuel large fire at Pompano Beach hazardous waste drop-off site
A large fire that broke out early Friday morning at a Broward hazardous waste drop-off site involved hundreds of propane tanks. Pompano Beach Fire Rescue said around 6 a.m. they received a report of an explosion at the facility on N Powerline Road near W Copans Road. When firefighters arrived, they encountered several hundred propane tanks on fire or exploding in the facility's storage yard. "Our crews faced an extremely dangerous situation with hundreds of pressurized propane tanks involved," Fire Chief Pete McGinnis said. They immediately began an aerial attack and requested a second ladder truck. Using two water sources, they were able to contain the rapidly spreading fire. The intense heat and threat of further explosions posed a serious risk to nearby hazardous materials storage units, so firefighters worked quickly to protect them. "Their quick actions and coordinated response helped prevent a much more severe incident," McGinnis said. No injuries were reported. The cause of the explosion is under investigation.
CBS News
5 days ago
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Photo shows pickup truck believed to be connected to Pompano Beach hit-and-run that killed man, Broward detectives say
Detectives are asking for the public's help after they released a picture of what they believe to be the pickup truck involved in a hit-and-run crash that killed a man in Broward County earlier this month, the sheriff's office said. Around 12:55 a.m. on July 8, the Broward County Sheriff's Office received a call concerning a crash with injuries near 600 N. Powerline Rd. in Pompano Beach, prompting deputies and Pompano Beach Fire Rescue to respond. According to the preliminary investigation, a man — identified as 28-year-old Wesley Moimeme — appeared to be standing in the roadway when he was struck by an unknown vehicle in the southbound lanes of North Powerline Drive and north of Northwest 6th Street. BSO said the driver of the vehicle fled, and paramedics pronounced Moimeme dead on the scene. As their investigation continues, BSO's Traffic Homicide detectives released a new photo on Thursday, which they believe to be a silver or gray full-size truck that could be the vehicle responsible for the crash. Anyone with information on the driver or vehicle involved is asked to contact BSO THI Det. Carlos De Jesus at (954) 321-4842 or submit a tip through the SaferWatch app. If tipsters wish to remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward, they can call Broward Crime Stoppers at (954) 493-TIPS (8477), dial **TIPS (**8477), or go online at
