Obituaries in the newsMargaret Harper DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Margaret Taylor Harper, a former candidate for lieutenant governor as the women’s movement burgeoned in North Carolina who also made marks in journalism, business and charitable work, died Sunday. She was 92. Financier William Mayer is new head of UFL’s New York franchiseNEW YORK — Financier William E. Mayer will be the owner of the United Football League’s New York franchise. Texas Dolly remains a link to another era as World Series of Poker gets underwayBeing a poker legend in Las Vegas at this time of year means having your picture taken with a lot of different people. A lot of them have the same question for Doyle Brunson just before the click of the camera. Vitaly Lunkin outlasts formidable field to win $1.9M at World Series of Poker $40K eventLAS VEGAS — A 37-year-old Russian poker professional turned a $40,000 buy-in into $1.89 million at the World Series of Poker on Monday, earning his second gold bracelet after topping a field of 201 of the world’s toughest players over four days. Retired NFL players lash out at union seeking support during upcoming talks with leagueLAS VEGAS — Retired football players angry with the NFL Players Association over disability and pension benefits said Sunday that the executive director of the union may be ahead of himself in seeking their support during upcoming contract talks with the league. |