“‘Ryno’ — Baseball legend Ryne Sandberg sparks global tribute trend as fans mourn his passing”

 

“Former Chicago Cubs icon Ryne ‘Ryno’ Sandberg, 65, has passed away after competing bravely against metastatic prostate cancer. A 10‑time All‑Star and nine‑time Gold Glove winner, Sandberg’s legacy now unites fans worldwide. #Ryno #RyneSandberg #CubLegend #BaseballForever”

Chicago Cubs legend and Major League Baseball Hall of Famer, Ryne Sandberg, passed away at the age of 65 from metastatic prostate cancer. Chicago Cubs legend and Major League Baseball Hall of Famer, Ryne Sandberg, passed away at the age of 65 from metastatic prostate cancer.

Former Chicago Cubs player Ryne Sandberg walks to the mound to throw a ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the New York Mets and the Cubs in Chicago on June 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh,File)(AP)

His journey with the deadly disease was fairly recent, with the first announcement about it coming in January 2024. He revealed that he is undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatment.

In August 2024, much to the relief of his admirer, Sandberg announced that he was cancer-free. However, the relief was short-lived as Sandberg announced in December 2024 that prostate cancer had returned and as spread to other organs - a condition known as metastasis.

He had resumed treatment and fought the disease for nearly seven months before it finally took him on Monday, July 28, the Chicago Cubs announced.

"Ryne Sandberg was a hero to a generation of Chicago Cubs fans and will be remembered as one of the all-time greats in nearly 150 years of this historic franchise," Tom Ricketts, the executive chairman of the Chicago Cubs, said in a statement.

"His dedication to and respect for the game, along with his unrelenting integrity, grit, hustle, and competitive fire were hallmarks of his career. He was immensely proud of his teammates and his role as a global ambassador of the game of baseball, but most of all, he was proud of Margaret, his children and his role as husband, father, and grandfather," it added.

Also read: Ryne Sandberg dies at 65: All on wife Margaret, and children Justin and Lindsey

The Washington native is survived by his second wife, Margaret, whom he married in August 1995, and their five children: Justin, Lindsey, Steven, BR, and Adriane.

He also had two children—Justin and Lindsey—with his first wife, Cindy White, to whom he was married from 1979 until their divorce in July 1995.

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Wallabies lose veteran prop Alaalatoa for third Lions Test

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Published on: Jul 29, 2025 01:13 pm IST

Wallabies lose veteran prop Alaalatoa for third Lions Test

Veteran Australia prop Allan Alaalatoa was ruled out of the third British and Irish Lions Test Tuesday, the Wallabies' second injury blow in as many days.

Wallabies lose veteran prop Alaalatoa for third Lions Test

Alaalatoa hurt his shoulder during last week's crushing last-minute 29-26 defeat in the second Test at Melbourne, not returning after half-time as the Lions clinched the series 2-0.

His absence explains the call-up on Monday of former All Blacks prop Aidan Ross, who has linked up with the Wallabies for the first time.

It is more likely, however, that Tom Robertson, who came off the bench in the first two Tests, or Taniela Tupou will start in the front row on Saturday in Sydney.

"He's a massive part of the group," forward Jeremy Williams said of Alaalatoa.

"We just wish him the best in his recovery and hopefully he'll be back out there soon."

Williams had praise for Ross, who was born in Australia before moving to New Zealand as a child, playing one Test for the All Blacks in 2022 before switching allegiances this year.

The 29-year-old was a long-time Waikato Chiefs player but he will play for Queensland Reds from next season.

"He's a great bloke and he trains really hard," said Williams.

"He's been in a few different systems now so I'm sure he's going to add a lot of value to the group."

Wing Harry Potter has also been ruled out injured, with coach Joe Schmidt having several options to replace him, including Dylan Pietsch, Filipo Daugunu and Corey Toole.

Australia head into the game desperate to avoid a whitewash, after losing the opening Test in Brisbane 27-19.

Lock Nick Frost said the team were hungry for another shot at Andy Farrell's men after their disappointment at losing in Melbourne to Hugo Keenan's controversial late try.

"There's a bit of fire in the belly from the last couple of games, and you're playing in Sydney, for a lot of the boys, that's hometown," he said.

"You're playing for your nation, playing for your family first and foremost too."