Leslee Kathryn Buhler Alexander, known as “Honey”, was married for 53 years to Lamar Alexander, a Republican who served as Tennessee’s governor from 1979 to 1987
Paul Abramowitz
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Powerball grand prize climbs to $1 billion without a jackpot winner
The increased jackpot will remain the fifth-largest in U.S. history.
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Brad Marchand’s return sparks Bruins past Red Wings, 5-1
In his first game after offseason surgery on both hips, Brad Marchand scores twice and adds an assist as Boston rolls past Detroit.
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Verlander, seeking 1st World Series win, opens for Astros
Justin Verlander, who faces the Phillies in the opener, is 0-6 with a 5.68 ERA in seven Series starts.
Posted inSports
MLB notebook: Rivera would keep Boone, says earlier remarks out of context
Mariano Rivera said he was speaking generically about teams and managers when he answered questions Tuesday during a videoconference session with Panamanian business executives.
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NFL notebook: Belichick explains decision to finally name Jones starting QB
Pats Coach Bill Belichick did not commit to starting Mac Jones beyond Sunday, however.
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NHL roundup: Islanders shut out Rangers, 3-0
Kyle Palmieri scores twice and Ilya Sorokin stops 41 shots for his first shutout of the season.
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World Series: No U.S.-born Black players on expected rosters
For the first time since 1950, shortly after Jackie Robinson broke the Major League Baseball color barrier, there project to be no U.S.-born Black players in this World Series.
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NBA roundup: Bucks use lopsided run after Nash ejected to beat Nets, 110-99
Giannis Antetokounmpo scores 34 points in the second half as the Bucks outscore the Nets 67-44 over the final two quarters.
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MLB notebook: Schumaker hired as manager of Miami Marlins
Skip Schumaker has been the bench coach with the St. Louis Cardinals.