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Alex Zanardi, racing icon, Paralympic gold medalist and a testament to courage, has died Original

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By Jim Ayello Verified
| The Indianapolis Star Verified
May 2, 2026, 8:59 a.m. ET • Racing icon and Paralympic gold medalist Alex Zanardi died at the age of 59. • Before losing his legs in a 2001 crash, Zanardi was a two-time CART open-wheel racing champion. • After his accident, he won four Paralympic gold medals in handcycling and set an Ironman world record. • Zanardi was known for his perseverance and became a global inspiration for overcoming adversity.
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Texans QB C.J. Stroud returns to practice, still must clear concussion protocol

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By Jim Ayello Verified
| The Athletic Verified
Houston Texans starting quarterback C.J. Stroud returned to practice Tuesday. It’s a positive step forward for the third-year passer, who suffered a concussion in Houston’s Week 9 loss to the Denver Broncos and missed the next two games. While Stroud’s return to practice is encouraging, it does not mean he’ll be ready to play Thursday night against the Buffalo Bills. He still needs to clear all phases of the NFL’s concussion protocol to be ready to go.
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Tyreek Hill? Jakobi Meyers? What are Giants’ trade options after losing Malik Nabers?

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By Charlotte Carroll Verified, Jim Ayello Verified
| The Athletic Verified
With Malik Nabers out for the remainder of the 2025 season, the New York Giants’ offense is in trouble. We’ll dive deeper into what’s next for the offense later this week, but right now, we want to focus on who’s next. The absence of the 2024 No. 6 pick creates a huge void for someone to fill in the Giants’ passing game, as Nabers has been its focal point since he arrived in New York.
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