NFL and college football broadcaster Kirk Herbstreit announced Thursday that his beloved dog, Ben, died at age 10.

Was Dikembe Mutombo on the flight ... large footprint leaves a legacy far beyond the court. He was a global ambassador for the NBA and a leader in humanitarian efforts for his home continent.

He was the first global ambassador for the league ... He played in the NBA through the 2008-09 season. Tributes poured in for Mutombo on social media. He finished his career as an eight-time ...

As Georgetown remembers Dikembe Mutombo, it is not just about mourning his passing but also celebrating the joy he brought to ...

“Dikembe Mutombo was simply larger than life ... “There was nobody more qualified than Dikembe to serve as the NBA’s first ...

He played for the Hawks from 1996-01. After Mutombo retired, he became a humanitarian and the NBA's first Global Ambassador. Mutombo, who was just 58 when he died, leaves behind a legacy of ...

The prominent NBA ... ambassador as he helped to grow the game worldwide after his playing days. Yao Ming had a brief but ...

Former Chicago Bulls forward Bob Love, a three-time All-Star who spent 11 years in the NBA, has died. He was 81.

Pat Graham | The Associated Press The Nuggets honor franchise legend Dikembe Mutombo, who died in September, at Ball Arena ...

Pat Graham | The Associated Press The Nuggets honor franchise legend Dikembe Mutombo, who died in September, at Ball Arena during Thursday's season opener. • Get NBA League Pass TODAY > DENVER ...

Mutombo helped the Nuggets become the first No. 8 seed to upset a No. 1 seed in the NBA playoffs ... Mutombo will always be remembered as an ambassador of this game, on and off the court, with ...