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Man Dies Playing Soccer In Maryland, Loved Ones Say
Akindeji Agarah died doing what he loved.
Agarah, 29, was playing soccer on Sunday, Aug. 6 — a game in which he scored a goal — when he fell and started gasping for breath, according to a campaign launched by loved ones.
Attempts from his teammates, paramedics, and doctors to save him were futile.
The GoFundMe created to assist with funeral expenses had raised $22,700 as of Monday, Aug. 21.
"Akindeji was an angel on earth," said Oyindamola Agarah, who organized the fundraiser. "His humility was next to none. He was a respectful gentleman who loved deeply and made sure everyone …
UMD Grad Who Vomited On Football, Became Paralyzed In Wrestling Match Darren Drozdov Dead At 54
Darren Drozdov, a professional wrestler and former NFL player nicknamed "Puke" for vomiting on the ball, died on Friday, June 30. He was 54 years old.
Darren, of Hamilton, NJ, grew up playing football as a quarterback in Mays Landing and was All-State in football at Oakcrest High School.
He went on to play college football at the University of Maryland, graduating with a degree in criminal justice.
Darren played in the NFL on the New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles and Denver Broncos, and was famously nicknamed "Puke" after he threw up on he ball during a Monday night game, stopping the ce…