Brendan Burke is dead; Brendan Burke, Brian Burke’s son, has died, his death in a car accident confirmed moments ago.

Brendan Burke was the 21 year old son of Brian Burke, Toronto Maple Leafs General Manager Brian Burke.

Here is the latest on the death of Brendan Burke.

Burke’s death was in Indiana on US 35 during poor snow weather conditions, says local reports. Exact details of what caused Burke’s car to crash have yet to be released. The Toronto Star twittered Burke’s death today followed by an official Maple Leafs statement.

MSNBC reports that Burke was in a Jeep Grand Cherokee which went sideways into a Ford Truck causing the death of not just Burke but friend Mark Reedy (18). As of 9 pm PST it not clear which person was the driver.

The Toronto Maple Leafs issued the following statement:

“We are saddened to report that Brendan Burke, the youngest son of Leafs President and General Manager Brian Burke, succumbed to injuries he suffered in an auto accident earlier today in Indiana.

“The family asks for privacy at this difficult time.”

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VIDEO! Here again is video of the Bobsled Split Pants. The Bobsled Split Pants video is one of two split pants videos going viral in just 12 hours.

It’s cold out on the slopes. But that didn’t bother Gillian Cooke. strong>As NBC News reports, “She focused on her run and continued to stretch. Officials and onlookers, however, noticed and could barely contain their laughter.”

The Gillian Cooke wardrobe malfunction making this bobsledder’s video the highlight of the World Championships from last weekend.

And it’s all caught on tape.

Even funnier, Cooke had apparently no knowledge it had happened in the skin frozen temperatures. It all happened on the slopes of typically reserved St. Moritz, Switzerland.

The pants didn’t last. But Cooke did, earning seventh place with team member Nicola Minichiello.

Catch the video below.

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VIDEO! Watch video of the “Bobsled Split Pants” Gillian Cooke. A Gillian Cooke wardrobe malfunction making this bobsledder’s video the highlight of the World Championships from last weekend.

And it’s all caught on tape.

Even funnier, Cooke had apparently no knowledge it had happened in the skin frozen temperatures. It all happened on the slopes of typically reserved St. Moritz, Switzerland.

As NBC News reports, “She focused on her run and continued to stretch. Officials and onlookers, however, noticed and could barely contain their laughter.”

The pants didn’t last. But Cooke did, earning seventh place with team member Nicola Minichiello.

Catch the video below.

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Amir Vahedi is dead. News of the death of Amir Vahedi is impacting the world of poker. Amir Vahedi died on January 8 from diabetes complications.

Jeffrey Pollack issued the following statement on the passing of Amir Vahedi:

“Amir was one of my favorite people in poker…. This is so sad, RIP my friend, your laugh will always be missed!”

In 20001 Amir Vahedi earned the “no limit Texas hold ‘em player of the year” pulling in $3 million in winnings.

Mark Seif said the following this weekend: “I’ve just been told by close friends of Amir Vahedi, that Vahedi passed away in Las Vegas on January 8, 2010, due to complications involving blood sugar levels. Waiting for for more details. Devastating news. Very very sad.”

Funeral arrangements have not been announced. Amir Vahedi will be greatly missed.

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SCORE! Score on the Army All American Football Game 2010 is 14-0 (West-East). The Army All American Football Game 2010 roster features many of Southern California’s finest.

They include Robert Woods, the WR standing at 6’1” 180 from Junipero Serra High School CA; Demetrius Wright Jr., the DB at 6’1” 201 from Corona Senior High School CA; and Cecil Whiteside , the LB at 6′3 220 from Newport Harbor High School CA.

Joining them today are also Ronald Powell, the DE at 6′4 230 from Rancho Verde High School CA, and Dillon Baxter, the WR at 5′11 187 from Mission Bay High School CA.

But don’t forget Los Angeles’ representatives! D.J. Morgan is the RB 5’11” 175 from Taft High School CA and Anthony Barr at 6′4 230 from Loyola High School CA.

The game is currently at halftime.

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Rory Markas (aka Rory Marcus) is dead. Rory Markas has died, his death at age 54 a shock to the Los Angeles sports community.

Cause of death is unknown says Angels spokesman Tim Mead moments ago. Markas was best loved as the play by play announcer for the Angels for eight seasons from 1994 to 1997 . Last night Rory was found dead in his home in Palmdale.

An autopsy is expected. Markas had a brain blood clot two years ago corrected by surgery.

Markas to any Los Angeles resident was known over countless broadcasts - from USC games to Clippers showdowns. He was with KTTV and the great KNX radio.

Funeral arrangements have not been announced. Rory Markas will be greatly missed. Send your love.

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ESPN 3D? Yes ESPN is launching ESPN 3 D Television using 3D technology for sporting events.

ESPN 3D will air 85 events in the first 12 months. The first event will be the soccer match of South Africa vs Mexico at the FIFA World Cup games. ESPN and ABC Sports president George Bodenheimer made the announcement today during CES week.

The 85 events will be live from soccer, football (2011 BCS Championship), college sports (football and basketball) and even Summer X games.

In a statement issued today, Bodenheimer said the following:

“ESPN’s commitment to 3-D is a win for fans and our business partner. ESPN 3D marries great content with new technology to enhance the fan’s viewing experience and puts ESPN at the forefront of the next big advance for TV viewing.”

Exciting!

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