Dodgers great Don Newcombe dies at 92; won MVP, rookie of the year, Cy Young and lasting respect
(LA Times NBA)

Don Newcombe, the intimidating right-handed pitcher who was the first player in major league history to have won rookie of the year, Most Valuable Player and Cy Young awards, died Tuesday. He was 92. Newcombe, who cut short a brilliant baseball career with alcohol abuse then spent much of the rest...