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The Trinidadian sprinter was in a head-on collision in Texas.

Rams off to best start at 12-0; Murphy closes in on state record The countdown to the record continues this week for Rio Rancho High School baseball coach Ron Murphy, and as long as his Rams win their game at Cibola on Tuesday, he’ll be set to tie the state record of 581 victories, held by longtime Bloomfield coach John Gutierrez. Murphy picked up his 579th career win Wednesday afternoon at Atrisco Heritage Academy in the Rams’ district 1-5A opener. A win over the Cougars would be No. 580. ...

Jim Bertelsen Former Rams running back Jim Bertelsen passed away at the age of 71 this week. Bertelsen spent five years in the NFL, all with the Rams. He was a second-round pick in 1972, going 30th overall to Los Angeles. His best season came in 1973 when he rushed for 854 yards and four touchdowns, while also catching 19 passes for 267 yards and one touchdown. He earned a Pro Bowl selection, the only of his career. In his five seasons in L.A., Bertelsen carried the ball 614 times for 2,466 yar...