craig sager and only craig sager would have appreciated it. >> i'm wearing this sager strong shirt this morning to honor craig sager. you can't see the back of it but a quote from his speech that says time is simply how you live your life. sager made the most of his time. bringing joy to everyone he came into contact with. most fans know him for his wacky suits that he wore and great interviews but he has to be remembered for his courageous fight with leukemia and that was reporting sports for us fans at home. sager made his national television debut. he was at home plate after ank aaron broke the home run record and then went on to report for cnn and then turner sports covering everything from the world series to final four. all the nba teams in action last night honoring sager before the game. many players wearing the same shirt i have on right now. sager died just days after he was inducted into the sports broadcasting hall of fame. he leaves behind a wife and five children. craig sager 65 years old. >>> else where in the sports world seattle seahawks once again after beating the ram

nba sideline reporter craig sager died today after a battle with cancer. his leukemia was no longer in remission. >> the #sagerstrong. kobe said so grateful for the time you schrader with all of us. rest in peace, my friend. >> sports illustrated writer andrew sharp tweeted everyone who remembers craig sager will break into a giant smile when they think of him. that's a u8pretty fantastic legacy. craig sager was 65. >>> you saw it here at 8:00 as amy celebrated her birthday on the big bang theory. >> the actress who plays the neuroscientist is actually a neuroscientist herself. our allison barber talked to her tonight about spreading her love of science. >> reporter: middle schoolers in this room. they go to different schools. >> i go to school at holt. >> i go to kilmer. >> reporter: but they all spent 10 weeks learning to cold. >> coding is basically to input what you put on the computer. it's like a format. >> reporter: and created all kinds of apps. >> the point is to try to make a world with a defender on the top. >> every time you click it adds a cer

thank you. >> friends of craig sager are remembering him. not only for his colorful tv career, but for the courageous way he faced cancer. sager died yesterday after working the sidelines of nba games for nearly a quarter century. he was beloved by fans, players, and coaches alike. >> the most azing part of him is his courage. what he has endured and the fight that he's put up, the courage that he has displayed during the situation is beyond my comprehension. >> craig sager was 65 years old. >>> the widow of the orlando massacre gunman wants to change their son's name. the 4-year-old is partly named after the gunman omar mateen. a court petition filed in california by norr salman doesn't list the game. >>> michelle obama talks about race and her husband's achievements in her final one-on-one interview at the white house. she spoke with oprah winfrey for an upcoming cbs special. >> barack didn't just talk about hope because he thought it was just a nice slogan to get votes. i mean, he and i and so many believe that -- what else do you have if

. >>> also remembering craig sager. next we look back on the career of a sports broadcaster who became a favorite to the fans and to the players he covered. >>> and back to breaking news in west philadelphia that we're following for you this morning. in this dangerous cold firefighters are battling a house fire, it sent one person to the hospital already. the fire broke out in a row home on millick street, it's right near baltimore pike, just after 3:30 this morning. some of the water used to fight the flames has been freezing on the street. so far there is no word op what caused the fire. we will have another live update from the scene coming up at 5:30. >>> this holiday season we need your help sharing stories of people you know doing acts of kindness. the goal is the "today" show second annual #sharekindness campaign to inspire 1 million acts of kindness. reach out to us on twitter, instagram and use the #share kindness. >>> we want to introduce you to a little girl from the lehigh valley who is making very big holid

. >> pauley: jim axelrod honor's the late craig sager's battle against cancer. rita braver visits paulo coelho the author of "the and more. first, here are the headlines for "sunday morning," the 18th of december, 2016. 19 below in sioux falls, south dakota. two in chicago. it's cold. and a weekend storm caused icy roads and crashes. a 6-vehicle pile up on i-95 near baltimore included a tanker that skidded off the highway and exploded. china says it will return a u.s. navy drone it seized in the disputed water of the south china sea near the philippines. the pentagon says the drone similar to this one, was operated by civilian contractors conducting oceanic research. there's increasing desperation in the city of aleppo in syria where the evacuation of thousands has ground to a halt. there's little food and water as government troops close in on the city. the man behind one of the best known medical interventions for non--medical folks has died in cincinnati. dr. henry heimlich was 96 years old. pope francis celebrated his 80th birthday yesterday receiving eight

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sager's brave battle. ,,,,,,,,,,, >> pauley: we pause now to remember sportscaster craig sager, who died thursday at age 65 after a long battle with cancer. outspoken to the end, he recently gave his last tv interview with our jim axelrod. >> the introductions. >> for years, craig sager was among america's best known sportscasters, a favorite of both players and fans for his engaging way of reporting. >> couldn't they send someone else out here? >> it's you and me. >> and his flashy way of dressing. his sports coats were loud they were a deafening roar. >> you take this outfit home, you burn it. >> but recently, sager took his place as perhaps america's best known cancer patient. >> ladies and gentlemen, craig sager! >> honored this year at the espy's the oscars of the sports world, for the courage he demonstrated in his harrowing two and a half year battle against leukemia. >> i will continue to keep fighting, sucking the marrow out of life as life sucks the marrow out of me. >> you've become perhaps america's highest profile cancer patient. did you ever think about that? >> not in

guys. >> human highlighters. >> back to craig sager. i got to be around him during the final four last year in houston and nba finals. to know what he was going through and watch him still report the way he did was an inspiration. >> i love it. time is simply how you live your life. >> not a dry eye in the house. that speech was given at the warriors game. thank you, andy scholes. >>> harsh new words from president obama. pledging retaliation against russia for intruding on the election. his message to putin next. what makes this simple salad the best simple salad ever? heart healthy california walnuts. the best simple veggie dish ever? heart healthy california walnuts. the best simple dinner ever? heart healthy california walnuts. great tasting, heart healthy california walnuts. so simple. get the recipes at walnuts.org. ...one of many pieces in my i havlife.hma... so when my asthma symptoms kept coming back on my long-term control medicine. i talked to my doctor and found a missing piece in my asthma treatment with breo. once-daily br

. >> well, that was sportscaster craig sager just a few months ago. over the summer, he was honored with some espy awards. craig sager has passed away after a several-year battle with cancer. he's passed away at the age of 65. if you're an nba fan, if you've watched nba basketball at all over the last quarter century, you know exactly who craig sager is. if you watched any major sport, chances are you saw craig sager at some point. he was a sideline reporter, he interviewed coaches, he interviewed plays. he was known for his colorful wardrobe, but he was known for also for his incredible love of life, for the work he did in the broadcast news field, the sports reporting field and, of course, for a courageous and very public battle with cancer that unfortunately ends in craig sager's passing today at the age of 65. somebody who by sports fans and non-sports fans will be missed dearly. i'm steve kornacki in new york. "mtp daily" starts right now. >>> if it's thursday, president-elect donald trump is accusing intel agencies of playing politics, though th

the great craig sager was 65. dolly parton held a telethon this week that raised $9 million for victims of wildfires in the great smoky mountains. 14 people were killed in those fires. 2,000 buildings burned. two juveniles are charged with arson. michelle obama gave her final one-on-one interview as first lady to oprah winfrey for an upcoming cbs special and shared her thoughts about race. >> color, wealth, these things that don't matter still play too much of a role in how we see one another, and it's sad because the thing that least defines us as people is the color of our skin. >> pelley: there's more of the interview tomorrow on "cbs this morning." the oprah special airs monday on cbs. up next, steve hartman with the untold story behind a holiday classic. liberty mutual stood with me when i was too busy with the kids to get a repair estimate. liberty did what? yeah, with liberty mutual all i needed to do to get an estimate was snap a photo of the damage and voila! voila! (sigh) i wish my insurance company had

steve kerr still thinking about his buddy, craig sager. >> craig's death in the news today obviously far outweighs anything that happens in the gym. >> reporter: with the warriors' win and on pace to eclipse the win plateau for a second season. >>> not often a sideline reporter is so popular with so many people. >>> well, we'll be right back with a look at the storm rolling through the bay area and what we can expect tomorrow morning. j okay, the rain no match for star wars fans, it will be open tonight, and fans were dressed for the occasion of course. >> well, i have my comfortable shoes and my star wars rebel socks, and the chewbacca rebels. >> how many people have a chewbacca onesy? >> we're getting her one for christmas. looks comfortable. before we leave we have coldness coming our way. >> we definitely do. the rainfall is pushing out of here, dry weather much needed for the bay area. we'll continue to see the areas of moderate rainfall continue for san jose over the next one, two, maybe three hours at this point. for tomorrow morning we start with morning lows anywhere from 34

award for perseverance, craig sager! >> when he appeared at the espies this summer, he knew he may have just months to live. >> time is something that cannot be bought. it cannot be wagered with god. and it is not an endless supply. time is simply how you live your life. >> just weeks later, sager had his third bone marrow transplant, unwilling to give up his fight against acute myeloid leukemia. he spoke with "cbs this morning" in september. >> i feel like i am fighting for everybody who has cancer. >> his friends and colleagues paid tribute. >> all of us go on to die, but very few of us live. craig sager lived a great life. >> sager first announced his diagnosis in april 2014. in less than a year, he was working court side again. the rare cancer beaten into remission. >> doing what you're doing, we got no excuses. >> even greg popovich, the san antonio spurs coach, was moved. >> this is the first time i've enjoyed doing this ridiculous interview we're required to do just because you're here and you're back with us. wel

craig sager lived a great life. >> reporter: he announced his diagnosis in april of 2014. less than a year he was working courtside again. remission. >> seeing you and doing what you're doing. >> reporter: even gregg popovich, the famous surly san antonio coach was moved. >> this is the first time i've enjoyed doing this ridiculous interview we are required to do. it's because you're here and you're back with us. welcome. >> reporter: sayingers' outrageous outfits endeared him to nba fans and players who doesn't shy away from some good natured ribbing. >> you take this outfit home and you burn it. >> reporter: where did the outfits come? >> i've always wanted to be lively. i don't want to be dull. >> reporter: they were window dressings to a hall of fame career. one of the biggest scoops came early on in 1974 when a trench coat wearing 22-year-old sager managed to get on the field as hank aaron became baseball's home run king. >> sometimes greater things are expected from those who are icon, but his first chance to work a finals game only this year. >> sports are in my sou

sager. >> reporter: when he appeared at the espys this summer, craig sager knew he may have just months to live. >> time is something that cannot be bought. it cannot be wagered with god and it is not in endless supply. time is simply how you live your life. >> reporter: just weeks later, sager had his third bone marrow transplant and unwilling to give up his fight against acute myelois leukemia. >> i feel i am fighting for everybody who has cancer. >> reporter: on thursday hours after learning of his death, sager's tnt colleagues pay tribute. >> all of us are going to die but very few of us live. craig sager lived a great life. >> reporter: he announced his diagnosis in april of 2014. less than a year he was working courtside again. the rare cancer beaten into remission. >> seeing you and doing what you're doing. >> reporter: even gregg popovich, the famous surly san antonio coach was moved. >> this is the first time i've enjoyed doing this ridiculous interview we are required to do. it's because you're here and you're back with us. welcome. >> reporter: sayingers' outrageous outfits e

today everyone said good-bye to legendary sports caster craig sager. friends and family packed into the church to sager. many wore the colorful shoes and jackets. sager battled leukemia for three years. >> there will be people who watch this fight who unfortunately 10, 15, 20 years from now will hear a doctor say yeah, it's cancer. and they're going to say i remember when i was 15 years old and i watched this guy craig sager fight this thing. >> a lot of times we can take inspiration from these people. vimy v. award for courage. just his battle. he was out there doing his craft to the full extent. >> that's news at 6:00. the cbs evening news is next. >> we'll be back at 7:00. i'll see you at 11:00. >> pelley: breaking news tonight. many are dead after a thunderous disaster at a fireworks market in one of the world's biggest cities. also tonight, the christmas market killer is on the loose. isis claims responsibility. and there's a warning for americans. >> we are all valuable terrorist targets today. >> pelley: the tower sends a passenger jet straight

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there will never be another craig sager. his incredible talent, tireless work ethic and commitment to his craft took him all over the world covering sports. while he will be remembered fondly for his colorful attire and the tnt sideline interviews he conducted with coachers and players, it's the determination, grace and will to live he display in his battle with cancer that will be in our lasting impact. our thoughts are with stacy and the entire sager family during this difficult time. we will forever be sager strong." he passed away just say after he was inducted into the sports broadcasting hall after fame. i was privileged to work with him at the nba all-star game in january. here is a look back at his life. >> reporter: for over 40 years, craig sager reported sports in style, and a unique style it was. he made his debut back in 1974 during one of the most iconic moment in sports, after hank aaron hit his report 715th home run, sager, a radio reporter at the time, ran on to the field and joined in the celebration at home

>>> sportscaster craig sager died today aft l with leukemia. sager worked nba games on tnt for nearly a quarter century. known for pointed questions and loud suits. one outrageous outfit drew a foul from nba star kevin garnett. >> you take this right here, i don't care if it's versace, name brand -- >> it's sai -- >> no, sai, i don't care. you take this and you burn it. >> 1974 when hank aaron hit his record-breaking 715th home run, sager, a young radio reporter, dashed onto the field and scored an exclusive interview. the great craig sager was 65. >>> dolly parton held a telethon this week that raised $9 million for victims of wildfires in the great smoky mountains. 14 people were killed in those fires. 2,000 buildings burned. two juveniles are charged with arson. >>> michelle obama gave her final one-on-one interview as first lady to oprah winfrey for an upcoming cbs special and shared her thoughts about race. >> color, wealth, these things d much of a role in how we see one another. and it's sad because the thing that least defines us as peo

. >> before the game they honored craig sager who lost his battle with leukemia. steve kerr addressed the crowd. >> while we considered a moment of silence, we thought he would like a moment of joy instead. i'd like all of you to join me in applause for a great man and a life well lived. thank you. [ applause ] >> really a nice touch to have a momentf joy. sager worked for turner sports for 30 years. known for his colorful outfits. he battled leukemia since 2014 with so much courage. was an icon respected and loved by so many. craig sager was 65 years old. >>> rams/seahawks, jared goff meeting richard sherman. concussion protocol. third quarter seahawks throwing from the 1. this time it works. russell wilson to doug baldwin 17-3. seattle runs a fake punt. john ryan, all kinds of space but then starts juggling the football for no more reason and takes a huge hit. stick to punting. look out! get down. seattle clinches the nfc west 24-3 the final winning despite the fluorescent green uniforms. >>> abc 7 sports brought to you by river rocca seen know. >> winner of the

. >> another heartfelt contribute, former teammate of the pistons, dennis rodman tweeted craig sager thanks for saving my life when i was in dire need of help in detroit in 1993. condolences to your family. rest in peace, my friend. >> vice president joe biden weighed in. he tweeted craig sager died as he lived with passion, perseverance, hopeful, a real hero. >>> in weather, brutal cold winter weather stretches from the midwest to the northeast. the storm is creating white out conditions. it's being blamed for massive pile ups including western pennsylvania involving 59 vehicles. as we have a report from syracuse, more snow is on the way. >> reporter: overnight strong winds and snow pummeled western new york as the brutal cold and winter-like weather stretches from the midwest anything. i want to go back to bed. >> reporter: -- to the northeast. >> it's freezing out here. >> it will blow me away. >> reporter: as we go, this time lapse video shows a wall of lake-effect snow burying the region. about 35 miles north of syracuse, people battled white out conditions. on the roads, storm

. >>> family and friends celebrated the life of beloved reporter craig sager at a public mem today. sagger died last week at the age of 65 following a battle with leukemia. sagger's broadcasting career spanned 40 years and his friend ernie johnson says he inspired others with his determination in fighting cancer. >> they are going to say i remember when i was 15 years old and i watched this guy craig sager fight this thing. and i can too. >> sagger was known for his outrageous wardrobe. many that attended the memorial wore flamboyant clothing in his honor. >>> how many raiders or this list coming up next. >>> mark is here to tell us more about sports. pro bowl selections. >> the raiders, 11 and 3 and going to the playoffs for the first time since 2002 and in line to go to the super bowl. along the individual rewards. 7 raiders to the pro bowl. awhile since you have been able to say that. topping the bill. derrick car to amari cooper. that's the acd c connection right there. they have been great to watch. just wish they would give cooper the ball more. that would help things and on t

. >> before the game they honored craig sager who lost his battle with leukemia. steve kerr addressed the crowd. >> while we considered a moment of silence, we thought he would like a moment of joy instead. i'd like all of you to join me in applause for a great man and a life well lived. thank you. [ applause ] >> really a nice touch to have a moment of joy. sager worked for turner sports for 30 years. known for his colorful outfits. he battled leukemia since 2014 with so much courage. was an icon respected and loved by so many. craig sager was 65 years old. >>> rams/seahawks, jared goff meeting richard sherman. concussion protocol. third quarter seahawks throwing from the 1. this time it works. russell wilson to doug baldwin 17-3. seattle runs a fake punt. john ryan, all kinds of space but then starts juggling the football for no more reason and takes a huge hit. stick to punting. look out! get down. seattle clinches the nfc west 24-3 the final winning despite the fluorescent green uniforms. >>> abc 7 sports brought to you by river rocca seen know. >> winner of t

a young craig sager was on the field -- april 8, 1974. sager was on the field to conduct an interview with the hall of famer. he joined cnn in 1981.>> have you done all your holiday shopping? up next last-minute gift ideas for those hard to buy loved ones on your list. at ikea, we believe everyone should be able to afford a welcoming home for the holidays. and that nothing should get in the way of a good conversation. we believe that room for one more shouldn't cost more. and that you can make a place for everyone. spend your holiday overjoyed and under budget with ikea. >>> fire at an auto wrecking yard in richmond on gertrude avenue. at richmond parkway. import and traffic news, richmond parkway is closed between pittsburgh and west gertrude avenue. there is smoke as a consideration, there is a shelter in place that has been ordered. it may be unhealthy air as well. >> a ton of vehicles going up in flames. may be close to 100 vehicles at the junkyard. alex savidge has been on the ground. he is doing interviews right now. we will touch b

sager was a sports broadcaster for more than 30 years. craig sager was 65 years old. josh norman and the redskins back to work on the practice field today, getting ready for the showdown with carolina monday night. a huge game with huge playoff implications. the burgundy and gold cannot afford another loss in the final stretch of the regular season. one-on-oneorth went with the man in charge of the redskins. erin: we saw last week they were not really throwing josh's way, newton to throw his way. coach gruden: they will throw to benjamin. and will get some play, hopefully he will make the place. it will be a great matchup. he will be excited, but hopefully he reigns it in and plays good. watch the redskins-panthers right here on abc seven. men's college basketball, george washington got the win over central florida, 74-59. the co alison: you just want to stay inside if you can. steve: but we survived the one day super cold snap. tomorrow be better, near 30 the high, not as windy. middle 50's and rain saturday afternoon. jonathan: jimmy kimmel is next. alison: have a g

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.>>> an nba side liner, craig sager has died. how they are honoring him. >>> welcome back. the warriors cruised to a win. they beat them 103 to 91. they didn't have anthony, he was there. -- but the game from the start it was all about playing as a team. they started with an assist on 36 straight buckets. they finished with 41 assists. and, they have the best record in the lead with 23 wins and losses. >>> the warriors and the next took some time before the game to honor veteran tv sideline reporter craig sager. he died yesterday from cancer. there was a moment of silence but that wouldn't do for the man who brought energy and happiness to each game that he worked. >> while we considered a moment of silence we thought that it would be more appropriate given the way that he lived his life in the joy that he brought to so many people have a moment of joy instead so i would like all of you to join me an applause for a great man for a wife that's a life well lived. -- a life well lived. >> [applause] >> he was loved and even if you didn't know him you knew his close -- his clot

as for craig sager he worked for turner for 30 years. colorful outfits. battled leukemia for several night. icon in the sport. respected and loved by so many. craig sager 65 years old. curry continuing the warrior season of giving. hosted 14 make a wish family from across the nation warrior headquarters today. supplied each child with a duffel bag full of shoe, basketball, gear personally signed everything everything. kid took part in warriors team huddle close door practice. these are memory that will last them a life time. >> probably mean the world to them. never forget this. never forget this got a lot of stuff. stuff signed. i see shoes. shirts. a lot of stuff in the bag. >>reporter: thursday tonight football. hello. ram and seahawks that was cal versus stanford meeting sherma sherman. before the hit there no. 1 draft pick struggling. wide optimists 13 of 25 for un35 yard. former cal star. baldwin. wide open. wilson has too easy. 17-3 seahawks. fourth quarter. seattle punting from their own 26. look at ryan i'll throw a touch down notice throw the ba

the great craig sager who lost his fight with leukemia. we remembe >>> now abc 7 sports with larry biel. >> good evening. the sports world lost a great man today, iconic nba sideline reporter craig sager died after a long fight with leukemia. sager worked for turner sports for 30 years, always wore the wild flashy suits. his battle with leukemia started in 2014. he would beat it, go right back to work and find the cancer had come back. sager was so courageous, so determined to fight on, he would often get chemotherapy in the morning then work the sidelines the same night. amazing streng. craig sager was 65 years old. many people including the warriors tweeted out their condolences. steph curry tweeting thank you for being you, you brought out the best of everyone you met. craig thompson, r.i.p., craig, missed by every hoops fan out there. and kevin durant, long live, craig, we love you, rest there paradise. the man who worked with sager on tnt had this to say. >> lot of fun days and night on the road. you only saw him for 15 minutes on the

craig sager was 65 years old. >> all of those jackets were custom made. he would get the fabric himself and have them taylor made. >> he was such a nice man and great reporter. >> jeff, how many more hours? >> four hours left before this thing finally starts to move on out. i want to get a look at the rest of the micro climate forecast tomorrow. 49 and winds up to 21. you need your jacket in san francisco and much-needed drying, sunny skies and temperatures in the mid 50s and extended forecast a quick look, sunny forecast and maybe icy conditions though saturday morning, lows down at 28 degrees to start for saturday morning. so people just need to be careful on the roads for maybe black ice. >> thank you, jeff. >> back to the football coverage. >> not just tonight's game but check in with the raiders and 49ers. we will be back at 111:00. heavy, labored breathing heavy, labored breathing heavy, labored breathing coughing breathing through oxygen mask breathing through oxygen mask breathing through oxygen mask breathing through oxygen mask covered californi

long time nba sideline reporter craig sager passed away after a lengthy battle with leukemia. known for the wild sports jacket as witty sense of humor, he was first diagnosed with queue lou keep yeah in 2014, inducted into the sports broadcast hall of fame just a few days ago. >> i would like all of you to join me in applause for a great man and a life well lived. thank you. >> really nice to see, a nice touch by the warriors. head coach steve kerr who used to work with sager at the tnt network held a moment of joy before last it in's game against the knicks. craig sager was just 65 years old. >> the warriors doing it, the milwaukee bucs had a tribute as well. >>> the state of ohio begins a special tribute to one of the pioneers of space exploration. john glenn who also served z as ohio's u.s. senator died last thursday at age 95. glenn's body will lie in repose in the rotunda of the ohio statehouse. he's the ninth person ever to receive that honor. public memorial for glenn will be held tomorrow. >>> coming up, the president-elect and the president at odds over vladimir putin

a heartfelt reaction is being posted honoring led inin ining sportscaster craig sager.. in a tweet, vice president biden said he died as he lived with courage, passion, and -- >> he died after battling cancer for two years. here's more from david muir. >> reporter: the colorful suits, and a colorful broadcasting legend. >> you know, i didn't recognize you right away. i thought you were the good humor ice cream man. >> reporter: his career beginning in the early '70s, there on the left, interviewing hank aaron after beatinging the home run record.. covering football, olympic curling, but it was basketball he loved most. >> that's a nice suit you got on there. easter already went by. >> you take this and burn it. >> reporter: all in good fun, he was the fun. ask pops, coaching the spurs. >> what's the key? >> i think they were looking at your suit. >> reporter: sager would battle leukemia and it was pop who missed him the most. >> welcome back. i was in the hospital for month hoping to do this again. >> reporter: fighting cancer with a smile on his face, earning respect fr

long time nba sideline reporter craig sager has died at age of 5 after battling leukemia. known for his colorful personality and even more colorful wardrobe he was a fixture on the court for decades. tributes have been pouring in from across the nation, steve kerr skipped a moment of silence and instead led a whole basketball arena in a moment of joy. >> joy me in applause for a great man and a life well lived. thank you. >> craig sager dead at the age of 65. >>> to charleston where a jury convicted dylann roof on all counts for killing nine black worshippers at a south carolina church. one of the survivors of the massacre testified at the trial about how she watched roof murder her son. she wasn't surprised by the verdict she said. >> i wasn't expecting anything less. i knew it was going to be<<<ñ guilty, guilty, guilty, completely. >> all the way through. >> all the way through. >> and when you heard the final one. >> music to my ears. >> 18 of the 33 charges were capital offenses and roof faces the death penalty. the jury will break for christmas before returning in ja

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the great craig sager who lost his fight with leukemia. we remember zero really can be a hero.ds) get zero down, zero deposit, zero due at signing, and zero first month's payment on select volkswagen models. right now at the volkswagen sign then drive event. >>> now abc 7 sports with larry biel. >> good evening. the sports world lost a great man today, iconic nba sideline reporter craig sager died after a long fight with leukemia. sager worked for turner sports for 30 years, always wore the wild flashy suits. his battle with leukemia started in 2014. he would beat it, go right back to work and find the cancer had come back. sager was so courageous, so determined to fight on, he would often get chemotherapy in the morning then work the sidelines the same night. amazing strength. craig sager was 65 years old. many people including the warriors tweeted out their condolences. steph curry tweeting thank you for being you, you brought out the best of everyone you met. craig thompson, r.i.p., craig, missed by every hoops fan out there. and kevin

sideline reporter craig sager died yesterday from a rare form of leukemia. he spent 26 seasons on national broadcasts for turner sports. the 65-year-old leaves behind his wife stacy and five children. the illinois native made a name for himself with his colorful wardrobe. as such the milwaukee bucks were among the teams that paid tribute to sager's sartorial style last night. they took the floor wearing warm-up shirts outlined with a jacket and polka dots, as you can see. >> what a sweet story, what a sweet man, really changing the broadcasting world with that legacy. >>> time now for sports including some thursday night football. >> our friends from espn with the highlights. >>> good morning, america. while you are getting up, we have not yet gone to bed. >> exactly. >> special trick. he's kevin. i'm nicole. >> big night in the nfl. and we have ourselves an nfc west champion, they are seattle seahawks heading back to the postseason for the fifth straight year. that's john fassel making his interim head coaching debut after jeff fisher was fired by the rams

david leavy said there will never be another craig sager. he went all over world. while he'll be remembered for his colorful attire it is determination, grace, and will to live he displayed that will be remember. >>> donald trump's adult children have been playing a prominent role in the transition, the sons are prepared to take the ric u.n. rynes of the empire and ivanka may end up in the east welcome of the white house? what does that mean? politics. that's next. i'm only in my 60's. i've got a nice long life ahead. big plans. so when i found out medicare doesn't pay all my medical expenses, i looked at my options. then i got a medicare supplement insurance plan. [ male announcer ] if you're eligible for medicare, you may know it only covers about 80% of your part b medical expenses. the rest is up to you. call now and find out about an aarp medicare supplement insurance plan, insured by unitedhealthcare insurance company. like all standardized medicare supplement insurance plans, it helps pick up some of what medicare doesn't pay. and could save you in out-of-po

there will never be another craig sager and we think that is a description that suits him nicely. craig sager was 65. the panel is back. i know i said i want to go to the north carolina story here. i want to paint a scenario for you guys. president obama signs an executive order that says the sitting president and vice president has to abide by all the conflict of interest laws that the rest of the executive branch does. if he did that today, beth, there would be, you know, screams from republicans and all this stuff. you could argue that's happening in north carolina now. >> i guess you could argue that. >> basically someone is trying to basically make life uncomfortable for the successor. in this case, this is the super majority republicans in the legislature who are already going to cause problems for incoming democratic governor, anyway. for them to step out and do this on behalf, you know, of the 10,000 vote differential between mccrory and cooper it's extraordinary. they have the power to do it. governor cooper was clear they can get away it. he wants to talk about good educ

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what a tribute, craig sager you will be missed. i know from the players and fans and people who aren't involved even in basketball, we'll miss you there, buddy. >>> pro bowl roster came out last night. raiders led all teams with seven players led by mvp quarterback derek carr. the cowboys topped with six players. the cowboys have five including rookie dak prescott and ezekiel elliott. now, the pro bowl will be in orlando florida, the sunday before the super bowl. >>> and finally dancing warriors mom, she was rocking it in the sweater. she got a chance to show off her new moves with the dance team. her name is robin scheiber. she's got to be one of the coolest moms on planet right now. everybody is asking for a photograph, selfies, everything. her husband says she has serious skills. kudos to her, look at her, she's rocking it. >> the best fit about that video all the people -- the first one, all the people around her watching her do this while she's in the stands. it was magical. >> sign her up for "dancing with the stars." >> sign