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Oscar-winning singer Glen Hansard dead at 56
Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard, the Academy Award-winning musician behind the beloved song "Falling Slowly" and star of the acclaimed film "Once," has died after a motorcycle crash in Dublin. He was 56.
Hansard's management confirmed his death Wednesday, telling Irish broadcaster RTÉ that his family was "deeply shocked and heartbroken."
According to Irish police, a man in his 50s was killed in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash in Lucan, on the outskirts of Dublin, before 4:30 a.m. Wednesday. First responders treated the rider at the scene, but he was pronounced dead shortly after.
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Hansard's legacy was tied to "Once," the 2007 Irish musical drama that transformed him from a respected hometown musician into an international star.
Starring opposite Markéta Irglová, Hansard played a struggling street musician whose connection with a fellow artist unfolds through music on the streets of Dublin.
The film became a global success, earning roughly $23 million at the worldwide box office and producing one of the decade's most memorable original songs, according to Rolling Stone.
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Hansard and Irglová won the Academy Award for best original song in 2008 for "Falling Slowly," a quiet acoustic ballad that became synonymous with the film.
Long before Hollywood recognition, Hansard had already established himself as one of Ireland's most respected performers.
Born in Ballymun, Dublin, in 1970, he began playing music as a teenager while busking throughout the city.
In 1990, he founded The Frames, a band that developed a devoted following over several decades. Around the same time, Hansard expanded into acting, appearing as guitarist Outspan Foster in Alan Parker's 1991 film "The Commitments."
His career continued to evolve after "Once." Alongside Irglová, he formed The Swell Season while also maintaining an active solo career.
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His 2015 album "Didn't He Ramble" earned a Grammy nomination for Best Folk Album.
Hansard was equally recognized for the way he remained connected to Dublin's music community despite his international success.
Each Christmas Eve, he gathered fellow musicians outside Dublin's Gaiety Theatre for a charity busking tradition benefiting the Dublin Simon Community, an annual event that became a holiday fixture for locals.
He also played a prominent role during one of Ireland's most emotional public farewells.
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At the funeral of Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan in December 2023, Hansard and Irish singer Lisa O'Neill performed "Fairytale of New York," inspiring mourners throughout the church to sing and dance in celebration of MacGowan's life.
Hansard's reputation reached well beyond Ireland.
The Irish musician joined Bruce Springsteen onstage at Kilkenny's Nowlan Park in 2013 for a performance of "Drive All Night."
Tributes from across Ireland began pouring in within hours of news of his death.
Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin wrote on X that he was "deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Glen Hansard."
"A talented musician and actor who made a significant contribution to Ireland's cultural landscape over many years," Martin posted.
Waterboys frontman Mike Scott also reflected on Hansard's legacy, writing on X, "Just heard that Glen Hansard has died. Travel on well, Buddy. You made your dreams come true. I'm so sorry that he leaves his wife and 3-year-old child."
Hansard is survived by his partner, Finnish poet Maire Saaritsa, and their son, Christy, who was born in 2022.
His career leaves behind a catalog that stretched from Dublin sidewalks to the Oscar stage, making him one of Ireland's most enduring musical voices.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
WATCH: Fauci attorney ejected from Senate hearing after chaotic exchange: ‘You are not recognized!’
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee’s hearing with Anthony Fauci on Capitol Hill got off to a rocky start Wednesday morning when Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., ordered one of Fauci’s lawyers removed after he repeatedly refused to stop disrupting the proceedings.
Fauci refused to respond to questions from Paul, repeatedly invoking the Fifth Amendment.
The hearing then took a turn when attorney David Schertler, whom Paul identified as one of Fauci’s "half a dozen" lawyers, attempted to speak without being recognized.
"You are not recognized, you're not recognized. If you are unruly, you will be removed from the proceeding," Paul warned.
Despite this, Schertler, who was seated beside Fauci, continued to speak.
This prompted Paul to admonish him, saying, "You will respect these proceedings. You were told not to sit at the table. You insist on sitting at the table. And we told you would not be recognized. You are not invited here for testimony, sir. You are being disruptive. Would you behave this way in a courtroom? No, because the judge would put you in jail. I can't do that today. But I can have you escorted from the premises. So, I would say, sir, sit quietly and don't say another word."
"Another word and you’re gone," Paul added.
Ranking Member Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., cut in, saying, "I'd like to hear what the the attorney has to say."
However, Paul responded, "This testimony is from Anthony Fauci. This is not a game with his lawyers."
"His lawyers can give him advice. He's got a half dozen here. They're all allowed to talk to him, alright? But the attorneys are not recognized. In fact, the attorney was told not to sit at the table, and he's not obeying that recommendation. There's a row behind you, sir. That's where you were told to sit, and you're not. And now you're disrupting the proceedings," said Paul. "This is the way Anthony Fauci wants to be remembered for a lawyer not listening to the rules. That's the way you want to be remembered, and that's what you're going to do."
Despite these warnings, the man continued speaking, prompting Paul to ask security to "please remove him from the room."
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As Paul said this, several people in the gallery broke into applause.
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As the man was removed, Paul stated, "Let the record state that Dr. Fauci will still have the advice of the other half a dozen attorneys that he brought along today."
Though former President Joe Biden issued an unconditional preemptive pardon to Fauci, Senate Republicans have emphasized that the pardon will not protect Fauci if he lies to Congress on Wednesday.
Democrat compares ICE to 'domestic terrorists' as 111 House Dems demand Texas detention center close
A House Democratic lawmaker compared actions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to domestic terrorism after a visit to a Texas detention facility on Tuesday.
Rep. Luz Rivas, D-Calif., said that seeing ICE's actions was personal for her as the daughter of Mexican immigrants and argued that "for the people of the United States, we don't want to see our government, or ICE officials, acting like domestic terrorists," she said in Spanish during a press conference.
She said her Los Angeles district saw more ICE raids than anywhere else in her county.
Rivas was among a group of lawmakers led by Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, on a visit to an ICE facility in Dilley, Texas, which over 100 House Democrats have demanded to be shut down.
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The lawmakers accused the Trump administration of holding families, including a child as young as 2 months old, in inhumane conditions.
Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., a member of the left-wing "Squad," also attacked President Donald Trump as a "dictator."
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"It's so important that we not acquiesce to this, this fascist administration, this dictator in the Oval Office," Pressley said. "History has shown us time again, appeasement does not work. The only way to beat a dictator is with defiance. The only way to beat fascism is to refuse to accept this segregated, divided, dark, dystopian view that they have for our country, is to reject it as an inevitability."
She called on Americans to "resist, reject, condemn at every turn."
But it's that kind of rhetoric that Republicans have argued is responsible for sending tensions across the U.S. skyrocketing.
GOP allies of the president have accused Democrats of encouraging violence and resistance against ICE agents, drawing a line between encouragement to resist federal immigration officers and the slate of violent incidents involving those officers this year alone.
But Democrats are accusing ICE of acting as a rogue agency outside the bounds of the law.
"We have to abolish ICE. And then I'm going to take it one step further and say any of those agents that have contributed to and caused the injury, the harm, and even fatalities, they must also be held accountable," Pressley said. "And we should abolish qualified immunity for these federal law enforcement officers."
In a letter sent earlier this month, 111 House Democrats accused the administration of harming children and families with the conditions at the Dilley detention center.
"Parents describe horrendous conditions at Dilley, leading to severe depression, hopelessness, and suicidal ideation amongst their children. Children have reported that their food is often contaminated with worms and mold and that they feel sick after drinking tap water," the letter said. "Families also report not being able to sleep at night because the lights are kept on in their rooms throughout the night. … Medical care provided by CoreCivic staff is delayed, denied, and in many cases outright dismissed, even when children are suffering life-threatening medical emergencies."
Fox News Digital reached out to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for a response to Rivas' comments.
DHS did previously accuse Democrats of lying about conditions at Dilley, which it said in a press release was specialized to hold families and care for children specifically.
"The Dilley facility is retrofitted for families. Children have access to teachers, classrooms, and curriculum booklets for math, reading, and spelling. They have access to age-appropriate books, toys, and outdoor activities. All of this is generously funded by the U.S. taxpayer," DHS said.
"Infant care packages include formula, baby food, bottles, diapers, wipes, and hygiene items. The facility also provides sippy cups and cribs. Adults with children are housed in facilities that provide for their safety, security, and medical needs."
Close call at Atlanta airport forces Delta anti-collision alarms to sound
Cockpit alarms blared as two Delta Air Lines jets narrowly avoided each other over Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport during a frightening near miss now under federal investigation.
The incident between the two Delta flights happened around 11 p.m. Monday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) told Fox News Digital in a statement.
"Delta Air Lines Flight 2472 was departing from Hartsfield – Jackson Atlanta International Airport when it crossed in front of Delta Air Lines Flight 1568, which had executed a pilot-initiated go-around because another aircraft was slow to exit the same runway," the FAA said.
On-board, anti-collision warning systems sounded in the cockpit as one pilot could be heard uttering, "My goodness," according to air traffic control audio obtained by CBS News.
Delta told Fox News Digital in a statement that the maneuver was in accordance with established procedures and that its crew undergoes extensive training for these types of uncommon scenarios.
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"As safety remains at the core of everything we do, the crew of Delta Flight 1568 performed a go-around during approach into Atlanta due to potential traffic on the runway," Delta said. "During the go-around, the crew maneuvered in accordance with established procedures to maintain separation from other air traffic."
The airline said that the flight landed safely and passengers deplaned normally.
The FAA said the incident is under investigation. Delta said it will fully cooperate with authorities on any review.
Cannabis cafes may become tourist draw in US city as lung experts cite 'toxic chemical' concerns
Amsterdam-style cannabis cafés are one step closer to opening in a major U.S. city — with others potentially watching closely.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted in mid-July to allow licensed cannabis retailers to serve food and nonalcoholic drinks on site — similar to cannabis cafés that exist in the Netherlands, as Fox 2 KTVU reported.
Even as retailers anticipate pulling in more tourist traffic as a result of the development, lung experts cite health concerns connected to the move.
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Under the new ordinance, cannabis may only be consumed on the premises and cannot be taken off-site. Alcohol and tobacco, meanwhile, are prohibited.
Operators must also obtain a Department of Public Health consumption permit alongside their Office of Cannabis permit, meet restaurant food safety standards and electronically verify every customer's age at the door.
The measure supports AB 1775, a 2024 state law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom that allows cities to issue licenses for cannabis cafés, as local outlet KQED reported. In a statement, Rafael Mandelman, board president, said San Francisco "just gave our legal cannabis industry a real tool to compete and grow," the outlet reported.
He also cited the potential economic benefits of attracting more visitors.
Mayor Daniel Lurie, a Democrat, signed the legislation July 23. On August 23, the Office of Cannabis will begin accepting applications for cannabis café permits.
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The passage of the cannabis café legislation "marks a new initiative for the city’s economic recovery and for the broader cannabis community," said Nikesh Patel, director of the San Francisco Office of Cannabis.
Patel's office "is working closely with other city departments to implement this new permit type responsibly, while maintaining core services to enforce compliance across the industry," he told Fox News Digital.
Amy O'Gorman Jenkins, executive director of the California Cannabis Operators Association, told Fox News Digital she thinks other cities "can and should consider similar models," assuming San Francisco's experiment is a success.
"The purpose of authorizing cannabis cafés was to transform a brief retail transaction into a hospitality experience," she said.
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"Allowing this activity in San Francisco will attract visitors … and generate broader economic activity," she asserted.
O'Gorman Jenkins said cannabis cafés "are not simply dispensaries where people can stay longer."
O'Gorman Jenkins mentioned that AB 1775 has safeguards to protect employees from excessive secondhand smoke — but not everyone agrees.
A representative from the American Lung Association told Fox News Digital the ordinance moves San Francisco "in the wrong direction" because of secondhand smoke.
"Permitting cannabis lounges normalizes [the] deleterious effects of smoking cannabis and exposes the adjacent properties to secondhand cannabis smoke, which contains many of the same toxic chemicals, carcinogens and fine particulate matter found in tobacco smoke," said Kesa Bruce, director of California Advocacy for the American Lung Association.
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"Employees working in cannabis cafés would be required to spend hours each day in an environment where they are repeatedly exposed to harmful airborne pollutants simply to do their jobs," Bruce contended.
"There’s a widespread belief that marijuana is ‘natural’ and therefore harmless," Corey Gamberg, a mental health and addiction specialist who serves as executive director of the Rockland Recovery Center and Massachusetts Center for Addiction, previously told Fox News Digital.
"In reality, today’s products are far more potent than in previous decades, and we’re seeing very real mental, emotional and physical consequences in clinical settings every day."
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Trent Carter, a board-certified nurse practitioner, addiction recovery expert and founder of Renew Health, an outpatient treatment center in New Mexico, also noted that marijuana has become a more commonly accepted substance — but he's seen some negative effects in his own patients.
"As time went on, I discovered that the vast majority used marijuana to treat a number of mental and physical issues, only to induce a litany of other symptoms as a result," he told Fox News Digital earlier this year.
The proposal sparked discussion on a San Francisco Reddit forum, where users expressed excitement.
"This is sooooo needed. Can’t wait," a commenter wrote.
"I'll be seeing you guys there in 10 years when the first café finally opens!" another joked.
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Others were skeptical about the plans.
"I hope this [will] limit some public weed smoking," one person said. "It’s such an anti-social behavior. Don’t like getting hit with other people’s big puffs out on the street."
Another person wrote, "It would be nice to have more social spaces, but the indoor smoke makes them pretty much un-attendable for more than a few minutes."
The proposal also comes as cannabis increasingly intersects with the travel industry.
Earlier this month, officials reminded Americans that bringing cannabis products across international borders remains illegal in many countries, warning travelers that even legal purchases made in the U.S. lead to steep fines or prison sentences abroad.
Melissa Rudy of Fox News Digital contributed reporting.
Luke Fickell says 'burn the ships' as Wisconsin more than doubles NIL spending for 2026
Wisconsin's football program finally appears to be investing in success on the field.
There used to be a time when the Badgers would consistently win 10+ games a year and appear in major bowl games.
Those days are long gone, and the Luke Fickell experiment has been an unmitigated disaster. The man hired to inject life into the program has done the exact opposite.
He's 17-21 as the leader in Madison, and he now sits on the hottest seat in all of college football.
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While Wisconsin's official NIL spending numbers have never been public, there's long been the feeling among fans that not enough was happening. There needed to be significantly more commitment.
That now appears to be happening.
The Athletic reported this week that the Badgers are spending more than $25 million this year on its football roster. That's an elite number, and a clear shift in the thinking in Madison.
The outlet reported that the NIL spending for the 2026 season is more than double what it was in 2025, when the team went a pathetic 4-8.
Fickell's buyout is currently around $20 million, according to The Athletic, and he denied a one-year rolling extension after the disaster that was the 2025 season. It's now do-or-die for the former Cincy head coach.
"I wanted the guys to understand that too. My chips are pushed to the middle. We gotta burn the ships, burn the excuses, anything that’s going to hold us back. The only option is to push forward," the Wisconsin head coach told The Athletic.
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Burn the ships.
I like it. Where was that attitude since he was hired in 2022? I guess it's better to be late than never show up at all.
The Badgers open the season September 6 against Notre Dame at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. It's time to find out if Fickell can finally save the sinking ship that is Wisconsin football. Let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.
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LIV Golf reportedly canceling its finale makes CEO's comments about 'incredible' Saudis look wildly foolish
LIV Golf's team championship will reportedly not be taking place this season.
If you've been paying attention to the situation involving LIV Golf, this report of the season finale being canceled should come as no surprise. It also sums up just how dire things have become for the breakaway circuit, while simultaneously contradicting the messaging LIV CEO Scott O’Neil tried to sell to the golf world in June.
According to Flushing It Golf, the team championship in Michigan is expected to officially be canceled after "multiple contractors" told the account that their travel and accommodations have been canceled and that "money is also owed."
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Flushing It's report comes just days after LIV golfer Martin Kaymer told Today's Golfer that the team championship scheduled for Aug. 27-30 was "highly unlikely" to take place.
LIV Golf was unreachable for comment regarding the report of the team championship being canceled. A source with knowledge of the situation shared with OutKick that LIV continues to have positive discussions with prospective investors for LIV Golf 2.0 while working to secure funding for the circuit's future and long-term sustainability.
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The LIV team championship was supposed to offer a purse of $40 million, with $11.2 million going to the winning team. However, it is difficult to pay out that type of purse when you presumably have no money.
In April, the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) officially announced that it would be cutting off its funding to LIV Golf. The PIF's statement explained that its funding would remain in place through the remainder of the 2026 season, but that does not appear to be the case with the reported cancellation of the season finale.
This new development of LIV potentially shutting its doors earlier than expected doesn't exactly support the claim O'Neil made during an appearance on CNBC on June 9 in which he hailed the Saudi PIF as an "incredible organization."
"I can say that they've been terrific partners so far," O'Neil began, referring to the Saudis funding LIV Golf. "You have to take an incredible organization like PIF at their word, and they've been very public about funding us through the season. We are full steam ahead, the players are locked in, the management team is locked in."
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It was reported in early 2026 that LIV Golf's net spending per month averaged $100 million in 2024 and 2025. For the 2026 campaign, LIV's fifth, Saudi PIF Governor Yasir Al Rumayyan reportedly approved a $266.6 million capital injection into the circuit.
If the LIV team championship is indeed canceled, it would mark the second LIV event on the original calendar to be axed in 2026. The LIV New Orleans event scheduled for late June was originally postponed in April, and while a targeted date sometime in the fall has been rumored, it seems highly unlikely the circuit makes its way to Louisiana.
LIV's next scheduled event is set for Aug. 6-9 in New York before heading to Indianapolis from August 20-23.
Tony Romo treating his field sobriety test like an NFL combine leaves fans stunned
Tony Romo gave last week's field sobriety test all he had, newly released bodycam footage shows.
Unfortunately for Romo, it wasn't enough — at least for now.
The former NFL quarterback was arrested last week following a golf tournament in Wisconsin and charged with an OWI. Romo was initially pulled over for "unsafe passing" on a Milwaukee highway, told the officer he was coming from a golf course and insisted he had consumed "zero" drinks before asking to call his attorney.
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When asked to step out of the vehicle, the current NFL CBS analyst responded, "Because I'm coming from a golf course, you think I'm drunk?"
Spicy! But, here's where the temp really cranks up ...
Police then detained Romo and transported him to a nearby station to conduct field sobriety tests, which, frankly, look like the hardest tasks in the world to complete, much less pass.
Romo, apparently, did NOT pass them given he was cuffed and detained shortly after, but it wasn't for a lack of trying.
"Sorry, two back surgeries, I need to stand here," Romo said before limbering up in a parking garage last week.
Amazing. Footage later showed Romo after performing the tests, which included the standard 'put one foot in front of the other and walk in a straight line.'
He appeared to do it just fine, but that wasn't the case.
"Did I pass this test?" he asked at one point before getting cuffed. "No I didn't, huh?"
Peak TV from Romo in that parking garage. I've given him a lot of crap over the years for his shtick in the booth, but this reeled me right back in. I've never seen a man get down on start to stretch like he's about to run the 40 before a sobriety test. Never in my life.
Credit to Romo for giving it his all, though. Some folks mail it in. Not Romo. If he's going to start a task, he's going to try and do it to the best of his ability. That's what four-time Pro Bowl quarterbacks do.
You play to win the game. A great man once said that, and it's true in all facets of life — not just sports. Romo's back was against the wall here after being stuffed in the back of a tiny police car on the drive over, and he needed to work up a quick sweat to get the juices flowing before the lights came on.
I get it. The guy had two back surgeries — as he told the other officers — and a slew of other injuries over a 14-year NFL career. You think he can just fire the engines on command anymore? Don't think so.
P.S.: I'm probably gonna take some flack for this, but whatever. I think Romo got railroaded here. He seems fine. I think he passed the tests with flying colors, and they still booked him.
"We did find a couple shooters," the officer told Romo in the garage after searching his car.
"Were they drank?" he asked. "I don't think any of them were drank."
Yeah, this case is far from over.
Romo was eventually cited for first-offense operating while intoxicated and refusing to submit to a chemical test. He was released and is due in court on Sept. 21.
Joe Girardi, Shane Victorino to manage top high school baseball talent at Perfect Game All-American Classic
The Perfect Game All-American Classic will have some star power leading the way in the dugouts.
The world’s largest youth baseball and softball platform announced Wednesday that World Series champion Joe Girardi and former All-Star outfielder Shane Victorino will serve as managers. The game will take place Sunday, Aug. 16, at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.
The All-American Classic will feature many of the nation’s top high school baseball players. Girardi, who won three World Series as a player during his 15-year career, and one as a manager of the New York Yankees, said it is a "thrill" to be part of the game.
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"It's a thrill for me to be around so much young talent. I think the big leagues has a ton of young talent and this is going to give me an opportunity to see more and probably in like three or four years I'm going to say that young man in the big leagues I got a chance to manage him and I saw him when he was 17 years old, and you could just tell that he was going to be a big leaguer," Girardi told Fox News Digital in a recent interview.
"I'm really excited about that and just to be around so many great players and the biggest thing for me is that they go have fun and enjoy this and realize what they've accomplished so far, but this they're just scratching the surface."
The former Philadelphia Phillies manager said that he will tell the players they have a "gift."
"I would tell them they have a gift and that gift is baseball. And don't waste it. Put everything you have into getting better every day. Taking care of your body, taking care of your mind, making sure that you don't overwork, but you have to work. I mean, this is a game of repetition, and you have an opportunity to do something really, really special that so few people get a chance to do. And don't waste the effort," Girardi said.
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"Don't waste your opportunity here. Really, really go after this and you will be rewarded."
Not only will the players have Girardi and Victorino to look to, but they will also be guided by a host of assistant coaches who starred in the major leagues. The coaching staff includes 1995 American League MVP Mo Vaughn, Hall of Fame pitcher Trevor Hoffman, All-Star outfielder Ryan Klesko, along with MLB veterans Todd Coffey, Denard Span and Jason Phillips.
Rounding out the coaching staff will be members of the 1993 Phillies National League championship team Milt Thompson and Ben Rivera, 2008 World Series champions Kyle Kendrick and Tom "Flash" Gordon, and 2010 and 2011 National League East champion Jose Contreras.
Also among the coaching staff is Girardi’s son, Dante.
"I also get to coach alongside my son, Dante, and that's really special for me because Dante has always loved the game since he was 5 years old. And we went through these Perfect Game events and I actually coached for his team FTB one year when I wasn't managing and went to the great Perfect Game events," Girardi said.
"We went to Atlanta and I remember building a bed in the back of the truck as we were driving around playing in different places. It's just really fond memories for me and it's going to create another great memory between my son and I. And I'm sure he'll have a lot of advice for me. And I probably should listen because he understands what it's like to be youthful."
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Girardi guaranteed that one of the players in this game will be in an All-Star Game in the future.
The All-American Classic debuted in 2003, and since its inception, the game has featured some of the biggest names in Major League Baseball play in the event. Bryce Harper, Gunnar Henderson, Bobby Witt. Jr, Gerrit Cole and Francisco Lindor are among the star players who have played in the game over the years.
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