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  "title": "Mike Ditka, legendary NFL player and coach, dies at 86",
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  "topic": "culture",
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  "published": "2026-10-09T15:32:17.000Z",
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  "summary": "Mike Ditka, the NFL Hall of Famer who coached the Chicago Bears to a Super Bowl victory in 1986, has died at 86.",
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        "title": "Mike Ditka's family releases statement after his death",
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        "title": "Mike Ditka, legendary NFL coach and tight end with the Bears, passes away at age-86",
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        "outlet": "CBC News",
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        "published": "2026-10-09T15:40:01.000Z"
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        "title": "Mike Ditka, legendary NFL player and coach, dies at 86",
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        "published": "2026-10-09T16:43:14.000Z"
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