{
  "id": 13969730,
  "title": "Lions' Dan Campbell, Jared Goff get emotional after death of radio announcer's wife",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/lions-dan-campbell-jared-goff-get-emotional-after-death-of-radio",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T13:52:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/lions-dan-campbell-jared-goff-135254216.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Detroit Lions displayed great emotion during their 45-21 win over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, as they honored longtime radio play-by-play announcer Dan Miller. Miller's wife, Cindy, had passed away on Saturday after a fierce battle with cancer. Coach Dan Campbell personally presented the game ball to Miller, visibly moved as he spoke of the couple's journey through hardship. Campbell described Miller as \"salt of the earth,\" acknowledging the recent loss but expressing his love for Dan. Quarterback Jared Goff also paid tribute to Miller in postgame comments, noting the announcer's integral role in Lions football, describing him as a part of their family. Goff spoke of weekly conversations with Miller, vowing to keep him in their hearts during this difficult time. Sports director at WJBK-TV, Jason Benetti, filled in for Miller during the game, expressing sympathy for the Lions crew and Miller's family, emphasizing that they are all deeply saddened by the loss of Cindy. Benetti called Miller \"one of the most sincere human beings\" and a \"fantastic voice of the Lions for over two decades.\"",
  "summary": "Detroit Lions radio play-by-play man Dan Miller wasn't in the booth on Sunday following his wife's death. The team made sure he wasn't forgotten.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Dan Campbell, Jared Goff send heartfelt messages to Lions announcer Dan Miller after wife’s death",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/dan-campbell-jared-goff-send-heartfelt-messages-to-lions-announcer",
        "published": "2026-10-12T02:30:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Newsweek",
        "title": "Jared Goff Sends Heartfelt Message to Lions Broadcaster After Wife’s Death",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/jared-goff-sends-heartfelt-message-to-lions-broadcaster-after-wifes",
        "published": "2026-10-12T04:02:27.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}