{
  "id": 5609799,
  "title": "Vin Cherwoo, longtime AP sports desk editor and union leader, dies at 56",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/vin-cherwoo-longtime-ap-sports-desk-editor-and-union-leader-dies-at-56",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-04T17:53:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Associated Press",
    "slug": "associated-press",
    "url": "https://apnews.com/article/vin-cherwoo-dies-0cf8bb8326948ae3881ad7f13961f49a"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Vin Cherwoo, a long-time editor and writer for The Associated Press sports desk and the president of the News Media Guild, has passed away at the age of 56. Cherwoo, affectionately known as \"Woo,\" had been hospitalized since May due to a long illness. Born in the late 1960s, Cherwoo began his career with the AP in 1993, working as a seasonal baseball dictationist in New York. He later became a full-time member of the sports agate desk, where he meticulously compiled statistics and standings from various sporting events. Cherwoo was elected president of the News Media Guild, Local 31222, in 2020 and was reelected in 2024. Despite his health issues, he remained passionate about his work with the union, often expressing his desire to return to his role with the guild. Kim Kruesi, the NMG First Vice President, praised Cherwoo's deep institutional knowledge and his ability to lead years of bargaining. Cherwoo first joined the AP in 1993 and later became a full-time member of the sports agate desk, where he made significant contributions to the national sports wire.",
  "summary": "Vin Cherwoo, a trusted editor and writer for The Associated Press sports desk for more than three decades and the president of the News Media Guild,…",
  "key_points": [
    "Vin Cherwoo, 56, dies after long illness",
    "Former AP sports editor, union leader",
    "Praised for institutional knowledge and leadership"
  ],
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  "coverage": {
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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."
}