{
  "id": 6458567,
  "title": "Rutgers coach Steve Pikiell says he is receiving treatment for cancer",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/rutgers-coach-steve-pikiell-says-he-is-receiving-treatment-for-cancer",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-09-09T19:01:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/09/09/rutgers-coach-steve-pikiell-says-he-is-receiving-treatment-for-cancer"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Rutgers men's basketball coach Steve Pikiell has been diagnosed with cancer and is undergoing treatment, according to a statement released by the Scarlet Knights program. Pikiell, who is entering his 11th season as coach, expressed confidence in associate head coach Brandin Knight and the rest of the staff and athletes to lead the program during his absence. The coach had been feeling unwell for a few months before receiving the diagnosis and underwent a successful surgery, with doctors working with him to plan for finishing treatment. Pikiell, who turns 59 in November, is under contract through the 2030-31 season.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Rutgers men's basketball coach Steve Pikiell reveals cancer diagnosis",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/rutgers-mens-basketball-coach-steve-pikiell-reveals-cancer-diagnosis",
        "published": "2026-09-09T17:19:17.000Z"
      }
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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."
}