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Stories Shaping Sports and Business: Tuesday, April 14

New York Yankees co-owner Hank Steinbrenner passed away at his Florida home on Tuesday morning. Steinbrenner turned 63 years old two weeks ago on April 2.

According to sources close to the Steinbrenner family, his death was not related to the coronavirus and a statement from the Yankees indicated Steinbrenner passed away from a longstanding health issue.

Hank was the oldest of four siblings. His father George Steinbrenner purchased the Yankees in 1973.

XFL Files For Chapter 11

The second attempt by Vince McMahon to start an alternative professional football league has officially ended with the XFL filing for Chapter 11.