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Former NFL defensive lineman Aldon Smith has died

Former NFL star Aldon Smith, an All-Pro linebacker who played six seasons in the league, died suddenly Saturday at 36. The San Francisco 49ers announced his death, though no cause was provided. 49ers Mourn a Star The 49ers shared the news in an emotional statement. “We are devastated by the sudden...

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What happenedSmith, 36, spent six seasons in the NFL with the San Francisco 49ers, the Dallas Cowboys and the then Oakland Raiders.
What changedOne side frames it as "Former NFL defensive lineman Aldon Smith has died". The other frames it as "Former San Francisco 49ers Star Aldon Smith Dead at 36".
ConfidenceMedium. 3+ sources across at least two bias buckets with comparable news formats.
Archive healthLive match · 3 sources · 2 buckets · comparable news format

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57WORDING GAP

3 sources · 2 bias buckets · Medium confidence

Still Watching. One side frames it as "Former NFL defensive lineman Aldon Smith has died". The other frames it as "Former San Francisco 49ers Star Aldon Smith Dead at 36".

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Jun 14, 9:45 AM: Truth Press joined the source map.

Jun 14, 10:43 AM: WVEC 13News Now (Tegna, Norfolk) joined the source map.

Jun 14, 12:45 PM: The Gateway Pundit joined the source map.

Now: Wording Gap is 57/99 and story health is live match · 3 sources · 2 buckets · comparable news format.

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Truth Press5h ago

Former NFL Star Aldon Smith Dies Suddenly at 36

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Former NFL star Aldon Smith, an All-Pro linebacker who played six seasons in the league, died suddenly Saturday at 36. The San Francisco 49ers announced his death, though no cause was provi...

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The Gateway Pundit1h ago

Former San Francisco 49ers Star Aldon Smith Dead at 36

Former NFL star Aldon Smith has died at the age of 36, the San Francisco 49ers announced on Saturday.

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Center ·News report
WVEC 13News Now (Tegna, Norfolk)4h ago

Former NFL defensive lineman Aldon Smith has died

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Smith, 36, spent six seasons in the NFL with the San Francisco 49ers, the Dallas Cowboys and the then Oakland Raiders.

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