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Erin Popovich, wife of Spurs head coach, dies

Erin Popovich, the wife of San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich, died early Wednesday, the team announced. "We mourn the loss of Erin," Spurs general manager R.C. Buford said. "She was a strong, wonderful, kind, intelligent woman who provided love, support and humor to all of us." Erin and Gregg Popovich were married while he worked as an assistant at the Air Force Academy from 1973-79.