SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — Costa Rican authorities announced Tuesday that they will continue to investigate the cause of death of the teenage son of former Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner as they ruled out asphyxiation as the reason.
The 14-year-old Miller Gardner died Friday while staying with his family at a hotel on the Manuel Antonio beach in Costa Rica’s Central Pacific.
Costa Rica’s Judicial Investigation Agency told The Associated Press that on Thursday evening, members of the Gardner family went to dinner outside the hotel and began feeling ill upon returning.
They initially received treatment from the hotel doctor.
“The following morning, a family member found the child with no vital signs and alerted authorities,” the judicial police said.
The judicial agency explained that asphyxiation was initially considered as the cause of death, but after an autopsy performed by the Forensic Pathology Section, that theory was ruled out.
“No abnormalities were found in the respiratory tract, so samples were sent for histological, toxicological, and neuropathological analysis to the OIJ forensic laboratories, in addition to a study at the Costa Rican Institute for Research and Teaching in Nutrition and Health (INCIENSA) at the University of Costa Rica (UCR),” the report states.
The Judicial Investigation Agency stated that the death remains under investigation and its conclusions could take two to three months.
Brett Gardner, 41, was drafted by the Yankees in 2005 and spent his entire big league career with the organization. The speedy outfielder batted .256 with 139 homers, 578 RBIs, 274 steals and 73 triples in 14 seasons from 2008-2021.
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FILE - New York Yankees' Brett Gardner walks off the field after being defeated by the Tampa Bay Rays in a baseball game on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Roman Josi scored a goal and added two assists to lead the Nashville Predators to a 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals on Sunday night.
Steven Stamkos had a goal and an assist, Cole Smith also scored, and Justus Annunen made 28 saves for the Predators, winners of two of three.
Alex Ovechkin had a goal and an assist, Ethen Frank also scored, and Charlie Lindgren made 18 saves for Washington, losers of two of three.
Annunen, who earlier in the week signed a two-year extension with the Predators, has won three consecutive decisions.
Ovechkin scored the game’s first goal at 5:56 of the opening period.
With the Capitals on a two-man advantage, John Carlson sent a pass to Ovechkin at the left faceoff dot, where he beat Annunen with a one-timer for his 20th of the season, the 21st consecutive season he’s scored at least 20.
Entering Sunday, neither team had not scored on the power play in their previous four games, but both connected twice on the man-advantage.
Stamkos tied the game 1-1 at 13:15 of the first, also on the power play.
The goal was the 601st of Stamkos’ career, third among active players, trailing just Ovechkin, with an NHL-record 917, and Sidney Crosby (649).
Smith gave Nashville a 2-1 lead at 1:12 of the third, beating Lindgren high to the stick side from the low slot.
Josi followed at 3:29 of the third, connecting on a one-timer from the top of the right circle with the Predators on a 5-on-3 of their own.
Frank closed the Washington deficit to one at 9:03 of the third, also on a power play.
Capitals forward Justin Sourdif was struck in the face by a puck early in the second period and did not return.
Capitals host the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday.
Predators host the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday.
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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) waits for the puck to be dropped during a face-off in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Nashville Predators, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, right, celebrates with Justin Sourdif (34) after scoring against the Nashville Predators during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Nashville Predators center Steven Stamkos (91) is congratulated after scoring against the Washington Capitals during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Nashville Predators center Steven Stamkos (91) flips over Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren (79) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
