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sports7 days ago•6 min saved

Final Acts of the Greats: The Best and Worst Last Seasons in NFL History

The piece highlights Aaron Rodgers’ announced retirement after his upcoming season and surveys the best and worst final QB seasons among Hall of Fame quarterbacks, naming Tom Brady’s 2022 and Drew Brees’ 2020 as the peak finales, alongside others like Roger Staubach, Norm Van Brocklin, and Otto Graham. It also lists less fortunate endings for Johnny Unitas, Joe Namath, Dan Marino, Y.A. Tittle, and Brett Favre, illustrating how a last season can define a legacy in unpredictable ways.

via Sports Illustrated|

#end-of-career #hall-of-fame #nfl

sports10 days ago•26 min saved

Harvick, Burton, and Phillips Named to NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2027; Landmark Award Goes to Kennedy

NASCAR announced the Hall of Fame Class of 2027: Kevin Harvick, Jeff Burton and Larry Phillips will be inducted, while Lesa France Kennedy will receive the Landmark Award; the induction ceremony is set for January 22, 2027 in Charlotte, NC, with voting including a fan vote and ballots from the NASCAR community and industry representatives.

via Jayski|

#hall-of-fame #jeff-burton #kevin-harvick

sports17 days ago•8 min saved

Strickland's UFC 328 Upset Sparks Masvidal’s Hall-of-Fame Praise

Sean Strickland defeated Khamzat Chimaev to win the UFC middleweight title at UFC 328 in Newark, a result that drew praise from Jorge Masvidal who called Strickland an all-time great and a Hall of Famer, highlighting his career progression, his wins over top opponents like Israel Adesanya and Chimaev, and his string of high-profile upsets.

via MMA Junkie|

#hall-of-fame #jorge-masvidal #khamzat-chimaev

sports20 days ago•4 min saved

Remembering Bobby Cox: Braves Icon Dies at 84

Former Braves manager Bobby Cox dies at 84; he led Atlanta to the 1995 World Series title, ranks fourth all-time in managerial wins with 2,504, and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2014.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

#1995-world-series #baseball #bobby-cox

sports24 days ago•2 min saved

Lawrence Taylor Discharged From Hospital to Continue Pancreatitis Recovery

Lawrence Taylor has been discharged from a New Jersey hospital and sent home to continue recovery from pancreatitis. The Giants legend was hospitalized on April 23 for a non-life-threatening stomach issue that was later identified as pancreatitis; he helped the Giants win two Super Bowls, had his No. 56 retired, and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1999.

via NBC Sports|

#hall-of-fame #hospital-discharge #lawrence-taylor

sports1 month ago•2 min saved

Lawrence Taylor Hospitalized with Pancreatitis, Improving

Hall of Fame Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor is hospitalized in New Jersey with pancreatitis; the 67-year-old was transported to the ER last week, listed as non-life-threatening and showing signs of improvement, with no discharge date yet, per TMZ Sports. Taylor played for the Giants from 1981-1993, won two Super Bowls, and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1999.

via NBC Sports|

#giants #hall-of-fame #lawrence-taylor

sports1 month ago•32 min saved

Nebraska Renames Bowlin Stadium Field to Honor Rhonda Revelle

Nebraska Athletics announced that Bowlin Stadium’s softball field will be named Rhonda Revelle Field to honor longtime Huskers coach Rhonda Revelle. In her 34th season, Revelle has guided Nebraska to more than 1,200 victories and is the winningest coach in Nebraska athletics history, with NFCA Hall of Fame induction in 2010, 23 postseason appearances, and three Women’s College World Series; the honor follows Nebraska’s 13-0 win over Iowa and Bowlin Stadium’s strong attendance history.

via huskers.com|

#bowlin-stadium #hall-of-fame #nebraska-athletics

entertainment1 month ago•15 min saved

Don Schlitz, Creator of The Gambler Song, Dies at 73

Don Schlitz, the veteran country songwriter behind The Gambler, died at 73. A prolific figure in Nashville, he earned ASCAP's Creative Achievement Award in 2007 and was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2017 and the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2012 for his enduring impact on the genre.

via AP News|

#country-music #don-schlitz #entertainment

entertainment1 month ago•2 min saved

Last-Minute Price Crash Hits WWE Hall of Fame 2026 Tickets in Las Vegas

WWE’s Hall of Fame 2026 ceremony at Dolby Live in Las Vegas saw last-minute tickets slump to as low as $35, with about 505 seats still available hours before showtime, despite 3,054-seat capacity and 2,549 tickets already distributed. The event highlighted stars like Stephanie McMahon, AJ Styles, Demolition, and Dennis Rodman, along with Legacy inductees Sid and Bad News Brown, underscoring a surprising push to fill the crowd at a major Las Vegas weekend show.

via Ringside News|

#entertainment #hall-of-fame #las-vegas

sports1 month ago•7 min saved

Las Vegas hosts WWE Hall of Fame 2026 as star inductees take the stage

Live coverage of the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2026 in Las Vegas (Dolby Live at Park MGM) featuring inductees AJ Styles, Stephanie McMahon, Demolition, Bad News Brown, Dennis Rodman, and Sid; with video tributes and speeches, celebrity moments, and legacy packages, as Miz and Cole host. The ceremony streams on ESPN Unlimited in the US and YouTube elsewhere.

via Cageside Seats|

#aj-styles #hall-of-fame #las-vegas

entertainment1 month ago•4 min saved

Stephanie McMahon Enshrined in WWE Hall of Fame by Family

Stephanie McMahon was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame at the 2026 ceremony by her daughters Aurora, Murphy, and Vaughn and by her mother Linda McMahon. Tributes from Charlotte Flair and Trish Stratus celebrated her role in advancing WWE’s Women’s Revolution. Linda praised the family legacy and Vince McMahon, while Stephanie thanked her husband Triple H, thanked her family, and delivered an in‑character promo as a “boss” to accept the honor, also highlighting Connor’s Cure.

via Wrestling Inc.|

#entertainment #family #hall-of-fame

sports2 months ago•12 min saved

Love Targets Hall of Fame as Notre Dame RB Eyes NFL Stardom

Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, a leading 2026 NFL Draft prospect, says he aims to be among the all-time greats—planning for Pro Bowls and a Hall of Fame berth—while detailing his process to reach those goals. Praised for his versatility as a three-down back who can run, catch, and block, Love posted 2,882 rushing yards and 36 rushing TDs in three seasons at Notre Dame, with 1,372 rushing yards and 18 TDs in 2025. Draft analyst buzz places him near the top of the class, including a No. 2 ranking from Daniel Jeremiah, as the NFL Draft opens on April 23.

via NFL.com|

#2026-nfl-draft #hall-of-fame #jeremiyah-love

sports2 months ago•2 min saved

Belichick Hall of Fame Snub Sparks Debate, Coach Remains Silent

The article discusses Bill Belichick’s lack of public comment on his Hall of Fame snub, arguing he deserved induction and that the omission undermines the Hall’s credibility. It notes Belichick’s brief remarks focused on coaching, suggests the oversight may be corrected in 2027, and frames the controversy in the context of Spygate and the voters’ decision-making.

via NBC Sports|

#belichick #hall-of-fame #nfl

sports2 months ago•12 min saved

Hall of Famer Frank Thomas files suit against White Sox

Hall of Famer Frank Thomas has filed a lawsuit against the Chicago White Sox, marking a rare legal move involving the former star; the excerpt provides no specifics about the claims.

via AP News|

#baseball #chicago-white-sox #frank-thomas

sports2 months ago•31 min saved

Lavonte David Signs Off as Buccaneers Legend After 14-Year Run

Lavonte David retires after 14 seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, ending a franchise-defining run that included a Super Bowl title and a standout stat line (1,714 tackles, 42.5 sacks, 14 interceptions). A 12-year captain and durable presence on defense, David leaves as one of the era’s best linebackers and a strong Hall of Fame candidate, with the Buccaneers lauding his leadership and impact on and off the field.

via Tampa Bay Buccaneers|

#hall-of-fame #lavonte-david #linebacker