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Future Hall of Fame Locks: Top Active NBA Players Closer to Springfield
sports10 days ago

Future Hall of Fame Locks: Top Active NBA Players Closer to Springfield

Using Basketball Reference’s Hall of Fame probability model (and additional analysis), the piece identifies 25 active NBA players with strong odds of eventual enshrinement. It highlights near-certainties like Stephen Curry, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Nikola Jokić and Giannis Antetokounmpo (all effectively at or near 100%), then showcases other stars such as Luka Dončić, Jayson Tatum, Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander, Kawhi Leonard, Kyrie Irving, James Harden, Joel Embiid, Anthony Davis, Damian Lillard, Karl‑Anthony Towns, DeMar DeRozan, Jimmy Butler, Donovan Mitchell, Rudy Gobert, Kevin Love and Devin Booker among the higher-probability players. The article notes that some players with lower model percentages could still reach the Hall with continued excellence, and that several younger stars and recent retirees would have notable cases if still active.

via Bleacher Report|
#analysis#basketball#hall-of-fame
Shanahan Tops the Five Biggest Pro Football Hall of Fame Snubs
sports19 days ago

Shanahan Tops the Five Biggest Pro Football Hall of Fame Snubs

Sports Illustrated’s panel ranks the five biggest Pro Football Hall of Fame omissions, led by Mike Shanahan as the most glaring snub, with Mike Holmgren, Reggie Wayne, Torry Holt and Maxie Baughan also in contention. The piece highlights Shanahan’s two Super Bowls, Holmgren’s transformative coaching career, Wayne’s elite receiving numbers, Holt’s record-setting production in the Rams era, and Baughan’s All-Pro résumé, while noting ongoing debates over voting and other noted omissions such as Belichick.

via Sports Illustrated|
#coaches#hall-of-fame#nfl
Deadline Pulse: Fresh Look at the 50-Hitter-Plus Deadline Candidates
sports28 days ago

Deadline Pulse: Fresh Look at the 50-Hitter-Plus Deadline Candidates

As the MLB trade deadline approaches, this preview ranks and analyzes the top 50 deadline candidates by a balance of impact and likelihood to move, led by Tarik Skubal for the Tigers, with other notable names like Mason Miller and Luis Arraez among a mix of controllable starters, rentals, and relievers. The piece weighs contract status, luxury-tax implications, and potential fits across contending teams (Angels, Padres, Giants, Mariners, Tigers, etc.), notes the compressed standings driving urgency, and acknowledges some clubs ( Reds, Blue Jays ) may wait until the last moment. Stats are through July 27.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#arbitration#baseball#mlb
Transfermarkt opens fan vote for World Cup Player of the Tournament (Messi, Mbappé and Bellingham in contention)
sports1 month ago

Transfermarkt opens fan vote for World Cup Player of the Tournament (Messi, Mbappé and Bellingham in contention)

Transfermarkt has launched a fan vote to name the World Cup Player of the Tournament, using a pre-selected shortlist per position and a final overall winner. Voting closes July 20. Notable contenders include Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham, as fans reflect on a tournament that has produced 292 goals.

via Transfermarkt|
#football#players#sports
Messi Tops The Athletic's World Cup 50 After Last-16 Shifts
world-cup-football1 month ago

Messi Tops The Athletic's World Cup 50 After Last-16 Shifts

Lionel Messi remains at the top of The Athletic’s 50-player World Cup ranking after the last-16, with Kylian Mbappe close behind and Harry Kane rising; Erling Haaland, Hakimi and other standout performers also feature prominently as the tournament moves toward the quarterfinals, with several players making big jumps or drops based on form and minutes played.

via The New York Times|
#football#last-16#players
Wimbledon 2026 Prize Money Up 20% as Players Push for Revenue-Based Pay
sports2 months ago

Wimbledon 2026 Prize Money Up 20% as Players Push for Revenue-Based Pay

Wimbledon has announced a 20% increase in prize money to £64.2m for 2026, while players press to tie payouts to tournament revenue across all Slams—proposing 16% of revenue. Organizers caution that revenue alone isn’t a fair metric due to costs and investments, noting Wimbledon’s 90% surplus distribution to the LTA and long-term prize growth. The piece also references prize-money benchmarks at the US Open and French Open in discussions about revenue-linked pay.

via BBC|
#players#prize-money#revenue
LIV Golf Postponement Sparks Exit-Plan Talk Amid Funding Uncertainty
sports3 months ago

LIV Golf Postponement Sparks Exit-Plan Talk Amid Funding Uncertainty

Postponement of LIV Golf’s Louisiana event deepens uncertainty as reports claim Saudi PIF will withdraw funding after this season; players are reportedly weighing their futures, including potential moves to the PGA Tour, amid ongoing talks about pathways back and new contracts, with Brendon de Jonge predicting departures and Bryson DeChambeau keeping his options open.

via hitc.com|
#funding#golf#liv-golf
NFL Names Star-Studded Cast to Announce Second-Round Picks
sports4 months ago

NFL Names Star-Studded Cast to Announce Second-Round Picks

The NFL has unveiled the current and former players who will announce the second-round selections in next week’s draft, with representatives from all 32 teams. Notable names include Cardinals running back James Conner and Steelers legends Jerome Bettis and John Stallworth (joined by Joey Porter Sr. and Jr.), while each team is assigned an announcer such as Michael Turner (Falcons), Mark Ingram (Ravens), Jake Delhomme (Panthers), and others.

via NBC Sports|
#announcers#nfl#nfl-draft
Duke's Boozer Tops 2026 March Madness Player Countdown
sports5 months ago

Duke's Boozer Tops 2026 March Madness Player Countdown

A veteran analyst ranks the 50 best players for the 2026 NCAA men’s tournament, highlighting how NIL money, the transfer portal, and a powerhouse freshman class have created an unusually deep talent pool. Cameron Boozer of Duke leads the list, with top players from programs like Michigan, Iowa State, BYU, Arizona, and Kansas, while injuries sidelined several frontrunners and reshaped projections for the dance.

via SB Nation|
#college-basketball#march-madness#ncaa
Big Names Still on the 2026 NFL Free Agent Board
sports5 months ago

Big Names Still on the 2026 NFL Free Agent Board

With the first week of NFL free agency winding down, several high-profile players remain unsigned, including Stefon Diggs, Aaron Rodgers, and Tyreek Hill. The article outlines projected contracts and potential landing spots for a range of top free agents, such as Marshon Lattimore, Dallas Goedert, Jadeveon Clowney, Jauan Jennings, and more, highlighting how the market could still reshuffle rosters as teams chase impact players.

via PFSN|
#2026#contracts#free-agency
Murray Tops 2026 NFL Free-Agent Rankings as Market Opens
sports5 months ago

Murray Tops 2026 NFL Free-Agent Rankings as Market Opens

The Ringer unveils its final top-50 NFL free-agent rankings for 2026 as teams begin contract talks; Kyler Murray is ranked No. 1 thanks to positional value despite injury history, with a deep mix of edge rushers, receivers, offensive linemen, and quarterbacks like Aaron Rodgers on the radar. The piece notes a frenetic market shaped by cuts, re-signings, and franchise tags, and offers best-fit predictions and price ranges for each player beyond the top spot.

via The Ringer|
#2026#free-agency#nfl
Deadline Day Heats Up: NHL Trade Board 9.0 Highlights 50 Key Names
sports5 months ago

Deadline Day Heats Up: NHL Trade Board 9.0 Highlights 50 Key Names

The Athletic’s NHL Trade Board 9.0 catalogs the 50 players most likely to move at Deadline Day, pairing buzz with contract terms and market valuations. It spotlights stars at every position, notes early moves like Anaheim’s 1:11 a.m. ET acquisition of John Carlson, and frames the day as a flurry of potential hockey moves guided by Dom Luszczyszyn’s valuation model and Evolving-Hockey stats.

via The New York Times|
#big-board#deadline-day#nhl