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The New York Yankees are bringing back the traditional Old-Timers’ Day format in 2025. And the alumni game will include the greatest closer of all time, Mariano Rivera, and the best starting pitcher in MLB history to not make the Hall of Fame, Roger Clemens. The Sandman and Rocket will headline New York’s 77th Old-Timers’ […]

CC Sabathia is best known for his accomplishments with the New York Yankees. However, one of the newest members of the Baseball Hall of Fame got his start with the Cleveland Guardians. He is not the only Cleveland legend in the 2025 Hall of Fame class, either. Guardians broadcaster Tom Hamilton will join Sabathia, Ichiro […]

CC Sabathia was one of the best pitchers in his era. The New York Yankees ace helped his team win a World Series Title in 2009 and helped them stay competitive in the 2010s. On July 27th, Sabathia will be immortalized in the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. However, Sabathia wants to […]

Saturday was a sad day in Major League Baseball. Former Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Dave Parker passed away just one month before his induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Parker was one of the best players in MLB throughout the 1980s. Former New York Mets legend Keith Hernandez was one of many to express […]

July of 2025 month was going to be a great one for Dave Parker and his family. The former MVP is part of the 2025 National Baseball Hall of Fame class alongside CC Sabathia and Ichiro Suzuki. The Pittsburgh Pirates legend is already a part of the team’s hall of fame, but he passed away […]

The Dallas Mavericks look very different now than they did a year ago. After trading away Luka Doncic before the trade deadline, Dallas missed the playoffs. The Mavericks then won the NBA Draft Lottery and picked Cooper Flagg. He joins a roster featuring Kyrie Irving, Klay Thompson, and Anthony Davis. NBA experts, like ESPN’s Michael […]

Longtime former San Jose Sharks forward Joe Thornton is getting the recognition that he deserves by being voted to the Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2025. Thornton is now a first-ballot Hall of Famer, being inducted in his first year of eligibility. Other inductees from this year’s Class included Alexander Mogilny, Zdeno Chara, and […]

The Hockey Hall of Fame has announced its Class of 2025. The Hall, which is located in Toronto, honors players and builders from every facet of the game. NHL players, female players, and coaches from all professional and high-level amateur leagues are eligible for election. The Hockey Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025 includes Zdeno […]

Jose Bautista played with four teams after being drafted into Major League Baseball in 2004. It wasn’t until 2008 that he found his true home with the Toronto Blue Jays. After he retired in 2018, it was only a matter of time before Toronto honored him for everything he achieved with the team. However, it […]

President Donald Trump’s vocal support for Pete Rose helped influence Major League Baseball’s decision to posthumously reinstate the all-time hits leader in May 2025, according to Commissioner Rob Manfred. Rose, who passed away in September 2024, had been permanently banned from baseball since 1989 for gambling on games involving the Cincinnati Reds, the team he […]

When MLB commissioner Rob Manfred removed Pete Rose and others from the permanently ineligible list, giving them a pathway to the Hall of Fame, there was no doubt an immense amount of debate on the issue. With some considering the move to remove Rose from the list as a “dark day for baseball,” baseball columnist […]

The baseball world was thrown a curveball on Tuesday. After decades of ongoing debate, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred ruled Pete Rose and “Shoeless” Joe Jackson to be eligible for the Baseball Hall of Fame—a major shakeup for a league notorious for wanting to maintain traditional standards of morality and acceptability. Rose and Jackson, who were […]

Player-turned-manager Pete Rose is back in the headlines after Major League Baseball officially removed him from its permanently ineligible list, and no one is feeling the weight of that moment more than his daughter, Fawn Rose. In an emotional interview with The Athletic, Fawn opened up about her father’s legacy, what the MLB reinstatement means […]

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred announced a drastic rule change that impacts 16 deceased players. Those who were banned for life will be reinstated upon their deaths, which includes Pete Rose and Joe Jackson. Rose has the most hits of any player in baseball history and is not in the Hall of Fame because he gambled […]

The Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York, is a relic of America’s Pastime. But for years, many of the best players have not been enshrined for one reason or another. For Pete Rose and ‘Shoeless’ Joe Jackson, it was gambling-related accusations that had them banned for life. On Tuesday, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred […]

If it were up to safety Quentin Lake, Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford would make the NFL Hall of Fame whenever he retires. Speaking to TMZ Sports, Lake said Stafford was Hall of Fame-worthy “100 percent.” The third-year safety had no doubts about his opinion. “[He’s] easily a Hall of Famer,” Lake continued. “There’s […]

Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez is history in the making. On Friday, Ramirez achieved a Guardians milestone by becoming the first player in franchise history to hit 250 home runs and steal 250 bases.  His feat has led to analyst Jon Morosi referring to him as an absolute Hall of Famer, per MLB Network.  […]

With the NFL Draft now behind us, and all the top picks set to sign multi-million dollar contracts, the majority of new players in the NFL will be battling to find their place in the league. That’s especially true of Kobee Minor, this year’s Mr. Irrelevant. Minor is a cornerback out of Memphis who had […]

The NFL kicks off each season with a preseason matchup called the Hall of Fame Game. This year’s contest has already been announced, and the matchup will take place on July 31, featuring the Los Angeles Chargers and Detroit Lions. Reports indicate that the Chargers and Lions will have the privilege of opening up training […]

Dwight Howard wanted Wilt Chamberlain to walk him out to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. If the latter was still alive, of course. Howard appeared as a special guest on an episode of The Dan Patrick Show on Thursday. Patrick asked him to pick one player, and Howard says he would hope that Chamberlain, […]

Now, Carmelo Anthony has officially been nominated for the Hall of Fame. Despite not winning an NBA title, the former Olympian has had a tremendous career. He’s been regarded as one of the best scorers the game has ever seen. His prime was unstoppable, averaging close to 30 points per game. The mid-range, post-up, and […]

The Chicago Bulls made sure to celebrate Billy Donovan’s induction into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Donovan received the news earlier this weekend, earning a selection as a first-ballot Hall of Famer in the Class of 2025. He won two national championships in college basketball with the Florida Gators in 2006 and 2007 before […]

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat look to hopefully compete in the playoffs this season, the team is celebrating the news of owner Micky Arison being inducted into the Class of 2025 in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. With the Heat looking to solidify its play-in tournament status, it could lead to more success […]

Leaving a clear impact on the NBA throughout three decades, Dwight Howard has earned himself a place in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Howard will be among those who will be a first ballot Hall of Famer in the Class of 2025, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania. “Dwight Howard has been elected as a […]

On Wednesday, it was revealed that former NBA star Carmelo Anthony was selected to the Hall of Fame class of 2025. Anthony quickly drew praise from around the NBA world, including close friend LeBron James. One the latest to heap praise on Carmelo Anthony for his Hall of Fame recognition was former Los Angeles Lakers […]

When he is healthy, there may be no better pitcher in baseball than Jacob deGrom. That is why the Texas Rangers signed him to a five-year $185 million contract before the 2023 season. But in the two years since, he has thrown just 41 innings. He has pitched through spring training and should be healthy […]

Cincinnati Reds legend Pete Rose died in September at the age of 83. Despite still holding the record for career hits with 4,256 hits, he is not in the Baseball Hall of Fame. He gambled on games while he was the manager of the Reds and was banned from baseball for life, which bars him […]

The Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY is missing a few big names. Barry Bonds has the most homers in MLB history, Mark McGwire was the first man to his 62 in a season, and pitcher Roger Clemens has seven Cy Youngs. But they are not in because they took steroids, some allegedly, others […]

The controversy surrounding all-time MLB hits leader Pete Rose has continued after his death. Rose famously received a lifetime ban from baseball for betting on games. This endless ineligibility has, and will continue, to prevent Rose from being inducted in the MLB Hall of Fame. The former NL MVP most recently made his case for […]

Once the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025 finalists got announced, there was a belief that Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly could be a first-ballot Hall of Famer — even with a condensed NFL career — although he was snubbed. He played for just eight seasons — and while they were memorable — […]

Following his surprising snub from the 2025 NFL Hall of Fame class, two-time Super Bowl MVP and New York Giants legend Eli Manning was offered advice from former Los Angeles Chargers star Antonio Gates. During the 2025 NFL Honors, this year’s Hall of Fame class was announced. However, it did not include Manning, which upset […]

CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner are headed to the Baseball Hall of Fame and the pair have announced the logos that will appear on the caps on their plaques. Sabathia will enter the Hall of Fame as a member of the New York Yankees, the team he helped to a World Series title in 2009. […]

Rams legendary receiver Torry Holt once again came up short in his bid for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. This was the sixth time the franchise’s second-all-time leader in receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns was snubbed for this honor. A key contributor to the “Greatest Show on Turf,” the Gibsonville, North Carolina native […]

Back in November when the NFL announced the 25 modern-era semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, here’s what I wrote about legendary New England Patriots/Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri, who I picked as one of my six selections for the Hall of Fame Class of 2025: Sure, only two players who have played […]

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning’s Hall of Fame snub caused an uproar from Big Blue fans. In his first year of eligibility, the franchise legend did not make it to the final ten of voting, which could make it harder to get into Canton next year. In the smallest class since 2005, the inductees […]

After the Pro Football Hall of Fame released its list of 2025 finalists, there was a chance for former Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly to be a first-ballot Hall of Famer, but instead, he got snubbed. Some fans claimed Eli Manning got snubbed, but Kuechly not being inducted might’ve been the biggest miss of the […]

Poor Manning family. Bless their hearts. They seem to be on every commercial and every sports show, but Eli didn’t get elected to the Hall of Fame. Deion Sanders didn’t like it. The Giants fans cried blue tears. However, give Eli credit for his immediate reaction to the 2025 snub. Manning took it like a […]

Following the snub of New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning making the 2025 NFL Hall of Fame class, Deion Sanders had words for the voting members. Shortly after the 2025 NFL Hall of Fame inductees were announced, Sanders was in disbelief over Manning’s snub. Sanders was first surprised that they only nominated four of the […]

Throughout the early 2000s and nearly into 2020, Eli Manning was the starting quarterback for the New York Giants. And in the 14th Annual NFL Honors — where Josh Allen got named NFL MVP — the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025 was revealed, leaving one famous quarterback off the list. That class […]