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Former Purdue quarterback Drew Brees earned his gold jacket Thursday, becoming the fifth Boilermaker inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The Super Bowl champion and two-time Offensive Player of the Year made it in on his first year of eligibility.
Running back Roger Craig earned his spot in the Pro Football Hall of Fame nearly three decades after his last NFL game. The three-time Super Bowl champion with the San Francisco 49ers finally received the recognition many believe he deserved long ago.
In a rare father-son achievement, Australian football legend Gary Ablett Jr has been inducted into the Hall of Fame alongside five other champions, 21 years after his dad earned the same honor. The emotional ceremony celebrated players, coaches, and officials who shaped the sport across decades.
The legendary coach who revolutionized college football with his Air Raid offense is finally eligible for the Hall of Fame, thanks to a small but meaningful rule adjustment. Mike Leach's nomination honors a coaching career that changed the game forever.
The Kansas City Current co-owner and former college soccer star returned to her alma mater for a well-deserved honor. Brittany Mahomes, who scored a record-breaking 18 goals in her senior season, was inducted into the University of Texas at Tyler Hall of Fame.
NBA legend Dennis Rodman is getting his second Hall of Fame honor, this time for his unforgettable wrestling appearances in the 1990s. The five-time NBA champion will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame during WrestleMania week in Las Vegas next month.
College football just celebrated 20 years of academic excellence with a record-breaking 2,596 student-athletes earning top honors for their classroom performance. Six Temple University Owls made the prestigious list by maintaining stellar GPAs throughout their college careers.
After beating Stage IV kidney cancer, 60-year-old Tom Green is making his college debut as a walk-on defensive lineman. He's chasing his childhood dream and aiming to become the oldest college football player ever.
NFL legend Rob Gronkowski shed tears of joy after learning he's been inducted into the New England Patriots Hall of Fame. The beloved tight end says the honor means more than just celebrating his record-breaking stats.
Tom Green survived kidney cancer and raised five kids. Now he's chasing a college football record that would make him the oldest player ever to take the field.
Tom Green beat stage-four kidney cancer and decided to chase a dream he'd never gotten the chance to pursue. Now he's suiting up for Division III football at McDaniel College, inspiring teammates young enough to be his grandchildren.
Basketball superstars Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne will be enshrined in the Hall of Fame alongside the legendary 1996 U.S. Olympic women's team that launched the WNBA. The 2026 class celebrates the generations of women who transformed basketball into the powerhouse sport it is today.
Young Australian Rules players are choosing American college football over the AFL, landing scholarships worth up to $200,000 annually plus free degrees. More than 400 Australian athletes have made the leap since 2007, with six currently playing in the NFL.
WNBA legend Candace Parker, who led Tennessee to back-to-back championships and became the first woman to dunk in an NCAA tournament, is heading to the Basketball Hall of Fame. She's sharing the life lessons from March Madness that still guide her today.
Nine years after beating Stage 4 kidney cancer that left him on life support, 60-year-old Tom Green is living his dream as a college football player. The Maryland grandfather practices alongside teammates young enough to be his grandchildren.
The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced nine new inductees who will be honored in August, including coaching legend Doc Rivers, WNBA star Candace Parker, and the groundbreaking 1996 U.S. Olympic Women's team. The diverse class celebrates excellence across every level of the game.
The legendary 1996 U.S. Women's Olympic Basketball Team that went 60-0 and won gold in Atlanta will be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame this August. Their dominance launched the WNBA and changed women's basketball forever. #
After eight years of falling short, Atlanta Braves legend Andruw Jones finally earned his place in baseball's Hall of Fame with 78.4% of the vote. The five-time All-Star will be inducted July 26 alongside Carlos Beltrán and Jeff Kent, reuniting with seven former Braves teammates and coaches already in Cooperstown.
The World Video Game Hall of Fame welcomed four gaming legends that shaped how millions play today. Angry Birds, Silent Hill, Dragon Quest, and FIFA International Soccer earned their place in history.
Naoko Fujioka became the first Asian woman inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame after winning world titles in five weight classes. She didn't turn pro until age 33 and now dedicates herself to empowering women through sports.
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