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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.
After an injury ended his college football career nearly 30 years ago, Justin Buzzard is back on the field at 47, playing tight end for San Jose City College. His comeback story proves it's never too late to chase your dreams.
Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones, and Jeff Kent joined baseball's greatest players at the Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Cooperstown. A record 61 Hall of Famers gathered to welcome the three newcomers into baseball's most exclusive club.
Puerto Rican baseball legend Carlos Beltrán was inducted into the Hall of Fame this weekend, fulfilling a dream that began 25 years ago when George Brett introduced him to his childhood hero. His journey from shy rookie to Hall of Famer now inspires the next generation through his foundation and baseball academy in Puerto Rico.
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.
After 41 years as the beloved "voice of summer" for Seattle Mariners fans, radio broadcaster Rick Rizzs received a standing ovation when he was unanimously elected to the team's Hall of Fame. He becomes only the second non-player inducted, joining his mentor Dave Niehaus.
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.
Tennis legend Roger Federer wiped away tears as he was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame, calling it "one of the greatest honors" of his life. The 20-time Grand Slam champion reflected on a career spent doing what he loves, surrounded by people who share his passion.
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.
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