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Future Baseball Hall of Famer Andruw Jones got to manage his son Druw for the Netherlands in the World Baseball Classic, making history as only the third father-son manager-player duo in tournament history. The 22-year-old prospect delivered both of his team's RBIs in his international debut, including a clutch two-out double.
Baseball Hall of Famer CC Sabathia will join one of sports' most exclusive clubs when the New York Yankees retire his No. 52 and add him to Monument Park. The honor left the former pitcher more shocked than his Hall of Fame induction.
The Man in Black arrived 94 years ago, transforming music forever with his deep voice and genre-defying sound. From prison concerts to Hall of Fame honors, Johnny Cash's legacy still inspires artists today.
A Stevens Point man who beat cancer has been named the 28th member of the Green Bay Packers FAN Hall of Fame. His unwavering team spirit during treatment earned him one of football's most heartwarming honors.
After beating rare cancer and losing his father, Patrick Suplicki turned his basement into a Packers shrine and earned the ultimate fan recognition. The Stevens Point grandfather now shares his love for the Green and Gold with three grandchildren.
Team USA's women's hockey team just won Olympic gold with a perfect 7-0 record, outscoring opponents 33-2 in the most dominant performance the sport has ever seen. Veterans and rising stars combined to create what Hockey Hall of Famer Meghan Duggan calls "the most dominant team I've ever seen."
UFC Hall of Famer Ronda Rousey is stepping back into the cage this May to face fellow pioneer Gina Carano in a dream matchup eight years in the making. The fight celebrates two women who changed combat sports forever.
Baseball veteran Cavan Biggio is coming full circle, signing with the Houston Astros where his Hall of Fame father Craig spent his entire 20-year career. The versatile player will join spring training as he continues the family legacy in Texas.
Boxing legend Mike Tyson is stepping up to save American boxing with a new invitational tournament in Las Vegas. The Hall of Famer wants to rebuild the grassroots boxing scene that once produced champions like himself.
New Zealand teen Sam Ruthe just broke the under-18 indoor mile world record, and his family tree reads like a track and field hall of fame. With Olympic medalists for grandparents and national champions as parents, he's proving that sometimes extraordinary talent really does run in the family.
Baseball legend Justin Verlander is coming home to the Detroit Tigers, nine years after leaving the team that drafted him. The former MVP and three-time Cy Young winner signed a one-year deal with the contending Tigers, reuniting with the franchise where his Hall of Fame career began.
Two champions from the Miami Marlins' magical 2003 World Series run are heading to the team's hall of fame. Josh Beckett and Dontrelle Willis will be immortalized this season for their unforgettable contributions to South Florida baseball history.
From the first Mexican-born NFL Hall of Famer to the only person to win Super Bowls as a player, assistant coach, and head coach, Mexican and Mexican American athletes have shaped football's biggest moments for over 75 years. Their contributions include undefeated seasons, championship kicks, and inspiring millions across borders.
In 1963, 21-year-old Dick Allen became the first Black professional baseball player in Arkansas, facing terrifying racism while putting up Hall of Fame numbers. His courage opened doors that stayed open.
On February 6, 1971, Apollo 14 Commander Alan Shepard smuggled a golf club head to the moon and took humanity's most memorable sports shot. The six-iron head, which he fitted to a lunar sample scoop handle, now sits in the US Golf Association Hall of Fame.
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.
Two NFL legends earned football's highest honor in their first year of eligibility. Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Adam Vinatieri, Luke Kuechly, and Roger Craig will be enshrined this August in Canton, Ohio.
Army Specialist Azaria Hill traded track spikes for bobsled blades and is now competing at elite international competitions while serving her country. The daughter of Olympic and Hall of Fame athletes is aiming for gold this winter in Northern Italy.
Carlos Beltrán will become only the third player ever to enter Cooperstown wearing a Mets cap, joining legends Tom Seaver and Mike Piazza. After a 20-year career across seven teams, the humble superstar credits every stop for shaping his journey to baseball immortality.
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