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Two Australian basketball champions are heading to their nation's most prestigious sporting honor. Coach Sandy Brondello and Paralympic legend Dylan Alcott will join icons like Cathy Freeman in the Sport Australia Hall of Fame's Class of 2026.
New Zealand honored five trailblazing women who shaped netball from its earliest days through World Cup victories. The celebration recognized over a century of leadership, coaching excellence, and championship glory.
Jen Crawford, who led Team USA to the first-ever Women's Rugby World Cup championship in 1991, just earned a spot in the World Rugby Hall of Fame. She'll be inducted this fall in New Jersey, becoming the 179th player honored since 2006.
A Wichita athlete who won three Paralympic gold medals just earned a spot in the brand new Wheelchair Tennis Hall of Champions. Nick Taylor's journey from intern to celebrated champion shows how dedication creates lasting impact.
Four former athletes and staff members who shaped decades of Mitchell High School sports excellence will be inducted into the Hall of Fame during Kernel Bowl weekend. Their stories of dedication span from a 34-year equipment manager to state champions who came back to coach the next generation.
Two trailblazing rugby players from the Americas are getting the sport's highest honor. Jen Crawford, who led the USA to its first Women's World Cup victory, and Diego Domínguez, who transformed Italian rugby, will be inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame.
World Rugby welcomes seven new Hall of Fame inductees, including three women's World Cup champions and pioneers who transformed the sport across five nations. Their inductions celebrate not just championship glory, but decades of work growing rugby worldwide.
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.
Tennis legend Roger Federer was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame, delivering an emotional speech about love, gratitude, and the future of the sport. The 20-time Grand Slam champion got teary-eyed thanking those who helped him build a career defined by elegance and innovation.
One of rugby's most innovative forwards has been immortalized. Zinzan Brooke, who redefined what a forward could do on the field, earned his place in the World Rugby Hall of Fame.
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.
Before becoming a Pro Football Hall of Famer, Larry Fitzgerald spent two transformative years at Pitt that changed what a wide receiver could be. Coaches and teammates witnessed a raw talent evolve into a legend who would dominate the NFL for 17 years.