Hall of Fame wants Kouzmanoff's glove, will have to settle for something other than 'gamer'October 5th, 2009 Hall of Fame comes calling for Kouzmanoff's gloveSAN DIEGO — Kevin Kouzmanoff of the San Diego Padres is willing to accommodate the Hall of Fame, to a point. A day after Kouzmanoff set a single-season record for NL third basemen with a .990 fielding percentage, the Hall of Fame asked if he'd donate a glove that he used at some point during the season.
Jerry Rice, Emmitt Smith headline preliminary list of modern-era Hall of Fame nomineesSeptember 19th, 2009 Rice, Smith headline Hall of Fame nomineesCANTON, Ohio — Jerry Rice and Emmitt Smith headline the preliminary list of modern-era nominees for induction next year in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The list released Saturday includes 131 players, coaches and contributors.
Oscar Robertson, Pete Newell, Kay Yow to be inducted in FIBA Hall of FameAugust 31st, 2009 Robertson, Newell, Yow headed to FIBA Hall of FameGENEVA — Oscar Robertson and coach Pete Newell will be inducted into the FIBA Hall of Fame for leading the United States to the basketball gold medal at the 1960 Rome Olympics. The list of 11 inductees announced Monday includes Kay Yow, who led the U.S.
Bills WR Owens returns to practice after missing a week with sprained toeAugust 18th, 2009 Bills' WR Owens returns to practicePITTSFORD, N.Y. — Terrell Owens is back on the practice field after the Buffalo Bills receiver missed a week nursing a sprained toe.
Bills' Owens ruled out against Chicago because of sprained toe, expects to be back next weekAugust 14th, 2009 Bills' Owens ruled out against ChicagoPITTSFORD, N.Y. — Terrell Owens will miss the Buffalo Bills' preseason game against Chicago this weekend because of a sprained toe that has prevented him from practicing all week.
Titans' QB Young confident despite rusty outing in preseason-opening 21-18 win over BillsAugust 10th, 2009 Titans' QB Young confident after preseason openerCANTON, Ohio —Standing at his locker following his preseason debut, Vince Young pulled on a Steve McNair jersey and smiled. For Young, there was no better setting than the Pro Football Hall of Fame to pay tribute to his mentor, the former Tennessee Titans star quarterback who was shot and killed last month.
Titans CB Harper starts after initially ruled out of Hall of Fame game against BillsAugust 10th, 2009 Titans CB Harper starts after initially ruled outCANTON, Ohio —Tennessee Titans cornerback Nick Harper did in fact start the Hall of Fame game on Sunday night after he was initially ruled out. Harper started the game against the Bills, and made a tackle on Buffalo's first play from scrimmage — a 3-yard run by Marshawn Lynch.
Hall of Fame ceremony features distinct Buffalo flavorAugust 9th, 2009 Distinct Bills flavor at Hall of Fame ceremonyCANTON, Ohio —Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson loosened up the crowd with a couple of anecdotes at the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony, and Bruce Smith finished them off with a passionate tribute to Western New York. All that was missing were the chicken wings, because the ceremony on Saturday night had a distinct Buffalo flavor to it.
Basketball Hall of Fame opens Michael Jordan exhibit as it prepares to enshrine himAugust 2nd, 2009 Hall of Fame opens Michael Jordan exhibitSPRINGFIELD, Mass. — The Basketball Hall of Fame has opened a Michael Jordan exhibit before his enshrinement next month.
Lee Petty, Cale Yarborough among 25 nominees for NASCAR's first Hall of Fame classJuly 2nd, 2009 Lee Petty, Yarborough among 1st nominees for HallNEW YORK — Lee Petty and Cale Yarborough are among the 25 nominees for NASCAR's first Hall of Fame class. NASCAR released the two names ahead of the announcement of all nominees on Thursday night.
Glen Wood, Richard Childress among 25 nominees for first NASCAR Hall of Fame classJuly 1st, 2009 Wood, Childress among nominees for Hall of FameNEW YORK — Former drivers-turned-owners Glen Wood and Richard Childress are among the 25 nominees for the first NASCAR Hall of Fame induction class. NASCAR released the two names Wednesday ahead of the announcement of all nominees Thursday night.
Bobby Allison, Darrell Waltrip among 25 nominees for first NASCAR Hall of Fame classJune 30th, 2009 Allison, Waltrip among nominees for Hall of FameCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Former drivers Bobby Allison and Darrell Waltrip are two of the 25 nominees for the first NASCAR Hall of Fame induction class.
Wilson says it's premature to consider having Buffalo Bills play additional games in TorontoJune 29th, 2009 Bills owner in no hurry to add games in TorontoGROSSE POINTE SHORES, Mich. — Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson is in no hurry to have his team play more than one annual regular-season game in Toronto.
Sandberg says Sosa doesn't deserve to be a Hall of Famer, cites lack of 'integrity'June 24th, 2009 Sandberg: Sosa doesn't deserve Hall of FameCHICAGO — Former Chicago Cubs star Ryne Sandberg says Sammy Sosa doesn't belong in the Baseball Hall of Fame. "I don't think so," Sandberg told ESPN Radio 1000 in Chicago on Tuesday.
Chiefs to retire number of late LB Thomas, present Hall of Fame ring to family Dec. 6June 24th, 2009 Chiefs to retire number of Derrick ThomasKANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs will retire the number of the late Hall of Fame linebacker Derrick Thomas during a ceremony Dec.