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.
Trainer Bob Baffert leads new inductees into racing Hall of FameAugust 14th, 2009 Baffert among new inductees to racing hallSARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Three-time Kentucky Derby-winning trainer Bob Baffert has been inducted into the Racing Hall of Fame along with trainer Janet Eliot, jockey Eddie Maple and three horses.
Chiefs switch players, coaches, schemes in hopes of getting a better pass rushAugust 3rd, 2009 Sackless Chiefs make changesRIVER FALLS, Wis. — Led by one of the best pass rushers of a generation, the Kansas City Chiefs were once one of the NFL's best teams at getting to the quarterback.
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.
Jim Rice's jersey will be retired by Red Sox, who will honor him after Hall of Fame inductionJuly 23rd, 2009 Red Sox will retire Rice's No. 14 jerseyARLINGTON, Texas — The Boston Red Sox will retire Jim Rice's No.
Monica Seles, former top-ranked women's player, to be inducted into Tennis Hall of FameJuly 11th, 2009 Seles to be inducted into Tennis Hall of FameNEWPORT, R.I. — Monica Seles leads this year's class of inductees into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson to have number retired by A'sJuly 10th, 2009 A's to retire Henderson's numberOAKLAND, Calif. — Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson is getting his due from the Oakland Athletics.
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.
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.
Lennox Lewis heads inductees into Boxing Hall of Fame; joined by Canizales, MitchellJune 15th, 2009 Lennox Lewis inducted into boxing hall of fameCANASTOTA, N.Y. — Three-time heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame on Sunday.
Pro Bowl quarterback Trent Green decides to retire after 15 seasonsJune 13th, 2009 QB Trent Green retires after 15 seasonsKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Former Pro Bowl quarterback Trent Green has decided to retire after 15 seasons and plans to pursue a career in broadcasting.