MIES, Switzerland — In an extraordinary moment of recognition, Ticha Penicheiro, the legendary Portuguese basketball guard and former Old Dominion University standout, has been named one of the nine inductees into the prestigious FIBA Hall of Fame Class of 2025.…
Former Houston Astros reliever Billy Wagner will find out next Tuesday if he reached the 75% threshold for election into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Arguably a top three reliever in Major League Baseball history, it's a bit questionable that Wagner isn't in the…
MIES (Switzerland) - Spanish legend Pau Gasol, multi-time champion Dawn Staley of the USA and venerable coach Mike Krzyzewski headline the nine inductees to the FIBA Hall of Fame Class of 2025. Every member of the Class of 2025 will…
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Of the 300-and-something baseball writers who select the yearly inductees into the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame, Jon Morosi uses his voice to make sure each athlete gets a fair look. “There is a really…
BLACKSBURG — Former Virginia Tech football coach Frank Beamer has been honored as a distinguished member of the American Football Coaches Association. Beamer was recognized at a reception Sunday as part of the AFCA Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina. The organization…
When David Wright sees his No. 5 raised to the rafters by the Mets on July 19 at Citi Field, the occasion will be unlike in franchise history. The seven-time All-Star third baseman is one of the most beloved figures…
It’s official, no player will ever wear the No. 5 jersey again for the New York Mets. On Monday, the Mets announced that they will be retiring David Wright’s jersey number forever and immortalizing the legend into the franchise’s Hall of…
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – With more than 500 career wins, 12 state championships and numerous players going pro, Mike Smith retired in 2021 after more than 50 years as the head coach of the Hampton High School football team. Those…
Wood Brothers Racing, the oldest active team in the NASCAR Cup Series and among the winningest teams in the sport, will celebrate its 75th season in competition with multiple fan-focused initiatives planned. The season-long celebration will include a fan day…
NEW YORK -- The Mets are about to fete one of the greatest players in their history with the most prestigious honor a team can bestow. The team intends to retire David Wright’s No. 5 and induct him into the Mets Hall…