The ESPY Awards has always been a place to recognize the very best in the sports world and this year was no different. However, with the coronavirus sidelining many sports, the 2020 edition of the awards show was more about what athletes are doing off the field. Several individuals who are amon... Read More

Athletes Who Have Joined the Coronavirus Battle

Often in times of crisis, the world of sports comes to the aid of those in need. The COVID-19 coronavirus epidemic has been no exception, with several athletes raising money through various initiatives, including the All in Challenge. A few current and former athletes have also rushed to the me... Read More

Final Four weekend came and went and a new class slated for induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame was announced. The Hall in Springfield, Massachusetts will officially welcome ten members to its ranks on September 7. Former NBA All-Stars like Bobby Jones, Sidney Moncrief... Read More

Softball legend Jessica Mendoza has been continuously breaking through the male-dominated world of baseball. She scored another major victory for inclusion with the New York Mets hiring her as a special advisor. Mendoza will work in baseball operations with the Mets, but retain her broadcasting... Read More

Even in retirement, the honors continue to pile up for former World Series champion manager Jim Leyland. He will receive his latest distinction on Saturday from the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation. Leyland is one of three honorees and he is being recognized with the Cal Sr. Award. Hall of Fame runnin... Read More

Olympic legend Misty May-Treanor is already known as one of the world's most famous beach volleyball players. Now she is receiving an honor that recognizes her amazing accomplishments. The USA Volleyball Hall of Fame is denoting May-Treanor as an All-Time Great Female Beach Player. She will get... Read More

Pittsburgh Steelers legend Jerome Bettis is one of the people that have become identified with the Steel City. Now, he will receive one of the region's top honors, the Dapper Dan Lifetime Achievement Award. Bettis will be honored on February 20 at David L. Lawrence Center as part of the 83... Read More

Former Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten will undoubtedly find himself in the Pro Football Hall of Fame someday, but he has another major honor in the meantime. He recently was announced as a 2019 inductee to the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Witten will be part of a class of seven individuals... Read More

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