Nearly a half-century after his death, Gil Hodges has an added line to a resume that includes U.S. Marine, All-Star first baseman and World Series-winning manager. He’s a Hall of Famer. In his 35th appearance on a ballot for Cooperstown, the former Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers star and guiding force behind the 1969 Miracle Mets obtained … Continue reading Gil Hodges Elected to Baseball Hall of Fame →

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady has officially announced his retirement. Brady is the NFL's all-time passing leader for yards (84,520) and touchdowns (624), as well as quarterback wins (243). The seven-time Super Bowl champion confirmed his decision in a lengthy post shared on his verified Instagram account. "This is difficult for me to write, … Continue reading Tom Brady Officially Retires →

Kevin Durant may not actually play in the game, but for the 12th time, he is an All-Star — and for the second time, a captain. The Nets forward, who is currently sidelined by a sprained MCL, was announced as a starter for the NBA All-Star Game. He was also named a captain for the … Continue reading NBA All-Stars: Kevin Durant Named Captain →