In an emotional moment in his dining room in January, Cleveland Indians first baseman Jim Thome found out he had been elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame. But when his plaque is unveiled in July, it will not feature the Chief Wahoo logo. Instead, it will feature the “Block C” says the National Baseball Hall of Fame. As announced in January, the […]
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2017 nominees include first-timers like Pearl Jam, Bad Brains, Depeche Mode — and Tupac. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has just announced nominees for 2017 induction, which include first-timers like Pearl Jam, Bad Brains, Depeche Mode — and Tupac. They join several nominees who are […]
Former NBA stars Shaquille O’Neal and Allen Iverson are among 10 notables who were elected Monday to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame’s class of 2016, the Washington Post reports. Iverson spent his 14-year career playing with the Philadelphia 76ers, Detroit Pistons, Denver Nuggets and Memphis Grizzlies. A nine-time All-Star, Iverson famously clashed with […]
(RNN) – Baseball Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn died Monday after a bout with cancer. He was 54. Gwynn was born May 9, 1960, and won eight batting titles with the San Diego Padres, which is tied for the second most in Major League Baseball history and the most in National League history. He […]
Many know Mr. T to be a rough and tumble guy who will jack you up if you get out of line. Known also for his trademark mo-hawk hairstyle and zillions of gold chains around his neck, Mr. T has always been pretty predictable when speaking to crowds and cameras. But tonight something was very […]
For iPhone: Roland Martin goes one on one with Hall of Famer, Deion Sanders and dishes on all things football, including the controversial firing of Desean Jackson and…
*Warren Sapp doesn’t think Michael Strahan belongs in the NFL Hall of Fame – and has made his sentiments public. Strahan, who has achieved fame on a level few former NFL stars ever have since his retirement from football, says he could care less what Sapp thinks. “Football was part of my life, but it […]
*On a very hot summer day in September hundreds of fans lined up on Hollywood blvd. to witness the unveiling of legendary R&B giant Barry White‘s star on the Walk of Fame. Folks, you couldn’t have picked a better day (his birthday) and location which happened to be across the street from the Chinese […]
(CNN) — Baseball writers balked at naming any new players to the sport’s Hall of Fame on Wednesday, with none of the 37 eligible players drawing enough votes for a ticket to Cooperstown. The 2013 ballot marked the first year of eligibility for several players who have been named in the probes of performance-enhancing drug […]
CLEVELAND – The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland has announced its 2013 inductees, with one popular band finally making the list. At the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, Red Hot Chili Peppers’ bassist and 2012 Rock Hall inductee, Flea, announced the 2013 performer inductees: – Heart – Albert King – Randy Newman […]
CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum will honor what would have been Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Jimi Hendrix’s 70th birthday tomorrow Tuesday, November 27th with a Gallery Talk in the Jimi Hendrix exhibit at 2 p.m. Visitors can then head over the Rock Hall’s Library […]
(CNN) — The nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s class of 2013 have been announced, and for the first time ever fans will get a say in who will be inducted. First-time nominees Rush, Deep Purple, N.W.A., Public Enemy, Albert King, The Marvelettes and Procol Harum join previously nominated acts Chic, Heart, […]