Aspiring for the Basketball Hall of Fame begins the moment a young player hits the basketball court, aiming for a recognition that transcends the NBA to celebrate basketball’s global heritage. Though entering the NBA is a significant milestone, ascending into the Hall of Fame’s stands as an ultimate achievement. Today, we pay tribute to exceptional NBA talents who have come close to securing their place in basketball’s pantheon, but, for now, remain just outside of basketball’s most exclusive club.

NBA Legends Who Should 100% Be In The Hall of Fame (But Aren’t)

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Former basketball star Dennis Rodman has a talented daughter, Trinity, who is competing in the Olympics

Meet Dennis Rodman's striking daughter Trinity who is competing in the Olympics

Philadelphia, PA

The Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia has set its 2024 Hall of Fame Honorees and Person of the Year, all to be recognized at their annual gala. This year’s festivities will honor ten distinguished professionals from across radio and television. Distinguished radio names include former MLB pitcher and longtime Phillies...

Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia Picks 2024 Hall of Fame Class

Houston, TX

SportsTalk 790 KBME

Johnson is the Texans’ all-time leader in receiving yards, receptions and receiving touchdowns.

'Hardest worker, our best player,' Hall of Famer Andre Johnson

Chicago, IL

Sporting News

Why was former Bears defensive tackle Steve McMichael nicknamed "Mongo"? Here's looking at back at how he also got the perfect moniker to transition into pro wrestling after his Hall of Fame football career.

Why is Steve McMichael called 'Mongo?' Explaining Bears Hall of Famer's nickname that he took into wrestling career

Join Jomi and get an exclusive first look at the new Star Wars Outlaws game before its public launch on August 30. After test-running the game for the first time (1:01), he sits down with director Thibaut Machin, lead writer Nikki Foy, and voice actor Dee Bradley Baker to learn more about the process of making a Star Wars game (1:30).

Jomi Plays ‘Star Wars Outlaws’ for the First Time

Boston, MA

Brian chats with Sox Prospects’ Ian Cundall about the Red Sox’s moves before the trade deadline, including some pitching help from the likes of Luis Garcia from the Angels, Lucas Sims from the Reds, and Quinn Priester from the Pirates. They also discuss what the Sox had to give up in the trades and whether the moves will be enough to get the team back into the postseason.

Trade Deadline Special With Ian Cundall

Virginia State

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Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

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One raunchy piece of advice made Haliey Welch an internet sensation — though her fame has come with a price. The 23-year-old, best known as "hawk tuah girl," has had to deal with some rather creepy fans ever since a video of Welch giving a tip about intercourse went insanely viral online.

'Hawk Tuah' Girl Haliey Welch Says She Was Offered $600 to 'Spit in a Jar' After Her Lovemaking Tip

Mike begins by discussing the fact that Optic has too many downtowns in each box (02:31). Then, he and Jesse talk about how Topps and Fanatics are seemingly attempting to shut down accounts (08:34). They are joined by friend of the show Jason to hear about his Optic boxes (08:53). Then, they break down recent news in sports cards (16:06) and discuss the value of players that get called up to the league (18:15). They are later joined by Blake from RVA Sports Cards and talk about how he got started (31:46). Finally, they answer your mailbag questions (56:47).

Optic Downtowns Might Crash! Plus, Are Today’s Hyped Players Tomorrow’s Bad Investments?

Denver, CO

Pittsburgh, PA

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the ongoing NFL quarterback training camp battles currently taking place with the Denver Broncos and the Pittsburgh Steelers, what the attendance and television ratings numbers say about the fervor surrounding the Olympics, what we can expect from Team USA Basketball's showdown with South Sudan on Wednesday and the latest WNBA all-time great that seemingly has it out for Caitlin Clark.

Straight Fire - NFL Quarterback Battles & More Caitlin Clark Jealousy

Having almost recovered from a hellish 48 hours in Manchester, England, Petesy Carroll is back and is joined by Chuck Mindenhall and Troy Farkas on today’s episode. The guys put a bow on the fallout of UFC 304 by discussing post–UFC 304 comments, the sudden end to Muhammad Mokaev’s undefeated UFC run, and the influx of fans that are starting to believe Tom Aspinall is better than Jon Jones. Then, the guys turn their attention to Saturday’s huge event in Abu Dhabi. Is Umar Nurmagomedov worthy of all the hype, or will Cory Sandhagen prove to be too big a jump in competition for the Khabib protégé? Plus, Petesy gushes over “Shara Bullet,” then the guys talk bout Tony Ferguson’s seven-fight losing streak and what it would take for the former title contender to hang up his gloves. Then, the guys talk about their latest pound-for-pound rankings before taking some Discord questions.

UFC Abu Dhabi Preview: Can Cory Sandhagen Stop the Umar Nurmagomedov Hype Train?

Sheil is joined by Brandon Lee Gowton of Bleeding Green Nation who was at Eagles training camp on Tuesday and made some astute observations about what he’s seen so far. Will 2023 first-round pick Nolan Smith make an impact this year based off of what he’s done at camp so far (13:04)? How different has the offense looked under Kellen Moore in training camp (30:54)? Will 2024 first-round pick Quinyon Mitchell be receiving a lot of snaps at CB2 this season with how good he’s been at camp (39:05)? Plus, is Jalen Carter underrated (46:01)?

Pads Come on at Eagles Training Camp! Here’s What We Saw.

Indiana State

Athlon Sports

Caitlin Clark made waves during the Indiana Fever’s practice on Monday — and it wasn’t because of any of her slick moves. The WNBA All-Star rocked a pair of Kobe 5 shoes that may not be on the public's radar just yet. The Fever posted a few snapshots on Instagram from the team’s first practice ...

Caitlin Clark's Shoes At Indiana Fever Practice Are Turning Heads

Sean and Amanda are joined by Chris Ryan to commemorate the career of one of America’s greatest directors, Sidney Lumet. They talk about him as a person, his path to becoming a workman director, his methodology, and his standout moments (1:00) before going through his entire filmography and choosing the 10 most essential entries in the canon (43:00). Then, they each share their five personal favorites (1:37:00).

Sidney Lumet at 100: The Essential Movies From an American Master

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys to discuss the final round of group games at Paris 2024. Canada come through their spy-gate points deduction to make it through to the quarterfinals, while there’s heartbreak and goodbyes for Australia. It’s more of the same for USA, but will a lack of changes come back to bite Emma Hayes? Plus, we look ahead to the quarterfinal matchups.

Canada Live to Fight Another Day, and Life After Tony

Juliet and Callie are back to cover Episode 4 of The Bachelorette! First, they discuss Jenn’s ex flying from Colombia to try to win her back (04:25). They bond over their mutual distaste for Sam N. (08:48) and talk about the entertaining rugby date (12:28). They discuss Devin’s social media presence not being what they would expect (16:55) and pity Jenn for the torturous dates they are making her go on (22:44). Finally, they give predictions on the show before sharing Love Island USA updates and Olympic documentaries they like (46:04).

A Refreshing ‘Bachelorette’ Episode! Plus, ‘Love Island USA’ Updates and Olympic Recommendations.

Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, Brian H. Waters, and Ringer Wrestling tribal chief David Shoemaker begin by discussing Cody Rhodes’s “Ric Flair rule” for his shoes. Then, in Raw Is Headlines, the guys answer the question: Which are you looking forward to more, CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre or Damian Priest vs. Gunther? After that, they talk about the facial reveals of the Wyatt Sicks, as well as thoughts and feelings on the return of Damage CTRL. And in They Said What!?, the guys go to the Ringer Wrestling Hotline for calls about a potential reunion between Rhea Ripley and Liv Morgan, as well as dream wrestling stables they’d build. And to close out the show, the guys preview night one of NXT: The Great American Bash.

McIntyre-Punk Vs. Gunther-Priest, Dream Stables, and Damage CTRL Returns!

Arizona State

WNBA star Caitlin Clark recently spoke with media after the Indiana Fever's practice on Tuesday, sharing her thoughts on the league's 2024 Paris Olympics break.  The WNBA will go nearly one month without competition since a few league stars are chasing gold in Paris, France.  While WNBA ...

Caitlin Clark Makes Her Feelings On WNBA Break Extremely Clear

WNBA legend Sheryl Swoopes recently spoke on her podcast, "Queens of the Court," sharing her take on the league's Rookie of the Year debate between Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese and Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark.  Clark entered the league as the No. 1 overall pick. She left college ...

Olympic Basketball, Boxing, and NFL Hall of Fame Game Bets

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