All articles tagged with #hall of fame
WWE reportedly reached a new contract with AJ Styles to keep him with the company after his in-ring retirement, with plans for him to help develop and mentor younger talent; his 2026 Hall of Fame induction was announced following Undertaker on WWE RAW, per PWInsider sources.
AJ Styles says he’s retired from in-ring competition but will continue with WWE and focus on mentoring younger talent, after The Undertaker announced Styles’ induction into the 2026 WWE Hall of Fame amid AEW rumors.
AJ Styles confirms his in-ring retirement but will stay with WWE in a mentorship role to help develop new talent, with a Hall of Fame induction planned, effectively ending speculation about an AEW run.
AJ Styles has retired from in‑ring competition after a recent WWE tribute show, citing neck injuries and a desire to mentor the next generation. The Good Brothers attended the tribute and Anderson recounts backstage moments where Styles revealed his retirement and intention to help younger talent, overturning his earlier speculation that Styles would leave WWE for AEW or TNA. The Undertaker later informed Styles that he will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2026.
AJ Styles has retired from in-ring competition due to severe neck problems, a decision he reportedly told Karl Anderson on Talk’n Shop; after losing to Gunther at the 2026 Royal Rumble, WWE honored him with a Raw tribute and inducted him into the Hall of Fame, with Styles now focusing on mentoring the next generation rather than competing.
Iowa State announced the death of Bobby Douglas, 83, a transformative wrestling coach who led the Cyclones from 1993–2006, guiding 52 All-Americans, 10 NCAA titles, three runner-ups and 198 dual victories. A trailblazer as the first Black U.S. Olympic wrestler in 1964 and 1968, Douglas also coached at Arizona State and USA Wrestling, mentored Cael Sanderson, and was inducted into ISU’s Athletics Hall of Fame in 2023.
Bill Mazeroski, a Hall of Fame second baseman celebrated for delivering the first World Series-ending walk-off homer in Game 7, has died at 89. A durable defensive standout known as a ‘defensive wizard,’ he spent his entire 17-year career with the Pirates, earned 10 All-Star selections and a record 1,706 double plays, and his iconic 1960 walk-off homer at Forbes Field clinched Pittsburgh’s title over the Yankees; he later coached and had his No. 9 retired by the Pirates in 1987, with a 2010 statue commemorating the moment.
Hall of Fame second baseman Bill Mazeroski, famed for his Game 7 walk-off homer that gave the Pittsburgh Pirates the 1960 World Series title, dies at 89. A defensive standout who won eight Gold Gloves and turned a record 1,706 double plays, Mazeroski is remembered for both his stellar defense and the iconic homer that sealed baseball history.
Bill Mazeroski, Hall of Fame second baseman and 1960 World Series walk-off hero for the Pittsburgh Pirates, dies at 89; celebrated for his defense and seven-time All-Star status, he was inducted into Cooperstown in 2001 and is honored with a statue at PNC Park.
Hall of Fame second baseman Bill Mazeroski, renowned for his walk-off homer in Game 7 of the 1960 World Series for the Pirates, died at 89; a durable defender with eight Gold Gloves and 2,016 hits, he spent his entire career in Pittsburgh and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2001.
Hall of Fame voter Tony Dungy declined to reveal whether he voted for Bill Belichick, saying he can’t discuss committee deliberations. While bylaws require confidentiality of discussions, there is no rule obligating disclosure of votes, so Dungy’s silence is likely to fuel speculation about Belichick’s support.
Legendary Hall of Fame quarterback Sonny Jurgensen, who powered the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Redskins with his prolific passing in the 1960s–70s and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1983, has died at age 91. Tributes flowed from teams and fans for a quarterback renowned for his arm strength and lasting impact on the game.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2026: Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Adam Vinatieri, Luke Kuechly, and Roger Craig will be enshrined in Canton, with Brees and Fitzgerald on first ballot. The piece highlights their career milestones—Brees' passing records, Fitzgerald’s receptions/receiving yards, Vinatieri’s clutch kicking—along with Kuechly’s Defensive Player of the Year credentials and Craig’s 1,000-yard rushing/receiving season—while noting ongoing discussion about Belichick’s snub.
Pro Football Hall of Famer Sonny Jurgensen died at 91. The 18-season quarterback started with the Eagles before starring for Washington from 1964–1974, led the league in passing yards five times, finished with 32,224 yards, and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1983; his No. 9 was retired by Washington.
Rob Gronkowski argues Bill Belichick should be a first-ballot Hall of Famer and that Andy Reid’s first-ballot status shouldn’t be delayed by Belichick’s snub, while Chiefs notes include Tyquan Thornton’s wish to return in 2026 amid role questions, plus a broader NFL headlines roundup.