How Willson Contreras is following a Cardinals icon

FOR NEARLY TWO DECADES, St. Louis Cardinals catching nice Yadier Molina was a fixture in a company recognized for churning out pitchers and throwing out runners. Over a Corridor-of-Fame worthy profession, Molina was probably the most revered participant on his crew each time he donned the uniform. For the ultimate seven years of that profession, … Read more

Aidan Hutchinson honors Detroit icon with “Blade Dance”

8:34 PM ET Eric WoodyardESPN DETROIT — After registering his seventh sack of the season, Aidan Hutchinson celebrated the play with what appeared like a downward fist pump dance. 1 Associated He balled his fists excessive then started shaking them down in a rhythmic movement. What may need appeared like an abnormal dance for these … Read more

Doddie weir: Mike Blair, Edinburgh coach, expects an emotional tribute to the Scottish rugby icon

Mike Blair, Edinburgh’s head coach, expects an emotional night at Munster on Friday as his club pays tribute to Doddie Weir. After a long battle with motor neurone, Weir, a former Scotland lock, died on Saturday at 52. In his memory, there will be a moment’s applause just before kick-off. Fans have been encouraged and … Read more

Barry Sanders, Detroit Lions’ icon, is on hand to help open a restaurant in downtown Detroit

7:08 PM ET Eric WoodyardESPN DETROIT Lions legend Barry Sanders His jukes made defenders look stupid. The Motor City now has remnants of his Pro Football Hall of Fame football career at 54. Sanders attended the grand opening ceremony of Barry Sanders’ Lefty’s Cheessteak restaurant. It is located minutes from Ford Field which is the … Read more

The world reacts to Bill Russell’s death as a sports icon

Bill Russell, a member of the Pro Basketball Hall of Fame. Boston Celtics American sports’ icon and legend has died at the age of 88. His death was announced on social media. He is considered the ultimate winner. In a thirteen-year span, he won 11 NBA titles, eight consecutively from 1959 to 1966. He holds … Read more

Scotty Bowman, Hockey Hall of Fame legend, resigns as executive with the Chicago Blackhawks following ‘a very uncomfortable year’

Scotty Bowman is now gone Chicago Blackhawks After what he called “a very uncomfortable year”. Bowman announced Tuesday his resignation from the Blackhawks organization effective July 1, stating that he had decided to retire after 14 years serving as the senior hockey operations advisor. Stan Bowman, Bowman’s younger brother, resigned in October as general manager … Read more

“He’s Michael Jordan” — How Tom Brady became the NFL’s first truly global icon

9:16 AM ET Eric GomezMexico writer It has been over 20 years since. Tom BradyHe launched an NFL career that was worthy of every award and accolade. Brady has become the league’s first worldwide superstar. Brady, like Michael Jordan or Babe Ruth, has helped elevate a sport that was predominantly confined to North America. It … Read more

John Madden, the broadcasting icon and NFL Hall of Fame coach, has died at 85

John Madden, the Hall of Fame coach-turned-broadcaster whose exuberant calls combined with simple explanations provided a weekly soundtrack to NFL games for three decades, died Tuesday morning, the NFL said. He was 85. The league stated that he had died unexpectedly, but did not give details. Madden became famous after his decade-long stint as coach … Read more