Years before she married businessman and sports patron Jean Henri Lhuillier and became a mother of four, Bea Lucero was already making headlines as a child prodigy who excelled not in one, but two sports – gymnastics and taekwondo. Lucero, now 53, dazzled in both local and international...
NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift made history Thursday night after becoming the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at age 36. Accepting the honor, Swift reflected on her journey as a songwriter, saying the craft came naturally to her from a young age. “It was...
Meet the “Magnificent Seven.” After a thorough selection process and extensive deliberations, the Philippine Sports Commission and Philippine Olympic Committee on Monday, April 13, announced the names of seven exemplary athletes who will be enshrined to the Philippine Sports Hall of Fame. In...
Seven sporting greats will be enshrined into the Philippine Sports Hall of Fame, with a special ceremony fitting for heroes set on May 20 at a venue yet to be announced. Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman Patrick “Pato” Gregorio and Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham...
Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard are going into the Basketball Hall of Fame later this year, not once but twice. And LeBron James and Chris Paul are part of the group that’s headed to the Hall as well, even before their playing careers end. From left to right, Micky Arison, Dwight Howard, Billy...
SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts (AP) — Carmelo Anthony may go into the Basketball Hall of Fame twice next year. Carmelo Anthony (AP) The Hall of Fame released its list of candidates for the Class of 2025 on Thursday, Dec. 19, with the list of first-time nominees including Anthony and fellow retired...
Back when the Lakers were putting on shows as good as anything coming out of Hollywood, the coolest guy in the building might’ve been courtside. Hollywood actor Jack Nicholson (AP) Even across the country, everyone noticed Jack Nicholson. “Growing up, the guy I looked at was Jack...
A look at the 13-member class of 2024 being enshrined Sunday in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame: FILE - Vince Carter, left, and Chauncey Billups shake hands during a news conference for The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame at the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday,...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- The US 2008 Olympic gold medal squad featuring Kobe Bryant and LeBron James plus high-leaping Vince Carter were among first-time nominees for the Basketball Hall of Fame announced on Thursday, Dec. 21. Late basketball great Kobe Bryant and LeBron James (AFP) The Hall announced its...
SPRINGFIELD (AFP) -- Retired NBA stars Tony Parker, Dirk Nowitzki, Dwyane Wade and Pau Gasol and legendary San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich were among those inducted on Saturday, Aug. 12, into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Basketball Hall of Fame recipients (from left to right) Dirk Nowitzki,...
NEW YORK (AFP) - Mariah Carey sparkled Thursday as her peers inducted the beloved diva into the prestigious Songwriters Hall of Fame, part of a class that also includes Pharrell, Steve Miller and the Isley Brothers. This edition of the gala that honors the composers behind pop culture's most...
Manu Ginobili (AFP file photo) Argentinian legend Manu Ginobili and former NBA star Tim Hardaway were among 13 honorees voted into basketball's Naismith Hall of Fame on Saturday. Ginobili, who won four NBA titles with the San Antonio Spurs and 2004 Olympic gold with Argentina, headlined the 2022...
