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On Sammy Sosa, the Hall of Fame, and steroids

Sosa’s alleged steroid use kept him from getting into the Hall of Fame. But who is voted in and who is kept out is glaringly inconsistent.

Chicago Sun-Times

Paul Sullivan: Sammy Sosa is off the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot. The former Cubs slugger never had a chance.

CHICAGO — Former Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz was the only player on the 2022 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot to be elected by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.

Chicago Tribune

Hall of Famer Karrie Webb joins Gainbridge field for first LPGA event in 15 months

"I chose golf over life events for 25 years, and, you know, I want to put life events ahead of golf."

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Carlos Beltrán Headlines First-Year Eligible Players for 2023 Hall-of-Fame Ballot

We could see a crowded field for the Baseball Hall of Fame once again next year.

Sports Illustrated

The Baseball Hall of Fame is a silly museum that we should just continue to ignore

We don't need a bitter voters to tell us who the great players were.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Column: Baseball harmed itself more than Bonds ever did

The real question wasn't whether Barry Bonds would make the Hall of Fame in his final year of eligibility on the writers' ballot

The Independent UK

Bill Shaikin: Barry Bonds didn’t make the Hall of Fame. Get over it.

LOS ANGELES — Neither his name nor his greatest accomplishment are hidden. On the official website of Major League Baseball, he is immortalized as owner of the sport’s most cherished record, atop the all-time home run list: Barry Bonds, 762.

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Bill Madden: With help from Rob Manfred, David Ortiz gets free pass into Hall of Fame, while others are held to a higher standard

NEW YORK — After wading through the muck of steroids cheats, drug dealer associations, lurid sexual harassment charges, and an alt-right extremist who once called for their lynching, the Baseball Writers Association Tuesday bid good riddance to Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, Sammy Sosa and Curt Schilling on their ballot, dealt…

Tribune News Service

David Ortiz is elected to baseball Hall of Fame while Barry Bonds is shut out

Suspicions of steroid use prevented Bonds, an all-time great, from getting enough votes in his final year on the ballot.

Axios

David Ortiz had a wonderfully wholesome reaction to being told he’s a first-ballot Hall of Famer

What a moment for David Ortiz!

USA Today Sports Media Group

MLB world reacts to the snubs of Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens from Baseball Hall of Fame

Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens have been snubbed from Cooperstown.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Hall of Fame elects David Ortiz, snubs Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens in final try

LOS ANGELES — David Ortiz, primarily a designated hitter who helped the Boston Red Sox win three World Series after an 86-year drought, was the only player elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Tuesday.

Los Angeles Times

David Ortiz Elected to Baseball Hall of Fame in One-Player BBWAA Class of 2022

Big Papi is elected in his first year on the writers' ballot, while several controversial candidates fall short in their final year of eligibility.

Sports Illustrated

Barry Bonds, Curt Schilling and 6 others who have a shot at making the Baseball Hall of Fame

Here's who could be voted in on Tuesday night.

USA Today Sports Media Group

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Integrity Still Matters for the Hall of Fame

Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Sammy Sosa are about to fall off the ballot, but the judgment of steroid users continues.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Lawrence Tynes: Eli Manning more qualified for Canton than Aaron Rodgers

Lawrence Tynes believes retired New York Giants QB Eli Manning is a "more qualified Hall of Famer" than Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Chase Utley says Jimmy Rollins ‘no doubt’ belongs in the Baseball Hall of Fame

It was probably on the first day of his first spring training, Chase Utley said, that he first met Jimmy Rollins. Or maybe it was the summer before when Utley stopped by Veterans Stadium after being drafted in 2000 by the Phillies.

The Independent UK

Gonzaga suspends Stockton's season tickets over mask rule

Gonzaga has suspended John Stockton’s basketball season tickets after the Hall of Fame point guard refused to comply with the university’s mask mandate

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NASCAR Hall of Fame inducts Earnhardt, Stefanik and Farmer

The NASCAR Hall of Fame inducted three new members this week with Dale Earnhardt Jr., Red Farmer and the late Mike Stefanik receiving the honor.

USA Today Sports Media Group

NASCAR world showers Dale Earnhardt Jr. with congrats as he’s inducted into NASCAR Hall of Fame

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is officially a member of the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

Los Angeles Times

Rams’ pass rush might be only way to tackle Tom Brady, Buccaneers

LOS ANGELES — Von Miller has amassed more than 100 career sacks in the regular season, 71/2 in the playoffs. The future Hall of Fame outside linebacker said this week that he could recall every one of the sacks he recorded against Tom Brady, the most successful quarterback in NFL…

Los Angeles Times

Rams’ pass rush might be only way to tackle Tom Brady, Buccaneers

LOS ANGELES — Von Miller has amassed more than 100 career sacks in the regular season, seven and half in the playoffs. The future Hall of Fame outside linebacker said this week that he could recall every one of the sacks he recorded against Tom Brady, the most successful quarterback…

Tribune News Service

For 2021 class, NASCAR Hall of Fame induction ceremony worth the wait

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Members of the 2021 NASCAR Hall of Fame class anticipated their induction for more than a year, but the wait didn’t make Friday night’s ceremony any less special. It only elevated the moment.

The Hindu

Dale Earnhardt Jr., Red Farmer, Mike Stefanik enter NASCAR Hall of Fame

The NASCAR Hall of Fame is the 10th such hall to honor Farmer

Sports Illustrated

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Headlines 2021 NASCAR Hall of Fame Class

As he joins his dad, they become the seventh father-son duo enshrined in the Hall of Fame, joining the likes of Lee and Richard Petty.

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