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Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Willie Mays auction to feature MVP awards, championship ring
Treasures from the life and career of Baseball Hall of Famer Willie Mays will be sold at Hunt Auctions this fall, highlighted by his championship ring, MVP awards and Presidential Medal of Freedom. All proceeds will go to education, training and health services for youth via the Say Hey! Foundation. Advertisement Mays, who left an indelible mark on the game of baseball and American history writ large over his illustrious career, died at age 93 last June. Hunt Auctions, which has long led the industry as the top auction house for player collections, previously handling the estates and collections from greats including Joe DiMaggio and Ted Williams, was chosen by Mays to sell his collection. According to Say Hey! Foundation chair and friend of Mays, Jeff Bleich, Mays' one instruction to Hunt Auctions founder David Hunt was 'make this the best auction ever to help those kids.' "For all of his extraordinary achievements as a baseball player, Willie Mays wanted his enduring legacy to be helping children," Bleich said in a statement. "He preserved his most treasured awards so that one day he could pay it forward. He wanted to share these items with his fans so that together they could raise as much as possible to support other kids starting out in life the way he had." Advertisement Among those items Mays preserved that will now find new homes are his 1954 Giants World Series ring (est. $500,00-$1,000,000), both of his MVP Awards (est. $250,000-$500,000 each) and his Presidential Medal of Freedom, which he was awarded in 2015 (est. $50,000-$100,000). Nearly all of the items in the auction have never before been sold publicly, with a handful of exceptions, which Mays re-acquired form the public market. 'We are deeply humbled and grateful to Willie Mays for having been selected to represent this important offering of his personal collection,' David Hunt said in a statement. 'Willie has ensured his generosity will continue long into the future with the wonderful work that his Say Hey! Foundation has accomplished with the proceeds of this auction going to help further that good work. "This auction will undoubtedly stand the test of time as one of the most important player collections ever to be publicly offered and may well become yet another 'greatest all-around' event befitting of the iconic legacy of the Say Hey Kid.' Advertisement The live auction will be held Sept. 27 at the King Street Warehouse event space near Oracle Park in San Francisco. Following the auction, an online sale of additional items from the collection will be held Sept. 28. The collection will be displayed publicly for the first time at the National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago on July 30 to Aug. 3. Will Stern is a reporter and editor for cllct, the premier company for collectible content.
USA Today
02-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Where does Yahoo Sports rank Bills' Josh Allen among NFL's best QBs?
The Buffalo Bills have the defending NFL MVP on their roster heading into the 2025 season. Even so, Yahoo Sports is among those not considering him the top quarterback in football heading into next season. Yahoo named their top-10 QBs heading into 2025 and despite Allen winning that honor, he's not at the top of the list. You'll only need one guess to know who is. Ahead of Allen is Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. While it's hard to imagine anyone winning back-to-back MVP Awards, Allen could realistically rank ahead of Mahomes as of now. Instead, the Bills QB slots in at No. 2 overall but he's still ahead of plenty of other talented players at his position. Yahoo's top-10 QBs in the NFL pre-2025 season can be found below:
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Stephen Curry drops viral message to 2025 NBA Draft picks urging them to 'trust the journey'
Stephen Curry drops viral message to 2025 NBA Draft picks urging them to 'trust the journey' (Image Source: Getty Images) Stephen Curry recently wrapped up his 16th NBA season and marked the moment with a post on X (formerly Twitter). With the 2025 NBA Draft upon us, Curry had a brief but impactful message for the generation to come. Even as the post celebrated his rise from an undervalued rookie to worldwide icon, it delivered a pick-me-up to young hopefuls on one of the most important nights of their lives. Stephen Curry marks 16 years in NBA , inspires next generation On June 25, Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry posted a message on his official X account. He began by reflecting on his long journey: '16 years in the league. Grateful for every moment.' That simple phrase carried weight. It reminded fans how it all started, drafted in 2009 as the seventh pick, when he once felt overlooked. — stephencurry30 (@stephencurry30) Curry then celebrated his rise: 'From being underrated to receiving accolades beyond my wildest dreams.' Then came the next part of his post, which was directed at the hopeful newcomers: 'To the next generation hearing their name called tonight: trust the journey.' He added one more nugget of advice: 'What feels uncertain now might be setting you up for something greater.' This wisdom landed just as the 2025 NBA Draft was unfolding, making it a motivational moment for new talent. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dễ dàng lắp đặt gạch lát sàn cao su – Làm mới ngôi nhà của bạn một cách dễ dàng! Gạch | Quảng cáo tìm kiếm Tìm Ngay Undo Stephen Curry's message sparks emotional fan reactions Curry's reflective post stirred an immediate response online. Many fans and NBA analysts shared the tweet, praising his humility and perseverance. Online, supporters returned to his classic highlights, 2009 Draft Day, clutch playoff shots, and MVP awards, all recalling Curry's journey from an 'underrated' point guard to superstar. Even though Curry did not list any of his wins, this message was deeply felt. When he wrote 'beyond my wildest dreams", fans took it as a quiet nod for all the hard work he did- his four NBA titles, two MVP Awards, and his place as one of the top three-point shooters in history. Stephen Curry's brief, honest words today show why he remains more than an athlete. He's a mentor and an inspiration for the next generation of NBA talent. Also Read: How NBA Draft prospect Ace Bailey became an ace in the court of basketball Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Time of India
21-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
LeBron James revisits his 2013 Miami Heat championship as he walks down memory lane on Instagram
LeBron James (Image via John McCoy/Getty) One of the biggest personalities of the National Basketball Association, LeBron James , created a record-breaking performance in the 2013 NBA Finals. This was one of the most phenomenal seasons for the Miami Heat, and James became the fifth NBA player to have won four MVP Awards, solidifying his status as one of the league's most dominant players. The team, led by the NBA star, defeated the San Antonio Spurs in a 7-game series making him an unbeatable champion with two consecutive NBA titles. LeBron James reminisces about his 2013 NBA Championship The 2013 NBA Finals were played from June 6 to 20, 2013. In the season, the Miami Heat, who were favored to win the series, defeated the San Antonio Spurs, giving them their first loss in franchise history. The man of the match, LeBron James, was voted the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player after averaging the score of 25.3 points, 10.9 rebounds, and 7.0 assists. During Game 7 of the NBA Finals, LeBron James averaged 37 points and 12 rebounds, setting the stage for a victory over the San Antonio Spurs with a score of 95-88. 2003 Cavaliers vs. Kings: LeBron James' NBA debut | Iconic Moments 'I can't sit here and lie to you…We feel slighted by the perception, in the fact that the series went seven,' said NBA star LeBron James on the eve of Miami's Finals rematch with the Spurs. Initially, the Spurs dominated Game 4, but the Heat ultimately won Game 6, 103-100. In Game 7 of the Finals, the Miami Heat won a second straight title with a 95-88 victory. This year's match is going to be the most exciting one as there hasn't been a Game 7 in almost 7 years. The match is going to take place between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers. Even after a dreadful injury to Tyrese Haliburton, Game 6 went in favor of the Pacers, but the Oklahoma City Thunder could also take the win during Game 7. LeBron James' Instagram story before the game takes a nostalgic look at one of the most iconic matches played, where he made history with the Miami Heat. LeBron James Instagram story (Image via Instagram) The former Miami Heat star now plays for the Los Angeles Lakers. Nicknamed 'King James', he is the NBA's all-time leading scorer and one of the greatest NBA players of all time. With his unwavering spirit and dedication, he managed to create history in the world of the NBA, winning two consecutive titles with a record-breaking score in the 2013 NBA Finals. Also read: LeBron James' Son Bryce James Shares A Special Connection With Oscar Nominated Hollywood Star Follow all the live updates, scores, and highlights from the India vs England Test match here . Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Tennessee Reacts To Exciting Peyton Manning News
Tennessee Reacts To Exciting Peyton Manning News originally appeared on Athlon Sports. There's no doubt that throughout his 18-year career in the NFL (1998-2015), former quarterback Peyton Manning established himself as one of the best players in league history. Advertisement Of course, since retiring, he's already earned several different honors, including being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and having his jersey retired by the Indianapolis Colts, but on Wednesday, he earned another. ESPN announced he was one of three quarterbacks selected, along with Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes, for their "NFL All Quarter Century team," which picked 53 of the best players in the league based on production since 2000. That caught the attention of the Tennessee Volunteers, where he spent his collegiate years, who took to social media with their post to congratulate the legendary quarterback. There's no doubt that Manning is worthy of this achievement, because from 2000-2015, he completed 5,468-of-8,272 passes for 64,066 yards, 487 touchdowns, 208 interceptions and a 98.6 passer rating. Advertisement In that time, he was also named to 13 Pro Bowls, earned First-Team All-Pro honors seven times, won five MVP Awards (most in NFL history), Offensive Player of the Year twice and two Super Bowls (one with the Denver Broncos and one with the Colts) Though maybe none of this success would have been possible if not for the four years with Tennessee, where he finished within the top 10 of Heisman Trophy voting three times and earned All-America honors in his senior season. Former NFL and Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Peyton Manning© Caitie McMekin/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK That time, with the Volunteers, of course, helped turn Manning into the No. 1 pick in the 1998 NFL Draft to the Indianapolis Colts, which was the start of one of the most impressive all-around careers in league history. Advertisement Related: Kalen DeBoer Plays the Nick Saban Trump Card To Land Elite 5-Star Edge This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 20, 2025, where it first appeared.
