Corbin Burnes made the Milwaukee Brewers two years after he was drafted in the Fourth Round, and after he debuted in July of 2018, he rattled off seven wins out of the bullpen with a 2.61 ERA and earned a win in the clinching game of the NLDS. That promise unraveled in 2019, during a nightmare season in which he surrendered 11 home runs in his first three starts and finished with an 8.82 ERA and a WHIP of 1.837.  Instead of folding, he used the 2020 shortened campaign to rebuild his approach, finishing sixth in the Cy Young voting and proving that his power-sinker and cutter could dominate as a frontline starter.

Burnes achieved his paramount professional milestone in 2021, delivering a season characterized by technical precision that redefined record standards. He demonstrated complete mastery of the strike zone, setting an MLB record by striking out 58 batters before issuing his first walk of the season. He concluded the year with an 11-5 record, leading the Major League Baseball in ERA (2.43), strikeout rate, and FIP, while also contributing to a combined no-hitter in September. This outstanding performance earned him the National League Cy Young Award, making him only the third pitcher in Brewers history to receive this accolade and establishing him as a distinguished force within the sport.

He followed his trophy-winning year with a 2022 campaign marked by durability. Burnes led the National League with 243 strikeouts, made 33 starts, and pitched over 200 innings for the first time, finishing seventh in Cy Young voting and earning his second straight All-Star nod. In 2023, he evolved his slider into a 'sweeper,' maintaining his edge. He led the National League with a 1.069 WHIP, had his third straight 200-strikeout season, and earned an All-Star selection. Although his ERA rose slightly to 3.39, he posted a 2.72 ERA in his final 14 starts, helping the Brewers win the division.

It turned out to be a swnasong for Burnes in Milwaukee, as the club traded him to the Baltimore Orioles. As a Brewer, Burnes posted a record of 45 and 27 with 870 Strikouts.

Brandon Woodruff debuted in Milwaukee in 2017, a power-pitching right-hander whose journey from a mid-round draft pick to a foundational anchor is a testament to the Brewers' development system. Known for a high-octane fastball and a physical presence on the mound, he evolved into one of the most efficient starters in the National League.

After flashes of dominance in the 2018 postseason, including a historic home run off Clayton Kershaw, Woodruff reached his peak in 2019. He went 11-3 with a 3.62 ERA, made his first All-Star team, and became a key player for Milwaukee. 

The 2021 and 2022 seasons represented Woodruff’s most outstanding performances to date. In 2021, he achieved a peak efficiency, concluding the season with a 2.56 ERA and 211 strikeouts, leading the National League in cPWA and ranking within the top five for WHIP. Although a lack of run support often resulted in a deceptive win-loss record, he remained a dominant figure on the mound, earning his second All-Star selection. This was followed by an exemplary high-leverage campaign in 2022, during which he recorded a 13-4 record with 190 strikeouts.

After a promising start to 2023, where he went 5-1 with a 2.28 ERA, a shoulder injury limited him to just 11 starts and eventually required surgery that finalized his entire 2024 campaign. His residency reached a momentary punctuation when he was non-tendered for salary reasons, but he quickly returned to the organization on a new multi-year deal.  He returned to the mound in July to author a 3.20 ERA over 12 starts.

Woodruff enters 2026 fully healthy and as the first pitcher in franchise history to earn over $20 million in a single season.  Thus far, Woodruff compiled a 53–28 record, a 3.13 ERA, and 871 strikeouts.

Aaron Rodgers went into the 2021/22 NFL campaign as the reining MVP after a stellar year last season. At one point in the off-season, his future in Green Bay looked uncertain. However, off-field disputes were resolved just in time for the new campaign.

Rodgers continues to play at the top of his game and a fourth regular season MVP could be set to go his way. The Packers QB has led his side to a 10-3 win record through their opening 13 games of the season.

Green Bay are looking set to be one of the top seeds in the NFC heading into the playoffs. The NFC North crown looks safe, as the Packers are the only team in the division with a winning record.

Rodgers and Green Bay fans will want much more than a divisional title this season. They are +1000 in the sports betting online at Betfair for the Super Bowl.

Given how well Rodgers is performing, the Packers are one of the leading betting tips every week in the NFL. Regardless of the opposition, Rodgers keeps finding a way of unlocking defenses and putting up big points for his team.

Career Numbers Are Very Impressive

Just like Tom Brady, Rodgers remains one of the leading QBs in the NFL. The 38-year-old is certain to be in the Hall of Fame as soon as he becomes eligible. He is right up there with some of the greatest in history to have played in that position, including Brett Favre, Joe Montana and Dan Marino.

Rodgers was selected in the first round of the NFL Draft in 2005. Since then, he has consistently produced impressive stats every season he has been involved in. Arguably his biggest strength is the way he looks after the ball. He has finished the league leader in touchdowns-to-interceptions ratio five times.

The Green Bay man has recorded 433 regular season touchdowns and has thrown for over 50,000 passing yards. He will have seen what Brady has been able to achieve into his 40s and if he can continue at that age, he may be set to smash many NFL records.

Green Bay Haven’t Reached Super Bowl Since 2010

Although it is not going to impact his inclusion in the Hall of Fame, Rodgers has only won the Super Bowl once in his career. That victory came in 2010 when his side beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25 at the Cowboys Stadium.

In what may be his last year in Wisconsin, the Green Bay QB will be hoping to deliver another Vince Lombardi Trophy to his franchise. Becoming a two-time Super Bowl winner will help the reining MVP elevate himself into an exclusive club of QBs who have prevailed in the biggest game in the sport more than once.

Rodgers will be focussed on finishing this season strongly. If he does get awarded the MVP at the NFL Honors in February, he will be one of only two players to land that prize four times after Peyton Manning.

The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame has announced their Nominees for the Class of 2022.

As usual, it is a gigantic list, so we will not be doing brief resumes of each candidate, and will do so when they become a Finalist.

Finalists from the North American and Women’s Committee will be announced All-Star Weekend, with the full Class of 2022 announced during the Final Four.  

At present, the 2022 Enshrinement Ceremony will take place on September 9-10.  

The Nominees are: (*indicates a First-Time Nominee)

North American Committee Nominees:

Ken Anderson (Coach)

Fletcher Aritt (Coach)

Johnny Bach (Coach)

Gene Bess (Coach)

Chauncey Billups (Player) Ranked #4 on the Notinhalloffame.com Basketball List

Rick Byrd (Coach)

Muggsy Bogues (Player)

Irv Brown (Referee)

Jim Burch (Referee)

Marcus Camby (Player) Ranked #63 on Notinhalloffame.com

Tom Chambers (Player) Ranked #24 on Notinhalloffame.com

John Clougherty (Referee)

Michael Cooper (Player) Ranked #28 on Notinhalloffame.com

Joey Crawford (Referee)

Jack Curran (Coach)

Mark Eaton (Player)

Cliff Ellis (Coach)

Hugh Evans (Referee)

Michael Finley (Player) Ranked #58 on Notinhalloffame.com

Steve Fisher (Coach)
Manu Ginobili* (Player) Ranked #3 on Notinhalloffame.com

Leonard Hamilton (Coach)

Richard Hamilton (Player) Ranked #90 on Notinhalloffame.com

Tim Hardaway (Player) Ranked #2 on Notinhalloffame.com

Lou Henson (Coach)

Ed Hightower (Referee)

David Hixon* (Coach)

Bob Huggins (Coach)

Mark Jackson (Player) Ranked #70 on Notinhalloffame.com

Herman Johnson (Coach)

Marques Johnson (Player) Ranked #20 on Notinhalloffame.com

George Karl (Coach)

Gene Keady (Coach)

Ken Kern (Coach)

Shawn Marion (Player) Ranked #23 on Notinhalloffame.com

Rollie Massimino (Coach)

Bob McKillop (Coach)

Danny Miles (Coach)

Steve Moore (Coach)

Dick Motta (Coach)

Jake O’Donnell (Referee)

Jere Quinn (Coach)

Lamont Robinson (Player)

Bo Ryan (Coach)

Bob Saulsbury (Coach)

Norm Sloan (Coach)

Willie West (Coach)

Buck Williams (Player) Ranked #7 on Notinhalloffame.com

John Williamson (Player)

Paul Westhead (Coach)

Women’s Committee Nominations:

Leta Andrews (Coach)

Jennifer Azzi (Player)

Gary Blair* (Coach)

Swin Cash (Player)

Becky Hammon (Player)

Suzie McConnell (Player)

Debbie Miller-Palmore (Player)

Kim Mulkey (Player)

Marianne Stanley (Coach)

Valerie Still (Player)
Marian Washington (Coach)

Lindsey Whalen* (Player)

Contributor Committee Nominations (Direct-Elect Category):

Dick Baumgartner

Henry Bibby

Marty Blake

Vic Bubas

Doug Collins

Larry Costello

Wayne Duke

Bill Foster

Bob Gibbons*

Simon Gourdine

Tim Grgurich

Del Harris

Johnny “Red” Kerr

Tom Konchalski

Bobby Lewis

Herbert Livsey

Fred McCall*

Jack McCloskey

Speedy Morris

Johnny Most

Dennis Murphy

Joe O’Toole

Billy Packer

Jack Powers

Will Robinson*

Gene Shue

Jim Valvano

Donnie Walsh

Jerome Williams

Early African-American Pioneers Committee Nominations (Direct-Elect Category):

Dick Barnett

Clarence “Puggy” Bell

Sonny Boswell

Bill Garrett

Inman Jackson

Harry “Bucky” Lew

Davage “Dave” Minor

Hudson Oliver

Al “Runt” Pullins

James “Pappy” Ricks

Paul Robeson

Eyre Saitch

William “Wee Willie” Smith

International Committee Nominations (Direct-Elect Category):

Jacky Chazalon

Mirza Delibasic*

Alphonso Ford

Giuseppe Giergia

Dusan Ivkovic

Semen Khalipski

Vladimir Kondrashin

Radivoj Korac

Eduardo Lamas

Marcos Leite

Shimon Mizrahi

Amaury Pasos

Dan Peterson

Manuel Sainz

Togo Soares

Ranko Zeravica

Veterans Committee Nominations (Direct-Elect Category):

1936 U.S. Olympic Team (Team)

1972 U.S. Olympic Team (Team)

Tom Blackburn (Coach)

Sid Borgia (Referee)

Darel Carrier (Player)

Jack Coleman (Player)

Charles Eckman (Referee)

Leroy Edwards (Player)

Leo Ferris (Contributor)

Clarence “Bevo” Francis (Player)

Hy Gotkin (Player)*

Travis Grant (Player)

Cam Henderson (Coach)

Robert Hopkins (Player)

Lou Hudson (Player) Ranked #6 on Notinhalloffame.com

Charles Keinath (Player)

Kentucky Wesleyan 1966, 1968 & 1969 (Team)

Bob Love (Player) Ranked #51 on Notinhalloffame.com

Loyola of Chicago (Team)

Billy Markward (Contributor)

Ed McCluskey (Coach)

Ray Mears (Coach)

Francis Meehan (Player)

Lucias Mitchell (Coach)

Donald “Dudley” Moore (Coach)

Joe Mullaney (Coach)*

Willie Naulls (Player) Ranked #55 on Notinhalloffame.com

North Catholic High School JV (Philadelphia, PA) (Team)

Philadelphia, PA (Team)

Philadelphia SPHAS (Team)

Glenn Roberts (Player)

Holcombe Rucker (Contributor)

Kenny Sailors (Player)

Fred Schaus (Contributor)

Sam Schulman (Contributor)

Paul Silas (Player) Ranked #27 on Notinhalloffame.com

Dick Van Arsdale (Player)

Tom Van Arsdale (Player)

Perry Wallace (Player)

Max Zaslofsky (Player) Ranked #1 on Notinhalloffame.com

Women’s Veterans Committee Nominations (Direct-Elect Category):

Alline Banks Sprouse (Player)

Edmonton Commercial Grads (Team)

John Head (Coach)

Nashville Business College (Team)

Lometa Odom (Player)
Harley Redin (Coach)

Theresa Shank (Player)

Hazel Walker (Player)

We would like to congratulate all of those who made it to this stage.