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Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
A Lucky Seven List Of All-Time Rangers Hustlers
If you are enjoying the Stanley Cup Final, by now it must be apparent that the Panthers and Oilers have HUSTLE written all over them. Special Kudos to aging vets Corey Perry of Edmonton and Brad Marchand of Florida. Advertisement Over the years, the Ranger roster was sprinkled with Marchand-types who never stopped skating. The Maven's All-Time Rangers hustlers appear here in Chronological time: The Best Rangers Hustlers On The Team Currently The Best Rangers Hustlers On The Team Currently Enough with the talk about the deadwood core. Here's a short list of The Maven's favorite TRY HARD GUYS. 1. PHIL WATSON: It wasn't that "Phiery Phil" set up the 1940 Stanley Cup-winning goal for New York in 1940, but that didn't hurt. Watson's big mouth churned away as fast as his skates. Phil never wore a sign that read: BATTERIES NOT INCLUDED! 2. DEAN PRENTICE: Shamefully, the Hockey Hall of Fame has ignored one of the most consistent left wingers in history. Hall Of Fame right wing Andy Bathgate would have been the first to claim that Dean's hard work led to AB's HOF nomination. Advertisement 3. ANDY HEBENTON: GM Muzz Patrick's greatest discovery, Hebby was toiling with Tacoma in the Western League when Muzz signed him as a winger for the 1955-56 season. Andy scored a huge OT goal for New York and became an NHL iron man. 4. RED SULLIVAN: Nobody in Sully's time had more go-go in his system than the center who would become captain. Red was a ferret on the spoor of a hot puck and one of his other favorite targets was the Habs goalie; whenever Jacques Plante wandered. 5. LARRY POPEIN: Before Bathgate became a superstar, Andy needed a crafty center to help launch his career. "Pope" was the perfect pivot; as well as a superior skater who "read" Bathgate's moves as well as any. 6. JOHNNY WILSON: Once the dynamo behind Gordie Howe and Ted Lindsay on the Dynastic Detroit Red Wings, Wilson – yet another iron man – was a hero on the 1961-62 Ranger club that made the playoffs under player-coach Doug Harvey. 7. NICK MICKOSKI: Groomed with the Rangers Eastern Amateur Hockey League's New York Rovers, "Bashful Nick Ready Top Click" wore his number 11 proudly. The Winnipeger's hustle did not result in any All-Star nominations but the fans – Maven included – loved the guy!
Miami Herald
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
HBCU vs. Big Ten Matchup Set for HOF Series in Baltimore
Coppin State University, a proud HBCU located in Baltimore, will tip off its 2025–26 men's basketball season with a high-profile showdown against Big Ten contender, the University of Maryland. The game is set for November 3 at CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore as part of the prestigious Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame (HOF) Series, organizers announced Wednesday. This exciting matchup marks the Hall of Fame's return to Charm City after its successful debut in 2024. Hosted in partnership with Position Sports, the event showcases top-tier college basketball programs in premier non-conference games across the country. Maryland currently leads the all-time series 2–1. However, Coppin State fans still remember the Eagles' dominant 70–53 victory in the first meeting in 1989. That game featured none other than current Coppin State head coach Larry Stewart, who was a standout forward at the time. Since then, the Terrapins have claimed victories in 2022 and 2023. The upcoming contest offers Coppin State a chance to even the series and make a national statement. "It's a great opportunity for our program and institution to be part of the HOF Series in Baltimore to kick off the season," said Stewart. "We're excited to play a top-tier program like Maryland. I expect a packed house full of Eagle and Terrapin fans, plus the great sports fans of Baltimore." The 2025 Hall of Fame Series will feature a doubleheader of regional matchups. Alongside Coppin State vs. Maryland, Towson will face off against Loyola Maryland. Details on game times, tickets, and broadcast coverage will be released soon. Melissa Meacham-Grossman, President of Position Sports, emphasized the importance of the event. "Returning to Baltimore shows the growing excitement around the HOF Series and the region's deep love for college basketball," she said. For Coppin State and other HBCU programs, participating in events like the Hall of Fame Series is more than just a game-it's a chance to elevate their visibility and competitiveness on a national stage. Facing a Big Ten opponent in their home city adds to the significance. Fans can sign up now for presale access at with more updates to come. The post HBCU vs. Big Ten Matchup Set for HOF Series in Baltimore appeared first on HBCU Gameday. Copyright HBCU Gameday 2012-2025
Associated Press
11-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
HALL OF FAME INVESTOR ALERT by the Former Attorney General of Louisiana: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Investigates Adequacy of Price and Process in Proposed Sale of Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company
NEW YORK & NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 10, 2025-- Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ('KSF') are investigating the proposed sale of Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company ('HOF' or the 'Company') (NasdaqCM: HOFV) to affiliates of Industrial Realty Group, LLC. Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of HOF will receive $0.90 in cash for each share of HOF that they own. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration and the process that led to it are adequate, or whether the consideration undervalues the Company. If you believe that this transaction undervalues the Company and/or if you would like to discuss your legal rights regarding the proposed sale, you may, without obligation or cost to you, e-mail or call KSF Managing Partner Lewis S. Kahn ( [email protected] ) toll free at any time at 855-768-1857, or visit to learn more. To learn more about KSF, whose partners include the Former Louisiana Attorney General, visit View source version on CONTACT: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Lewis Kahn, Managing Partner [email protected] 1-877-515-1850 1100 Poydras St., Suite 960 New Orleans, LA 70163 KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA LOUISIANA NEW YORK INDUSTRY KEYWORD: CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LEGAL SOURCE: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 05/10/2025 03:20 PM/DISC: 05/10/2025 03:19 PM
Business Wire
10-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
HALL OF FAME INVESTOR ALERT by the Former Attorney General of Louisiana: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Investigates Adequacy of Price and Process in Proposed Sale of Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company
NEW YORK & NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ('KSF') are investigating the proposed sale of Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company ('HOF' or the 'Company') (NasdaqCM: HOFV) to affiliates of Industrial Realty Group, LLC. Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of HOF will receive $0.90 in cash for each share of HOF that they own. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration and the process that led to it are adequate, or whether the consideration undervalues the Company. If you believe that this transaction undervalues the Company and/or if you would like to discuss your legal rights regarding the proposed sale, you may, without obligation or cost to you, e-mail or call KSF Managing Partner Lewis S. Kahn ( toll free at any time at 855-768-1857, or visit to learn more. To learn more about KSF, whose partners include the Former Louisiana Attorney General, visit
Forbes
29-04-2025
- Sport
- Forbes
Will Sergey Kovalev Be A Boxing Hall Of Famer?
After 16 years and 42 professional fights, Sergey Kovalev has retired from boxing after ending his career in style with a TKO of Artur Mann in his home country of Russia earlier this month. Kovalev was once one of the most feared fighters on the planet, and though he lost five of his last 11 bouts, observers have openly wondered in the past few days whether Kovalev will eventually be a Boxing Hall of Famer. In his prime, Kovalev was a ruthless power puncher, stopping 12 of 13 opponents (including a number of undefeated fighters who were at about the B-level) from 2011-2016. Kovalev has beaten champions and at least one Hall of Famer. He perhaps should have been awarded a victory over another. But the last few years of his career could also be a detriment to earning an induction into the HOF. As a member of the Boxing Writers Association of America since 2016, I've been honored to have voted for the Hall of Fame for the past eight years. If Kovalev is done fighting for good, he'd have to wait three years before the HOF could put him on the ballot. When he makes the ballot, he would need to be among the top-three vote-getters from that year (or be selected on more than 80% of the ballots). Let's talk about Kovalev's chances of earning entry into the HOF. After winning 16 straight to start his career, he had a strange draw against a 5-4 opponent in 2011. But after that, Kovalev had quite a run, stopping Nathan Cleverly in 2013 for a light heavyweight title, knocking down and then shutting out Bernard Hopkins the next year to unify a pair of 175-pound belts, and beating Jean Pascal twice in 2015 and 2016. Is that run good enough for the HOF? No. But he did go on to beat the undefeated Eleider Alvarez in a 2019 rematch (Kovalev lost in the first meeting) and then knocked out the undefeated Anthony Yarde in his next fight. Kovalev's first defeat came against Andre Ward in 2016 (all three judges had it 114-113 for Ward), though many observers believed Kovalev, who knocked down Ward in the second round, deserved the win. Ward stopped Kovalev in the rematch with some nasty-looking body shots. From there, Kovalev was stopped by Eleider Alvarez and Canelo Alvarez in a high-profile matchup where Kovalev actually boxed on equal footing with Canelo before Kovalev got knocked out in the 11th round. Kovalev's final defeat came at the hands of the relatively unknown Robin Sirwan Safar in 2024. One of the big misses of Kovalev's career was the inability to land a mega-fight vs. Adonis Stevenson. The two fought on competing networks (Stevenson only wanted to fight on Showtime; Kovalev was an HBO fighter), and no deal could ever be made. If Kovalev could have fought and beat Stevenson, who held a 175-pound title from 2013-2018, his HOF candidacy could look a little different. As he told Boxing News, 'I'm very disappointed that we never fought Adonis Stevenson. It killed my dream to be absolute [undisputed] world champion.' Still, Kovalev was considered for a time to be a top-5 pound-for-pound fighter – which is an important qualification for me when I turn in my ballot. In fact, The Ring magazine ranked him as the No. 2 fighter in the world in parts of 2015 and 2016, only behind Roman 'Chocolatito' Gonzalez. He's also had some low moments outside of the ring, including a 2018 arrest for allegedly punching a woman in the face. He was charged with felony assault, and more than two years later, he pleaded guilty to a lesser charge. Will that factor into a voter's decision on whether he should enter the HOF? Only time will tell. The amount of money you make doesn't make or break you as a Hall of Famer. But let's talk about it anyway, because Kovalev had some nice paydays. His first seven-figure check came against Bernard Hopkins, where Kovalev earned a $1 million payday. He then made a $2 million base for the first Ward matchup (but probably ended up earning much more). Interestingly, Kovalev didn't have a base purse for the rematch (he was only guaranteed a percentage of the PPV and ticket sales money). But all of that was an appetizer to the reported $12 million he made for the Canelo Alvarez bout. If we're making an educated guess, we can say that Kovalev likely made somewhere in the $20 million-$22 million range during his career. As I've written many times in the past, one voter's criteria can be much different from another's. Here's what I value as a voter: Dominance in a division and inclusion on the mythical pound-for-pound list; a sustained reign as one of the top fighters in their weight division; and victories against the top-notch boxers of his era. Some voters don't believe a fighter's popularity or money-making abilities should factor into the equation. I disagree (I'll always believe Arturo Gatti and Ricky Hatton deserve their places in the HOF because of the sheer excitement they brought to the sport). Kovalev was one of the best fighters in the sport for a solid period of time. He was feared (until he got knocked out by Ward), and the early part of his career was certainly leading him on the path to the HOF. To me, Kovalev is a borderline candidate. If he'd beaten Ward the first time, he'd be a definite yes. Without that victory, it's a more difficult slog. On a down year, where there's no surefire HOF candidate, I could see myself potentially voting for Kovalev and him potentially getting his induction. But I also wouldn't bet my mortgage that he'll one day be enshrined. He's perhaps just missing that one massive victory. More Hall of Fame predictions: Will Deontay Wilder Be A Boxing Hall Of Famer? Will Regis Prograis Be A Boxing Hall Of Famer?
