1995 — Lenny Wilkens becomes the winningest coach in NBA history as the Atlanta Hawks post a 112-90 victory over the Washington Bullets. Wilkens, with his 939th win, surpasses Red Auerbach’s record.

1992 — Pitchers Tom Seaver and Rollie Fingers are elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Seaver receives the highest percentage of votes in baseball history. 1997 — Rutgers-Camden ends its NCAA-record ...

Only two New York Mets players are wearing a Mets cap in Cooperstown. Those two are Tom Seaver, who was elected into the Hall ...

Jackson credited the work put in during the week as the reason for Saturday's strong all-around game by Baltimore. "Just competing with each other at practice," Jackson said on the Ravens' ability ...

Michigan State basketball's Tom Izzo and longtime friend Greg Kampe ... showcasing the Grinch's famous mischievous smirk during the game. REQUIRED READING:Michigan State basketball unwraps its ...

Cruise, already the U.S. Navy’s 36th Honorary Naval Aviator, was honored with a Defense Public Service award on Dec. 17 Ian West/PA Images via Getty Tom Cruise is adding a unique distinction to ...

Tom Cruise has been awarded the US Navy's highest civilian honour for "outstanding contributions" to the military with his screen roles. Cruise's lead role in the 1986 smash hit Top Gun shot him ...

Who’s the top gun now? Actor and producer Tom Cruise was awarded the U.S. Navy’s highest civilian honor Tuesday, a nod to his support of the military in films including “Top Gun,” “A Few ...

After years of playing military heroes on screen, Tom Cruise is now one in real life. The “Top Gun” star was honored with the Department of the Navy Distinguished Public Service (DPS ...

Tom Cruise is choosing to accept a major honor from the U.S. Navy. The "Top Gun" star, 62, on Tuesday received the Navy's Distinguished Public Service Award, the highest honor that Navy Secretary ...