Share this: It’s hard to believe, but Sunday will mark the 16th Daytona 500 since Dale Earnhardt Sr. tragically died at the 2001 race. And with the 2017 race at Daytona International Speedway just a day away, NASCAR released a moving tribute set to Zac Brown Band’s “My Old Man” to the elder Earnhardt and his son, Dale Earnhardt Jr., on its social media channels Saturday. If your eyes got a bit misty watching that, you weren’t alone. A beautiful tribute to two beloved race car drivers. Thumbnail photo via Mike DiNovo/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
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16 Best Photos From Marlins’ Emotional Jose Fernandez Ceremony On ‘Jose Day’
Share this: The baseball world suffered a devastating loss Sunday when 24-year-old budding star Jose Fernandez was killed in a boating accident. His Miami Marlins canceled their Sunday game against the Atlanta Braves in the wake of the incident, but decided to play Monday and begin their series with the visiting New York Mets. Before the game began, both teams honored Fernandez’s memory with a touching tribute. Here’s a recap of the ceremony, as well as the best 16 photos from the ceremony honoring No. 16. The ceremony began with a video tribute on the outfield video board set to “Take Me Out To The Ballgame” — except it was a sadder, slower version performed by what sounded like a ceremonial bugle, which is
Lakers’ Incredible Kobe Bryant Tribute Before Final Game Will Give You Chills
Kobe Bryant’s NBA career will come to an end Wednesday night, but not before one last tribute from the team and city he’s called home for the past 20 years. The surefire Basketball Hall of Famer stepped onto the Staples Center floor for the final time as a player Wednesday, and the Lakers honored him with a touching tribute prior to their season finale against the Utah Jazz. The ceremony included a video of some of the top moments in the five-time NBA champion’s storied career. Then, NBA greats — and fans — like Magic Johnson wished the Black Mamba a fond farewell. Johnson also added a few m...
World of sport pays tribute to Mandela
Updated: Friday, 06 Dec 2013 08:45 | Comments Mandela presenting South Africa captain Francois Pienaar with the World Cup in 1995 Nelson Mandela, who created one of rugby union's iconic images at the 1995 World Cup, has been hailed for his ability to use sport to unite and inspire. Mandela's death aged 95 at his home on Thursday sparked a wave of emotional tributes from sportsmen from South Africa and across the world. Mandela unforgettably presented South Africa's rugby union captain Francois Pienaar with the World Cup in 1995 at Ellis Park, Johannesburg. It was the first major sporting event to be staged in South Africa after the 1994 democratic elections. The image of Mandela, dressed in a Springbok rugby shirt and cap, handing