Antonio Gates leads tiny Pro Football Hall of Fame class ... safety Darren Woodson kick Adam Vinatieri running back Fred Taylor. Procedural changes are cited as the reason for the small class.

The College Football Hall of Fame has changed its eligibility criteria for coaches, clearing the way for Mike Leach.

Former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning and few other familiar Super Bowl performers are among the 167 modern-day nominees for the Pro Football Hall ... back Fred Taylor and defensive ...