February 6, 2016 (2016-02-06) (Saturday)
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- American football:
- The Pro Football Hall of Fame announces its induction class of 2016, consisting of eight figures: players Brett Favre, Kevin Greene, Marvin Harrison, Orlando Pace, Ken Stabler, and Dick Stanfel; coach Tony Dungy; and owner Edward DeBartolo, Jr., to be inducted as a contributor. The induction ceremony will take place on August 6 at the Hall of Fame complex in Canton, Ohio. (CNN)
- At the NFL Honors Show in San Francisco, the league announces major individual awards for the 2015 season, as chosen by the Associated Press. (ESPN – Newton, Rivera) (ESPN – Watt)