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BEIJING -- Four-time world champion and six-time national champion Randy Ferbey was inducted into the World Curling Hall of Fame on Tuesday. Joining him in this years class were Switzerlands Patrick Huerlimann and Norways Eigil Ramsfjell. The announcement was made at the world mens curling championship at Capital Indoor Stadium in China. "We are delighted to announce that Randy Ferbey, Patrick Huerlimann and Eigil Ramsfjell are being inducted into the World Curling Hall of Fame," said World Curling Federation president Kate Caithness. "All of these athletes have been ambassadors of our game, both on and off the ice. "Their dedication to our sport has inspired generations of curlers the world over and this honour recognizes their achievements." Ferbey won world titles in 1989, 2002, 2003, 2005 and was a silver medallist in 1988. He won national titles in each of those years and in 2001. Ferbey, 54, will be honoured at next years world championship in Halifax. "This came out of nowhere for me -- Im blown away to be honest," said Ferbey. "Im really appreciative to the Canadian Curling Association for their support, as well as to the World Curling Federation. I never played the game to earn accolades like this. "I always considered it a team game and I really want to share this with all the great teammates I had over the years. I could not have done it without them." Huerlimann won Olympic gold at the 1998 Nagano Games. He won world silver in 1989 and bronze in 1996 and 1999. He also guided Switzerland to a silver medal at the 2003 world playdowns. Huerlimann was a WCF executive board member for seven years and served as vice-president from 2010 through 2012. "This great news came out of the blue," he said. "I am delighted to be inducted into the Hall of Fame and very thankful to the World Curling Federation. For the past 40 years, curling has been a major part of my life on and off the ice. "Curling means so much to me and I am truly honoured with this nomination and to be part of the great ones of our much loved game." Ramsfjell, from Norway, played in 15 world championships and won gold in 1979, 1984 and 1988. He took silver in 1978 and 1980 and won bronze on four occasions (1983, 1987, 1989 and 1991). Ramsfjell won the gold medal when curling was a demonstration sport at the 1988 Calgary Olympics and earned bronze at the Nagano Games 10 years later. "My curling career has given me many highlights and I have been grateful for every one of those experiences," he said. "However, this recognition is truly outstanding. I am deeply honoured to be joining some of the greats of previous generations and must thank the Norwegian Curling Association for nominating me and the World Curling Federation for inducting me into the Hall of Fame." Ferbey won his first two national titles as a third for Pat Ryans team. His next four Brier wins came as skip of the "Ferbey Four" rink, which included Dave Nedohin, Scott Pfeifer and Marcel Rocque. Ferbey, who threw third rocks for that team, shares the record for most Brier wins as a skip (four) with Ernie Richardson and Kevin Martin. "Randys achievements on the ice over the years speak for themselves," said CCA chief executive officer Greg Stremlaw. "Equally important, Randy was always accessible to our great curling fans, and made a lot of friends for the sport with his outgoing nature. "The Canadian Curling Association is thrilled to see him recognized with induction into the World Curling Hall of Fame." Last year, Canadas Ron Northcott and Don Duguid were the inductees. Prior to 2012, the WCF awarded the World Curling Freytag Award. It was named after the late Elmer Freytag of the U.S. Curling Association, who was a founding member of the International Curling Federation (now the WCF). Previous Freytag honourees from Canada include Ray Kingsmith (2011), Sandra Schmirler (2009), Shirley Morash (2001), Richardson (2000), Colin Campbell (1990), Bob Picken (1987), Don McLeod (1985), Mabel Deware (1983), Doug Maxwell (1981) and Ken Watson (1978). Fake Jordan . -- Hal Steinbrenner says Alex Rodriguez is "a great player" and "obviously an asset," but the New York Yankees managing general partner wouldnt discuss the third basemans possible return to the team following a season-long suspension. Air Jordan Outlet . - While he appreciates suggestions from Packers fans of remedies for his sore left calf, Aaron Rodgers is not necessarily going to listen to the advice. https://www.jordanchina.us/ . JOHNS, N. Jordan China . This time, it was Eric Chavezs turn. Stuck in a rut since coming off the disabled list, Chavez hit the first pitch he saw in the ninth inning for a run-scoring single, sending the Diamondbacks to another walk-off victory, 4-3 over the San Francisco Giants on Saturday night. Wholesale Air Jordan . The Raptors have to get through the pesky New York Knicks Wednesday at Madison Square Garden and can lock up the third spot in the Eastern Conference with a win or a Chicago loss in Charlotte.Ames, IA (SportsNetwork.com) - Fresh off a win over a bitter, in-state rival on the road, the 14th-ranked Iowa State Cyclones return to Hilton Coliseum to tangle with the Jaguars of Southern University on Sunday evening. Southern brings a disappointing 2-7 record into this contest, and the team is coming off an 85-57 loss at Minnesota on Wednesday night. As a result, the Jaguars fell to 0-4 on the road, but they will return home for their next game when they host Champion Baptist College on Tuesday. Southerns two wins have come against inferior foes in LSU-Alexandria (76-65) and Dillard (68-55). Iowa State took on rival Iowa on Friday night, and the Cyclones claimed their biggest win ever in Iowa City as they prevailed in a 90-75 final. ISU improved to 7-0 this season when leading at the half, and the team is seeking its 26th straight home victory over a non-conference opponent in the regular season in Sundays contest. This bout marks only the third meeting between these two teams, with Iowa State having won the first two. The Cyclones are 20-0 all-time against teams from the Southwestern Athletic Conference, Poor defense and carelessness with the basketball led to Southerns 28-point loss at Minnesota earlier in the week, as the team allowed the Golden Gophers to shoot 54.7 percent from the field, which included them draining 7-of-13 3- point tries, while the Jaguars committed 20 turnovers. Adrian Rodgers scored 18 points to pace Southern in the setback, while Trelun Banks finished with 15. Christopher Hyder was on the court for a total of 27 minutes, but he failed to score a single point, although he did manage to dish out nine assists. The Jags were badly outscored att the foul line, 20-4.dddddddddddd Despite putting up a meager 58.7 ppg, Southern has three players currently averaging double figures in the scoring column. Even though he comes off the bench, Tre Lynch leads the way with 12.8 ppg, while starters Rodgers and Banks contribute 10.4 ppg apiece. The Jags are shooting just 39.3 percent from the field, which includes a dismal 25 percent effort from beyond the arc. At the other end, foes are netting 38.2 percent of their long-range launches. With the game tied at 33-33 late in the first half, Iowa State scored 26 of the next 28 points to pull away from the Hawkeyes are earn its seventh win in eight tries this season. Only seven players saw action for the Cyclones at Iowa, and five of them scored in double digits, led by Naz Long with 21 points. Abdel Nader added 19, Georges Niang 16, Monte Morris 14 and Dustin Hogue logged a double-double with 13 points and 13 rebounds. Assists were also plentiful in the game, as ISU recorded 22 helpers on 34 field goals, seven of which were credited to Niang, six to Morris and five to Long. Iowa was held to 39.4 percent field goal efficiency. All five starters are averaging double figures in scoring for coach Fred Hoibergs club, with Niang leading the way with 17.8 ppg. Bryce Dejean-Jones is hot on his heels with 17.1 ppg, and both players do a solid job on the boards as well with a combined 13.4 rpg. Iowa State is cranking out 84.4 ppg thanks to shooting efforts that see 49.9 percent of all field goal attempts find the bottom of the net, which includes a 36.9 percent showing from downtown. Furthermore, the Cyclones average 19 apg, while sitting at +3.4 in turnover margin. ' ' '