Record setting events
Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Dec. 2-8
By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 6
1939 — Iowa’s Nile Kinnick wins the Heisman Trophy. The back passed for 638 yards and 11 touchdowns and rushed for 374 yards.
1961...
Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Dec. 2-8
By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 2
1907 — Tommy Burns defends his world heavyweight title by knocking out Gunner Moir in the 10th round at London.
1944 — Ohio State...
Hurts has Eagles off and running toward best record in NFL
By Dan Gelston Nov. 28, 2022 03:34 PM EST
Today in Sports History-Gordie Howe scores his 1,000th point
By The Associated Press Nov. 26, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 27
1913 — Notre Dame and Texas meet for the first time in a Thanksgiving showdown. Both carry perfect records into the game, with Notre Dame not...
Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Nov. 25-Dec. 1
By The Associated Press Nov. 24, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 25
1925 — Red Grange, playing his first game as a professional with the Chicago Bears, is held to 36 yards in a 0-0 tie with the Chicago Cardinals...
Koo's late 53-yard FG lifts Falcons past Fields, Bears 27-24
By Charles Odum Nov. 20, 2022 04:14 PM EST
Patterson sets NFL record with 9th career kickoff return TD
By George Henry Nov. 20, 2022 02:53 PM EST
Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Nov. 18-24
By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 18
1962 — Bill Wade of the Chicago Bears passes for 466 yards and two touchdowns to edge the Dallas Cowboys 34-33.
1970 — Joe...
Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Nov. 18-24
By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 22
1945 — Jim Benton of the Cleveland Rams is the first NFL player to have more than 300 receiving yards in a game. Benton has 10 receptions for...
Today in Sports History-Nov. 11-17
By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 11
1911 — Carlisle Indian School of Carlisle, Pa., led by Jim Thorpe, beats nationally ranked Harvard 18-15 before 25,000 in Cambridge, Mass....
Tua, Dolphins outlast Bears on Fields' record rushing day
By Andrew Seligman Nov. 06, 2022 04:35 PM EST
Sportlight-Week Ahead, Nov. 4-10
By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Nov. 4
1934 — The Detroit Lions rush for an NFL-record 426 yards in a 40-7 rout of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The only bright spot for the Pirates is...
Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Nov. 4-10
By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Nov. 8
1942 — Parker Hall of the Cleveland Rams throws seven interceptions against the Green Bay Packers.
1952 — Maurice Richard of the...
Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Oct. 28-Nov. 3
By The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 28
1939 — Kansas State’s homecoming contest against Nebraska is the second college football game ever televised, following the Fordham-Waynesburg...
Today In Sports History-Week Ahead, Oct. 21-27
By The Associated Press Oct. 20, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 21
1950 — Tom Powers of Duke scores six touchdowns — three rushing, three receiving — in a 41-0 victory over Richmond.
1956 — Billy...
Sportlight-Week Ahead, Oct. 7-13
By The Associated Press Oct. 06, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 7
1904 — Jack Chesbro registers his 41st victory of the season as New York defeats Boston 3-2.
1916 — Georgia Tech, coached by John...
This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead, Sept. 30 - Oct. 6
By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Sept. 30
1904 — Doc White of the Chicago White Sox pitched his fifth shutout in eighteen days, a 4-0 win over the New York Yankees.
1915 ...