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Jim Brown, all-time NFL great and social activist, dead at 87
By Tom Withers May. 19, 2023 03:22 PM EDT
Today in Sports - NY Knicks win their first NBA championship
By The Associated Press May. 07, 2023 10:00 AM EDT
May 8
1907 — Canadian Tommy Burns retains his world heavyweight boxing title after beating ‘Philadelphia’ Jack O’Brien on points in 20 rounds.
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Today in Sports - Lou Gehrig plays his final game
By The Associated Press Apr. 29, 2023 10:00 AM EDT
April 30
1922 — Charlie Robertson of the Chicago White Sox pitches a 2-0 perfect game against the Detroit Tigers.
1939 — Lou Gehrig sets...
Today in Sports - Celtics win 8th straight NBA Finals
By The Associated Press Apr. 27, 2023 10:10 AM EDT
April 28
1923 — Wembley Stadium opens - Bolton Wanderers vs West Ham United (FA Cup).
1931 — Program for woman athletes approved for 1932...
Today in Sports - Week Ahead, April 28-May 4
By The Associated Press Apr. 27, 2023 10:05 AM EDT
April 28
1923 — Wembley Stadium opens - Bolton Wanderers vs West Ham United (FA Cup).
1931 — Program for woman athletes approved for 1932...
Today in Sports - Nolan Ryan becomes strikeout king (3,509)
By The Associated Press Apr. 26, 2023 10:00 AM EDT
April 27
1929 — Ryder Cup Golf, Moortown GC: Great Britain beats U.S., 7-5.
1956 — Rocky Marciano retires as the undefeated heavyweight...
Today in Sports - W. Gretzky breaks season assist record.
By The Associated Press Mar. 28, 2023 10:00 AM EDT
March 29
1929 — The Boston Bruins win the Stanley Cup with a 2-1 victory over the New York Rangers to complete a two-game sweep.
1940 —...
Today in Sports History-Bure records 11th hat trick
By The Associated Press Feb. 05, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Feb. 6
1943 — Montreal’s Ray Getliffe scores five goals to lead the Canadiens to an 8-3 triumph over the Boston Bruins.
1958 — Ted...
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....
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-Ali KOs Foreman
By The Associated Press Oct. 29, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 30
1943 — Gus Bodnar of Toronto scores a goal 15 seconds into his first NHL game as the Maple Leafs beat the New York Rangers 5-2.
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Column: Brady may join top 10 who should've stayed retired
By Paul Newberry Oct. 28, 2022 04:29 PM EDT
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...
This Date in Sports, Roger Maris hits his 61st home run
By The Associated Press Sep. 30, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 1
1903 — The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Boston Pilgrims 7-3 in the first World Series game. Jimmy Sebring hits the first Series homer, Deacon...
Today in Sports History: Week Ahead, Sept. 30-Oct. 6
By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Sept. 30
1916 — The Boston Braves snap the 26-game winning streak of the New York Giants with an 8-3 victory in the second game of a doubleheader.
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Sportlight: Week Ahead, Sept. 23-30
By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Sept. 27
1894 — Aqueduct Race Track opens its doors. The building is torn down in 1955 and the new Aqueduct reopens on Sept. 14, 1959.
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Today in Sports History: Randy Johnson reaches 3,000 Ks
By The Associated Press Sep. 09, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Sept. 10
1933 — Fred Perry wins his first U.S. men’s singles title with a 6-3, 11-13, 4-6, 6-0, 6-1 victory over Australian Jack Crawford.
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Today in Sports: Week Ahead, Sept. 9-15
By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Sept. 9
1940 — Donald McNeil beats Bobby Riggs after losing the first two sets to capture the U.S. Lawn Tennis Association title. Alice Marble wins her...
Sportlight-Week Ahead, Aug. 5-11
By The Associated Press Aug. 04, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Aug. 5
1921 — Radio station KDKA and announcer Harold Arlin provide the first broadcast of a major league game as the Pirates beat the Phillies 8-5 at...