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Today in Sports History-First woman to referee a Super Bowl
By The Associated Press 17 hrs ago
Feb. 7
1882 — John L. Sullivan wins the world heavyweight bare-knuckle title by beating Paddy Ryan in a nine-round bout in Mississippi City, Miss.
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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-Brady leads a great comeback
By The Associated Press Feb. 04, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Feb. 5
1913 — The New York State Athletic Commission bans boxing matches between fighters of different races.
1919 — Charges against...
Today in Sports History-VanDerveer reaches 1,000 victories
By The Associated Press Feb. 02, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Feb. 3
1944 — Syd Howe of the Detroit Red Wings scores six goals in a 12-6 victory over the New York Rangers. Howe is the first player to score six...
Today in Sports History-Week Ahead Feb. 3-Feb.9
By The Associated Press Feb. 02, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Feb. 7
1882 — John L. Sullivan wins the world heavyweight bare-knuckle title by beating Paddy Ryan in a nine-round bout in Mississippi City, Miss.
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Today in Sports History-KC 1st Super Bowl win in 50 years
By The Associated Press Feb. 01, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Feb. 2
1876 — The National League forms, consisting of teams in Philadelphia, Hartford, Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Louisville, St. Louis and New York...
Today in Sports History-Federer wins 20th Grand Slam title
By The Associated Press Jan. 27, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 28
1901 — The American League is founded. The league plans for a 140-game schedule, set player rosters at 14 and recognizes the Players Protective...
Today in History-Week Ahead Jan. 27- Feb. 2
By The Associated Press Jan. 26, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 31
1920 — Joe Malone of the Quebec Bulldogs scores an NHL-record seven goals in a 10-6 victory over the Toronto St. Patricks.
1941 —...
Today in Sports History-Yandle becomes NHL’s new “Iron Man”
By The Associated Press Jan. 24, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 25
1894 — Jim Corbett knocks out Charley Mitchell in the third round to retain the world heavyweight title.
1924 — The first Winter...
Today in Sports History-Davis sets an NFL playoff record TDs
By The Associated Press Jan. 22, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 23
1944 — The Detroit Red Wings defeat the New York Rangers 15-0 to set an NHL record for consecutive goals.
1959 — In the NBA All...
Today in Sports History-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Jan. 19, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 24
1939 — Eddie Collins, Wee Willie Keeler and George Sisler are elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
1956 — Bob Pettit of the St....

Pegula, whose family owns Bills, honors Hamlin in Australia
By Howard Fendrich Jan. 18, 2023 01:24 AM EST
Today in Sports History-Brady sets record postseason TDs
By The Associated Press Jan. 09, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 10
1972 — The longest winning streak in major professional sports — 33 games — ends when the Bucks beat the Los Angeles Lakers 120-104 behind 39...
Today in Sports History-House scores 61 points to tie record
By The Associated Press Jan. 07, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 8
1972 — The NCAA announces freshmen will be eligible to play on varsity football and basketball teams starting in the fall.
1973 —...
Today in Sports History-Jan. 7-Jackson gets 900th NBA win
By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 7
1920 — Joe Malone of Quebec scores two goals to become the NHL’s career leader with 59 and leads the Bulldogs to a 4-3 victory over the Toronto...

NHL evolves its plan, prep for terrifying cardiac events
By Stephen Whyno Jan. 05, 2023 11:38 AM EST
Today in Sports History-Griffey Jr. elected to Hall of Fame
By The Associated Press Jan. 05, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 6
1951 — The Indianapolis Olympians beat the Rochester Royals 75-73 in six overtimes, the longest game in NBA history.
1976 — Ted...
Today in Sports History-86th Heisman Trophy to DeVonta Smith
By The Associated Press Jan. 04, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 5
1964 — Keith Lincoln of the San Diego Chargers, rushes for 206 yards in 13 carries, catches seven passes for 123 yards, completes one pass for...