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Today in Sports - LeBron James passes Michael Jordan for most 30-point games in NBA playoff history

By The Associated Press Jun. 05, 2023 10:00 AM EDT
June 6 1919 — Man o’ War wins his first race, a 5-furlong contest over a straightaway at Belmont Park. The 3-to-5 favorite wins by six lengths,...

Today in Sports - Bo Jackson picked #1 overall in NFL Draft

By The Associated Press Apr. 28, 2023 10:00 AM EDT
April 29 1901 — His Eminence, ridden by Jimmy Winkfield, wins the Kentucky Derby by 1 1/2 lengths over Sannazarro in the only Derby ever raced in April...

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 - Ricky Williams suspended for NFL season

By The Associated Press Apr. 24, 2023 10:00 AM EDT
April 25 1950 — Charles Cooper, an All-American from Duquesne playing with the Harlem Globetrotters, becomes the first black to be picked in the NBA...

Today in Sports - Celtics win 5th straight NBA championship

By The Associated Press Apr. 23, 2023 10:00 AM EDT
April 24 1945 — Albert B. “Happy” Chandler, junior Senator from Kentucky, is elected baseball commissioner by a unanimous vote of the major league club...

Today in Sports - Troy Aikman #1 pick in NFL Draft to Dallas

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2023 10:00 AM EDT
April 23 1903 — The New York Highlanders, later renamed Yankees, win their first game as a major league team, 7-2 over the Washington Senators. ...

Today in Sports - Bulls win most regular season NBA games-72

By The Associated Press Apr. 20, 2023 10:10 AM EDT
April 21 1904 — Ty Cobb makes his pro debut for Augusta (South Atlantic League) 1948 — Basketball Association of America Finals:...

Today in Sports - Danica Patrick first female IndyCar winner

By The Associated Press Apr. 19, 2023 10:00 AM EDT
April 20 1912 — Fenway Park opens in Boston with the Red Sox beating the New York Yankees 7-6 in 11 innings. Tiger Stadium in Detroit also opens its...

Today in Sports - Michael Jordan's 10th NBA scoring title

By The Associated Press Apr. 18, 2023 10:00 AM EDT
April 19 1897 — John J. McDermott wins the first Boston Marathon in 2 hours, 55 minutes, 10 seconds. 1930 — Clarence DeMar wins the...

Today in Sports - Jackie Robinson makes MLB debut

By The Associated Press Apr. 14, 2023 10:00 AM EDT
April 15 1901 — Boston Marathon won for second straight year by Canadian Jim Caffrey. 1907 — Boston Marathon won by Canadian Tom Longboat...

Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder (17) grimaces as he falls after being fouled in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Wednesday, March 1, 2023, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Los Angeles Lakers at Oklahoma City Thunder 3/1/2023

Mar. 01, 2023 10:47 PM EST

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) is fouled by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) as he shoots in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 1, 2023, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Dennis Schroder scores 26 points, Lakers top Thunder 123-117

By Cliff Brunt Mar. 01, 2023 10:45 PM EST

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives around Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard, left, in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Thunder beat Pacers 126-106 for 4th straight victory

By Cliff Brunt Jan. 18, 2023 10:32 PM EST

Today in Sports History-Howard breaks Chamberlain's record

By The Associated Press Jan. 11, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 12 1951 — Ezzard Charles knocks out Lee Oma in the 10th round at Madison Square Garden in New York to retain the heavyweight title. ...

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...

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-2016 - Butler breaks Jordan's record

By The Associated Press Jan. 02, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 3 1920 — Boston Red Sox owner Harry Frazee sells pitcher-outfielder Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees for $125,000 plus a $350,000 loan. ...

FILE -Former Michigan State player Mat Ishbia laughs as he are introduced along with Michigan State's 2000 national championship NCAA college basketball team during halftime of the Michigan State-Florida game in East Lansing, Mich.  Mortgage executive Mat Ishbia has agreed in principle to buy the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury from the embattled owner Robert Sarver for $4 billion, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Al Goldis, File)
EXPLAINER: Inside the proposed sale of the Suns and Mercury

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 21, 2022 12:15 PM EST

Today in Sports History-Curry sets NBA record, 3 pt. shots

By The Associated Press Dec. 13, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 14 1920 — Jack Dempsey knocks out Bill Brennan in the 12th round at Madison Square Garden to retain his world heavyweight title. ...

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Today in Sports - LeBron James passes Michael Jordan for most 30-point games in NBA playoff history

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