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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 - 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 - 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.
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Today in Sports - Patrick Roy plays final career NHL game
By The Associated Press Apr. 21, 2023 10:00 AM EDT
April 22
1876 — The first official National League baseball game is played with Boston beating Philadelphia 6-5.
1914 — Babe Ruth’s 1st...
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 - 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...
Hurricanes top Capitals 4-1 in Carolina's 1st outdoor game
By Aaron Beard Feb. 18, 2023 11:18 PM EST
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.
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Today in History-Seattle first sub-.500 division champ
By The Associated Press Jan. 01, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 2
1961 — George Blanda passes for three touchdowns and kicks a field goal and the extra points to give the Houston Oilers a 24-16 victory over the...
Today in Sports History-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2022 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.
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Today in Sports History-USGA is founded
By The Associated Press Dec. 22, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 22
1894 — The United States Golf Association is founded, becoming the governing body for the game in the country.
1915 — The Federal...
Today in Sports History-Messi scores 644th record goal
By The Associated Press Dec. 21, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 22
1894 — The United States Golf Association is founded, becoming the governing body for the game in the country.
1915 — The Federal...
Today in Sports History-Rockets set three-point record
By The Associated Press Dec. 18, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 19
1913 — Heavyweight champion Jack Johnson fights to a 10-round draw with Battling Jim Johnson in Paris.
1917 — The NHL begins play...
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...
Today in Sports History-Kovalev records his 1,000th point
By The Associated Press Nov. 21, 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-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...