On this day in in 1972, Robert "Bob" Douglas became the first African American to be inducted in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Douglas, otherwise known as the "Father of Black Professional Basketball, was the coach and owner of the New York Renaissance from 1922 until 1949. Douglas won over 2,000 games with... Continue Reading →
On this day in 1987, the Sacramento Kings set the kind of record you don't want people to know about. The Kings scored 4 points in the opening quarter, setting the record for the fewest points in a quarter since the inception of the 24 second shot-clock in 1954. The Kings were down to the... Continue Reading →
On this day in 2008, the New York Giants beat the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII (42) 17-14. It was arguably the most anticipated Super Bowl since Don Shula and his perfect Dolphins in 1972. The New England Patriots were undefeated up to that point in the season, and not many were expecting... Continue Reading →
On this day in 1967, the American Basketball Association (ABA) announced their formation as a professional sports league. At that point in time, the NBA was the primary basketball league in America, as the American Basketball League (ABL) had shut down five years prior to the ABA formation. There were 11 original teams in the... Continue Reading →
Who doesn't love foosball? It's one of the greatest American game room equalizers. It separates the champs from the chumps. It stimulates the senses and tickles your competitive nature. That's right baby, foosball. One of the only games that is better on the table top versus the actual field. And if you love foosball, then... Continue Reading →
On this day in 2004, Roger Federer won his first Australian Open championship and second career Grand Slam. Federer beat Marat Safin in three sets (7-6, 6-4, 6-2) capturing the championship win. Federer would go on to win at Wimbledon and the US Open capturing three of the four major tournaments in one year. The... Continue Reading →
This trade is big time for the Rams. Jared Goff has improved tremendously since his NFL debut. Gone are the days of Jared Gofful. And he's a confirmed tough guy after coming back only days from hand surgery to lead the Rams past division rival Seattle in the Wild Card round this postseason. But I... Continue Reading →
This one still hurts. I'm trying to reel it in, but it is what it is. Congrats to Anders Antonsen. He made the Danish Delight uncomfortable on the court. You could tell early on this match might be a bit different than what we've seen from Axelsen recently. It looked like Axelsen never got to... Continue Reading →
On this day in 1920, an NHL record was set for the most goals scored in a single game. Joe Malone of the Quebec Bulldogs or Quebec Hockey Club, scored 7 goals in one game, a still standing NHL record. Those 7 goals were enough to lead Quebec past the Toronto St. Patricks 10-6. Shortly... Continue Reading →
WOW. The Women's Singles Finale at the BWF World Tour Finals might've been the best match so far inside the Impact Arena. Carolina Marin just had the biggest collapse in recent Badminton history. Up 1-0 after the first game Tai Tzu Ying came out smashing, taking the second game 21-8. But the third game is... Continue Reading →
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