On this day in 1969, the Pittsburgh Steelers made a decision that would affect their franchise forever. They hired Charles "Chuck" Noll as their head coach. Noll coached the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1969 until 1991. In that time, Noll won an impressive 4 Super Bowl championships from 1974-1979 with the Steelers. Noll was 4-0 in... Continue Reading →
On this day in 1992, the Buffalo Bills lost their second straight Super Bowl. It was to the at the time Washington Redskins (now Washington Football Team) by a score of 37-24. It was the second straight Super Bowl victory for the NFC East division. The New York Giants beat the Bills the year before... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the future. It's nice to see you. Are you tired of playing ping pong? Sorry table tennis. Tired of getting beat in your friend's garage every other night because he has nothing else to play? Always wanted to play Twelve Ball from Wizards of Waverly Place but you can't because that's not real... Continue Reading →
On this day in 1924, the first Winter Olympic Games began in the French Alps of Chamonix. The first Winter Olympian to receive a gold medal was American Charles Jewtraw, who won first in the 500 meter speed skating event. He was the lone American to win a gold medal at those Olympic Games. 16... Continue Reading →
Well, I got it half right. Super Bowl 55 is set. Ya have to feel for a guy like Josh Allen but don't feel too bad, Buffalo will be back. More congrats to the Andy Reid and his Chiefs for getting back to the Super Bowl looking to rectify his glorious cluster***k that was Super... Continue Reading →
On this day in 1900, the world's oldest Badminton club formed in England, the Newcastle Badminton Club. For those unaware, Badminton was created in British India in the late 19th century (1800s). Before it was called Badminton, many referred to the popular game as Poona or Poonah. Although it was created in British India, the... Continue Reading →
Wow. Foul on me. Thankfully I'm extremely humble when my picks are wrong. There goes my preseason Super Bowl pick. Good job to the Buccaneers I guess. Some extremely questionable calls to say the least, but I'm not going to nitpick. Do I think Adam Lazard was being held like every other play earlier in... Continue Reading →
On this day in 1879, the US National Archery Association formed in Crawfordsville, Indiana. Today, the headquarters of USA Archery is in Colorado Springs, Colorado. USA Archery sanctions over 200 events every year, both indoor and outdoor, including the collegiate National Championships. Archery is ranked as one of the safest sports to play in America.... Continue Reading →
On this day in 2006, Kobe Bryant scored 81 points against the Toronto Raptors in a 122-104 victory. It is the second-highest amount of points scored in a single game all-time, only behind Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point game in 1962. Bryant played a total of 42 minutes, where he shot 28/46 (60%) from the field 7/13... Continue Reading →
On this day in 1982, the New York Islanders began what would be a record setting 15 game winning streak in NHL history. They beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-1 at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. The Islanders record of a 15 game win streak would be broken in 1992 by the Pittsburgh... Continue Reading →
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