On this day in 1957, the NBA modified its free-throw shot rules. The free-throw lane was changed from 6 feet to 12 feet or 1.8 to 3.7 meters. Throughout the NBA's history rules have been modified due to different player's physical dominance. Free-throw dunks were banned due to Wilt Chamberlain dunking from the free-throw lane.... Continue Reading →
On this day in 2019, Mike Trout signed the biggest sports contract in North American history with the Los Angeles Angels. Trout signed a 12-year extension worth $426.5 million. At the time, Trout was a 2-time American League MVP. The contract Trout signed is the most lucrative contract any American professional athlete has and probably... Continue Reading →
On this day in 1994, Wayne Gretzky became the NHL's all-time leader in goals scored. Gretzky's goal came at 14:47 of the second period, where he would surpass Gordie Howe on the all-time list. The LA Kings may have lost to the Vancouver Canucks that night, but the night belonged to the Great One. Gretzky... Continue Reading →
On this day in 2008, French swimmer Alain Bernard won the European Championships 100 meter freestyle (long course) breaking his own world record of 47.50 seconds in the process. He had set the record the previous day in the semi-finals at 47.60 seconds. He later broke that record in the 2008 Olympic Games, where he... Continue Reading →
On this day in 1946, Kenny Washington signed with the Los Angeles Rams. He was the first black player to sign with an NFL team in the modern era (post- World War II). Washington played at UCLA, and was the first All-American in the school's football program. He led the nation in total offensive yards... Continue Reading →
On this day in 1989, the MLB launched an investigation on Pete Rose for allegedly gambling on games during his time with the team. At the time of the investigation, Rose was no longer playing in the league, but he was the manager for the Cincinnati Reds. He was a 17-time MLB All-Star, the all-time... Continue Reading →
On this day in 1955, the University of San Francisco men's college basketball team won its first of back-to-back national titles. The Dons beat La Salle University 77-63 to capture the NCAA title, with Bill Russell claiming the Most Outstanding Player award. He averaged 23.6 points per game during the 1955 tournament. Russell went on... Continue Reading →
On this day in 1945, Maurice "Rocket" Richard of the Montreal Canadiens scored his 50th goal of the season - an NHL record. During this time there were only 50 games per season, and Richard scored his during the last game of the regular season. He was the first player to score 50 goals in... Continue Reading →
On this day in 1985, Lenny Wilkens becomes first to coach in the NBA to win 1,000 games. The Seattle SuperSonics defeat the Golden State Warriors, 89-86, giving Wilkens his milestone achievement. Wilkens was an NBA player himself, getting drafted by the St. Louis Hawks in 1960. He went on to play for the Seattle SuperSonics,... Continue Reading →
On this day in 2012, Lionel Messi won his 4th Ballon d'Or (Golden Ball) award for a record 4th consecutive year. He has won 8 throughout his professional career, which is also a record. He is also the current Ballon d'Or recipient, as he won in 2023 after helping finally achieve a World Cup victory... Continue Reading →
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