On this day in 1961, Willard Dewveall became the first NFL player to switch to the AFL. The National Football League (NFL) is the premiere professional football league in America, and has been for a century. There have been attempts for rival leagues in the past, however many have never reached the pedigree or status... Continue Reading →
On this day in 1999, Michael Jordan announced his second retirement from professional basketball during the 1998-99 NBA lockout season. Jordan's first retirement from professional basketball was in 1993, six years before his second retirement. After his first retirement, Jordan returned to the Chicago Bulls for another series of championships. Of course this would not... Continue Reading →
On this day in 1958, the NCAA rules committee approved the two-point conversion in college football. Traditionally, after a touchdown was scored, the scoring team would kick a field goal in order to gain one extra point commonly called a "PAT" or point after touchdown. The NCAA's eleven-man rules committee unanimously approved of a two-point... Continue Reading →
On this day in 1960, LaMar Clark set a boxing record for most consecutive knockouts at 44. LaMar Clark was born in Cedar City, Utah in 1934, and fought in the heavyweight division. Despite his incredible record, not all of his wins were sanctioned, and not all wins were against the highest quality of opponents.... Continue Reading →
On this day in 1971, the first ever inaugural AFC Championship game took place. In 1970, the American Football League (AFL) merged with the National Football League (NFL) and operated under the NFL's name and logo. This split the league into two different conferences: the American Football Conference (AFC) and the National Football Conference (NFC).... Continue Reading →
On this day in 1832, the first curling club in America was founded. The Orchard Lake Curling Club was established in 1832, outside of Detroit and was the first club of its kind. While it was the first club devoted to curling in the US, the oldest continuously operating curling club in America is the... Continue Reading →
On this day in 2007, the 36th annual Fiesta Bowl took place in Glendale, Arizona. The Fiesta Bowl is a college football bowl game, and in 2007 was apart of the 2006-07 Bowl Championship Series (BCS) of the 2006 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The two teams facing off were the No. 10 ranked... Continue Reading →
Game 5 showed us a few things. The Emerald City is like the substitute teacher from Key & Peele; they're forreal. And they showed us last game. But it's time to pick up the sticks. Let's get into Game 6. The Bagdad Floridians look to make an explosion on the yellow brick road. We know... Continue Reading →
Game 4 is gone without the wind. On to bigger and brighter things. Welcome to game 5 and that ain't no jive. The red hot Mexico Valley Aztecs will look to keep on sacrificin' as the Emerald City will hope to continue their march along the yellow brick road after their huge thriller over Prince... Continue Reading →
Game 3 is history. We saw double digits for the FIRST TIME at the Cherokee Jack Coliseum which was ELECTRIC. Now to Game 4, which shouldn't be a bore. America VS Canada. Who wants it more? Will Bagdad send an airstrike to Canada? Or will these Maple Leafs show the US who really makes the... Continue Reading →
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