On this day in 1971, the Harlem Globetrotters were defeated 100-99 by the New Jersey Reds in Martin, Tennessee. The loss marked the end of a 2,495 game win-streak for the Globetrotters. The game went to overtime where the Globetrotters found themselves down by 12 with only 2 minutes left to play. The Washington Generals... Continue Reading →
On this day in sports history, NFL coach Bill Belichick resigned as head coach of the New York Jets. Belichick spent one day as the New York Jets head coach, later recalling his resignation as one of the greater moments of his career. While many associate Bill Belichick with the New England Patriots, he spent... Continue Reading →
On this day in 2019, Northern Irishman Rory McIlroy won the The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra, Florida. McIlroy finished the week at -16, one stroke better than Jim Furyk. McIlroy's final scored for the week were 67-65-70-70. It was the first time Rory McIlroy won The Players Championship.
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On this day in 1876, the first ever female boxing match took place in the United States. Nelly Saunders went up against Rose Harland at Hills Theater in New York City, NY. They supposedly fought over a silver butter dish. It's weird when you think about it, because this was probably the only time in... Continue Reading →
Some could argue the pandemic is the reason for this, but they would be wrong. I don't remember a time in recent memory when the tournament started in the first week of March, if it has. But that I kind of understand that, because the scheduling is set like that. If the tournament doesn't start... Continue Reading →
On this day in 1962, Wilt Chamberlain accomplished something in the NBA that will probably never happen again. Chamberlain became the first player in league history to score 4,000 points in a single season. Wilt averaged 50.4 PPG during the 1961-62 season, which was enough for 4,029 points in total. The previous record was just... Continue Reading →
Last night the Warriors topped the top team in the western conference in the Utah Jazz, thanks to 32 points from Steph Curry and 28 points from Andrew Wiggins. Golden State also snapped a four-game losing streak in the process. The Lakers overcame the Pacers in their first game since the All-Star break, courteous of... Continue Reading →
On this day in 1978, the NFL permanently added the 7th and final official, the side judge. The side judge is located behind the defensive secondary, and is responsible for decisions down the field. They also served as an umpire to field goals or extra points. Currently, there are still seven officials during an NFL... Continue Reading →
On this day in 1960, the White Sox unveiled new uniforms with players' names above their number. It was the first time a professional North American sports team showcased a player's name on their jersey. White Sox owner, Bill Veeck realized there was marketing potential with the rise of televised baseball games, and took a... Continue Reading →
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