I almost don't even want to remind Brazilian fans about this one. I'm sure the entire country of Brazil wants to forget about this one, and I don't blame them. Brazil was not only the host country for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. They were the favorites. Argentina and Germany were behind Brazil as the... Continue Reading →
On this day in 1993, the Sacramento Gold Miners were admitted as the 9th team in the Canadian football League (CFL), the first team in the United States. The Gold Miners made history in numerous ways. They were the first American team in the CFL, the first team to host a CFL game in America,... Continue Reading →
On this day in 1980, one of the greatest upsets in sports history occurred. Do you believe in miracles? The 1980 Olympics were going on in Lake Placid, New York. It was the heavily favored Soviet Union against the lowly United States. The Soviet Union was the four-time defending gold medalist and they had won... Continue Reading →
On this day in 1948, the National Association for Stock Car Racing (NASCAR) was officially incorporated. The main reason NASCAR is what it is today, is because of William "Bill" France Sr., a car mechanic from Washington D.C., who also owned his own auto-repair shop. France felt there needed to be a governing body to... Continue Reading →
On this day in 1963, outfielder Willie Mays signs a contract with the San Francisco Giants for $100,000, making him the highest paid player in the MLB. Mays was the first player in league history to earn 6 figures. After his contract, the floodgates opened up for more players to earn that kind of money.... Continue Reading →
I definitely don't think Miami thought this is where they would be at this point in the season. They're sitting at 10th in the eastern conference right now, and there hasn't been much upside so far this season. Right now, their record is 12-17, but there is a silver lining. The majority of the league... Continue Reading →
Don't call it a comeback, but the Milwaukee Bucks are back in the winner's column, after beating the OKC Thunder last night 98-85. The Greek Freak had a great night with 29 points on 50% shooting, 19 rebounds, 8 assists and three blocks. Kris Middleton added 20 points and 8 assists for Milwaukee. The Thunder... Continue Reading →
On this day in 1965, the NFL added its 6th official, the line judge. The line judge was the second-to-last official adopted by the NFL. The 7th and final official added was the side judge, and it happened in 1978. The line judge is positioned on the opposite sideline of the head linesman. The line... Continue Reading →
Both the second ranked teams in each conference. Arguably both the favorites from each conference to make the Finals. But it won't exactly be the matchup everyone wants to see. Anthony Davis will be out for a few weeks with a calf strain, and his absence will surely be missed by this Lakers squad. And... Continue Reading →
On this day in 1962, Fireball Roberts won the 4th Daytona 500 in dominating fashion. Edward Glenn "Fireball" Edwards was an American stock car racer from Florida. In the 1962 Daytona 500, Roberts absolutely dominated the event, leading for 144 of the 200 total laps. Fireball Roberts was named one of NASCAR's 50 Greatest Drivers... Continue Reading →
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