Scandals are commonplace in any sport. Sometimes, scandals are minor and do not significantly impact the game. In contrast, others have significant and long-term effects…
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This Week in Sports History
On Sep. 29, 1995, the double murder trial of O.J. Simpson was sent to the jury for a verdict, 15 months after Nicole Brown Simpson…
On Sept. 21, 1970, Oakland Athletics pitcher Vida Blue retired César Tovar on a popup to complete his first no-hitter. Blue, who was 20, had…
The National Football League, one of the largest sports leagues globally, had humble beginnings. Most imagine big conglomerates forming in a skyscraper with a group…
On April 24, 2004, quarterback Eli Manning was selected with the first overall pick in the NFL draft by the San Diego Chargers. He was…