Celebrating the First Black NHL Hall of Famer
On November 3, 2003, Grant Fuhr became the first Black player inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, a milestone in the history of the NHL.
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GOATs of the Game
Celebrating the First Black NHL Hall of Famer
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The Fight That Shook the World
On October 30, 1974, Muhammad Ali faced George Foreman in Kinshasa, Zaire, in what would become one of the most iconic moments in sports history: the Rumble in the Jungle.
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From Legacy to Lineage
One year ago today, on October 22, 2024, NBA history was made. The Los Angeles Lakers opened their season, but this tip-off was unlike any other. For the first time ever,...
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45 Years Later, The Goal That Started It All
On October 14, 1979, an 18-year-old Wayne Gretzky stepped onto the ice with something to prove. The game was tight — a battle between Edmonton and Vancouver — and late...
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#56 Forever: Honoring Lawrence Taylor
October 10 — a date that every Giants fan remembers. On this day in 1994, the New York Giants retired Lawrence Taylor’s No. 56, cementing his place as one of...
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Frank Mahovlich: Remembering a Hockey Legend on the Anniversary of His Retirement
October 7, 1979 — the day Frank Mahovlich, “The Big M,” officially stepped off the ice for the last time. For fans who grew up watching him skate, shoot, and...
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Shohei’s Historic 50/50s
Exactly one year ago today — September 19, 2024 — Shohei Ohtani did what no one had ever done: he hit his 50th home run and stole his 50th base, becoming the first player in...
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Greg Maddux: A Career of Mastery
On September 27, 2008, Greg Maddux made his final career start. Pitching for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Giants, he went six innings, allowing just two runs — a...
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100 Touchdowns of Sweetness
On September 14, 1986, the Chicago Bears lined up against the Philadelphia Eagles. It was Week 2 of the season, a gritty defensive battle, the kind of game where every...
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Ryne Sandberg (1959–2025): A Legend Who Defined a Position
Ryne Sandberg’s career was a masterclass in consistency, defense, and clutch hitting. Over 16 MLB seasons — nearly all with the Chicago Cubs — “Ryno” became one of the most...
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The Kid. The Swing. The Legacy.
Ken Griffey Jr. changed the game. The backwards hat. The smooth lefty swing. The center field robberies. He didn’t just play baseball — he made it cool.
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Joe Sakic Retires: The End of an Era
On July 9, 2009, the hockey world said goodbye to one of its most revered icons. Joe Sakic, captain of the Colorado Avalanche, announced his retirement after 20 seasons of...
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Jim Bunning’s Perfect Game: A Father’s Day Masterpiece
On June 21, 1964, Jim Bunning of the Philadelphia Phillies delivered one of baseball’s most iconic performances: a perfect game against the New York Mets at Shea Stadium. It wasn’t...
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