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This Day in Sports History
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1896 – The first modern Olympic Games begin in Athens, Greece. American athlete James B. Connelly wins the first event –...
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This Day in Sports History
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1931 – Notre Dame coach Knute Rockne is among eight people killed in a plane crash in Kansas. In his 13-year...
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This Day in Sports History
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1929 – The Boston Bruins win the Stanley Cup with a 2-1 win over the Rangers, sweeping the best of three...
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This Day in Sports History
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1949 – Kentucky wins their second straight NCAA men’s basketball title, beating Oklahoma State 46-36. 1952 – The NCAA men’s basketball...
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This Day in Sports History
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1956 – The Cleveland Indians franchise is sold for roughly $4 million. 1964 – Jerry Lucas and Oscar Robertson of the...
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This Day in Sports History
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1892 – The rules of basketball are first published in “Triangle Magazine,” which was written by James Naismith. 1934 – New...