Today in Sports History: 12/18

by | Dec 18, 2025 | This Day in Sports History

NBA Playoff Schedule – 4/20

Raptors at Cavaliers – 6:00 (CLE leads 1-0)
Hawks at Knicks – 7:00 (NYK leads 1-0)
Timberwolves at Nuggets – 9:30 (DEN leads 1-0)

MLB Schedule – 4/20

Tigers at Red Sox – 10:10
Astros at Guardians – 5:10
Reds at Rays – 5:40
Cardinals at Marlins – 5:40
Braves at Nationals – 5:45
Orioles at Royals – 6:40
Dodgers at Rockies – 7:40
Blue Jays at Angels – 8:38
Athletics at Mariners – 8:40

NHL Schedule – 4/20

Flyers at Penguins – 6:00 (PHI leads 1-0)
Senators at Hurricanes – 6:30 (CAR leads 1-0)
Wild at Stars – 8:30 (MIN leads 1-0)
Ducks at Oilers – 9:00

1932 – NFL Championship, Chicago Stadium: Chicago Bears beat Portsmouth Spartans, 9-0.

1949 – NFL Championship: Philadelphia Eagles beat LA Rams 14-0. Played in driving rain that caused field to become a mud pit.

1956 – Phil Rizzuto signs as NY Yankee radio-TV announcer.

1959 – Sammy Baugh named 1st coach of NY Titans.

1961 – For 2nd consecutive year, Associated Press names Wilma Rudolph female athlete of year.

1961 – Wilt Chamberlain of NBA Philadelphia Warriors scores 78 points vs LA.

1973 – Yanks sign Dick Williams as manager, overturned later by AL Pres.

1977 – Cleveland Cavaliers retire jersey # 42, Nate Thurmond.

1983 – NBA San Diego Clippers ends 29 game road losing streak.

1988 – Seattle Seahawks win their 1st ever division title with 9-7 record.

2022 – FIFA World Cup Final, Argentina wins 4-2 over France in a penalty shootout.