Larry Robinson, Maurice Richard headline Canadiens all-time starting six by Point Shares
Larry Robinson, who laced up his skates for 17 years with the Canadiens, is the the franchise’s all-time leader in Point Shares with 157.9 […]
Today in Sports History: Detroit Tigers trade Hammerin’ Hank Greenberg to Pittsburgh Pirates for $35K
On January 18, 1947, the Detroit Tigers sold 2-time American League MVP Hank Greenberg — the first Jewish superstar in American team sports — […]
Sports leagues, teams and stars remember legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. on MLK Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is celebrated every year on the third Monday of January to mark his January 15 birthday, but more importantly […]
Top Ten Fan Cards — January 20, 2024
This week’s Top Ten Fan Cards chart sees another football card taking over the top spot. The card tally by sport has baseball and […]
Today in Sports History: Wilt Chamberlain tallies 73 points, 36 rebounds vs Chicago Packers
On January 13, 1962, Wilt Chamberlain, playing for the Philadelphia Warriors, scored 73 points while pulling down 36 rebounds versus the Chicago Packers (now […]
Kings of Instagram: Dan Carter, Sonny Bill Williams, Johnathan Thurston tops among rugby stars
New Zealander Dan Carter is the highest point scorer in Test match rugby history and is considered by many to be the greatest ever […]
Today in Sports History: LA Lakers defeat Atlanta Hawks for record-setting 33rd straight win
On this day in 1972, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Atlanta Hawks, 134-90 for their 33rd straight win — a winning streak that […]
Today in Sports History: Barcelona’s Lionel Messi wins fourth Ballon d’Or award in a row
On this day in 2012, Barcelona striker Lionel Messi became the first footballer in history to win the prestigious Ballon d’Or award four times […]
Top Ten Fan Cards — January 13, 2024
This week’s Top Ten Fan Cards chart sees a football card hanging on to the top spot. The card tally by sport has baseball […]
Today in Sports History: Corpse of Charles “Sonny” Liston found by wife Geraldine at their Las Vegas home
On this day in 1971, the body of Charles “Sonny” Liston (40) was discovered by his wife Geraldine at their Las Vegas home. The […]
Today in Sports History: Pitt star Bobby Grier becomes first black player to appear in the Sugar Bowl
On this day in 1956, Georgia Tech defeated Pittsburgh 7-0 in the Sugar Bowl played at Tulane Stadium in New Orleans after segregationists had […]
Manager David Ross trying to do for Chicago Cubs what Bob Newhart could not
After the Chicago Cubs finished the last ten games of the season going 4-6, manager David Ross is endeavoring to keep his stars from […]