Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Sept. 20 - Sept. 26
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Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Sept. 20 - Sept. 26

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 2003 — Rashaun Woods of Oklahoma State, catches seven touchdown passes to set an NCAA Division I-A record in the Cowboys’ 52-6 win over SMU. 1986 — Ken O’Brien’s 43-yard touchdown pass to Wesley Walker at 2:35 in overtime ends one of the highest scoring games in NFL history as the New York Jets defeat the Miami Dolphins 51-45. 2008 — Miami wins for just the second time in 22 games, ending New England’s NFL record 21 straight regular-season wins with a 38-13 win over the Patriots. 2002 — New England’s Tom Brady completes 39 of 54 passes for 410 yards and throws touchdown passes to four different receivers, leading the Patriots to a 41-38 overtime victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.

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Dolphins keep playoff hopes alive with 29-17 win over 49ers, who were eliminated Sunday afternoon
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Dolphins keep playoff hopes alive with 29-17 win over 49ers, who were eliminated Sunday afternoon

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Tua Tagovailoa threw for 215 yards and a touchdown, Jason Sanders nailed five field goals, and the Miami Dolphins kept their playoff chances alive by beating the San Francisco 49ers 29-17 on Sunday. Trailing by nine early in the fourth, San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy found tight end Eric Saubert for a 2-yard score that cut …

Stafford’s TD pass after Rodgers’ turnover leads Rams past Jets 19-9
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Stafford’s TD pass after Rodgers’ turnover leads Rams past Jets 19-9

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Matthew Stafford threw a go-ahead 11-yard touchdown pass to Tyler Higbee early in the fourth quarter after a turnover by Aaron Rodgers and the Los Angeles Rams beat the New York Jets 19-9 on Sunday for their fourth consecutive victory. New York had another chance to get the ball, but Jordan Whittington recovered Xavier Gipson’s muffed …

Today in Sports - Barry Sanders becomes the third player to rush for 2,000 yards in a season
2 days, 23 hours ago

Today in Sports - Barry Sanders becomes the third player to rush for 2,000 yards in a season

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 1997 — Barry Sanders of the Detroit Lions becomes the third player to rush for 2,000 yards in a season when he gains 184 in a 13-10 win over the New York Jets. 2008 — Cleveland’s Jamal Lewis becomes the 24th player in NFL history …

Today in Sports - Brett Favre is 1st NFL player to throw for more than 30 TDs in 5 different seasons
3 days, 23 hours ago

Today in Sports - Brett Favre is 1st NFL player to throw for more than 30 TDs in 5 different seasons

Associated Press  

Dec. 20 1921 — Baseball Commissioner Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis casts the deciding vote to return to best-of-seven World Series from the best-of-nine format. 1998 — Green Bay’s Brett Favre becomes the first NFL player to throw for more than 30 touchdowns in five different seasons. 2003 — St. John’s provides a perfect ending for coach John Gagliardi’s record-breaking season, …

The Sports Report: Rams get the job done in gritty win over 49ers
1 week, 3 days ago

The Sports Report: Rams get the job done in gritty win over 49ers

LA Times  

Rams running back Kyren Williams celebrates during a 12-6 win over the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara on Thursday night. Continue reading here Rams-49ers box score NFL standings ALSO: Rams’ grind-out win over 49ers is a step forward Enjoying this newsletter? Continue reading here KINGS From the Associated Press: Jack Hughes scored the go-ahead goal and …

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Dec. 13 - Dec. 19
1 week, 4 days ago

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Dec. 13 - Dec. 19

Associated Press  

Dec. 13 1942 — The Washington Redskins win the NFL Championship with a 14-6 victory over the Chicago Bears. 1995 — Detroit’s Paul Coffey becomes the first NHL defenseman to reach 1,000 career assists, setting up Igor Larionov’s first-period goal in the Red Wings’ 3-1 victory over Chicago. _____ Dec. 15 1925 — The first NHL game is played at …

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Dec. 13 - Dec. 19
1 week, 4 days ago

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Dec. 13 - Dec. 19

Associated Press  

Dec. 17 1933 — The Chicago Bears win the first NFL championship with a 23-21 victory over the New York Giants. 2006 — LaDainian Tomlinson breaks Paul Hornung’s 46-year-old NFL single-season scoring record on a 15-yard run in the first quarter of San Diego’s game against Kansas City. 2016 — Donnel Pumphrey breaks the NCAA career rushing record in his …

Today in Sports - Former WHBC Muhammad Ali’s 61st and last fight; loses to Trevor Berbick
1 week, 5 days ago

Today in Sports - Former WHBC Muhammad Ali’s 61st and last fight; loses to Trevor Berbick

Associated Press  

Dec. 11 1938 — New York Giants beats the Green Bay Packers 23-17 to win the NFL championship. 1972 — Joe Namath of the New York Jets passes for 403 yards and Don Maynard sets an NFL record for career receptions in a 24-16 loss to the Oakland Raiders. 1977 — Philadelphia’s Tom Bladon scores four goals and collects four …

Today in Sports - LaDainian Tomlinson breaks Shaun Alexander’s NFL single-season TD record of 28
1 week, 6 days ago

Today in Sports - LaDainian Tomlinson breaks Shaun Alexander’s NFL single-season TD record of 28

Associated Press  

Dec. 10 1939 — The Green Bay Packers register the first shutout in an NFL championship game by beating the New York Giants 27-0. 1994 — Art Monk sets an NFL record for consecutive games with a reception on New York’s first play in the Jets’ 18-7 loss to the Detroit Lions. 1999 — Laffit Pincay Jr. guides Irish Nip …

Today in Sports - QB Tom Brady breaks Peyton Manning’s record for most TD passes in NFL history, 582
2 weeks ago

Today in Sports - QB Tom Brady breaks Peyton Manning’s record for most TD passes in NFL history, 582

Associated Press  

Dec. 9 1934 — The New York Giants wins the NFL championship by beating the Chicago Bears 30-13 in the famous “Sneakers Game.” With the temperature at 9 degrees and the Polo Grounds field a sheet of ice, the Giants open the second half wearing basketball shoes and score 27 points in the final period to overcome a 13-3 Chicago …

Rams make a statement by scoring 44 points to beat AFC powerhouse Bills
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Rams make a statement by scoring 44 points to beat AFC powerhouse Bills

LA Times  

Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua, left, scores a touchdown in front of Bills linebacker Terrel Bernard, bottom, and cornerback Taron Johnson in the fourth quarter of the Rams’ 44-42 win Sunday at SoFi Stadium. Running back Kyren Williams and receiver Puka Nacua each scored two touchdowns, Matthew Stafford passed for 320 yards, and special teams came up big as the …

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Dec. 6 - Dec. 12
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Dec. 6 - Dec. 12

Associated Press  

Dec. 6 1939 — Iowa’s Nile Kinnick wins the Heisman Trophy. 2009 — Switzerland’s Carlo Janka wins the giant slalom to become the first man in more than 2 1/2 years with three consecutive World Cup victories. 1991 — AJ Kitt becomes the first American in seven years to win a men’s World Cup race, taking the first downhill of …

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Dec. 6 - Dec. 12
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Dec. 6 - Dec. 12

Associated Press  

Dec. 10 1939 — The Green Bay Packers register the first shutout in an NFL championship game by beating the New York Giants 27-0. 1994 — Art Monk sets an NFL record for consecutive games with a reception on New York’s first play in the Jets’ 18-7 loss to the Detroit Lions. 2006 — LaDainian Tomlinson breaks Shaun Alexander’s NFL …

McMillian’s pick-6 helps Broncos spoil career nights by Winston and Jeudy and beat Browns 41-32
2 weeks, 6 days ago

McMillian’s pick-6 helps Broncos spoil career nights by Winston and Jeudy and beat Browns 41-32

Associated Press  

DENVER — Jameis Winston had a night to remember — and one to forget. Ja’Quan McMillian returned an interception 44 yards for a game-sealing touchdown with 1:48 remaining, and Denver spoiled career-best performances by Winston and former Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy in beating the Cleveland Browns 41-32 on Monday night. “They only boo you,” Jeudy said, “when they know …

Today in Sports - Dan Marino throws his 37th TD pass to break NFL single-season TDs pass record
3 weeks ago

Today in Sports - Dan Marino throws his 37th TD pass to break NFL single-season TDs pass record

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 1984 — Dan Marino throws his 37th touchdown pass to break NFL single-season touchdown pass record. 1995 — Notre Dame advances to the NCAA women’s soccer championship by becoming the first team to beat 13-time champion North Carolina in the national semifinals. 2002 — Oakland’s Tim …

Rams vs. New Orleans Saints: How to watch, prediction and betting odds
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Rams vs. New Orleans Saints: How to watch, prediction and betting odds

LA Times  

The Rams are 5-6 and coming off an embarrassing defeat by the Philadelphia Eagles. Stafford has passed for 15 touchdowns with seven interceptions in a Rams offense that failed to convert any third downs in the 37-20 defeat by the Eagles. Stafford, Robinson and receivers Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua could have a big day against a Saints defense that …

Lions extend win streak to 10 games, hold off Bears for 23-20 victory
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Lions extend win streak to 10 games, hold off Bears for 23-20 victory

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Jared Goff threw two touchdown passes to Sam LaPorta, Jake Bates made three field goals in the first half and the Detroit Lions held off the Chicago Bears 23-20 on Thursday to extend their winning streak to 10 games. Caleb Williams threw an incomplete pass as time expired from the Detroit 41 after being sacked with about 30 …

Today in Sports - Dan Marino becomes first player in NFL history to throw 400 career TD passes
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Today in Sports - Dan Marino becomes first player in NFL history to throw 400 career TD passes

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 1998 — Miami’s Dan Marino becomes the first player to throw 400 career TD passes, passing for 255 yards and three TDs in the Dolphins’ 30-10 win against New Orleans. 2003 — Maryland’s Bruce Perry rushes for 237 yards while Wake Forest’s Chris Barclay gains 243 …

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Nov. 22 - Nov. 28
1 month ago

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Nov. 22 - Nov. 28

Associated Press  

Nov. 26 1917 — The NHL is formed with five charter members: Montreal Canadiens, Montreal Maroons, Toronto Arenas, Ottawa Senators, Quebec Bulldogs. 2005 — Defenseman Marek Malik ends the NHL’s longest shootout in the 15th round, fooling goalie Olie Kolzig with a trick shot to give the New York a 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals. 2011 — The Connecticut …

Rams-Patriots takeaways: With four TD passes, Matthew Stafford keeps breaking records
1 month ago

Rams-Patriots takeaways: With four TD passes, Matthew Stafford keeps breaking records

LA Times  

Matthew Stafford pointed the Rams offense in the right direction, with four touchdown passes against the Patriots, Quarterback Matthew Stafford passed for four touchdowns and took over sole possession of 10th place on the NFL career list with 370. Stafford, who completed 18 of 27 passes for 295 yards, connected with Cooper Kupp on touchdown pass plays of five and …

Rams vs. New England Patriots: How to watch, prediction and betting odds
1 month, 1 week ago

Rams vs. New England Patriots: How to watch, prediction and betting odds

LA Times  

After losing to the Miami Dolphins on Monday night, the Rams welcomed a short turnaround to forget about their ineffective performance on offense and breakdowns at key moments on defense. Quarterback Matthew Stafford, who has passed for 366 touchdowns in his 15-plus NFL seasons, needs one touchdown pass to take sole possession of 10th place on the career list. Right …

Records in the NFL don’t lie, good, bad or mediocre
1 month, 1 week ago

Records in the NFL don’t lie, good, bad or mediocre

Associated Press  

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. Or, as Hall of Fame coach Bill Parcells famously said: “You are what your record says you are.” For the Kansas City Chiefs and Detroit Lions, that’s a good thing. Leo Chenal came flying across the line to knock down Wil Lutz’s 35-yard attempt as time expired …

Today in Sports - Dan Marino surpasses 50,000 career passing yards and reaches 4,000 completions
1 month, 1 week ago

Today in Sports - Dan Marino surpasses 50,000 career passing yards and reaches 4,000 completions

Associated Press  

Nov. 10 1940 — The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Philadelphia Eagles 7-3 in a penalty free game at Forbes Field. 1984 — Wyoming’s Kevin Lowe rushes for 302 yards, and Rick Wegher of South Dakota State rushes for 231 to set an NCAA record for most yards gained by two opposing players. 1991 — Martina Navratilova beats Monica Seles for …

Today in Sports - A. Rodgers throws 6 TDs, ties Green Bay game record, matches NFL record for a half
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Today in Sports - A. Rodgers throws 6 TDs, ties Green Bay game record, matches NFL record for a half

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 1991 — Houston’s Roman Anderson becomes the first player in NCAA history to surpass 400 points by kicking a 32-yard field goal in the Cougars’ 23-14 victory over Texas. 2001 — Detroit’s Luc Robitaille scores in the first period against Anaheim, becoming the 13th player in …

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Nov. 8 - Nov. 14
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Nov. 8 - Nov. 14

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 1995 — Miami’s Dan Marino breaks Fran Tarkenton’s NFL career record of 47,003 yards passing with a 9-yard pass to Irving Fryar during the Dolphins’ 34-17 loss to the New England Patriots. 2010 — Minnesota’s Kevin Love grabs a franchise-record 31 rebounds and scores 31 …

Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart Soars to New Heights, Tops Archie Manning's Record
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart Soars to New Heights, Tops Archie Manning's Record

Associated Press  

Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart surpasses Archie Manning's record for total yards with 562 in a 63-31 win against Arkansas. Dart also throws six touchdown passes and rushes for 47 yards, setting school records in both categories. He joins Missouri's Drew Lock as the only SEC quarterback to achieve this feat in a game. Dart's performance earns him the AP …

Aaron Rodgers, New York Jets fall to Buffalo Bills in first game since firing head coach despite Hail Mary touchdown
2 months, 1 week ago

Aaron Rodgers, New York Jets fall to Buffalo Bills in first game since firing head coach despite Hail Mary touchdown

CNN  

CNN — The Buffalo Bills overcame an Aaron Rodgers Hail Mary touchdown pass at the end of the first half to edge past the New York Jets 23-20 in a penalty-filled victory on Monday night in East Rutherford, New Jersey. It was the Jets’ first game since firing head coach Robert Saleh, with defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich named interim coach, …

Today in Sports - Brett Favre becomes the 1st NFL player to throw 500 TD passes and for 70,000 yards
2 months, 1 week ago

Today in Sports - Brett Favre becomes the 1st NFL player to throw 500 TD passes and for 70,000 yards

Associated Press  

Oct. 11 1890 — The first 100-yard dash under 10 seconds is run by John Owens at 9.8 in an AAU track and field meet in Washington. 2010 — Minnesota’s Brett Favre becomes the first NFL player to throw 500 touchdown passes and for 70,000 yards. 2012 — Meghan Stasi wins her fourth U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur title to match the …

Today in Sports - Tom Brady becomes the 3rd NFL quarterback to record 500 career touchdown passes
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Today in Sports - Tom Brady becomes the 3rd NFL quarterback to record 500 career touchdown passes

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 1969 — Mississippi’s Archie Manning becomes the first player in college football history to throw for 300 yards and rush for 100 yards in the same game as the Rebels fall short in a 33-32 loss at Alabama. 1980 — Alabama’s 45-0 win over Kentucky at …

Record Pace for Completion Percentage: Goff and Daniels Shine in NFL
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Record Pace for Completion Percentage: Goff and Daniels Shine in NFL

Associated Press  

Goff and Daniels continue their impressive performances, with both setting records in completion percentage. Goff's performance against Seattle was particularly impressive, completing all 18 passes and shattering the record for most passes in a game without an incompletion set in 2005. Daniels has also been a dominant force, leading the league in completion percentage and scoring drives. The article also …

Jared Goff’s perfect night leads the Detroit Lions past the Seattle Seahawks
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Jared Goff’s perfect night leads the Detroit Lions past the Seattle Seahawks

The Independent  

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Today in Sports - Albert Pujols becomes fourth player in MLB history to hit 700 career HRs
3 months ago

Today in Sports - Albert Pujols becomes fourth player in MLB history to hit 700 career HRs

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 2007 — For the first time in NFL history, two players have 200-plus yards receiving in the same game — whether they were opponents or teammates — in Philadelphia’s 56-21 rout of Detroit. 2012 — The Tennessee Titans become the first team in NFL history to …

Today in Sports - Billie Jean King beats Bobby Riggs in straight sets to win the Battle of the Sexes
3 months ago

Today in Sports - Billie Jean King beats Bobby Riggs in straight sets to win the Battle of the Sexes

Associated Press  

Sept. 20 1913 — Twenty-year-old amateur Francis Ouimet beats Britain’s Harry Vardon and Ted Ray in an 18-hole playoff to win the U.S. Open. 1973 — Billie Jean King beats Bobby Riggs in straight sets to win the Battle of the Sexes and the $100,000 winner-take-all purse at Houston’s Astrodome. 2003 — Rashaun Woods of Oklahoma State, catches seven touchdown …

Today in Sports - Brett Favre joins Dan Marino and John Elway with 50,000 yards passing
3 months ago

Today in Sports - Brett Favre joins Dan Marino and John Elway with 50,000 yards passing

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 1967 — U.S. yacht Intrepid beats the Australian yacht Dame Pattie in four straight races to defend the America’s Cup. 1982 — In a rare father-son matchup, coach Jack Elway leads San Jose State to its second consecutive upset of quarterback John Elway and Stanford 35-31 …

Repeating in NFL used to be more common, but Chiefs aim to be first back-to-back champs in 19 years
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Repeating in NFL used to be more common, but Chiefs aim to be first back-to-back champs in 19 years

Associated Press  

Repeat championships in the NFL used to be more common. Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are aiming to become the first back-to-back Super Bowl champs in 19 years when they face the San Francisco 49ers on Feb. 11 in Las Vegas. Here are the NFL’s repeat champions in the Super Bowl era: GREEN BAY PACKERS Vince Lombardi’s team …

Today in Sports - Colin Kaepernick rushes for a quarterback playoff-record 181 yards and 2 TDs
11 months, 1 week ago

Today in Sports - Colin Kaepernick rushes for a quarterback playoff-record 181 yards and 2 TDs

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 1969 — New York Jets quarterback Joe Namath “guarantees” a victory before the game against the 17-point favorite Baltimore Colts, then leads the AFL to its first Super Bowl victory, a 16-7 triumph over a Baltimore team that had lost only once in 16 games all …

Dolphins nip Cowboys 22-20 on Jason Sanders’ last-second field goal, secure playoff spot
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Dolphins nip Cowboys 22-20 on Jason Sanders’ last-second field goal, secure playoff spot

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Jason Sanders had waited all season for this moment. On a Miami Dolphins team that scores more touchdowns than any other in the NFL, the former All-Pro kicker hadn’t needed to attempt many field goals. Sanders entered Sunday’s matchup against the Dallas Cowboys with just 21 field goal attempts on the year, but Miami needed his …

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, December 22 - 28
1 year ago

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, December 22 - 28

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 2013 — Peyton Manning finishes 32 for 51 for 400 yards and four touchdown passes to set the single season touchdown mark in Denver’s 37-13 win over Houston. _____ Dec. 24 1950 — Cleveland’s Otto Graham throws four touchdown passes, despite icy footing in Municipal Stadium, …

Today in Sports - LaDainian Tomlinson breaks Paul Hornung’s 46-year NFL single-season scoring record
1 year ago

Today in Sports - LaDainian Tomlinson breaks Paul Hornung’s 46-year NFL single-season scoring record

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 1944 — National Football League Championship, Polo Grounds, NYC: Green Bay Packers beat New York Giants, 14-7 for 6th and final league title under long-time coach Curly Lambeau. 1993 — Julio Cesar Chavez secures his place in boxing history, retaining his WBC super lightweight title with …

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, December 8 - 14
1 year ago

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, December 8 - 14

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 2018 — Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers breaks Tom Brady’s NFL record with his 359th straight pass without an interception during Packers 34-20 win over Atlanta Falcons; finishes game with streak intact at 368. 1994 — Art Monk sets an NFL record for consecutive games with …

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, December 8 - 14
1 year ago

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, December 8 - 14

Associated Press  

Dec. 12 1937 — Rookie Sammy Baugh throws second-half touchdown passes of 55, 78 and 33 yards to overcome a 14-7 Chicago lead and give the Washington Redskins a 28-21 victory over the Chicago Bears for the NFL championship. 1953 — Maurice Richard of the Montreal Canadiens becomes the NHL’s all-time leading scorer with a goal and two assists in …

AFC East rivals Dolphins and Jets square off in NFL’s first Black Friday game
1 year, 1 month ago

AFC East rivals Dolphins and Jets square off in NFL’s first Black Friday game

Associated Press  

MIAMI at NEW YORK JETS Friday, 3 p.m. EST, Amazon Prime OPENING LINE: Dolphins by 9 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Kansas City won.. Hill is 83 yards away from breaking Julio Jones’ record for the most yards receiving in the first 11 games of a season since the AFL-NFL merger in 1970. Hill also needs one TD catch to …

Typical NFL also-rans surge toward playoff position in topsy-turvy season
1 year, 1 month ago

Typical NFL also-rans surge toward playoff position in topsy-turvy season

Associated Press  

Inside the Numbers dives into NFL statistics, streaks and trends each week. ___ The way this NFL season is going so far, there’s a decent chance there could be a first-time Super Bowl participant for the first time since the 2008 season when Arizona became the 28th franchise to reach the big game. Detroit has won just one playoff game …

Today in Sports - LaDainian Tomlinson rushes for a-then NCAA D1 record 406 yards
1 year, 1 month ago

Today in Sports - LaDainian Tomlinson rushes for a-then NCAA D1 record 406 yards

Associated Press  

Nov. 20 1934 — Busher Jackson scores four third-period goals to power the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 5-2 victory over the St. Louis Eagles. 1994 — Tisha Venturini scores twice and Angela Kelly, Sarah Dacey and Robin Confer add goals for North Carolina, which beats Notre Dame 5-0 for its ninth consecutive NCAA women’s soccer championship. 1999 — TCU’s …

Today in Sports - Colts become 4th team in NFL history with 17 consecutive regular-season wins
1 year, 1 month ago

Today in Sports - Colts become 4th team in NFL history with 17 consecutive regular-season wins

Associated Press  

Nov. 8 1942 — Parker Hall of the Cleveland Rams throws seven interceptions against the Green Bay Packers. 1952 — Maurice Richard of the Montreal Canadiens becomes the NHL’s leading career goal scorer with his 325th in a 6-4 victory over the Chicago Black Hawks. 1997 — Phil Housley becomes the second U.S.-born player in NHL history to score 1,000 …

Philadelphia Eagles sink Miami Dolphins as Super Bowl rivals set the NFL pace
1 year, 2 months ago

Philadelphia Eagles sink Miami Dolphins as Super Bowl rivals set the NFL pace

The Independent  

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Today in Sports - Green Bay Packers play 1st APFA (forerunner to NFL) game; beat Minneapolis Marines
1 year, 2 months ago

Today in Sports - Green Bay Packers play 1st APFA (forerunner to NFL) game; beat Minneapolis Marines

Associated Press  

Oct. 23 1921 — Green Bay Packers play 1st APFA game; beat Minneapolis Marines, 7-6 at Hagemeister Park, Green Bay, Wis. 1945 — Jackie Robinson signs a contract with the Montreal Royals, minor league farm team of the Brooklyn Dodgers. 1988 — Dan Marino passes for 521 yards, three touchdowns and five interceptions as the Miami Dolphins lose to the …

Today in Sports - Drew Brees becomes NFL’s all-time leader in passing yards; passes Peyton Manning
1 year, 2 months ago

Today in Sports - Drew Brees becomes NFL’s all-time leader in passing yards; passes Peyton Manning

Associated Press  

Oct. 8 1933 — Cliff Battles of the Boston Redskins becomes the first NFL player to gain more than 200 yards rushing with 215 yards in a 21-20 win over the New York Giants. 1966 — Jerry DePoyster of Wyoming becomes the first player in college football to make three field goals of 50 yards or more in a game. …

Russell Wilson throws 3 TDs, Broncos rally from 21 down to top Bears 31-28
1 year, 2 months ago

Russell Wilson throws 3 TDs, Broncos rally from 21 down to top Bears 31-28

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The Denver Broncos came in reeling from a 50-point blowout and looked like they were headed toward another lopsided loss. Wilson threw for three touchdowns, Wil Lutz kicked a tiebreaking field goal with just under two minutes remaining and the Broncos bounced back from one of the most lopsided losses in franchise history by rallying to beat the …

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