In 1992, Chicago’s Michael Jordan scores a record 35 points, including a record six 3-pointers, in the first half as the Bulls beat Portland 122-89 in the opening game of the NBA Finals. See more sports moments from this date:
In 1935, Babe Ruth, at age 40, announces his retirement as a player. See more sports moments from this date:
OLBG ranked the biggest preseason underdogs to win the NBA championship since the 1984-85 season using a combination of data that included the team odds both in the preseason and the regular season, all sourced from Basketball-Reference.com.
In 1925, Lou Gehrig bats for Pee Wee Wanninger in the eighth inning and replaces Wally Pipp at first base to start his streak of 2,130 consecutive games.
In 1983, the Philadelphia 76ers win the NBA championship with a 115-108 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, completing a four-game sweep. See more sports moments from this date:
Gambling is a habit as old as time, and technology makes it as convenient as ever to play. The Game Day Casino explains the rules behind five online casino games.
In 1911, Ray Harroun wins the first Indianapolis 500 in 6 hours, 42 minutes and 8 seconds with an average speed of 74.59 mph. See more sports moments from this date:
In 1977, A.J. Foyt becomes the first driver to win four Indianapolis 500s and Janet Guthrie becomes the first woman in the race. See more sports moments from this date:
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In 2006, Barry Bonds hits his 715th home run to slip past Babe Ruth and pull in behind Hank Aaron and his long-standing record of 755. See more sports moments from this date.
In 1981, Julius Erving of the Philadelphia 76ers is named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player, making him the only player to win MVP honors in both the NBA and the ABA. See more sports moments from this date:
OLBG has compiled the odds for each national team at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in July using data from DraftKings.
In 1987, Boston’s Larry Bird steals an inbounds pass and feeds over his shoulder to a Dennis Johnson for the winning basket as the Celtics win 108-107 over Detroit in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals. See more sports moments from this date:
In 1965, Muhammad Ali knocks out Sonny Liston a minute into the first round in the controversial rematch for Ali’s heavyweight title. See more sports moments from this date.
In 1992, Al Unser Jr. wins the closest finish at the Indianapolis 500, beating Scott Goodyear by 43-thousandths of a second. See more sports moments from this date.
Using data compiled from various sources, Stacker compiled a list of 25 LGBTQ+ athletes you need to know about.
Rooting for the home team is fine, but flying to one of these cities that Bounce identified as being close to major sports venues can be a memorable treat.
In 1976, Boston center Dave Cowens dominates the opener of the NBA Finals against Phoenix with a 25-point, 21-rebound performance. See more sports moments from this date:
OLBG researched five unique programs currently being funded with gambling revenue on the state level.
In 2003, Annika Sorenstam becomes the first woman to play in a PGA Tour event in 58 years. See more sports moments from this date:
In 2006, Detroit holds Cleveland to the lowest point total in a Game 7 in NBA history and advances to its fourth straight Eastern Conference final. See more sports moments from this date:
In 1919, Babe Ruth of the Boston Red Sox wins a game on the mound and at the plate as he hits his first career grand slam to beat the St. Louis Browns 6-4. See more sports moments on this date:
Stacker breaks down the richest players in MLB history, using rankings by Celebrity Net Worth, taking into account contracts and non-baseball earnings and investments.
The 6-foot-9 Griner is expected to receive a warm reception in Los Angeles and other WNBA arenas across the country this season.
