NBA Schedule - 10/28 76ers at Wizards - 6:00 Hornets at Heat - 6:30 Knicks at Bucks - 7:00 Kings at Thunder - 7:00 Kings at Thunder - 7:00 Clippers at Warriors - 10:00 NHL Schedule - 10/28 Penguins at Flyers - 5:00 Flames at Maple Leafs - 5:00 Golden Knights at Hurricanes - 5:30 Blue Jackets at Sabres - 5:45 Ducks at Panthers…

1924 – The White Sox and New York Giants play in an exhibition game in Dublin, Ireland. Fewer than 20 people attend. 1950 – University of Nevada punter Pat Brody sets an NCAA record by booting a 99 yard punt. 1962 – New York Giants quarterback YA Tittle throws for seven touchdowns in a game against Washington. 1973 – Lakers center Elmore Smith sets…

1963 – Gordie Howe scores career goal #544, tying Maurice “Rocket” Richard for the most in NHL history. 1973 – The University of Alabama sets an NCAA football record with 823 yards of total offense as part of a 77-6 win over Virginia Tech. The Crimson Tide ran for 743 yards during the game with four rushers (Jim Taylor, Wilbur Jackson, Calvin Culliver, and…

1863 – The Football Association is formed, creating the sport of soccer.  1950 – Branch Rickey resigns as president of the Brooklyn Dodgers. 1951 – Joe Louis loses his final fight, falling to Rocky Marciano via TKO in the eighth round. Louis’ career ends with a 66-3 record to go along with 52 knockouts. 1960 – The American League approves the Washington Senators move…

1968 – The US men’s basketball team beats Yugoslavia 65-50 to win the gold medal at the Mexico City Olympics. 1973 – The Cubs trade Fergie Jenkins to the Rangers for Bill Madlock and Vic Harris. 1973 – The Giants trade slugger Willie McCovey to the Padres. 1990 – Evander Holyfield knocks out Buster Douglas in a bout in Las Vegas to win the…

1959 – Wilt Chamberlain makes his NBA debut with the Philadelphia Warriors. 1988 – NHL great Mike Bossy announces his retirement. 1989 – Game #3 of the World Series is finally played after being delayed by a week due to an earthquake. 1992 – The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Atlanta Braves to win the World Series. 1994 – Atlanta Braves pitcher Greg Maddux…

NFL Schedule - 10/23 Vikings at Chargers - 7:15 NBA Schedule - 10/23 Thunder at Pacers - 6:30 Nuggets at Warriors - 9:00 NHL Schedule - 10/23 Blackhawks at Lightning - 5:45 Ducks at Bruins - 6:00 Flyers at Senators - 6:00 Penguins at Panthers - 6:00 Red Wings at Islanders - 6:00 Sharks at Rangers - 6:00 Mammoth at Blues - 7:00 Canucks…

1960 – Detroit Lions kicker Jim Martin becomes the first kicker in NFL history to make two field goals over 50 yards in the same game. 1963 – The Yankees hire Yogi Berra as manager. 1974 – The Cubs trade six-time All-Star Billy Williams to the Oakland A’s for three players. 1984 – Cubs pitcher Rick Sutcliffe wins the NL Cy Young Award. 1993…

1939 – A pro football game is aired on television for the first time as NBC broadcasts Brooklyn’s win over Philadelphia. 1961 – Erich Barnes of the New York Giants ties an NFL record by returning an interception 102 yards for a touchdown. 1966 – NHL legend Bobby Orr scores his first career goal. 1975 – The World Football League disbands before the 12th…

1964 – The Braves ask the National League for permission to move from Milwaukee to Atlanta. 1972 – A day after setting an NBA record by scoring 58 points in a quarter, the Buffalo Braves set another NBA record. This time it’s the record for fewest points in a quarter as they only score four points in the third quarter of a loss to…