1945- Maurice “Rocket” Richard becomes the first player in NHL history to score 50 goals in a season, netting the milestone in the final game of the year. 1953 – Led by Don Schlundt scoring 30 points, Indiana beats Kansas 69-68 to win the NCAA men’s basketball...
NBA Schedule - 3/17 Heat at Hornets - 6:00Thunder at Magic - 6:00Pistons at Wizards - 6:00Pacers at Knicks - 6:30Cavaliers at Bucks - 7:00Suns at Timberwolves - 7:0076ers at Nuggets - 9:00Spurs at Kings - 9:00 NHL Schedule - 3/17 Islanders at Maple Leafs - 6:00Bruins...
1897 – For the first time, a boxing match is photographed by a motion picture camera as Bob Fitzsimmons knocks out Jim Corbett in the 14th round to win the world heavyweight title. 1908 – Tommy Burns knocks out Jene Roche in 80 seconds to retain the world heavyweight...
1900 – The American League forms, with franchises in Chicago, Washington, Milwaukee, Detroit, Cleveland, Boston, Philadelphia, and Baltimore. 1938 – Temple defeats Colorado 60-36 in the first National Invitation Tournament, which was the first major post-season...
1869 – The Cincinnati Red Stockings are the first pro baseball team after being founded by George Ellard and Harry Wright. 1912 – Legendary pitcher Cy Young retires from baseball, finishing his career with 511 wins. 1962 – Wilt Chamberlain becomes the first player in...
