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Scott Slant Wednesday Weekly: A dues-paying player clearly on the rise

August 19, 2026 / Tom Scott / Scott Slant / No Comments

If I had told you a year ago that Boen Phelps was a lock to start at linebacker for Boise State in 2026, you may have said, “Who?” (And I wouldn’t have told you that in the first place.) But Phelps has had as good a fall camp as any Bronco defender.

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This Day In Sports: The much-coveted Jim Kelly cashes in

August 18, 2026 / Tom Scott / Scott Slant / No Comments

August 18, 1986, 40 years ago today: Without ever having played a down in the NFL, Jim Kelly signs the richest contract in league history—five years and $7.5 million with the Buffalo Bills. The value of the deal surpassed that of San Francisco 49ers quarterback Joe Montana.

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This Day In Sports: The night Bobby Dye quit smoking

August 17, 2026 / Tom Scott / Scott Slant / No Comments

August 17, 1995: Well, it wasn’t actually when Bobby Dye quit smoking, but it leads to a great story about the legendary Boise State coach.

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This Day In Sports: A quick trip to the no-hitter history book

August 14, 2026 / Tom Scott / Scott Slant / No Comments

August 14, 2021, five years ago today: In a season flush with no-hitters, this one stands out. Tyler Gilbert of the Arizona Diamondbacks becomes the first pitcher in 68 years to throw a no-hitter in his first Major League start, beating the San Diego Padres 7-0.

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This Day In Sports: BK grad is an elbow away from gold

August 13, 2026 / Tom Scott / Scott Slant / No Comments

August 13, 2013: Bishop Kelly High graduate Nick Symmonds turns in the top American men’s 800-meter performance in international championship competition in 41 years when he wins the silver medal at the IAAF World Championships in Moscow, Russia.

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