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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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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There’s a theme this season coming out of the transfer portal at Boise State: players playing up a level or two. There are four who could be key contributors.
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August 11, 1961, 65 years ago today: Future Hall of Famer Warren Spahn of the Milwaukee Braves wins the 300th game of his big league career in a 2-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs.
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August 10, 2011, 15 years ago today: Boise State president Bob Kustra announces that athletic director Gene Bleymaier is being relieved of his duties after almost 30 years at the helm. Kustra pointed to the ramifications of an NCAA investigation into the Broncos program as the core issue.
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