July 27, 2021, five years ago today: Less than a week after word of the jaw-dropping move was leaked, Oklahoma and Texas officially ask for applications to the Southeastern Conference.
This Day In Sports: The first two dominoes were huge ones
This Day In Sports: Junior takes his rightful place in the Hall
July 24, 2016, 10 years ago today: Ken Griffey Jr. is inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, becoming the first player officially representing the Seattle Mariners to be enshrined in Cooperstown.
Scott Slant Thursday Special: Hey – it’s a real Media Day
For decades, it has felt like football season starts when conference Media Days are held. Since the Pac-12 skipped the event, a number of schools have held their own. Wednesday was Boise State’s turn, and it’s game-on for 2026.
Scott Slant Wednesday Weekly: Holani rides high running back hopes
Now we can start thinking about former Boise State star George Holani’s chances of making an impact in his third year as a Seattle Seahawk. Veterans report Friday to Seahawks training camp in Renton (rookies are already there).
This Day In Sports: A Boise Open original scores across the pond
July 21, 1996, 30 years ago today: Six years after playing in the first Albertsons Boise Open at Hillcrest Country Club, Tom Lehman hits the jackpot at what we used to call the British Open.
This Day In Sports: A Midsummer Night’s NBA title
July 20, 2021, five years ago today: The Milwaukee Bucks win their first NBA championship in 50 years, defeating the Phoenix Suns four games-to-two with a 105-98 home victory.
This Day In Sports: The ‘High Noon at Troon’ duel
July 17, 2016, 10 years ago today: Forty-year-old Henrik Stenson beats Phil Mickelson by three strokes in a riveting final round of the Open Championship to become the first Swedish golfer—Nordic golfer, for that matter—to win a major title.
This Day In Sports: Unforgettable night for an All-Star stadium
July 16, 2008: In the wee hours of the morning, the previous night’s All-Star Game finally comes to an end after four hours and 50 minutes with a 4-3 American League victory.
Scott Slant Wednesday Weekly: Do-it-yourself Pac-12 Media Days
Good on Boise State for doing its own football Media Day on Wednesday next week. Until then, it’s Fake Pac-12 Media Days here, since there isn’t a real thing this year.
This Day In Sports: Chris Childs in New York blue & orange
July 14, 1996, 30 years ago today: Former Boise State star Chris Childs signs a six-year, $24 million free agent contract with the New York Knicks.