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.
This Day In Sports: Unforgettable night for an All-Star stadium
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.
This Day In Sports: When Ohtani was certified as an all-time great
July 13, 2021, five years ago today: After becoming the first player ever to be named to the All-Star Game as both a pitcher and a position player, Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels starts on the mound and leads off the contest as the American League’s designated hitter.
This Day In Sports: A key title before the twilight for Serena
July 9, 2016, 10 years ago today: Serena Williams ties Steffi Graf’s Open Era career record with her 22nd championship in a Grand Slam tournament, a straight-sets victory over Angelique Kerber at Wimbledon. Williams had fallen short of No. 22 at three previous Grand Slams.
Scott Slant Wednesday Weekly: Ode to the Old North End Zone
Boise State announced at the end of the week that North End Zone suites are sold out as the new configuration is set to debut in September. So I thought this would be a good time for an Ode to the Old North End Zone.
This Day In Sports: The women go again where the men haven’t been
July 7, 2019: The U.S. women’s soccer team wins a record fourth World Cup with a dominating 2-0 win over the Netherlands in Lyon, France. The first goal came via a penalty kick from American captain Megan Rapinoe, the controversial and irrepressible face of the team.
This Day In Sports: The cusp of history lasts until dusk
July 6, 2008: He had won an Open Era record 65 consecutive matches on grass courts, and a 66th would make Wimbledon history.
Scott Slant Wednesday Weekly: Still surreal for those who have seen it all
What’s this day feels like to those of us who’ve been around a long, long time? When Boise State beat Idaho State in 1968 in its first game against a “big” school, that was a big deal.
This Day In Sports: The BCS graduates to the CFP
June 26, 2012: The BCS presidential oversight committee announces that after years of fan angst, a four-team FBS College Football Playoff will be instituted beginning with the 2014 season.