August 24, 2012: The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency slaps a lifetime ban on cycling great Lance Armstrong the day after he announces he’s giving up his fight against charges of illegal doping.
This Day In Sports: The ultimate descent for Lance Armstrong
This Day In Sports: More uncharted territory for the Sultan of Swat
August 21, 1931, 95 years ago today: The Yankees’ Babe Ruth hits the 600th home run of his major league career off St. Louis Browns pitcher George Blaeholder. Almost four years and 114 homers to go at that point for the Babe.
Scott Slant Wednesday Weekly: A dues-paying player clearly on the rise
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.
This Day In Sports: The much-coveted Jim Kelly cashes in
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.
This Day In Sports: The night Bobby Dye quit smoking
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.
This Day In Sports: A quick trip to the no-hitter history book
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.
This Day In Sports: BK grad is an elbow away from gold
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.
Scott Slant Wednesday Weekly: Playing up in the transfer portal era
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.
This Day In Sports: As good a lefthander as there ever was
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.
This Day In Sports: The unceremonious exit of Gene Bleymaier
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.