July 7, 1978: Martina Navratilova wins her first Wimbledon singles title, rallying from 2-4 in the final set to beat Chris Evert 2-6, 6-4, 7-5.
Scott Slant Wednesday Weekly: The rash of realignment angles
It’s all about controlling the controllables for Boise State right now, and there’s a lot that’s out of the Broncos’ control on the realignment carousel.
This Day In Sports: The ‘other’ football finally takes root
July 1, 2014: A captivating run by the United States in soccer’s World Cup ends in the round of 16 with a 2-1 loss to Belgium in extra time in Brazil.
This Day In Sports: One year in – the Broncos are out?
June 30, 2012, 10 years ago today: With about two hours to spare, Boise State submits its formal resignation from the Mountain West Conference, effective June 30, 2013. The Broncos would have faced a penalty of at least $5 million had they withdrawn with less than one year’s notice.
Scott Slant Wednesday Weekly: ‘Rodney Dangerfield’ picked to win
Time out from the busy recruiting beat to check out one of the longest-running preseason college football magazines, Lindy’s. Boise State is picked to win the Mountain Division of the Mountain West, but Fresno State is predicted to win the championship.
This Day In Sports: Not exactly boxing’s finest moment
June 28, 1997, 25 years ago today: One of the most bizarre title fights in boxing history, as Mike Tyson bites off a piece of Evander Holyfield’s ear during their heavyweight championship bout in Las Vegas.
This Day In Sports: A Vandal’s massive – and temporary – setback
June 27, 1992, 30 years ago today: After a six-month Reebok mass media campaign called “Dan and Dave”, featuring Olympic decathlon hopefuls Dan O’Brien and Dave Johnson, O’Brien fails in the pole vault and is eliminated at the U.S. Olympics Trials.
This Day In Sports: Now it’s the National Football League
June 24, 1922, 100 years ago today: The National Football League is officially born, although technically it was two years old. The league had previously been called the American Professional Football Association.
This Day In Sports: Title IX – a seminal moment for women’s athletics
June 23, 1972, 50 years ago today: Title IX, the federal civil rights law that prohibits sex discrimination in education, is signed into law by President Richard Nixon. The landmark Civil Rights Act of 1964 Act did not prohibit sex discrimination against people at educational institutions—Title IX was intended to seal that gap.
Scott Slant Wednesday Weekly: Lining ‘em up behind Holani
He’s already a candidate for Boise State’s “all-name” team. The Broncos have received a commitment from running back Breezy Dubar, a 5-11, 190-pounder from Anna, TX. Dubar is quite the prospect.