May 6, 1982, 40 years ago today: Seattle pitcher Gaylord Perry, known as the “Ancient Mariner,” picks up his 300th career victory in a 7-3 win over the New York Yankees.
This Day In Sports: Pistol, Clyde and the Miami Greyhound
May 5, 1987: The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall Of Fame inducts three of the NBA’s most exciting players ever.
Scott Slant Wednesday Weekly: An educated national take on 2022
Chris Vannini of The Athletic is about as respected as they come among Group of 5 writers, so today we delve into his profile of Boise State football.
This Day In Sports: Iconic Idaho jockey in the Winner’s Circle again
May 3, 1997, 25 years ago today: Caldwell native and former Les Bois Park jockey Gary Stevens wins his third and final Kentucky Derby, riding Silver Charm to victory at Churchill Downs.
This Day In Sports: Before vacant stands became a pandemic norm
April 29, 2015: For the first time in history, attendance at a big league game is zero, as the Baltimore Orioles defeat the Chicago White Sox 8-2 in an empty Camden Yards.
This Day In Sports: The first of Boise State’s big draft days
April 28, 2007, 15 years ago today: Five years before Boise State’s record-breaking six-player draft class, Gerald Alexander kicks off the largest one yet for the Broncos when he’s selected in the second round (61st overall) by the Detroit Lions, then the school’s fourth-highest pick ever.
Scott Slant Wednesday Weekly: A destination for the Broncos’ ‘wide-back?’
Boise State’s Khalil Shakir has said he admires Davante Adams and wants to model his game after Cooper Kupp. But Shakir admits he has simililarities to Deebo Samuel, San Francisco’s hybrid wide receiver-slash-running back.
This Day In Sports: Boise State’s biggest draft day
April 26, 2012, 10 years ago today: Two Boise State players are chosen in the first round of the NFL Draft for the first time. Defensive end Shea McClellin was the No. 19 overall pick, going to the Chicago Bears. Then, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers traded up in the draft to get running back Doug […]
This Day In Sports: Rick Monday – outfield flag-bearer
April 25, 1976: Chicago Cubs centerfielder Rick Monday becomes a national hero when he rescues an American flag from two protesters who are attempting to burn it in the outfield of Dodger Stadium.
This Day In Sports: A slightly out-of-character no-hitter
April 22, 1993: There haven’t been many landmark days in Seattle Mariners history, but this was one of them.