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Lorenzo Fertitta: UFC is worth more than the New York Yankees and the Dallas Cowboys
Bronx Bombers? Pfft. More like pipsqueak pea-shooters. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is the world's most valuable sports franchise, worth upwards of $2 billion and far ahead of the New York Yankees (MLB), Dallas Cowboys (NFL) and even Manchester United (MLS). That's according to UFC co-owner...
7/24/1983 - The Pine Tar Incident
(Brett goes out to argue the call. Photo courtesy of The Associated Press) It was the top of the ninth at Yankee Stadium. With two out and a man on first, Royals third baseman George Brett was at the plate, with New York closer Goose Gossage on the mound. In the matchup between two future Hall of...
Today in Sports History: March 5th
3/05/1973 - Yankee pitchers trade families New York Yankee pitchers Mike Kekich and Fritz Peterson appeared almost inseparable. They were both friendly with each others wives and families and regularly spent time with one another. No one had any idea how close they were to each others lives......
Today in Sports History: January 10th
(The Chargers and Bengals line up in the game known as the "Freezer Bowl") 1/10/1982 - The Freezer Bowl In one of the finest moments in the history of the Cincinnati Bengals, the Ohio football team beats the San Diego Chargers, 27-7, in the AFC Championship Game -- handing them a ticket to Super...
Today in Sports History: December 26th
12/26/1919 - Boston trades Babe Ruth In a move that most historians regard as the biggest trade in American sports history, the Boston Red Sox sell 26 year-old George Herman "Babe" Ruth to the New York Yankees for $100,000 in cash. The deal, which wasn't announced until January of the following...
Cohen Tops A-Rod
Not really adding anything to the news, but as a transplanted New Yorker, I am LOVING that Filip Bondy in the New York Daily News says that Cohen is upstaging the rehabilitated Alex Rodriguez, who is set to return to the Yankees today. I know he's kind of joking and pretty much just insulting...
Today in Sports History: January 14th
(Bart Starr lines up from center. Photo courtesy of Sports Illustrated) 1/14/1954 - Joe and Marilyn tie the knot One of the most famed celebrity marriages of all time occurs as Joe DiMaggio, the former outfielder for the New York Yankees, and famed actress Marilyn Monroe elope. The honeymoon did...
Today in Sports History: August 9th
(Nixon gives a final salute before leaving the White House for the last time) 8/09/1974 - Richard Nixon resigns In one of the most infamous moments in political history, Richard M. Nixon resigns from the White House in disgrace, having been outed for his role in the Watergate break-in. The final...
10/13/2001 - Jeter's flip saves Yankees' season
(Posada applies the tag. Photo courtesy of the New York Daily News) The 2001 New York Yankees, the winners of four World Series titles in five years, came dangerously close to getting knocked out in the first round. The Oakland Athletics, their first opponent in the postseason, were an extremely...
Today in Sports History: September 19th
(Mantle rounds third on homer run No. 535. Photo courtesy of Bettman/Corbis) Happy International Talk Like a Pirate Day! Avast ye mateys! Today, September 19th, is International Talk Like a Pirate Day! And believe it or not, there is a sports connection. The holiday was created by two men, John...
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