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Soccer On This Day
George Best Jersey Sold at Auction
September 13, 2006
The shirt worn by George Best when he scored six goals in Manchester United's 8-2 FA Cup victory in 1970 was sold at auction at Christie's.
Tennis On This Day
US Open Women’s Tennis Winner Maria Sharapova
September 10, 2006
Tennis star Maria Sharapova beat Justine Henin-Hardenne 6-4, 6-4 at the US Open, it was her 2nd career Grand Slam title, and her 1st US Open title.
Golf On This Day
Tiger Woods Wins PGA Championship
August 20, 2006
Thirty year-old Tiger Woods had a five-shot victory in the 88th PGA Championship at Medinah Country Club.
Trophy On This Day
Tour de France Won by Floyd Landis
July 23, 2006
The U.S. won their sixth consecutive first place finish in the Tour de France with Floyd Landis.
Lacrosse On This Day
Canada Won its First World Lacrosse Title in 28 Years
July 22, 2006
Canada won its first world lacrosse title in 28 years by defeating the U.S. 15-10 in front of 7,735 fans.
Football On This Day
First to Start His Career with Three Consecutive 100-Yard Rushing Games
September 25, 2005
Carnell "Cadillac" Williams of the Tampa Bay Bucs rushed for 158 yards to become the first NFL player in history to begin his career with three consecutive 100-yard rushing games.
Gymnastics On This Day
Nellie Kim Was Elected President of Technical Committee
October 22, 2004
At the FIG Congress in Antalya, gold medalist Nellie Kim was elected President of the Women's Artistic Gymnastics Technical Committee.
Volleyball On This Day
Brazil Gets Another Gold Medal
August 29, 2004
Brazil added another gold medal to their collection at the 2004 Olympic Games men’s Volleyball competition with a 3-1 victory over Italy.
Olympics On This Day
28th Olympic Games Closes
August 29, 2004
The 2004 Summer Olympic Games (officially known as the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad) closing ceremony included performances of various Greek singers, and featured traditional Greek dance performances.
Baseball On This Day
Barry Bonds Sets Another Home Run Record
August 10, 2004
Bonds started the record setting run in 1992 as a member of the Pittsburgh Pirates and recorded five seasons (2000-2004) with 40 or more home runs after signing with Giants as a free agent in 1993.
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