Daily Sports History

By Ethan Reese

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Becoming a sports trivia expert or a sports historian has never been easier!

All it takes is around 10 minutes a day.

Host Ethan Reese, a former college coach, has been studying sports history for over 20 years!

We will dive into a great moment in sports history every day in under 10 minutes, covering football, basketball, baseball, hockey, soccer, tennis, and beyond.

Your sports knowledge will grow every day as you become a sports expert.

By the time you finish reading this, you could have already completed an episode. So listen, learn, and repeat!

Episode Date
The Snow Plow Game: Patriots’ Controversy Begins
Dec 12, 2024
Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ First Win: Ending the Streak
Dec 11, 2024
American League Adopts the DH: A Game-Changing Decision
Dec 10, 2024
The Punch That Changed the NBA: Kermit Washington and Rudy Tomjanovich
Dec 09, 2024
The 1970 Stanley Cup Heist: Hockey's Most Bizarre Mystery
Dec 05, 2024
The First Grey Cup Game: 1909's Canadian Football Milestone
Dec 04, 2024
Lowering the Pitching Mound: Saving Baseball
Dec 03, 2024
Muhammad Ali on Broadway
Dec 02, 2024
Messi Becomes UEFA's All-Time Goal Leader
Nov 25, 2024
The First Cy Young Award: Don Newcombe
Nov 21, 2024
Jack Taylor's 138-Points: Unkown Scoring King
Nov 20, 2024
Malice at the Palace: The Night the NBA Changed Forever  
Nov 19, 2024
Freddy Adu: Young Greatness?
Nov 18, 2024
Jerry Harkness’ Legendary Full-Court Shot
Nov 13, 2024
Mount Union’s Unstoppable Winning Streak: A College Football Dynasty
Nov 12, 2024
Jerry Rice: Touchdown Machine
Nov 11, 2024
Jerry Sloan: First Coach to Win 1,000 Games with One Team
Nov 07, 2024
Browns' Move to Baltimore: The Birth of the Ravens and a City's Heartbreak
Nov 06, 2024
George Foreman's Stunning Comeback: Oldest Heavyweight Title
Nov 05, 2024
Cubs’ 2016 World Series Win: Breaking the 108-Year Curse
Nov 04, 2024
 Earl Lloyd: the NBA’s First Black Player
Oct 31, 2024
Violet Palmer: Breaking Barriers as the NBA's First Female Referee
Oct 30, 2024
Tommy Hearns: Boxing’s First Four-Division Champion
Oct 29, 2024
Most NBA Blocks Game: Elmore Smith
Oct 28, 2024
1992 World Series: Blue Jays Make History
Oct 24, 2024
How the Green Bay Packers Got Started
Oct 23, 2024
Steve McNair Great College Quarterback Season?
Oct 22, 2024
Rob Bironas' Record 8 Field Goal Game: A Kicker's Historic Feat
Oct 21, 2024
 Nate Thurmond's Historic Quadruple-Double: A Rare NBA Feat
Oct 18, 2024
1989 World Series Earthquake: The Day Baseball Shook
Oct 17, 2024
1968 Olympics 200m Podium: A Stand for Equality
Oct 16, 2024
Kirk Gibson's Walk-Off Home Run: A World Series Miracle
Oct 15, 2024
1996 Centennial Olympic Park Bombing: A Tragic Moment in Atlanta's Games
Oct 14, 2024
Deion Sanders' Unbelievable Attempt to Play Two Pro Sports in One Day
Oct 11, 2024
History of the Bicycle and Isaac Johnson's Revolutionary Bicycle Frame
Oct 10, 2024
Reds beat the Black Sox for the 1919 World Series
Oct 09, 2024
Don Larsen's Perfect Game: A World Series Masterpiece
Oct 08, 2024
Georgia Tech's 222-0 Victory: The Most Lopsided Game in College Football History
Oct 07, 2024
The Birth of the San Jose Sharks
Oct 04, 2024
Shot Heard 'Round the World: Bobby Thomson's Iconic Home Run
Oct 03, 2024
The Seattle Pilots: The MLB Team That Lasted Only One Season
Oct 02, 2024
Mean Joe Greene's Coke Commercial: An Iconic Ad That Defined an Era
Oct 01, 2024
Andrew Romine Plays All 9 Positions in One Game
Sep 30, 2024
The History of the Yellow 1st Down Line
Sep 27, 2024
Prairie View A&M Football's 80-Game Losing Streak
Sep 26, 2024
Marshall's Emotional First Win After the 1970 Plane Crash
Sep 25, 2024
Ben Johnson Winning and Losing Olympic Gold
Sep 24, 2024
Manon Rhéaume: First Woman in the NHL
Sep 23, 2024
Battle of the Sexes: Billie Jean King vs Bobby Riggs Showdown
Sep 20, 2024
Mariano Rivera: The Closer Who Made History
Sep 19, 2024
Johnny Unitas: The Quarterback Who Revolutionized the NFL
Sep 18, 2024
The Birth of the NFL: The 1920 Origins of Professional Football
Sep 17, 2024
Bicycle Speed Record: 183.9 MPH
Sep 16, 2024
Rise of the LPGA: A Trailblazing Journey in Women's Golf
Sep 13, 2024
The Harlem Globetrotters Lost?
Sep 12, 2024
Pete Rose Becomes All-Time Hit Leader: A Baseball Milestone
Sep 11, 2024
Alan Moore: The Oldest College Football Player in History
Sep 10, 2024
Arthur Ashe's Historic 1968 US Open Victory: Breaking Barriers
Sep 09, 2024
Cal Ripken Jr.: Baseball's Ironman and His Legendary Career
Sep 06, 2024
Ann Meyers Signs with the Pacers: Breaking Barriers in Pro Basketball
Sep 05, 2024
Jim Abbott's Remarkable No-Hitter
Sep 04, 2024
Sadaharu Oh: The Real Home Run King of Baseball
Sep 03, 2024
Moses Malone's Jump to Pro Basketball: A Game-Changing Move
Aug 29, 2024
Race Between Tom Thumb and the Horse: A Steam-Powered Showdown
Aug 28, 2024
Argentina vs. USA 2004: The Game That Shocked Olympic Basketball
Aug 27, 2024
The First Televised MLB Game: A New Era in Sports Broadcasting
Aug 26, 2024
Angel Matos' Disqualification: The Taekwondo Controversy at the 2008 Olympics
Aug 23, 2024
The Evolution of Baseball Mitts: From Bare Hands to Modern Gloves
Aug 22, 2024
Kyle Busch's 2010 Bristol Sweep: A NASCAR Triumph
Aug 21, 2024
Joe Wilhoit’s 69-Game Hit Streak: Baseball's Unbreakable Record
Aug 20, 2024
Eddie Gaedel's Unforgettable At-Bat: Baseball's Most Unusual Player
Aug 19, 2024
Sports Illustrated: From Inception to Icon
Aug 16, 2024
Tim Donaghy Scandal: The NBA Referee Who Shook the League
Aug 15, 2024
The Birth of the American Football League: A New Era in Pro Football
Aug 14, 2024
Satchel Paige: Baseball's Timeless Legend
Aug 13, 2024
1950 NFL's international Game
Aug 12, 2024
The 1988 King's Ransom Trade: Wayne Gretzky's Move to the LA Kings
Aug 09, 2024
Dream Team: Basketball's Greatest Assembly
Aug 08, 2024
Barry Bonds Becomes Home Run King
Aug 07, 2024
Gertrude Ederle's Historic English Channel Swim
Aug 06, 2024
Becky Hammon: Pioneering Women in Basketball
Aug 05, 2024
Special Olympics: A Movement for Inclusion
Aug 02, 2024
Longest Baseball Throw: Glen Gorbous
Aug 01, 2024
Michael Phelps: The Most Decorated Olympic Athlete
Jul 31, 2024
The 1930 World Cup: Birth of a Global Tradition
Jul 30, 2024
Highest Jump Ever: Javier Sotomayor
Jul 29, 2024
Hidilyn Diaz's Historic Gold Medal Victory
Jul 26, 2024
Seabiscuit: The Underdog Racehorse Who Captivated a Nation
Jul 25, 2024
George Brett's Pine Tar Incident: Baseball's Controversial Moment
Jul 24, 2024
2021 Olympics: Triumph and Resilience Amidst a Global Pandemic
Jul 23, 2024
Walter Johnson: The Dominance of Baseball's Big Train
Jul 22, 2024
1903 Tour de France: The Birth of a Legendary Race
Jul 19, 2024
Nadia Comaneci's Perfect 10: A Gymnastics Milestone
Jul 18, 2024
New Super Bowl? 1983 USFL Championship
Jul 17, 2024
Joe DiMaggio's Unbreakable Hit Streak: The Legendary 56-Game Run
Jul 16, 2024
Albert Belle's Corked Bat: the Bat Heist
Jul 15, 2024
1999 Women's World Cup: USA's Iconic Victory
Jul 10, 2024
The Luckiest Man: Lou Gehrig's Farewell Speech
Jul 04, 2024
Life Update of the Show
Jun 29, 2024
Tyson Bites Holyfield's Ear: The Infamous 1997 Fight
Jun 28, 2024
900 Best Trick: Tony Hawks becomes Legend
Jun 27, 2024
Magic Johnson's Unprecedented 25-Year Contract with the Lakers
Jun 26, 2024
Jimmy Doyle vs. Sugar Ray Robinson: The Tragic 1947 Fight
Jun 25, 2024
Neverending: The Longest Tennis Match
Jun 24, 2024
The WNBA: Pioneering Women's Professional Basketball
Jun 21, 2024
Finally the 1st Rugby World Cup
Jun 20, 2024
Cleveland Cavaliers' Historic 2016 NBA Finals Comeback
Jun 19, 2024
Arnold Palmer's Epic 1960 US Open Comeback
Jun 18, 2024
2008 Boston Celtics: Anything Is Possible
Jun 17, 2024
1998 NBA Finals: Jordan's Last Dance with the Bulls
Jun 14, 2024
GLORIA: The Blues win Stanley Cup
Jun 13, 2024
2011 NBA Finals: Mavericks' Take Down Big Three
Jun 12, 2024
UFC Zhang vs. Joanna: The Greatest Women's Fight in MMA History
Jun 11, 2024
The Soccer War: Football's Role in a 100-Hour Conflict
Jun 10, 2024
1995 NBA Finals: Rockets' Back-to-Back Triumph
Jun 07, 2024
Forever Bad Boys Pistons: 1989 NBA Finals
Jun 06, 2024
Nolan Ryan: The Strikeout King
Jun 05, 2024
The Streak: Edwin Moses Dominates Hurdles
Jun 04, 2024
Baseball Poetry: Casey At The Bat
Jun 03, 2024
1994 Stanley Cup Finals: Rangers' Long-Awaited Glory
May 31, 2024
1911 Indy 500: The Birth of an American Racing Icon
May 30, 2024
1922 Supreme Court Baseball Antitrust Decision: Shaping America's Pastime
May 29, 2024
2016 Pro12 Championship: Connacht's Historic Triumph
May 28, 2024
Boxing Origins: 1719 First Prize Fight
May 27, 2024
Daily Sport History Show Update
May 26, 2024
Spider Dan's Daring Ascent: Scaling the Sears Tower
May 25, 2024
1988 Stanley Cup: The Unforgettable 'Lights Out' Game
May 24, 2024
Ron LeFlore: From Prison to the Major Leagues
May 23, 2024
Taking On The Men: Anika Sorenstam's PGA Tour Debut
May 22, 2024
Genesis of Glory: FIFA's Inception
May 21, 2024
Unrideable Legend: Rodeo Bull Red Rock
May 20, 2024
Game-Changing Move: NFL's Extra Point Kick Shift to 15-Yard Line
May 19, 2024
Greatness Together: The First MLB All-Star Game
May 18, 2024
Off To The Races: Beginning of Kentucky Derby
May 17, 2024
Fan Power: the Plan to save the Minnesota Twins
May 16, 2024
Ty Cobb's Infamous Altercation: A Dark Moment in Baseball History
May 15, 2024
Game Changer: Supreme Court Legalizes Sports Gambling
May 14, 2024
Unforgettable Feat: Ron Necciai's 27-Strikeout Game
May 13, 2024
Innovator on the Track: Charles Sherrill's Crouching Running Start
May 12, 2024
Owner Take Over:Ted Turner Managing the Braves
May 11, 2024
The Iconic Goal: Bobby Orr's 1970 Stanley Cup Triumph
May 10, 2024
Honoring Lives Lost: Accra Ghana Stadium Stampede
May 09, 2024
Not Dead Yet: Ralph Neeves Comes Back to Life
May 08, 2024
Miller Time: Reggie Miller's 8 Points in 8.9 Seconds
May 07, 2024
Breaking the Impossible: Roger Bannister's Sub-4 Minute Mile
May 06, 2024
Mythological Pitching: Cy Young's Perfect Game
May 05, 2024
Forgotten Champs: Pittsburgh Pipers' Championship Glory
May 04, 2024
Warriors Believed: Upsetting #1 Mavericks 2007
May 03, 2024
Clash of Titans: Mayweather vs. Pacquiao
May 02, 2024
Master Base Thief: Rickey Henderson
May 01, 2024
Stabbed In The Back: Monica Seles Hurt By Success
Apr 30, 2024
Breaking Barriers: Jason Collins' Courageous Coming Out
Apr 29, 2024
Iconic Grounds: The Legacy of the Original Wembley Stadium
Apr 28, 2024
Trailblazing Triumph: Ashley Force's Historic NHRA Victory
Apr 27, 2024
Draft Day Drama: The Colts and the Elway Saga
Apr 26, 2024
A Mascot Marvel: The Phenomenon of the Philly Phanatic
Apr 25, 2024
The Admiral's Ascendancy: David Robinson's 71-Point Game
Apr 24, 2024
Change Saved The NBA: The Shot Clock
Apr 23, 2024
Southpaw Sensation: Michael Moorer The First Heavyweight Left-Handed Champion
Apr 22, 2024
Perfect Pins: The PBA's First 900 Series
Apr 21, 2024
Danica Patrick: Her First IndyCar Win
Apr 20, 2024
First Boston Marathon: The Birth of a Tradition
Apr 19, 2024
AC Green's Iron Man Streak: Unbreakable Resolve
Apr 18, 2024
2011 Aaron's 499: NASCAR's Thrilling Showdown
Apr 17, 2024
Snowboarding: The Story of The Snurfer
Apr 16, 2024
Jackie Robinson's Historic Debut: Breaking Barriers
Apr 15, 2024
Racing Royalty: The Inaugural Monaco Grand Prix
Apr 14, 2024
Tiger's Triumph: Reliving the 1997 Masters
Apr 13, 2024
Terry Fox: A Hero's Journey of Hope and Determination
Apr 12, 2024
Pioneering Punches: The First Radio Sports Broadcast
Apr 11, 2024
Ping Pong Diplomacy: Using Sports for Peace
Apr 10, 2024
The Astrodome: Icon of Innovation and Sporting Splendor
Apr 09, 2024
Hank Aaron's Journey to Home Run Royalty
Apr 08, 2024
New York Ranger's Lester Patrick Saves the Day
Apr 07, 2024
First Modern Olympics: Reviving the Spirit
Apr 06, 2024
The 1972 MLB Strike: Standoff at the Plate
Apr 05, 2024
Tulane Basketball Scandal: Shadows On The Court!
Apr 04, 2024
Colorado Silver Bullets: Breaking Gender Barriers
Apr 03, 2024
3-Point Line: Evolution of Basketball
Apr 02, 2024
1919 Stanley Cup: Ultimate Loss
Apr 01, 2024
First Fantasy Baseball League: Fantasy Fever
Mar 31, 2024
Secretariat: Greatest Race Horse Ever?
Mar 30, 2024
Departure of the Baltimore Colts: Heartbreak in Charm City
Mar 29, 2024
The Inaugural International Weightlifting Championship: Forging Iron Bonds
Mar 28, 2024
1939 College Basketball Championship: Birth of Madness
Mar 27, 2024
1979 College Basketball Championship: March Madness Magic
Mar 26, 2024
Inaugural Masters Tournament: Dream Course
Mar 25, 2024
Florida Gulf Coast's Sweet Sixteen: Cinderella on the Court
Mar 24, 2024
World Football League: Forgotten League
Mar 23, 2024
Birth of the Stanley Cup: Greatest Sports Trophy
Mar 22, 2024
The BALCO Steroids Trail: Unraveling the Scandal
Mar 21, 2024
Babe Didrikson Greatest Female Athlete?
Mar 20, 2024
Texas Western's: Historic Glory on the Hardwood Championship
Mar 19, 2024
Michael Jordan's Comeback: From Diamond to Hardwood
Mar 18, 2024
Rubin "Hurricane" Carter: Fighting the Storm
Mar 17, 2024
Herb Washington: Baseball's Pinch Running Specialist
Mar 16, 2024
The Cincinnati Red Stockings: The Birth of Professional Sports
Mar 15, 2024
Breaking Brackets: Harvard's Cinderella Story in the 1998 Women's Tournament
Mar 14, 2024
Valparaiso's Upset with "The Shot": Buzzer-Beater Brilliance
Mar 13, 2024
Forging a Path: The History of the NAIA
Mar 12, 2024
Sports Shutdown of March 11, 2020: Stadium Silence
Mar 11, 2024
The Origins of "Ain't Over 'til the Fat Lady Sings"
Mar 10, 2024
1948 NHL Gambling Scandal: Betting on Career
Mar 09, 2024
Saoul Mamby's Final Bout: Farewell to the Ring
Mar 08, 2024
Austin Carr's 61-Point Masterpiece: Tournament Scoring King
Mar 07, 2024
The Trampoline: Bouncing into Innovation
Mar 06, 2024
Yankee's Wife Swap: Curveballs Off the Diamond
Mar 05, 2024
Inaugural ESPY Awards: Spotlight on Excellence
Mar 04, 2024
Bill Shoemaker's Journey as a Jockey
Mar 03, 2024
Wilt Chamberlain's 100-Point Game: Century Mark Glory
Mar 02, 2024
Lenny Wilkens: Basketball's Underrated Coach
Mar 01, 2024
Verticle Jump Measuring Athletics
Feb 29, 2024
1st Televised College Basketball Game
Feb 28, 2024
Recruiting Scandal SMU Death Penalty
Feb 27, 2024
Begining of Historic Grand National Steeplechase
Feb 26, 2024
Cassius Clay: Heavyweight Title becoming Ali
Feb 25, 2024
Clifford Ray's Arms of Hope Saves Dolphin
Feb 24, 2024
Bob Knight: Thrown Chairs and Legendary Temper
Feb 23, 2024
From Tee to Green: Tracing the Evolution of American Golf
Feb 22, 2024
NASCAR Origins: Revving Up History of Bootlegging Roots
Feb 21, 2024
The 1951 College Basketball Scandal: Hoops of Shame
Feb 20, 2024
The Mahre Brothers' Trailblazing Journey in Alpine Skiing
Feb 19, 2024
Impact of Dale Earnhardt's Life and Tragic Passing
Feb 18, 2024
Legends Unveiled: Orgins of the Basketball Hall of Fame'
Feb 17, 2024
Heroes of the Diamond: Baseball's Valor in WWII
Feb 16, 2024
Gold Amidst Controversy: The 2002 Winter Olympics Figure Skating Scandal
Feb 15, 2024
Manchester City UEFA Ban: Unraveling Football's Financial Fair Play Fiasco
Feb 14, 2024
The Negro Leagues: A Diamond in the Rough
Feb 13, 2024
Behind the Plate: Baseball Catcher Equipment Evolution
Feb 12, 2024
Astonishing Upset: Mike Tyson vs. Buster Douglas
Feb 11, 2024
Pro Wrestling "Fake"
Feb 10, 2024
Volleyball Created
Feb 09, 2024
1st NFL Draft
Feb 08, 2024
Lebron James: Scoring King
Feb 07, 2024
Moon Golf
Feb 06, 2024
Bob Douglas
Feb 05, 2024
Banning Pete Rose
Feb 04, 2024
Spalding Beginings
Feb 03, 2024
Legend of Bevo Francis
Feb 02, 2024
Start of ABA
Feb 01, 2024
Creation of Tennis
Jan 31, 2024
Magic Johnson Comeback
Jan 30, 2024
First NBA Slam Dunk Contest
Jan 29, 2024
Letterman Jackets
Jan 28, 2024
First College Basketball Game
Jan 27, 2024
High School Basketball Scoring King
Jan 26, 2024
First Winter Olympics
Jan 25, 2024
Football TV Rights
Jan 24, 2024
Frisbee History
Jan 23, 2024
Uniform History
Jan 22, 2024
John McEnroe Ejection
Jan 21, 2024
Olympic Boycott
Jan 20, 2024
Golf's Color Barrier
Jan 19, 2024
Jim Thorpe gets Medals Back
Jan 18, 2024
Begins of Free Agency
Jan 17, 2024
Gordie Howe becomes "Mr. Hockey"
Jan 16, 2024
The Green Light Letter
Jan 15, 2024
The First Pro Bowl
Jan 14, 2024
First Female Umpire
Jan 13, 2024
Highest Scoring NCAA Basketball Game
Jan 12, 2024
Alex Rodriguez Suspension
Jan 11, 2024
Denver Yankees?
Jan 10, 2024
First Women's Golf Tournament
Jan 09, 2024
Freshman Eligible to Play
Jan 08, 2024
Begins of the Harlem Globetrotters
Jan 07, 2024
Nancy Kerrigan Attack
Jan 06, 2024
Behind the Curse of the Bambino
Jan 05, 2024
First Bike Ride Around the World
Jan 04, 2024
The Comeback
Jan 03, 2024
Damar Hamlin's Injury
Jan 02, 2024
The First Rose Bowl
Jan 01, 2024
DSH trailer
Nov 01, 2023