The Birth of Professional Football: A Pivotal Gathering in Canton, Ohio

Benny Fellhaber's Watershed Goal for the USMNT, the New Jersey Devils swept the Red Wings, and Bobby Jones tore up his scorecard and walked off - This DiSH for June 24

In 2007, Benny Fellhaber scored an amazing goal on a volley to lift the US 2-1 over Mexico. In 1995, the New Jersey Devils won their first Stanley Cup in a sweep of the Detroit Red Wings. In 1921, golfer Bobby Jones got frustrated during the third round of the Open Championship and walked off the course after the 11th hole.

Empires Rising and Falling- CFL Week 3

Gridiron America Radio is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear [https://sportshistorynetwork.com/]. EPISODE SUMMARY As we enter week 4 of the 2026 CFL season this week, we look to see which franchise empires are on the rise and which might be falling after week. Could the British Columbia Lions be falling quicker than anyone might have predicted? Are the Edmonton Elks for real? Are the Ottawa RedBlacks who we thought they were? And do the Roughriders realize that it is better to win a game in regulation versus barely escaping in overtime? Plus, we talk about the Brendan Sorsby saga, and we hear about Greg's mini book review about Warren Rogan's (of SHN's Sports' Forgotten Heroes [https://sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/sports-forgotten-heroes/]), new book, "College All-Stars vs. NFL Champions: The Chicago Charities Football Games, 1934-1976" [https://www.amazon.com/College-All-Stars-vs-NFL-Champions/dp/1476699283], which is available now on Amazon. GRIDIRON AMERICA RADIO BACKGROUND Gridiron America Radio (formerly, the From the 55 Yardline podcast), is anchored by former sports executive David Cieslinski, former international professional football player Mike Tackett, and football nerd Greg St. James, from Gridiron Japan Radio [https://www.gridironjapan.jp]. All three are avid armchair sports historians and sports simulation enthusiasts, who, despite the vastness of geography, have found a way to leverage technology to help keep the games they love truly alive, both on the screen or tabletop. Gridiron America Radio is dedicated to both current and historical American football talk, including the “what if” questions that all sports fans ask and try to answer with the help of statistics, math and computer modeling provided by Sportsmaster Simulation Games www.SportsMaster-Simulation.games [https://www.SportsMasterSimulation.games]. In addition to the gridiron game, the team will on occasion look at other sports through the same eyes of that of grown men who still remember their childhood and the thrill of rolling the dice or picking up a joystick. The show was previously co-hosted by retired sports journalist Scott Adamson, whose continued writings. sports coverage and articles can be found at www.Adamsonmedia.com [http://www.adamsonmedia.com/]. David, Mike and Greg, can be contacted directly via the podcast’s website at www.GridironAmerica.net [https://www.gridironamerica.net], as well as: On X at https://x.com/GridironAMRadio [https://x.com/GridironAMRadio] On Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GridironAmerica/ [https://www.facebook.com/GridironAmerica/] On Threads at https://www.threads.com/@gridironamerica [https://www.threads.com/@gridironamerica] On Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/gridironamerica [https://www.instagram.com/gridironamerica]

Are Women As Strong As Men? (Part 1)

Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear [https://sportshistorynetwork.com/]. YESTERDAY'S SPORTS HOME PAGE [https://sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/yesterdays-sports-podcast/] EPISODE SUMMARY The first USA Women's National Championships were held on May 23, 1981, in Waterloo, Iowa. There were only 29 competitors, and only one woman, Judy Glenney, was able to snatch more than her bodyweight. Lifting in the 67.5-kilo weight class, Glenney easily won the best lifter award with a 75-kilo snatch and a 97.5-kilo clean & jerk. Seventeen of the 29 competitors were unable to clean & jerk their bodyweight, but it was a start....... You can read the full blog post here [https://sportshistorynetwork.com/weightlifting/brief-history-of-womens-weightlifting]. YESTERDAY'S SPORTS BACKGROUND Host Mark Morthier grew up in New Jersey just across the river from New York City during the 1970s, a great time for sports in the area. He relives great moments from this time and beyond, focusing on football, baseball, basketball, and boxing. You may even see a little Olympic Weightlifting in the mix, as Mark competed for eight years. See Mark's book below. No Nonsense, Old School Weight Training: A Guide For People With Limited Time [https://amzn.to/3kf5MuO] Running Wild: (Growing Up In The 1970s) [https://amzn.to/3snjccy]

Are Women As Strong As Men? (Part 1)

NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY is presented by the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear [https://sportshistorynetwork.com/]. EPISODE SUMMARY The first USA Women's National Championships were held on May 23, 1981, in Waterloo, Iowa. There were only 29 competitors, and only one woman, Judy Glenney, was able to snatch more than her bodyweight. Lifting in the 67.5-kilo weight class, Glenney easily won the best lifter award with a 75-kilo snatch and a 97.5-kilo clean & jerk. Seventeen of the 29 competitors were unable to clean & jerk their bodyweight, but it was a start....... You can read the full blog post here [https://sportshistorynetwork.com/weightlifting/brief-history-of-womens-weightlifting]. SHOW BACKGROUND My name is Mark Morthier, and I host yesterday’s Sports on the Sports History Network. As many of you know from reading my articles and listening to my podcasts, I am not only an avid weightlifter but a fan of the sport as well. I’m excited to share my newest adventure, a show dedicated to promoting weightlifting, while also looking back at some weightlifting history. I’ll share some of my own stories and interview weightlifters from both past and present. I competed in Olympic Weightlifting from 1981 to 1989 and powerlifting from 2011 to 2019. Although I wasn’t what one might call “a naturally gifted lifter,” I managed to clean & jerk 140 kilos/308 lbs at 179 lbs body weight. In my later years, I achieved a 600-pound deadlift and a 431-pound front squat in my mid-fifties. Although I was more successful in powerlifting, setting New Jersey and New York State records in Masters Competitions, I’ll always consider myself an Olympic Weightlifter. I’ve also written a book on weight training titled No Nonsense, Old School Weight Training, which is available on Amazon. No Nonsense, Old School Weightlifting book [https://amzn.to/41nKkuS] (Amazon affiliate link) I hope that you will enjoy the show, and please leave a comment or offer a suggestion. And if you’re an Olympic lifter, past or present, let me know if you’d like to set up an interview, and I’ll do my best to have you on the show. Stay strong and God bless! CHECK OUT YESTERDAY'S SPORTS (MY ORIGINAL SHOW) Host Mark Morthier grew up in New Jersey just across the river from New York City during the 1970s, a great time for sports in the area. He relives great moments from this time and beyond, focusing on football, baseball, basketball, and boxing. You may even see a little Olympic Weightlifting in the mix, as Mark competed for eight years. See Mark's book below. No Nonsense, Old School Weight Training: A Guide For People With Limited Time [https://amzn.to/3kf5MuO]

Landon Donovan's Miracle Goal, Jim Thome unclogged the logjam, and a most Unusual No-Hitter - This DiSH for June 23

In 2010, Landon Donovan scored a goal in stoppage time to give the US a 1-0 win over Algeria and advance to the knockout round. In 1996, the Scottish Claymores beat the Frankfort Galaxy 32-27 to win the World Bowl. In 2012, Jim Thome hit his 13th career walk-off home run, the most of any Major Leaguer. In 1917, Babe Ruth was ejected as the starting pitcher after arguing with the home plate umpire after the first batter. Ernie Shore came on in relief and retired the next 26 batters for a combined no-hitter.