This Day in Sports History

The Disgrace of Gijon, The Battle of Nuremburg, and Sugar Ray Robinson's eerie premonition came true - This DiSH for June 25

In 1982, West Germany and Austria played a farce of a World Cup match so that they could both go through to the next round. In 2006, a World Cup match between Portugal and the Netherlands resulted in a record 17 yellow cards and 4 reds. In 1947, Sugar Ray Robinson knocked out Jimmy Doyle in the 8th round. Doyle later died at the hospital.

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.

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.

Maradona's Two Iconic World Cup goals vs. England, Escobar's Fatal Own Goal, and Joe Louis beat Max Schmelling - This DiSH for June 22

In 1986, Argentina's Diego Maradona scored his 'Hand of God' goal and his 'Goal of the Century' in a 2-1 win against England. In 1994, Columbia's Andres Escobar scored an own goal in a 2-1 loss to the US. He was murdered on the streets of Medellin a few weeks later because of it. In 1938, American Joe Louis knocked out German Max Schmelling in a rematch.

Did Peru throw their World Cup match against Argentina?, Controversial end to '88 NBA Finals, and LeBron won his first - This DiSH for June 21

In 1978, Argentina beat Peru 6-0 to advance to the final of the World Cup. Some believe Peru were coerced into laying down. in 1970, Brazil beat Italy 4-1 to win its third World Cup with Pelé scoring a goal and assisting two others. In 1988, the LA Lakers beat the Detroit Pistons in seven games to win back-to-back NBA titles. But this game ended weirdly. Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIs_G4zpjis [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIs_G4zpjis] In 2012, the Miami Heat beat OKC to win the NBA title. LeBron James was named series MVP and it was his first championship. In 1994, Steffi Graf was beaten in her first round match at Wimbledon by Lori McNeil. Graf, the three-time defending champ, became the first defending champ in the open era to lose in the opener.