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Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls announced his retirement from the NBA at a news conference in Deerfield, IL., it was a temporary retirement.

At the Japanese Grand Prix under rainfall from an approaching typhoon, on lap 43, Jules Bianchi lost control of his car and collided with the rear of a tractor crane, he died months later from the accident.

"Misty May-Treanor ruptured her Achilles tendon while practicing the Lindy Hop for the show ""Dancing with the Stars"". "

In a game against the Bucs, running back Eric Dickerson ran for an overtime-record 42-yard touchdown as the Rams defeat the Buccaneers 26-20.

New Jersey native Will Dadouris works to find and ship used lacrosse gear to those in need

The NHL plays their first regular-season games in Stockholm, Sweden, and Prague, Czech Republic, both the Penguins and the Rangers win their games.

In the first NHL regular-season game played outside North America the Vancouver Canucks defeated the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim 3-2 at Yoyogi Arena in Tokyo, Japan.

Jerry West of the Los Angeles Lakers, also known as "Mr. Clutch" retired after 14 dominating seasons in the NBA.

The Dayton Triangles and the Rock Island Independents both win in the first ever games between American Pro Football Association (which becomes the NFL) clubs.

Vin Scully, who has been calling games for the LA Dodgers retired at age 88 after he called his final game at AT&T Park, the home of the LA Dodgers' rival, the San Francisco Giants.