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Table Tennis Competition Held in Belgium
June 6, 2021
The 2017 ITTF Men's World Cup a table tennis competition opened in Liege, Belgium, it was the 38th edition of the event, Ma Long of China was ranked number 1 at the start.
Volleyball On This Day
Hall of Fame Class of 2012 Hails From Four Countries
June 6, 2021
The Volleyball Hall of Fame enshrined Peter Blangé, Mike Dodd, Lyudmila Buldokova, Georgy Mondzolevskiy, Mauricio Lima and Jeff Stork as part of its 27th induction class.
Basketball On This Day
Dr J Sold to Philadelphia 76ers
June 6, 2021
Nets offered Julius Erving's contract to the New York Knicks, but the Knicks turned it down, the Sixers then decided to offer to buy Erving's contract for $3 million, Erving and Sixers ended up in the NBA Finals.
Rose Lavelle #16 of USA controls the ball
Tokyo Olympic Spotlight: Rose Lavelle
June 4, 2021
Rose Lavelle is one of Tokyo's top athletes to watch. Learn more about her passion for soccer and how she got on the Road to Tokyo.
Baseball On This Day
First World Series Played Outside the USA
June 4, 2021
Game three of the 1992 World Series was played at the SkyDome in Toronto Canada, the Blue Jays beat the Braves 3-2, it was the first World Series game played outside the USA.
Baseball On This Day
Reggie Jackson Hits Three Home Runs in Three At-Bats
June 4, 2021
Yankee Reggie Jackson hit three home runs in three consecutive at-bats against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 6 to win their first World Series in 15 years.
Basketball On This Day
NBA’s First Quadruple-double
June 4, 2021
After 12 seasons in the Bay Area, Nate Thurmond joined the Chicago Bull where he recorded the first quadruple-double in NBA history with 22 points, 14 rebounds, 13 assists and 12 blocks.
Baseball On This Day
Manager Casey Stengel Fired
June 4, 2021
After the team lost the World Series to the Pittsburgh Pirates, the New York Yankees fired manager Casey Stengel, who won 7 championships.
Football On This Day
High Scoring Monday Night Football
June 4, 2021
In the highest scoring game in Monday night football history, Green Bay beat Washington 48-47 in Lambeau Field.
Baseball On This Day
The Miracle Mets Win the World Series
June 4, 2021
The underdog NY Mets defeated the Baltimore Orioles in Game 5 at Shea Stadium to win the World Series 4-1.
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