Tag: Record setting events
US will close 4 emergency shelters for migrant children
U.S. officials will close four emergency facilities set up to house record numbers of migrant children crossing the Mexican border alone but cautioned Tuesday...
Youth runs wild: Collegians, teens dot track team for Tokyo
EUGENE, Ore. — Sprinter Allyson Felix earned her spot in a fifth straight Olympics. Long jumper Brittney Reese made her fourth games. That sort...
LEADING OFF: DeGrom aims to set Mets mark for shutout streak
A look at what's happening around the majors on Saturday:
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This Date in Baseball
June 27
1917 — Catcher Hank Gowdy of the Braves became...
Subs give Italy 2-1 win over Austria, spot in Euro 2020 QFs
LONDON — With three exquisite touches of control, technique and finishing, Federico Chiesa ended 95 minutes of Italian frustration.
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Italy sets record for not conceding, then allows a goal
LONDON — After 19 hours of flawless defending, Italy broke its own world record for not conceding a goal in international soccer.
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This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead
June 25
1934 — Pitcher John Broaca tied a major league...
This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead
June 29
1916 — The Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds played...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
June 25
1921 — Jock Hutchinson is the first American to...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
June 29
1906 — Alex Smith shoots a record 295 to...