Depending on where you live, today’s feature concerns soccer (America) or football  (everywhere else).  On this date in 1872, the very first international football (soccer) was played.  The game was between England and Scotland.  The game ended in a draw–0-0 tie. For more info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1872_Scotland_vs_England_football_match http://www.topendsports.com/sport/soccer/history.htm http://famousdaily.com/history/first-international-soccer-game-played.html

So, I’m not a baseball fan in any sense of the word, but even I have to admit this is an amazing catch.  On this date in 1954, Willie Mays made his famous over-the-shoulder catch in World Series Game One.  This is iconically referred to as “the Catch.”  This kept the Cleveland Indians from stepping into the lead, and the […]

Again, let it be said that I do occasionally feature sports history on my blog.  On this date in 1957, the famous Camp Nou in Barcelona, Spain was officially opened.  This was built to replace the aging Camp de Les Corts stadium.  Interestingly enough, Handel’s Messiah was performed in honor of the opening.  It was able to fit 100,000 people […]

I absolutely had no idea about this particular sports feature (big shock since I don’t follow sports!).  Manon Rheaume became the first woman to play in the NHL.  Here’s what happened.  She is a Canadian goalie that had a dream.  She played in the minor leagues in various places, but Tampa Bay Lightning signed her as a free agent.  She […]

Even though I am not a sports fan, this story truly did interest me.  On this date in 1960, Amos Alonzo Stagg retired as a football coach.  Here’s the truly amazing part.  He was 98 years old!  He had been with the game almost from the beginning of the sport.  He played football in Yale University, and was selected to […]

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Today’s feature is something I don’t remember hearing, but I don’t normally follow baseball or Little League news.  Danny Almonte was born in the Dominican Republic, and in 2000, he moved to the Bronx in New York.  He started playing on a Little League baseball team, and his father (who had been in New York for six years already) was […]

Game day just got better! Whether you’re tailgating at the stadium or watching the game at home, football and food are a winning combination. This collection brings together 150 favorite recipes from BYU players and coaches, past and present. Categories include: Pre-game Warm Ups (Appetizers) Rise and Shout (Tailgating Treats) First Downs (Salads) Cheers from the Sidelines (Side Dishes) Bowl […]

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