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On TwitterBills' Case Keenum goes undercover to get teammates' autographs
Bills backup Case Keenum, who signed with Buffalo in the offseason, is not the protypical size for an NFL quarterback. He stands 6-foot-1 and weighs about 215 pounds.
NFL coach: Cowboys' Dak Prescott won't suddenly 'become something more special'
Prescott "has never really made that leap," one coach said.
When Vin Scully beat Jackie Robinson in an ice-skating race
The story is yet another example of Scully's life well lived.
High comedy: The day Norm Cash failed to get a leg up on 'Ryan Express'
On July 15, 1973, the Tigers' first baseman had some fun during the second no-hitter by Angels ace Nolan Ryan.
'Difficult to handle? Ridiculous': How Chamberlain, Lakers formed Superteam
Decades before the concept of an NBA Superteam became a thing, the trend-setting Los Angeles Lakers created their own version of a “Big Three.”
'Mitchie-Poo,' 'Nails' and three crazy Phillies all-nighters in early July 1993
In early July 1993, the Phillies played three weird games within a week. “I’ve never been through anything like this," Philadelphia reliever Mitch "The Wild Thing" Williams said of Game 2, which ended just before sunrise.
June 30 in sports history: A brief glimpse at Magic kingdom
In 1993, Orlando made Michigan star Chris Webber the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft. But C-Webb didn't last long with the Magic, who dealt him 20 minutes later to Golden State.
July 1 in sports history: One last, magical flight for 'The Bird'
Aiming to make his way back to the big leagues, Mark "The Bird" Fidrych had a memorable outing in the minors in Pawtucket, R.I., in 1982.
June 26 in sports history: 'Incredible' talent, 'electric smile'
In 1997, the Hornets selected 17-year-old Kobe Bryant with the 13th pick in the NBA Draft. The next month, they traded him to the Lakers for Vlade Divac, altering the course of the Association.
June 25 in sports history: Fundamentally speaking, he was great
On June 25, 1997, the Spurs drafted Tim Duncan with the first pick in the draft. Two years later, he rewarded them with an NBA title.
June 24 in sports history: 'It stinks someone had to lose'
Ten years ago at Wimbledon, American John Isner and Frenchmen Nicolas Mahut played the longest match in professional tennis history.
June 23 in sports history: Backward thinking by Mets outfielder
In a win over the Phillies in 1963, Mets outfielder Jimmy Piersall celebrated his 100th home run by circling the bases facing backward.
A short-fused Babe, a heave-ho and a no-hitter for the ages
On June 23, 1917, Red Sox left-hander Babe Ruth walked the first batter and argued with the home-plate umpire, whom he smacked in the head. Then Ernie Shore came in to pitch a remarkable game for Boston at Fenway Park.
June 19 in sports history: 'I just hope I'll see him in heaven'
"I just sat up in bed and cried," Virginia's Olden Polynice said about the death of his friend, Maryland star Len Bias, in 1986.
June 18 in sports history: 'Just the perfect display of golf'
In 2000 at Pebble Beach, 24-year-old Tiger Woods put on a show with a 15-stroke victory.
Welcome to 'crazy town': NFL fans embrace the Nashville draft scene
The draft scene in Nashville was bizarre and wondrous, a little New Year's Eve celebration mixed in with Music City honky-tonks.
