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On TwitterJune 27 in sports history: 'Iron Mike' makes quick work of 'People's Champ'
In 1988, "Iron Mike" Tyson only needed 91 seconds to knock out Leon Spinks, "The People's Champion".
June 20 in sports history: Johnny be good for Bulls
Here's a look back at notable sports news on June 20 through the years: 1993: Chicago's Johnny-on-the-spot hit the biggest shot of his career to secure a three-peat for the Bulls.
June 13 in sports history: Bull's-eye! Kerr-fect ending for Chicago
In 1997, Chicago's Steve Kerr hit the winning shot to beat the Jazz in the decisive Game 6 of the NBA FInals.
MLB players face shortened season even without their approval?
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred may implement a shortened season against players' wishes should the MLBPA and owners fail to reach an agreement.
June 6 in sports history: Dirty laundry? McHale clotheslines Rambis
On this date in 1984, Kevin McHale and the Celtics made sure they wouldn't get pushed around again by the Lakers in the NBA Finals.
May 30 in sports history: Mantle's monster of a mash
Mickey Mantle hit his share of prodigious blasts. But the one he hit on this day 64 years ago was out of this world — and almost out of Yankee Stadium.
May 26 in sports history: The greatest game ever pitched
Sixty-one years ago today, Pittsburgh's Harvey Haddix threw 12 perfect innings only to lose as the the Braves' Lew Burdette, threw 13 shutout innings.
May 23 in sports history: Joe D dominates that Feller fella
On this day 72 years ago, Joe DiMaggio hit three consecutive home runs — the first two off fellow Hall of Famer Bob Feller — to lead the Yankees to a 6-5 win over Cleveland in the opener of a doubleheader.
May 17 in sports history: An epic game at 'friendly confines'
On this date in 1979, the Phillies beat the Cubs, 23-22, at Wrigley Field in a game that featured 11 home runs.
May 16 in sports history: 'Our Houdini' amazes for Lakers
On this date in 1980, the Lakers' Magic Johnson played the greatest NBA Finals game in history —at all five positions.
Hall of Very Good? Bleh. Let's make halls of fame great again.
Halls of fame should remain places where no-doubt-about-it, all-time greats end up, Stan Chrapowicki writes.
