Daily Sports History

07/01/2026

Step back to 1889 and meet the very first All-American football team with this episode from Daily Sports History. Dive into how Walter Camp and Caspar Whitney helped shape college football history and turned “All-American” into one of the sport’s highest honors.

Listen here: https://dailysportshistory.com/episode/the-first-all-american-football-team

Who is the greatest college football All-American of all time in your opinion?

Step back to 1889 on Daily Sports History as we uncover the story of the first All-American football team. Learn how Walter Camp, the “Father of American...

06/01/2026

On January 6, 1951, the Indianapolis Olympians and Rochester Royals played the longest game in NBA history — six overtimes and 78 grueling minutes, and the final score was only 75–73. No shot clock, long stretches of stalling, and a finish that still lives in NBA lore.

LISTEN https://dailysportshistory.com/episode/longest-nba-game-royals-vs-olympians-6-overtimes-pdhd

Would you rather watch a high-scoring modern shootout or an old-school grind like this six-overtime marathon?

In this episode of Daily Sports History, we dive into one of the longest games in NBA history: the 1951 showdown between the Rochester Royals and the Chicago...

05/01/2026

On this day in 1991, Kevin Bradshaw dropped 72 points on Loyola Marymount, breaking Pistol Pete Maravich’s Division I single-game scoring record in a 186–140 track meet of a game. From Navy life to a bankrupt program at U.S. International, his journey is as wild as the box score.

Dive into the full story here: https://dailysportshistory.com/episode/the-forgotten-ncaa-scoring-record

Do you think any modern college player will ever break Bradshaw’s 72-point record, and if so, what type of offense would it take?

Kevin Bradshaw scored 72 points in a single game against Loyola Marymount on January 5, 1991 – the most points ever scored against an NCAA Division I opponent –...

22/12/2025

Who do you think is the best college basketball player?

22/12/2025

On December 22, 1969, “Pistol” Pete Maravich calmly stepped to the line 31 times against Oregon State… and nailed 30 of them, setting an NCAA single-game free throw record that still hasn’t been broken.

That same career saw him pile up 3,667 points and an unreal 44.2 points per game at LSU without a three-point line or shot clock.

👉 Relive the story on today’s episode: https://dailysportshistory.com/episode/greatest-college-player-pistol-pete

If you had to protect one college record forever, which would you pick: Maravich’s 44.2 PPG career average, his 30 made free throws in a game, or another record entirely?

Pete Maravich holds the all-time NCAA Division I men’s scoring record with 3,667 points and a 44.2 points-per-game average over three seasons at LSU, despite no...

19/12/2025

What’s the most embarrassing NFL injury?

19/12/2025

NFL’s CRAZIEST injury? A ref’s penalty flag flew into Orlando “Zeus” Brown’s eye during a 1999 Browns-Jaguars game, causing temporary blindness and derailing his career. He sued the NFL for $200M, settling for ~$25M, then made an epic comeback with the Ravens.

Listen to the full wild story: https://dailysportshistory.com/episode/injury-cost-nfl-25-million

What’s the most freakish sports injury you’ve ever seen? Drop it below! 👇

On December 19, 1999, Cleveland Browns right tackle Orlando “Zeus” Brown was struck in the eye by a referee’s weighted penalty flag during a game against the...

18/12/2025

Kobe Bryant didn’t just have a Hall of Fame career…he had two of them with the same team, one in No. 8 and one in No. 24. The Lakers made history on December 18 when they retired both numbers for Kobe, making him the only player in NBA history with two jerseys retired by the same franchise.

Relive the story behind Kobe’s dual jersey legacy on today’s Daily Sports History episode:
https://dailysportshistory.com/episode/same-team-2-retired-numbers

Which Kobe era was your favorite — No. 8 or No. 24 — and why?

On Daily Sports History, we celebrate the legacy of Kobe Bryant and his historic jersey retirement with the Los Angeles Lakers. Dive into the story of how Kobe...

17/12/2025

In 1933, the Chicago Bears and New York Giants played the first-ever NFL Championship Game at Wrigley Field, setting the stage for what would become the Super Bowl era.

Relive how this classic came down to a 23–21 thriller and changed pro football forever: https://dailysportshistory.com/episode/how-nfl-champions-started
Question:

Which early NFL dynasty do you think had the biggest impact on the modern game—the Bears, Giants, or someone else?

16/12/2025

MLB has officially integrated Negro Leagues stats into its record books, meaning some of baseball’s most famous records now belong to players who were once excluded from the majors. One of the biggest changes: Josh Gibson now holds the highest career batting average in MLB history.

🎧 Hear the full story and how this changes baseball history: https://dailysportshistory.com/episode/negro-legue-get-validation

Do you think MLB’s recognition of Negro Leagues stats came too late, right on time, or is it still not enough? Why?

15/12/2025

On December 15, 1973, Tennessee and Temple played what might be the worst college basketball game ever: an 11–6 rock fight that turned into a 40-minute stall clinic and helped show why the sport needed a shot clock.

Relive the chaos here 👉 https://dailysportshistory.com/episode/worst-college-basketball-game-ever

Would you rather watch a modern 140–135 shootout or an 11–6 grinder like this if you were in the arena?

13/12/2025

What is the worst NFL Cheating Scandal?