The New York Yankees announce they will be the first team to wear uniform numbers, according to the player’s position in batting order. 1960 — Paul Pender beats Sugar Ray Robinson in a 15-round split decision to capture the world middleweight boxing title.

But when it comes to outrageous stories about himself, few can top Hulk Hogan. His stories, from his autobiography to various interviews, have become legendary, mostly for how laughable they are. They include Hogan claiming he could have been in Metallica;

Coming off a tough loss to the Clippers, the Lakers have little trouble defeating the NBA's worst team, the Washington Wizards.

Kenesaw Mountain Landis takes office as baseball’s commissioner. 1947 — Carl Hubbell, Frank Frisch, Mickey Cochrane, and Lefty Grove are elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.

The New York Yankees ... Sox and Yankees — are logical pursuers," Heyman wrote. "If Guerrero once hated the Yankees — and he previously suggested half-seriously that he did; George ...

Mathews 313" During the Presidential term of George Bush, Alex Rodriguez was heading the New York Yankees. He was the prominent face of the team and was even at the peak of his athletic prowess.

Yankees hope to form a powerful duo with Jasson ... A-Rod revealed how the work of the late owner, George Steinbrenner, helped the team emotionally, as he tried to introduce therapy to the players ...

The Yankees’ have acquired former top 10 prospect Roansy Contreras along with Allan Winans to round out the 40-man roster.

NEW YORK — Defenseman K'Andre Miller had a goal and an assist and Igor Shesterkin made 35 saves as the surging New York Rangers routed the Philadelphia Flyers 6-1 on Thursday night.

The New York Yankees could still look to trade away one of their starting pitchers in a blockbuster offseason deal.

A few stories have given insight into his quirky and funny personality since former Mariners/Yankees/Marlins outfielder Ichiro Suzuki was elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame. The one that got the most attention was Ichiro asking his coaches, "Who the (beep) is Tom Brady ?"

The New York Yankees have made another waiver claim and this time it’s for a former prospect in the organization,