1969: The Dodgers take first place in the National League West by sweeping a doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves in Los ...

Most Americans are all familiar with the reason we celebrate July Fourth as Independence Day. But do you remember these other ...

On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, proclaiming U.S. independence from Britain ...

Sporting events on the calendar in July include MLB — notably the All-Star Game — the NBA Summer League, the British Grand ...

1993 — Rickey Henderson of the Oakland Athletics opened both games of a doubleheader with a homer to become the second player to accomplish the feat. Harry Hooper of the Boston Red Sox homered to ...

In one of the most dramatically-charged moments in sports history, a weakened and emotional Gehrig said thank you on his Appreciation Day at Yankee Stadium on July 4, 1939.

On July 4, 1939, the Yankees held Lou Gehrig Appreciation Day at Yankee Stadium. Before 61,000 fans, with tears in his eyes and teammates by his side, Gehrig delivered what is now known as one of the ...

A huge, sad crowd had packed Yankee Stadium for “Lou Gehrig Appreciation Day” that Fourth of July, paying tribute to their beloved hero. Gehrig was too moved to speak at first as he choked back tears.

On July 4, 1939, the Yankees had a special day at their stadium; it was called "Gehrig Appreciation Day." Dignitaries were there and Lou was hoping that one his best friends, Babe Ruth, would make ...

On Sunday, as MLB commemorates Lou Gehrig Day to honor the Yankee legend and raise awareness about ALS, Cossins and manager Brandon Hyde, who was also coached by Gomes, will be in the dugout with ...