I just passed a notable anniversary. It’s been 40 years since I started writing this column. I had been doing scut work at local radio and television stations, waiting for the big break that looked ...

1902 Chicago's Jim Callaghan tossed the White Sox's first no-hitter, beating Detroit 2-0. 1907 Pittsburgh's Nicholas Maddox became the first Pirates pitcher to throw a no-hitter by defeating the ...

1913 — Twenty-year-old amateur Francis Ouimet beats Britain’s Harry Vardon and Ted Ray in an 18-hole playoff to win the U.S. Open. 1924 — Grover Cleveland Alexander wins his 300th game as the Chicago ...

Clayton Kershaw debuted as a Los Angeles Dodger; he became one of the greatest pitchers in league history with the Los Angeles Dodgers; and he’ll unsurprisingly retire as a Los Angeles Dodger. Kershaw ...