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This Date in Sports History - Jan. 30

1926 — The major league rules committee mandates that pitchers must have access to a rosin bag. 

BKN 122, CHI 117: Russell scores 30, Nets beat Bulls for 9th straight at home

NEW YORK — D'Angelo Russell credits Brooklyn coach Kenny Atkinson for giving him an extra push this season.

PHI 1, NYR 0: Lindblom scores to snap Rangers' 3-game streak

NEW YORK — Anthony Stolarz was unbeatable during his first NHL game in six weeks.

Ricco promoted to Mets' senior strategy officer

NEW YORK — John Ricco is staying with the New York Mets and has been promoted to the new position of senior vice president and senior strategy officer.The...

2-point shootouts? NCAA looks to limit OT football games

Marathon overtime games in college football, such as the one LSU and Texas A&M played last season, are already rare. The NCAA would like them to become...

Coach O'Brien's intensity contagious for Warwick

WARWICK — From the top row of the gym bleachers, Marianne Waldron takes time in between filming the action on the court to express her frustration. “They do...

Respect and honor at core of retiring Cornwall coach Blaine

NEW WINDSOR — The post-match handshakes are getting increasingly emotional for Don Blaine after every dual meet.Talks with Section 9 peers have turned...

This Date in Sports History - Jan. 29

1950 — In an Associated Press poll of sports writers and broadcasters, Jack Dempsey is voted the greatest fighter of the past 50 years. Dempsey received 251 votes to...