1907: Albert A. Michelson, the first head of the physics department at the University of Chicago, won the first Nobel Prize ever presented to an American (though he was born in Prussia) in science.

On Dec. 6, 1865, the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, abolishing slavery, was ratified as Georgia became the 27th ...

1921: Three days before he was scheduled to be hanged, “Terrible” Tommy O’Connor and two other prisoners escaped from jail in Chicago and were never seen again. 1945: Henrietta Bradberry earned her ...

Best MAC Championship: The one won 23-13 by Western Michigan over Miami (Ohio). In a parity-clogged conference, the 9-4 ...

While many of us have long known Teyana Taylor has always been that girl, this year feels like a true breakout moment in the ...

Cincinnati Bearcats football lands 13 on All-Big 12 team led by linebacker Jake Golday, a first-team selection ...

A total of 31 players earned LPGA cards for 2026, with Briem leading a strong contingent of future European Solheim Cup ...

A grieving widow had been told her husband was “very unlucky” after he died the day after leaving hospital with heart disease, a coroner’s inquest has heard.

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will take on the Vancouver Whitecaps in a fascinating MLS Cup matchup at Chase Stadium in Fort ...

Roy Kramer, the visionary behind the SEC Championship, has passed away at 96, leaving a lasting legacy in college sports, ...

Reaction as Man Utd beat winless Wolves 4-1 to move sixth in Premier League and inflict eighth straight loss on hosts.

The Seahawks look to keep pace in the NFC when they visit the disappointing Falcons. Can Seattle avoid being upset? Follow ...