1947 — Jackie Robinson became the first black player of the 20th century to sign a major league contract. Robinson agreed a one-year deal with the Brooklyn Dodgers.

The Brewers had a no-hitter with two outs in the seventh Friday; here are some of the closest calls (besides the two actual ...

A fiery debate erupted Wednesday in the Alabama State County and Municipal Government Committee over a new bill that would shake up school funding across the state. But not everyone saw it as a state ...

1974 — In the opener in Atlanta, Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth’s career record by hitting his 715th home run off Los Angeles left-hander Al Downing in the fourth inning. The Braves beat the Dodgers 7-4 ...