They say we should use this time to learn something new – so we thought we’d offer up a history lesson free of charge!
We’re going to be recapping all the important sporting moments each and every day as we look to fill the void our beloved sports have left behind.
So if it’s AFL, NRL, Basketball, Cricket, Golf or even Wrestling, be sure to return each morning as we take a trip back through the history books to relive some of the great sporting moments On This Day.
1990 – Andres, Meet Andre
Andres Gomez might be a foreign name to casual tennis fans, but to the die hard nuffies, his win over at the 1990 French Open over Andre Agassi remains a memorable one.
On this day 30 years ago the Ecuadorian defeated Agassi in four sets to win his first, and only, Grand Slam title.
2013 – The King Can Defend, Too
The 2013 NBA Finals between the Heat and the Spurs is widely regarded as one of the most exciting ever, and it was on this day seven years ago LeBron James pulled off this memorable block in Game 2.