Today is Monday, September 21, 2026

Today in
Sports History

1970 - "NFL Monday Night Football" made its debut on ABC-TV. The game was between the Cleveland Browns and the New York Jets. The Browns won 31-21.

1971 - The American League approved the move of the Washington Senators to Arlington, TX.

1982 - National Football League (NFL) players began a 57-day strike. It was their first regular-season walkout.

2008 - The New York Yankees played their last game at Yankee Stadium. The new Yankee Stadium opened across the street in 2009.


Sports Quote

I really lack the words to compliment myself today. - Alberto Tomba