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5 Greatest Age-Defying Feats in Sports History

Phil Mickelson defied Father Time with his PGA Championship win

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Phil Mickelson became the oldest golfer to win a major last weekend when he won the PGA Championship at the age of 50 years, 11 months, and 7 days. Mickelson's win is one of the most significant age-defying feats in sports history. Here are five that were greater.

This Day in Sports History: June 4

Recapping events that took place in the sports world on this day

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The history of sports is both vast and rich, thanks to the existence of so many different ones and the longevity associated with them. With so much history to cull through, Athlon Sports wanted to offer the opportunity to look back and see what memorable things happened or milestones were reached on a specific date.

With that in mind, June 4 is a day in which Kobe and Shaq completed a series-clinching alley-oop and Randy Johnson achieved that magic number for pitching wins.

This Day in Sports History: June 2

Recapping events that took place in the sports world on this day

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The history of sports is both vast and rich, thanks to the existence of so many different ones and the longevity associated with them. With so much history to cull through, Athlon Sports wanted to offer the opportunity to look back and see what memorable things happened or milestones were reached on a specific date.

With that in mind, June 2 is a day in which a blown call ruined a perfect game but brought about great sportsmanship and the Dallas Mavericks came back to lead one of the biggest upsets in NBA Finals history.

This Day in Sports History: May 18

Recapping events that took place in the sports world on this day

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This Day in Sports History: May 18

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The history of sports is both vast and rich, thanks to the existence of so many different ones and the longevity associated with them. With so much history to cull through, Athlon Sports wanted to offer the opportunity to look back and see what memorable things happened or milestones were reached on a specific date.

With that in mind, May 18 is a day in which a bad call resulted in major NBA playoffs implications and Randy Johnson became the oldest player to achieve pitching greatness.

Arizona Diamondbacks Mt. Rushmore (Franchise Four)

Gonzo and the Big Unit are honored here. But who are the other two players on Arizona's Mt. Rushmore?

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I am continuing the series of MLB Mt. Rushmores. The question was posed earlier this season whether Derek Jeter should be considered as part of the Yankees’ Mt. Rushmore. That certainly piqued my interest. Not really the Jeter-Yankees part, but the idea that all MLB teams should have their own Mt. Rushmores. Who are the four individuals that have risen above all others for each organization? The question sounds simple. But it isn't as easy as it sounds. Let the arguments begin.

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Major League Baseball is promoting an effort to identify the best four players in each team’s history with their "Franchise Four." We selected our choices for Mt. Rushmores a few years ago. Here are updated versions for all 30 teams. Who are the four baseball players that have risen above all others for each organization? The question sounds simple, right? Not so fast. Let the arguments begin.

Seattle Mariners Mt. Rushmore (Franchise Four)

Clear choices for Seattle foursome

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The latest in the series of MLB teams' Mt. Rushmores, the Seattle foursome is the easiest selection of all teams. Should they be carved from Mt. Rainier?

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Major League Baseball is promoting an effort to identify the best four players in each team’s history with their "Franchise Four." We selected our choices for Mt. Rushmores a few years ago. Here are updated versions for all 30 teams. Who are the four baseball players that have risen above all others for each organization? The question sounds simple, right? Not so fast. Let the arguments begin.

You Won't Believe Everything That's Happened Since the Pirates Had a Winning Season

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It’s been a long time since the Pittsburgh Pirates had a winning season. A well-documented long time. But, last night, the Pirates won their 82nd game of the season, ensuring themselves of a winning season in 2013. A few notable events have happened in baseball since the Bucs were winners.

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It’s been a long time since the Pittsburgh Pirates had a winning season. A well-documented long time. My daughter is a junior in college, and the Pirates have not had a season with a winning record in her lifetime.

But, last night, the Pirates won their 82nd game of the season, ensuring themselves of a winning year in 2013.

A few notable events have happened in baseball since the Bucs were winners back in 1992. Here are a few:

2012 MLB All-Star Game: Fixing its Problems

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I don’t understand how players and teams accept determining home-field advantage by teams elected by the fans in a popularity vote. With the starters voted in by the fans, some players elected by a survey of players, and other reserves selected by the manager, how can we expect the best of each team to be there?

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This is the 11th season that the All-Star Game has “counted.” If you recall, way back in 2001, both teams ran out of pitchers and the game ended in a tie after 11 exciting innings, leaving fans at the stadium and TV viewers disappointed, to put it mildly.

So, in all his wisdom, Commissioner Bud Selig — along with TV executives — led efforts to bring some meaning back to the All-Star Game. The result is that the All-Star Game determines home-field advantage for the World Series.

Seattle Mariners Mt. Rushmore

Clear choices for Seattle foursome

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The latest in the series of MLB teams' Mt. Rushmores, the Seattle foursome is the easiest selection of all teams. Should they be carved from Mt. Rainier?

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Arizona Diamondbacks Mt. Rushmore

Gonzo and the Big Unit are honored here. But who are the other two players on Arizona's Mt. Rushmore?

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I am continuing the series of MLB Mt. Rushmores. The question was posed earlier this season whether Derek Jeter should be considered as part of the Yankees’ Mt. Rushmore. That certainly piqued my interest. Not really the Jeter-Yankees part, but the idea that all MLB teams should have their own Mt. Rushmores. Who are the four individuals that have risen above all others for each organization? The question sounds simple. But it isn't as easy as it sounds. Let the arguments begin.

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