Joe Louis knocks out John Henry Lewis at 2:39 of the first round to retain the world heavyweight title. Larry MacPhail, Dan Topping and Del Webb buy the New York Yankees for $2.8 million. Wilt ...

1939 — Joe Louis knocks out John Henry Lewis at 2:39 of the first round to retain the world heavyweight title. 1945 — Larry MacPhail, Dan Topping and Del Webb buy the New York Yankees for $2.8 ...

Eddie Collins, Wee Willie Keeler and George Sisler are elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. 1956 — Bob Pettit of the St. Louis Hawks captures the first of his NBA record four ...

If, driving past, you spot the Italianate farmhouse called Melody Farm, 16680 W North Ave., in Brookfield, you just may do a double-take, as I did. Once spotted, of course, I had to see for myself.

1915: Transcontinental telephone service inaugurated when Alexander Graham Bell in New York calls Thomas Watson in San Francisco ... 1939: Joe Louis KOs John Henry Lewis in Round 1 for the heavyweight ...

After an injury-riddled stint with the New York Yankees last season, utility man Jon Berti is now in agreement on a contract with the Chicago Cubs. The deal was first reported by MLB insider ...

Justin Shackil, who was part of the rotation for the New York Yankees on radio last season, is exiting the WFAN lineup this year to focus on his television work. Justin Shackil, who was part of ...

Longtime New York Yankees radio play-by-play broadcasters John Sterling and Suzyn Waldman became synonymous with Yankees ...

The New York Yankees have been busy this offseason after losing Juan Soto to the New York Mets. The team has been trying to trade Marcus Stroman, according to USA Today's Bob Nightengale ...