Today in History: September 17, aircraft crash kills a person for the first time

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Historical Event: September 17th marks first-ever aircraft fatality Today is Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025. It marks the 260th day of the year with 105 days remaining. Significant events in history on this date include the first powered aircraft crash in 1908, the completion of the U.S. Constitution in 1787, and the Battle of Antietam in … Read more

Sam Fenton: The Briton trying to crack the ‘hardest position in sport’

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Sam Fenton: The British athlete attempting to master the most challenging role in sports Sam Fenton, a 21-year-old British player, made history by becoming the first quarterback from the UK to join a Division One college team in the US. Starting his football journey seven years ago, Fenton’s dedication and hard work have brought him … Read more

Ranking NFL’s 0-2 teams, from choppy Chiefs to befuddled Bears, plus one reason for optimism for each

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Ranking Winless NFL Teams: From Struggling Chiefs to Confused Bears, with a Silver Lining for Each After starting 0-2 in the NFL season, history shows that only 8.6% of teams make the playoffs. Ten teams are currently without a win, including the Kansas City Chiefs, who are experiencing their first 0-2 start since Patrick Mahomes … Read more