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New York Times Co./Robert Walker/Getty ImagesAlexander Joy Cartwright Jr. is considered by many to be the father of modern baseball after recording rules and umpiring the first officially recorded game on June 19, 1846.
Visiting the White House was a great way to finally put a cap on our championship from last year!
Getty ImagesDid you know that 8.9 million women in the United States went fishing in 2011? Go join them. It's National Go Fishing Day.
AP Photo/Jeff BottariWhy do we still have beauty pageants? Apparently it's so we as a nation can point and laugh.
Julian Finney/Getty ImagesVenus Williams has won seven Grand Slam singles titles, but an upcoming documentary focuses on a major off-court accomplishment.
Elsa/Getty ImagesWe fast forward 11 days and move northeast 200 miles to spotlight Sebonack Golf Club, site of the U.S. Women's Open.
Getty ImagesMargaret Ives Abbott was the first American woman to win an Olympic gold medal, and she never even knew it.
AP PhotoFather's Day is so special because it is the kinship relation that develops the foundation of who that child becomes.
Kris Connor/Getty ImagesYou're more likely to catch Alex Morgan admiring fashion than trying to bungee jump. And she'll take a splash of confidence with her coffee.
AP Photo/Nam Y. HuhThe NFL's new security policy whihc allows no purses is fair given recent history.
Cal Sport Media/AP ImagesFather's Day is a very important day for me. My dad and I have a great relationship; I've always been somewhat of a daddy's girl.
Courtesy of Emily CookEmily Cook's father raised her on his own after Emily's mom died -- and he's helped her become a two-time Olympian.
AP Photo/Lionel CironneauSteffi Graf turns 44 today. We celebrate her unique feat from 25 years ago, when she won the Golden Grand Slam.
Courtesy Johanna LongFrom crew member to crew chief, spotter, mentor and team owner, Johanna Long's dad, Donald, has filled many roles.
AP PhotoOn this date in 1976, Shirley Muldowney wins the first NHRA Professional race in her legendary career.