Happy Birthday: Monta Ellis

Happy Birthday:
Monta Ellis

October 26, 1985 – Monta Ellis is an American professional basketball player who plays the shooting guard and point guard positions for the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Ellis entered the 2005 NBA Draft after graduating from Lanier High School in Jackson, Mississippi, and the Golden State Warriors drafted him in the second round. He is known for his spectacular speed, earning him the nickname “The Mississippi Missile”, and also for being a prolific scorer, capable of making difficult shots.

Happy Birthday: Andrea Bargnani

Happy Birthday:
Andrea Bargnani

October 26, 1985 – Andrea Bargnani is an Italian professional basketball player with the Toronto Raptors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was selected first overall in the 2006 NBA Draft. Prior to his NBA career, Bargnani played for Benetton Treviso in the Italian Lega A and the Euroleague. In his first two seasons with the Raptors, he helped the team reach the NBA Playoffs, including the Atlantic Division title in 2006–07.

This Day In Hockey History:

This Day In Hockey History:

October 26,1990 – Wayne Gretzky became the first NHL player to reach 2,000 points.

This Day In Baseball History:

This Day In Baseball History:

October 26,2005 – The Chicago White Sox won their first World Series in 88 years. They defeated the Houston Astros four games to zero.