Episode 839

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4th Apr 2026

The Greatest Airball in Basketball History, Tulane's Men's Basketball Program Eliminated, and Sam Snead sets the PGA Record - The DiSH for April 4

In 1983, NC State beat Houston in one of the great upsets in NCAA Tournament Championship history.

In 1985, Tulane eliminated its men's basketball program following the discovery of a points shaving scandal.

In 1965, Sam Snead won the GGO for his 82nd and final PGA win. He's the oldest to win a PGA Tour event at 52 years, 10 months and 8 days

In 2016, Villanova's Kris Jenkins hit a buzzer-beating three to beat North Carolina 77-74 and give the Wildcats the National Championship.

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