Steph Curry’s Bombs Saved the USA, Wrigley Field Turned the Lights On, and Ty Cobb’s mother killed his father – This DiSH for Aug. 8

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In 2024, Steph Curry scored 36 to lead a 17 point comeback against Serbia in the Olympic Semifinal.

In 1984, Cheryl Miller 16 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 steals as the US Women’s Olympic Basketball team won gold for the first time.

In 1988, the lights were finally turned on at Wrigley Field.

In 1905, Ty Cobb’s mother shot his father accidentally, thinking it was an intruder.