Some of the stories of the past that led sporting headlines around the world on June 6.
1946
The National Basketball Association (NBA) was founded at the Commodore Hotel in New York City.
Initially it was called the Basketball Association of America, but changed to the NBA three years later after merging with the competing National Basketball League (NBL).
The NBA is now regarded as one of the biggest sports leagues in the word.
1987
Gran Fox scored 22 points as the All Blacks beat Scotland to reach the semi-finals of the inaugural World Cup.
Tries from Alan Whetton and John Gallagher, along with two conversions and six penalties from Fox helped the Kiwis claim a 30-3 win in Christchurch.
The All Blacks would go on to win the tournament, beating France 29-9 in the final.
2002
Samuel Eto'o scored a crucial goal for Cameroon as they defeated Saudi Arabia 1-0 to remain in contention for the round of 16 at the football World Cup in Japan.
In their last game, Cameroon were defeated 2-0 by Germany and were narrowly eliminated by the Irish
Also on the same day, Denmark and Senegal drew 1-1, while defending champions France and Uruguay played out a goalless draw.
Brazil would go on to win the tournament, defeating Germany in the final.
2010
Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal wins his fifth French Open crown, beating Robin Söderling of Sweden 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 in the final.
The win marked the second time Nadal had won the French Open without dropping a set, the other occurring in 2008.
Nadal now has 12 French Open titles to his name.
2019
The Blackcaps defeat Bangladesh by two wickes in their second match of the Cricket World Cup.
Ross Taylor scored 82 runs to help New Zealand reach 248/2 their innings, before bowling out Bangladesh for 244 in their innings.
Matt Henry led the way with the ball finishing with figures of 4/47.
The Blackcaps would go on to reach the final of the tournament, losing to England after a 'super over'.
Birthdays
1956 - Eleven-time Grand Slam champion Bjorn Borg
1962 - Former All Blacks first-five Grant Fox
1983 - Former All Blacks wing Joe Rokocoko
1988 - Former All Blacks utility Israel Dagg
1993 - Football Ferns forward Rosie White
Newshub 12 months ago...
Players boycott Australian national anthem before State of Origin opener
Players from New South Wales and Queensland took part in a boycott of Australia's national anthem before Wednesday's State of Origin opener.
In the build-up to the match at Suncorp Stadium, indigenous players Cody Walker, Josh Addo-Carr and Will Chambers had all indicated they would not sing 'Advance Australia Fair'.
Of the 34 players to take the field for Queensland and NSW, 11 players appeared not to sing during the pre-match ceremony.
NSW went onto the match 18-14.
