This day in history: 3rd May

3 MAY 1993: STEVE BRUCE AND BRYAN ROBSON OF MANCHESTER UNITED SOCCER CLUB AS THEY RAISE THE CUP AFTER WINNING THE FA PREMIER LEAGUE HAVING BEATEN BLACKBURN ROVERS BY 3 GOALS TO 1. Mandatory Credit: David Cannon/ALLSPORT

Cricket

1934: Sir Don Bradman scores a superb 206 against Worcestshire in just 210 minutes, studded with 27 fours (3 1/2 hrs).

1979: Birthday of Australian open Phil Jacques.

1983: Birthday of Zimbabwean batsman Stuart Matsikenyeri.

1990: Birthday of Australian fast bowler James Pattinson.

Basketball

1970: New York Knicks beat Los Angeles Lakers 4-3 to win the 24th NBA Championship.

Boxing

1921: Birthday of boxing great, Sugar Ray Robinson.

Football

1983: Birthday of Hungarian goalkeeper Martin Fulop.

1993: Manchester United beat Blackburn Rovers 3-1 in their first game after being crowned Champions for the first time in the Premier League era.

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