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Today in sports history: Colts pick Andrew Luck at No. 1 in 2012 NFL Draft

Here's a look back at sports happenings on this date in history, April 26:

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1964: Celtics win sixth consecutive NBA title

1964 — The Boston Celtics capture their sixth consecutive NBA title with a 105-99 victory over the San Francisco Warriors in Game 5 of the finals. Boston Celtics Coach "Red" Auerbach smoking his victory cigar is carried from the floor by fans after the Boston Celtics defeated the Cincinnati Royals 109 to 95 and clinched their eighth straight Eastern Division playoff title. (AP Photo)

2005: A-Rod hits 3 homers, drives in 10 runs to lead Yankees

2005: A-Rod hits 3 homers, drives in 10 runs to lead Yankees
2005 — Alex Rodriguez hits three home runs and drives in a career-high 10 runs to lead the New York Yankees over the Los Angeles Angels 12-4.