2018: After 9 years with ESPN, Jon Gruden’s return to the Oakland (now Las Vegas) Raiders was officially announced with a record-breaking 10y/$100M contract
2018: Tennessee Titans QB Marcus Mariota became just the 2nd player in NFL history to score a TD on their own tipped pass (Brad Johnson)
2010: Due to an incident in the team’s locker room, NBA Commissioner David Stern suspended Washington Wizards SG Gilbert Arenas indefinitely
2007: After losing a 4th quarter lead to the Seattle Seahawks, Dallas Cowboys QB Tony Romo botched the snap of a short, potential go-ahead FG with only 1:20 remaining
2006: 18-year-old 1st overall pick OF Justin Upton signed a 5y/$6.1M deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks — most ever for a non-FA minor leaguer
2002: Dallas Cowboys RB Emmitt Smith became the 1st player in NFL history to rush for over 1,000 yards in 11 consecutive seasons
2002: Green Bay Packers QB Brett Favre controversially took a dive that gave New York Giants DE Michael Strahan the single-season sack record with 22.5
1995: With the Atlanta Hawks’ win over the Washington Bullets, HC Lenny Wilkens passed Red Auerbach to become the NBA’s all-time leader in wins (939)
1985: The Joe Montana-led San Francisco 49ers shut out the Chicago Bears 23-0 for their 2nd NFC Championship
1985: Miami Dolphins QB Dan Marino continued his MVP season with 421 yards and 4 TDs to defeat the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Championship
1976: Media mogul Ted Turner officially purchased the Atlanta Braves for $12 million
1951: Indianapolis Olympians defeated the Rochester Royals 75-73 in 6OT, the longest game in NBA history