Memorable Sports Moments

Rag tag bunch of mostly teenaged amateurs, barely together a few months and playing a sport invented and perfected elsewhere, take on the most polished, professional and unbeatable team in the history of international hockey and win. Producing the greatest upset in the pantheon of sport in a time. . . more

In 1936, Jesse Owens arrived in Berlin to compete for the United States in the Summer Olympics. Adolf Hitler was using the games to show the world a resurgent Nazi Germany. He and other government officials had high hopes German athletes would dominate the games with victories. Meanwhile, Nazi. . . more

In the late 1940s, Branch Rickey was club president and general manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers. The Dodgers began to scout Jackie Robinson, and Rickey eventually selected him from a list of promising African-American players. Robinson became the first player in fifty-seven years to break the. . . more

Hank Aaron hit Home Run 713 on September 29, 1973. With one day left in the season, many expected Aaron to tie the record. Against the Houston Astros, led by manager Leo Durocher, who once was a roommate of Babe Ruth, a paid attendance of 40,517 watched as Aaron was unable to tie the record. After. . . more

Don Larsen pitched the only perfect game, with the New York Yankees, in the history of the World Series. It occurred in Game 5 of the 1956 World Series against the Brooklyn Dodgers, on October 8, 1956. His perfect game remains the only no-hitter of any type ever pitched in postseason. . . more

Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point game took place on March 2, 1962 at Hersheypark Arena in Hershey, Pennsylvania, between the Philadelphia Warriors and the New York Knicks, which ended in a 169-147 victory for the Warriors. Although the 316 combined points for the game was a record at the time, it is. . . more

On June 21, the New York Yankees announced Lou Gehrig's retirement and proclaimed July 4, 1939, "Lou Gehrig Day" at Yankee Stadium. Between games of the Independence Day doubleheader against the Washington Senators, the poignant ceremonies were held on the diamond. Dozens of people, including many. . . more

The Play refers to a last-second kickoff return during a college football game between the University of California, Berkeley and Stanford University on November 20, 1982. Given the circumstances and rivalry, the wild game that preceded it, the bizarre and heavily disputed way in which The Play. . . more

Nationally televised on CBS the day after Thanksgiving, the Miami Hurricanes, lead by Vinny Testaverde staged a dramatic drive to take the lead, 45-41, in the closing minute of the game. Boston College then took possession at its own 22-yard line with 28 seconds to go. After two passes moved the. . . more

In the 1988 World Series against the Oakland Athletics, Gibson saw only a single plate appearance, but it was one of the most memorable and oft-replayed in baseball history. Gibson had severely injured his leg during the League Championship Series. He was not expected to play at all. In Game 1 (at. . . more

The “Fight of the Century” was one of the most hyped fights, if not events, ever. Featuring conservative and promoted pro-war Joe Frazier and anti-establishment anti-war Muhammad Ali, the fight set a record for the highest purse ever, $2.5 million for each contestant. There was much to. . . more

On September 6, 1995, many baseball fans within and out of the United States tuned in to cable TV network ESPN to watch Ripken surpass Lou Gehrig's 56-year-old record for consecutive games played. The event still ranks as one of the network's most watched baseball games ever. Cal's children,. . . more

The Munich massacre occurred during the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany, when members of the Israeli Olympic team were taken hostage by the Palestinian organization Black September, a militant group with ties to Yasser Arafat’s Fatah organization. By the end of the ordeal, the group. . . more

The 1960 World Series was played between the Pittsburgh Pirates (NL) and New York Yankees (AL). It is most notable for the Game 7, 9th-inning home run hit by Bill Mazeroski, winning the game for the Pirates 10-9, and also winning them their third Championship, their first since 1925. Befitting the. . . more

The Rumble in The Jungle was a historic boxing event that took place on October 30, 1974, in the May 20 Stadium in Kinshasa, Zaire. It pitted then world Heavyweight champion George Foreman against former world champion and challenger Muhammad Ali, who was looking to become the second fighter ever,. . . more

In 1979, a college senior named Larry Bird lead the relatively unknown Indiana State to the NCAA finals. There, he faced Michigan State and their talented sophomore -- Magic Johnson. This much anticipated matchup of two college superstars and hotly rated NBA prospects drew the attention of a. . . more

In 1990, Ryan threw his sixth no-hitter (on June 11), and earned his 300th win (on July 30 against the Milwaukee Brewers). On May 1, 1991, Rickey Henderson broke one of baseball's most famous records when he stole the 939th base of his career, one more than Lou Brock. However, Henderson's. . . more

In what amounted to a sociological phenomenon as much as a sports event, the 21st century pop culture, social and international celebrity of Tiger Woods was both launched and cemented during a record 18-under Masters victory by 12 strokes over an awed field. At the tender age of 21, and only his. . . more

The Shot is a game-winning basket made by Michael Jordan in the fifth game of the first round of the 1989 NBA Playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers, on May 7, 1989, on Cleveland's home floor in Richfield, Ohio. Cleveland led the entire game until Jordan hit a jumper with six seconds left to. . . more

It was Game 6 of the 1975 World Series at Fenway Park. Carlton Fisk was facing Cincinnati Reds pitcher Pat Darcy and hit a pitch down the left field line that appeared to be heading to foul territory. The enduring image of Fisk jumping and waving the ball fair as he made his way to first base is. . . more

Amid reports that he had bet on baseball, Rose was questioned in February 1989 by outgoing commissioner Peter Ueberroth and his replacement, Bart Giamatti. Rose denied the allegations. Three days later, lawyer John Dowd was retained to investigate these charges against Rose. A Sports Illustrated. . . more

In what is now considered the watershed moment for the pro football in the annals of pop culture and lore, brash and bold Broadway Joe Namath, the richest of athletes at the time, uttered the unthinkable and broke the code of centuries of competition, he guaranteed victory. Standing at a podium in. . . more

The United States rode their seven consecutive gold medals and 63-0 Olympic record to Munich for the 1972 Summer Olympics. The team won its first eight games in convincing fashion, setting up a final against the Soviet Union. Without question, the 1972 Olympic men's basketball gold medal game is. . . more

Shortly before his death, Jim Valvano spoke at the inaugural ESPY Awards, presented by ESPN, on March 4, 1993. While accepting the inaugural Arthur Ashe Courage and Humanitarian Award, he announced the creation of the "V Foundation", an organization dedicated to finding a cure for cancer. He. . . more

In the 1983 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament, North Carolina State, coached by Jim Valvano, won the national title with a 54-52 victory in the final game over Houston, coached by Guy Lewis. The ending of the final is one of the most famous in college basketball history, with Lorenzo. . . more

In 2004, the Boston Red Sox overcame insurmountable odds against their most hated rival en route to their first Championship since 1918. Behind a dominant, three-hit effort by Derek Lowe, the Red Sox completed their World Series sweep of the Cardinals, winning their first title in 86 years. Johnny. . . more

In Game 6 of the 1986 World Series, with the Boston Red Sox leading the series 3-2, Boston led the game 5-3 going into the bottom the 10th inning. When Wally Backman and Keith Hernandez were retired to start the bottom of the 10th, the championship seemed at hand. Then, Gary Carter singled to. . . more

A 25-year-old British medical student becomes the first man to achieve the heretofore unthinkable; run a mile in less than four minutes. On a breezy afternoon on the Iffley Road track in Oxford, England, his miraculously close time of 3 minutes and 59.4 seconds was achieved during a 15mph crosswind. . . more

In 1920, Red Sox owner Harry Frazee sold Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees. The transaction spawned the Curse of the Bambino. Over his next 15 seasons in New York, Ruth led the league or placed in the top ten in batting average, slugging percentage, runs, total bases, home runs, RBI, and walks. . . more

The 2006 Rose Bowl found the heavily-favored USC Trojans attempting to claim their 2nd straight consensus national title (and 3rd straight AP crown) against Vince Young and the Texas Longhorns. The Trojans were led by 2005 Heisman trophy winner Matt Leinart, 2006 Heisman winner Reggie Bush and his. . . more

Often marked as the start of the new, popular NFL, “The Greatest Game Ever Played” featured the untouchable Baltimore Colts and a star-studded New York Giants. It was also the NFL championship game of any kind to go into sudden-death overtime. The game featured 12 future hall of fame players,. . . more

Game 5 of the 1997 NBA Finals, often referred to as "The Flu Game", was one of Michael Jordan's most memorable. Just 24 hours earlier, on June 10, 1997, Michael Jordan woke up nauseated and sweating profusely. He hardly had the strength to sit up in bed and was diagnosed with a stomach virus or. . . more

The Thrilla in Manila was a famous boxing match between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier, fought at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City of the Philippines on October 1, 1975. The bout is often ranked as one of the greatest fights of 20th century boxing, and is the climax to the bitter rivalry between. . . more

The Immaculate Reception is the nickname given to one of the most famous and utterly bizarre plays in the history of American sports. It occurred in an AFC divisional playoff American football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Oakland Raiders at Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh,. . . more

The Black Sox Scandal refers to a number of events that took place around and during the play of the 1919 World Series. The name "Black Sox" also refers to the Chicago White Sox team from that year. Eight members of the Chicago franchise were banned from baseball for throwing games. The Fix The. . . more

The 1989 World Series was played between the Oakland Athletics and the San Francisco Giants, and is best remembered for the Loma Prieta earthquake which occurred on October 17 at the beginning of Game 3 of the series and which caused a 10-day disruption in play. The Series ran from October 14. . . more

The Triple Crown The Kentucky Derby Nicknamed Big Red (as he was a large chestnut horse like Man O' War), he won the Kentucky Derby by gradually moving up on the field in the backstretch, then overtaking rival Sham in the middle of the dash for home. Making Secretariat's Derby win more impressive. . . more

If Joe Montana had turned out to be a merely decent quarterback and the 49ers just another team, "The Catch" would not have been permanently burned into our memories by countless replays. But since Montana-to-Clark introduced us to the Greatest Quarterback of All Time and sent the Niners on their. . . more

The Drive refers to the January 11, 1987 AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and the Cleveland Browns. Broncos quarterback John Elway, in a span of 5 minutes and 1 second, led his team 98 yards to tie the game with 37 seconds left in regulation. Denver won the game in overtime with a. . . more

The 1967 National Football League Championship Game between the Green Bay Packers and the Dallas Cowboys, Popularly known as the Ice Bowl, is widely considered one of the greatest games in NFL history, due to the extremely hostile conditions it was played in, the importance of the game, the. . . more

Down by 3 runs in the bottom of the ninth, the New York Giants had won the first game of a three game series but had been controlled by a complete game shutout by Clem Labine of the Brooklyn Dodgers. Now entering this last half inning with only a slim chance at winning anything, the Giants sent. . . more

His first season in a Kings uniform was an unqualified success, as the team finished with the most improved record in the NHL (42-31-7) and placed second in the Smythe Division. Gretzky finished second in League scoring with 168 points (54-114-168) and won his ninth Hart Trophy. The following. . . more

In the Elite Eight of the 1992 NCAA Tournament, Duke met the Rick Pitino-led Kentucky Wildcats. It appeared Kentucky had sealed the win when guard Sean Woods hit a running shot off the glass in the lane to put Kentucky up by one with 2.1 seconds left on the clock. After a time-out, Duke's Grant. . . more

Of all the thrilling baskets scored in NBA history, there have been few more fabled than the two Willis Reed hit in the first few minutes of Game 7 of the 1970 NBA Finals. Although they counted for only four points on the scoreboard, they were worth a million buckets of inspiration in the hearts. . . more

With his victory in the 2001 Masters Tournament, Tiger Woods did something no other golfer had ever done before -- he held the titles in all four professional major championships at the same time, a grand slam variation dubbed the "Tiger Slam". Although it should be noted, he did not win all four. . . more

The fight began with Clay showing a lot of movement, making it difficult for Liston to score with many punches, although he did manage to land some blows. Clay showed a good fast jab and several quick combinations. This pattern continued in the second round. In the third round, however, Clay. . . more

The death of Dale Earnhardt Sr. was a significant event in NASCAR history. A seven-time series champion and fan favorite, Earnhardt is still today considered one of the best drivers of all time, and his death in the last lap of the 2001 Daytona 500 was a great tragedy for the sport. He was the. . . more

Steve Bartman gained notoriety on the evening of October 14, 2003, for attempting a catch of a foul pop-up in Game 6 of the National League Championship Series between the Chicago Cubs and the Florida Marlins at Wrigley Field. At the time of the incident, Mark Prior was pitching a three-hit. . . more

Almost everyone assumed that the fight was going to be another quick Mike Tyson KO. Only one betting parlor in Las Vegas would hold odds for the fight and many thought it was just a gag as Tyson was favored 42-1. Buster Douglas surprised the world by dominating the fight from the beginning, using. . . more

Although he had one professional fight (against Lee Epperson) on his record, the night of July 12, 1948, marked the time when Rocky Marciano began fighting permanently as a professional boxer. That night he notched a win over Harry Bilizarian. He won all his first sixteen bouts by knockout, all. . . more

Super Bowl XXV. There were 8 seconds left and the Bills were behind by only a single point. Scott Norwood attempted a 47 yard field goal which sailed "wide right" of the goal post and headlong into infamy. The New York Giants ran out the clock for a 20-19 victory, the closest margin of victory. . . more

Having not won a major since 1980, and being over a decade removed from his last win at Augusta, a 5 stroke deficit on the 1986 Masters' final day seemed too much for anyone, even Jack Nicklaus. But Nicklaus capped his career by recording his sixth Masters victory under incredible circumstances,. . . more

In the 1991-92 NBA season, Magic Johnson missed the first three games with an unspecified "stomach ailment". On November 7, 1991, Johnson shocked the world with the announcement that he was infected with HIV and would immediately retire. Johnson discovered his condition when he tried to obtain. . . more

The Black Power Salute at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico is a noted civil rights protest. Certainly one of the most notorious and overtly political statements in the 110 year history of the modern Olympic Games, Black American athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos performed a Black Power. . . more

On September 8, 1998, Mark McGwire hit a pitch from the Chicago Cubs' Steve Trachsel over the left field wall for his record-breaking 62nd home run, setting off huge celebrations at Busch Stadium. Members of Roger Maris' family were present at the game, as well as Sammy Sosa, who McGwire had been. . . more

In Game 6 of the 1998 NBA Finals, with the Bulls leading the series 3-2, Michael Jordan Jordan executed a series of plays, considered to be one of the greatest clutch performances in NBA Finals history. With the Bulls trailing 86-83 with 40 seconds remaining, coach Jackson called a timeout. Jordan. . . more

In Game 6 of the 1993 World Series, with the Blue Jays leading the series three games to two against the Phillies, Joe Carter came to bat in the bottom of the ninth inning with the Blue Jays losing 6-5 and Rickey Henderson and Paul Molitor on base. On a 2-2 count, Carter hit a three-run home run. . . more

In the 1996 Olympics Women's Team Competition for Gymnastics, an event dominated by the Russians for decades and never won by the United States, the U.S. and Russian teams battled neck and neck. The Russians came into the team competition with a very narrow lead, but the U.S. had the benefit of. . . more

At the age of 14, Nadia Comaneci became one of the stars of the 1976 Olympic Games in Montreal. During the team portion of the competition, her routine on the uneven bars was scored at a 10.0. It was the first time in Olympic gymnastics history that the score, which signified a perfect routine. . . more

Before his illness, Lance Armstrong had won two Tour de France stages. In 1993, he won the 8th stage of the Tour, and in 1995, he took stage 18 in honor of teammate Fabio Casartelli who crashed and died on stage 15. Armstrong dropped out of the 1996 Tour De France in the 7th stage after becoming. . . more

In 1936, Max Schmeling, a German boxer and former world champion, came over to New York to face the up-and-coming African American boxer Joe Louis, who was undefeated and considered unbeatable. Upon his arrival, Schmeling claimed that he had found a flaw in Louis' style, observing the way in which. . . more

In Game 5 of the 1987 Eastern Conference Finals against the Detroit Pistons, with five seconds remaining in the fourth quarter and Boston trailing the Pistons 107–106, Larry Bird stole an inbound pass from Isiah Thomas that was intended for Bill Laimbeer. With the clock ticking down and with his. . . more

In 1985, under the direction of coach Rollie Massimino, Villanova University completed one of the most surprising runs in NCAA tournament history by winning the national championship in the first year of the 64-team field. The eighth-seeded Wildcats beat Dayton, then upset top-seeded Michigan,. . . more

In 2005, Tiger Woods used one of the most remarkable shots in golf history to win his fourth Masters Tournament. The ball hung tantalizingly on the lip of the cup, stopping for two full seconds. Tiger Woods froze in his tracks, bent over almost as if in prayer. For a moment, Augusta National stood. . . more

In the 1980 NBA Finals against the Philadelphia 76ers, Johnson's performance in the series-clinching sixth game was the stuff of legend. Abdul-Jabbar was sidelined with a badly sprained ankle sustained during his 40-point effort in Game 5. Up 3-2, the Lakers could wrap things up on the 76ers' home. . . more

The Music City Miracle is a famous play in the NFL Playoffs involving the Tennessee Titans and Buffalo Bills that took place on January 8, 2000 (following the 1999 regular season) in Nashville, Tennessee. Steve Christie, the Bills' kicker, had just kicked a 41-yard field goal to put Buffalo up. . . more

Brandi Chastain became a famous name on July 10, 1999 at the Women's World Cup at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California when, after scoring the fifth penalty kick to give the United States the win over China in the final game, she celebrated by peeling off her jersey and falling to her knees in a. . . more

The lighting of the Olympic torch in Atlanta, GA, by legendary boxer Muhammad Ali stood out as the most memorable moment at the opening ceremonies of the 1996 Olympic Games. The former heavyweight champion was a surprise choice to perform the ceremonial duties at the Olympic stadium. Suddenly,. . . more

With baseball on hold because of a player strike, Michael Jordan began to consider a return to the NBA, and by late winter rumors were flying that he would rejoin the Bulls in time for the playoffs. Chicago was puttering along with a 34-31 record when Jordan took the floor for the club on March 19. . . more

After a three-year "retirement", Pittsburgh Penguins megastar Mario Lemieux returned to the ice on December 27, 2000, picking up exactly where he had left off. The Penguins, under Super Mario's leadership, made it to the Conference Finals, losing to the New Jersey Devils 4 games to 1. Lemieux. . . more

In a snowy showdown with the Oakland Raiders during the 2001 Playoffs, the New England Patriots needed a little help from an obscure section of the NFL rulebook and a pair of huge kicks by Adam Vinatieri to advance to the AFC Championship Game. During an intense January blizzard at Foxboro Stadium. . . more

On July 24, 1983, the Royals were playing the Yankees at Yankee Stadium. In the top of the ninth inning, Brett came up to bat against Goose Gossage, his old rival. Brett hit a two-run homer, to put the Royals up 5-4. After Brett rounded the bases, Yankees manager Billy Martin calmly walked out of. . . more

Knute Rockne gave his "Win One for the Gipper" speech to the Notre Dame players at halftime of the 1928 Army game. Rockne was trying to salvage something from his worst season as a coach at Notre Dame. To inspire the players he told them the story of the tragic death of the greatest player ever at. . . more

Though Bucky Dent was not known as a home-run hitter — he hit a grand total of 40 in 12 years in the major leagues — his place in the annals of baseball has been secured by his three-run homer that gave the Yankees a 3-2 lead in the 1978 AL East division playoff game with their archrivals, the. . . more

The Bite Fight (also known in some circles as "Bite Night" or "Bite of the Century") is a name sometimes used to identify the boxing match between Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield on June 28, 1997, in which Tyson bit off a portion of Holyfield's ear. The fight was originally billed as. . . more

The Hand of God goal was scored by Diego Maradona in the quarter-final match of the 1986 FIFA World Cup between England and Argentina, played on June 22, 1986 in Mexico City's Estadio Azteca. Argentina won 2–1 and for some English people the legacy of this event perhaps best symbolizes the. . . more

Less than two days after being selected by the defending champion Celtics as the second overall pick in the 1986 NBA Draft, Len Bias flew in to Maryland from Boston at around 11:00 PM, and ate crabs with some teammates and a member of the football team. He left at approximately 2 a.m. on the. . . more

It was the end of a period in the 1980s in which it seemed like every NBA Finals matchup featured the Celtics and the Lakers, although in reality the two teams met only three times in the decade. The 1987 NBA Finals in a way marked the end of an era. With the Lakers up 2-1, Game 4 in Boston was a. . . more

In 1969, the New York Mets were two months deep into the season and stood two games below .500, at 21-23. By mid-August, they were 9.5 games behind the division leading Cubs and in a stale third place position. But, the Mets went on a tear winning 75% of their remaining games, while the Cubs. . . more

Tonya Harding became notorious for allegedly conspiring to harm competitor Nancy Kerrigan in an attack, which occurred on January 6, 1994 at a practice session during the 1994 U.S. Figure Skating Championships. Harding's ex-husband Jeff Gillooly hired Shane Stant to strike Kerrigan on the knee.. . . more

The "Heidi Game" is the name given in football folklore to the American Football League game between the Oakland Raiders and the New York Jets played on November 17, 1968. The game was broadcast on NBC and was the lead-in for the network's new made-for-television movie, an adaptation of the. . . more

Bjorn Borg won his fifth consecutive Wimbledon singles title in 1980 by defeating John McEnroe in a five-set match often listed among the best Wimbledon finals ever played. In the fourth-set tiebreak, McEnroe saved five match points and Borg six set points before McEnroe won the set. Borg then won. . . more

Deep to left and Downing goes back. And it's gone! Unbelievable! You're looking for one for the ages here ... Anaheim Stadium was one strike away from turning into Fantasyland! And now the Red Sox lead 6 to 5! - Al Michael's play by play for ABC Sports Leading the series three games to one, and. . . more

Jeter has made a series of spectacular plays both in the field and at the bat, especially in the 2001 postseason. Perhaps the most memorable took place in Game 3 of the 2001 American League Division Series vs. the Oakland Athletics. With Jeremy Giambi on first base, Oakland right fielder Terrence. . . more

It had been almost 54 years since the New York Rangers had won the Stanley Cup and while the blueshirts had assembled a talented bunch, it didn’t appear as though they were heading into 1993 prepared to make a run the whole way to the cup. However, the Rangers geared up early and added a. . . more

Video Clip Beamon, from Jamaica, New York, set a world record for the long jump at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City with a jump of 8.90 m (29 ft. 2-1/2 in.). His world record stood for 23 years, and was named by Sports Illustrated magazine as one of the five greatest sports moments of the. . . more

In the 11th inning home run during Game 7 of the 2003 ALCS, Aaron Boone hit a solo home run off Tim Wakefield to give the New York Yankees a 6-5 victory over the Boston Red Sox. The Yankees won the game and the series on the home run, thus prolonging the Sox' Curse of the Bambino for one more. . . more

The final started with each side scoring within the first 20 minutes. Zinedine Zidane opened the scoring by converting a seventh-minute penalty kick, which glanced off the underside of the crossbar and into the goal. Marco Materazzi then levelled the score in the 19th minute following an Andrea. . . more

In the final round of the 1973 U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club, Johnny Miller put on a ball-striking clinic, hitting every green in regulation and ending up with a 63 -- the lowest single round ever in a major championship. After playing the first two rounds with Arnold Palmer (and his "Army"),. . . more

Most of the first half of Super Bowl XXXVIII was a defensive struggle, with neither team able to score until late in the second quarter, despite several early scoring opportunities for New England. After Carolina was forced to punt on their opening drive, Patriots receiver Troy Brown gave his. . . more

On May 31, 2007, the Detroit Pistons came home to Auburn Hills, knotted at 2 games apiece with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Each team had won its home games. But in Game 5, LeBron James felt perfectly at home at The Palace. The game went to double OT, and James carried the Cavs on his back, scoring. . . more

The Pacers-Pistons brawl (a.k.a. The Malice at the Palace) was an altercation that occurred at the end of a game between the Detroit Pistons and Indiana Pacers on November 19, 2004 at The Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Fighting began on the court and then, after a fan threw a. . . more

In a year with the World Trade Center attacks, and Americans uniting together, a group of players show that one team playing as one can be just as good as anybody. With a rookie out of Michigan named Tom Brady who was drafted at the end of the 6th round, a coach who had a trainwreck experience in. . . more

The Battle of the Sexes was a nationally televised tennis match between Bobby Riggs and Billie Jean King, held at the Astrodome in Houston, Texas, on September 20, 1973. Riggs was a master showman, sports hustler, and a 1940s tennis star who, for three years, had once been the World No. 1 tennis. . . more

The Goal of the Century, also known as "Greatest Goal in FIFA World Cup History", was an award given for the greatest goal ever scored in a FIFA World Cup tournament. The winning goal was the second goal by Diego Maradona in the 1986 FIFA World Cup quarter-final match, for Argentina against. . . more

The Miracle at the Meadowlands is the term used by sportscasters and Philadelphia Eagles fans for a fumble recovery by cornerback Herman Edwards that he returned for a touchdown at the end of a November 19, 1978, NFL game against the New York Giants in Giants Stadium. It was seen as miraculous. . . more

The pressure for the Olympics was intense. Despite several silvers and bronzes, Canada had only won two gold medals in figure skating, in 1948 and 1960. All eyes were on Jamie Salé and David Pelletier to break the streak and win in the 2002 Olympics, overcoming the Russian pairs dominance that. . . more

Four years removed from being named of the U.S.'s top amateur athletes, Greg Louganis was a favorite to medal at the Seoul Olympics. However, on his ninth preliminary dive of 11, cracked the back of his head open as he springboard, and flopped into the pool dazed if not unconscious. Louganis. . . more

The 1982 World Snooker Championships Semi Final between Alex Higgins and Jimmy White had reached the stage where Jimmy White was 15-14 up, and 59-0 up in the 30th frame. He needed only one more frame to win the match 16-14. Both players were understandably nervous, and the pressure and tension was. . . more

On October 5, 2001, in the first inning, San Francisco Giants outfielder Barry Bonds hit home run #71 of the season in San Francisco off the Dodgers' Chan Ho Park, breaking Mark McGwire's single-season record. He then tacked on another in the third. Bonds would hit one more homer before the. . . more

On June 9, 2001, after 22 seasons, the Avalanche – and Ray Bourque – finally won the Stanley Cup, in what proved to be Bourque's final game as a player. He had waited longer to win his first Cup than any other Cup-winning player had in the 108-year history of Stanley Cup play. On June 12,. . . more

The 1985 World Snooker Championships at The Crucible Theatre, Sheffield, England, took place in April of that year. The favourite was Steve Davis. He was a three time World Champion, in 1981, 1983 and 1984. He was the World Number 1, and had dominated snooker for the duration of the 1980s. It. . . more

Former Indiana Hoosier Keith Smart's 16-foot baseline jumper with four seconds left in the 1987 championship game beat Syracuse and gave Bob Knight his third NCAA title. Smart, one of only four Hoosiers to score in the game, put up 12 of Indiana's last 15 points, including the two biggies, in the. . . more

Amid notable controversy, Annika Sorenstam was invited to play in Bank of America Colonial golf tournament in Fort Worth, Texas in May of 2003, making her the first woman to play in a PGA Tour event since Babe Zaharias, who qualified for the 1945 Los Angeles Open. PGA player Vijay Singh was. . . more

The 1983 World Snooker Championships pitted Cliff Thorburn against Terry Griffiths in the Second Round. It is one of the most famous matches of all time for many reasons. The match went on to be won by Thorburn at 3:21am, the latest ever finish to a match at the World Snooker Championship. It. . . more

Baseball kisses it's sister. The All-Star game is played on a day sandwiched between the only two days on the calendar that a major American sport does not play games. Baseball had the stage to itself. They played into extra innings. They depleted their rosters. They still remained tied after 11. . . more