In 2001, a last lap crash at the Daytona 500 claimed the life of Dale Earnhardt.

In 1979, a last lap crash between Cale Yarborough and Donnie Allison and subsequent fight made NASCAR more popular across the country.

In 1944, the Cincinnati Reds signed 15 year old Joe Nuxhall.

In 2005, the mom of Detroit Tigers pitcher Ugueth Urbina was rescued after being kidnapped and held for 4 months.

In 2008, Houston pitcher Hunter Pence was involved in a freak accident.

In 1998, the US Women's Olympic Hockey beat the Canadian women to win the first Women's Hockey Olympic Gold Medal.

In 1968, Frenchman Jean-Claude Killy won his third alpine gold medal.

In 2003, Baltimore Orioles pitcher Steve Bechler collapsed and later died. His death was attributed to ephedra.

In 2001, Charlotte Hornet Baron Davis hit an 89-foot shot to set the NBA record for the longest shot in NBA history.

In 1924, Olympian Johnny Weissmuller set a new world record that would stand for another 10 years and mostly due to technological advances.

In 1984, Bill Johnson became the first American to win an Olympic downhill race.

In 1953, Boston's Ted Williams crash-landed his fighter plane in Korea and survived.

In 1926. France's Suzanne Lenglen defeated American Helen Wills in what was deemed the 'Match of the Century'.

In 2005, the NHL became the first major professional league to cancel an entire season.

In 2024, Jordan Spieth signed an incorrect scorecard and was disqualified from a PGA Tournament. It led to a rules adjustment.

In 1998, Dale Earnhardt, Sr won the Daytona 500 on his 20th try.

In 2004, Dale Earnhardt, Jr won his firt Daytona 500 in his 5th try.

In 1976, David Pearson won his first Daytona 500 in the slowest finish.

In 1994, the Kentucky Wildcats erased a 31-point second half deficit to beat LSU in the greatest comeback in College Basketball History.

In 2018, Denver's Nikola Jokic notched the fastest triple-double in NBA history.

In 2017, Duke freshman Jason Tatum got some interesting motivation from Coach K at halftime. It motivated him to finish with his college best 28 points.

In 1978, Leon Spinks won a surprising split decision over Muhammad Ali.

In 1951, Sugar Ray Robinson fought Jake LaMotta for the sixth and final time. The fight went 13 rounds with Robinson pounding LaMotta for the final four.

In 1992, Great Britain's Eddie the Eagle competed in the Calgary Winter Olympics.

In 1992, Bobby Allison nipped his son Davey to win the Daytona 500.

In 1986, Boston Celtic Larry Bird played a game shooting with his left hand.

In 1991, Michael Jordan wore #12 for the only time in his career after his jersey was stolen from the visiting team locker room in Orlando.

In 1960, 37 cars were involved in a first lap crash during a 250 mile race at Daytona International Speedway.

In 1977, three years before he won 5 gold medals at Lake Placid, Eric Heiden became the first American to win the World Championships in Speed Skating.

In 1984, American skier Debbie Armstrong shocked everybody by winning gold in the Women's Giant Slalom.

In 1968, the East German women's lugers finished first, second, and fourth but were disqualified for apparently heating up their runners. Documents revealed in 2006 suggests their DQ was a setup after a bribe.

In 1964, Chicago Cubs second baseman Ken Hubbs was killed when the plane he was piloting crashed in Provo, Utah.

In 1954, Furman's (SC) Frank Selvy scored 100 points in a college basketball game.

In 2005, UNLV erased a 10-point deficit with less than 20 seconds left to win in OT.

In 1972, the US Hockey team beat Poland 6-1 and won the Silver medal in a miracle that you've never heard of.

In 2018, Dutch skater Ireen Wüst won gold in the 1500m speed skating event for her fourth gold medal in four consecutive Winter Olympics. She would win another four years later to become the only woman to win gold in five consecutive Olympic games.

In 1940, Ben Hogan and Byron Nelson played an 18-hole playoff at the Texas Open. The loss coupled with a surly off-handed comment drove a wedge between their relationship.

In 1909, American James Clark ran the Brooklyn marathon in a then record of 2:46:52

In 1994, NASCAR driver Neil Bonnett died during a practice run at Daytona International Speedway.

In 2024, marathoner Kelvin Kiptum died after the car he was driving went off the road and flipped in a ditch.

In 2002, controversy marred the Pairs Figure Skating competition.

In 1990, James 'Buster' Douglas pulled off one of the greatest upsets in sports history by beating Mike Tyson.

In 1988, Dave 'Tiger' Williams was released by the Hartford Whalers, essentially ending his career. He holds the NHL record for the most penalty minutes of any player to ever skate in the National Hockey League.