The past week has seen some historical moments in the world of sports. On December 3, notable events included Angelo Bertelli winning the Heisman Trophy in 1943, Wilt Chamberlain scoring 52 points in his collegiate debut in 1956, and Marshall winning the MAC Championship game in 1999 with a miraculous last-second touchdown. On December 4, highlights included Barry Sanders setting the NCAA single-season rushing record in 1988, Louisville scoring at least 55 points in five straight games in 2004, and Croatia winning its first Davis Cup title in 2005. December 5 saw records like Willie Ellison rushing for 247 yards in an NFL game in 1971, O.J. Simpson’s 203-yard rushing performance in 1976, and Dan Marino breaking the NFL record for 300-yard passing games in 1995. Other notable events from the week included Kobe Bryant reaching 30,000 career points in the NBA in 2012 and Russia being banned from the 2018 Winter Olympics due to state-sponsored doping. These moments serve as reminders of the rich history and excitement that sports bring to fans around the world.
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Looking Ahead in Sports: Nov. 29 – Dec. 5
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