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Today in sports history: Jan. 8
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Today in sports history: Jan. 8

  • Associated Press
  • Jan 8, 2024
  • Jan 8, 2024 Updated Jan 12, 2024
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In 1994, Dino Ciccarelli becomes the 19th NHL player to score 500 career goals in the Detroit Red Wings’ 6-3 victory over the Los Angeles Kings.

1984: Late field goal lifts Washington over San Francisco in NFC championship

1984: Late field goal lifts Washington over San Francisco in NFC championship

1984 — Mark Moseley’s 25-yard field goal with 40 seconds remaining gives the Washington Redskins a 24-21 win over the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game.

Washington Redskins running back John Riggins eludes the grasp of 49ers linebacker Jack Reynolds on his way to scoring a touchdown during second quarter action of the NFC championship game at RFK stadium in Washington, Jan. 8, 1984. (AP Photo/Scott Applewhite)

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1994: Dino Ciccarelli becomes 19th NHL player to score 500 career goals

1994: Dino Ciccarelli becomes 19th NHL player to score 500 career goals

1994 — Dino Ciccarelli becomes the 19th NHL player to score 500 career goals in the Detroit Red Wings’ 6-3 victory over the Los Angeles Kings.

Detroit Red Wings' Dino Ciccarelli, left, reacts to a Red Wings' score during the first period against the San Jose Sharks in game six of the Western Conference Playoffs, Thursday, April 28, 1994 in Detroit. (AP Photo/John Discher)

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2007: No. 2 Florida dominates No. 1 Ohio State in national championship game

2007: No. 2 Florida dominates No. 1 Ohio State in national championship game

2007 — Second-ranked Florida dominates Heisman Trophy winner Troy Smith and No. 1 Ohio State for a 41-14 in the BCS National Championship Bowl. The Gators become the first Division I school to hold football and basketball titles at the same time.

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2009: In battle of Heisman winners, Tebow's Gators top Bradford's Sooners

2009: In battle of Heisman winners, Tebow's Gators top Bradford's Sooners

2009 — Tim Tebow wins the matchup of Heisman winners as No. 1 Florida beats No. 2 Oklahoma and this year’s Heisman winner Sam Bradford, 24-14, in the BCS National Championship Bowl.

Florida's Tim Tebow yells to his teammates during the fourth quarter of the BCS Championship NCAA college football game against Oklahoma in Miami, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009. Florida defeated Oklahoma 24-14. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

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2011: Seahawks stun defending Super Bowl champion Saints to open playoffs

2011: Seahawks stun defending Super Bowl champion Saints to open playoffs

2011 — The Seattle Seahawks stun the defending Super Bowl champion New Orleans Saints 41-36 to open the NFL playoffs. Seattle, the first division winner with a losing record at 7-9, advances behind four touchdown passes by Matt Hasselbeck and a brilliant 67-yard run by Marshawn Lynch.

Seattle Seahawks' Brandon Stokley scores a touchdown in the first half of an NFL NFC wild card playoff football game against the New Orleans Saints, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

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2012: Tim Tebow's 80-yard TD strike helps Broncos stun Steelers

2012: Tim Tebow's 80-yard TD strike helps Broncos stun Steelers

2012 — Denver’s Tim Tebow connects with Demaryius Thomas on an electrifying 80-yard touchdown pass on the first play of overtime and the Broncos stun the Pittsburgh Steelers 29-23 in a AFC wild-card game. The play, the longest to end a playoff game in overtime, takes 11 seconds and is the quickest ending to an overtime in NFL history.

Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow (15) celebrates after beating the Pittsburgh Steelers 29-23 in overtime of an NFL wild card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/Chris Schneider)

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2016: Oakland’s Khalil Mack earns selection at two positions on AP All-Pro Team, a first

2016: Oakland’s Khalil Mack earns selection at two positions on AP All-Pro Team, a first

2016 — Oakland’s Khalil Mack makes history earning a selection at two positions on the 2015 Associated Press All-Pro Team, an NFL first. The second-year Raiders defensive end and outside linebacker draws enough support from a panel of 50 media members who regularly cover the league to make the squad both spots.

This Aug. 19, 2017, file photo shows Oakland Raiders defensive end Khalil Mack (52) against the Los Angeles Rams during an NFL preseason football game in Oakland. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)

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2018: Alabama beats Georgia 26-23 in OT to win its fifth national title under Nick Saban

2018: Alabama beats Georgia 26-23 in OT to win its fifth national title under Nick Saban

2018 — Alabama beats Georgia 26-23 in overtime to win its fifth national championship since 2009 under Nick Saban.

Alabama's DeVonta Smith catches a touchdown pass during overtime of the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Georgia Monday, Jan. 8, 2018, in Atlanta. Alabama won 26-23. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

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