Milestones

Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and seven others died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, CA, shocking the world.

The United States men's hockey team, made up of college players, defeated the heavily favored Soviet Union 4-3 in one of the greatest upsets in sports history.

Bobby Thomson hit a walk-off three-run homer in the NL tiebreaker playoff, one of the most famous moments in baseball history.

The 1958 NFL Championship, the first sudden-death overtime game in NFL history, with the Colts winning 23-17. It popularized professional football.

Franco Harris caught a deflected pass and ran for a touchdown with 5 seconds left, one of the most famous plays in NFL history.

Down 3-0 in the ALCS, the Red Sox began the greatest comeback in baseball history, winning four straight games to reach the World Series.

In minus-13 degree weather, Bart Starr's QB sneak won the NFL Championship. The coldest game in NFL history.

Dwight Clark made a leaping catch in the back of the end zone on a Montana pass to beat the Cowboys in the NFC Championship.

LeBron James made "The Block" on Andre Iguodala in Game 7, one of the most iconic plays in NBA Finals history.

Michael Jordan hit a buzzer-beating, series-winning jumper over Craig Ehlo in Game 5 of the first round.

Despite being severely ill with the flu, Michael Jordan scored 38 points to lead the Bulls to a crucial Game 5 victory.

Sidney Crosby scored the overtime goal to give Canada the gold medal in hockey at the Vancouver Olympics, one of hockey's most memorable moments.

The Edmonton Oilers traded Wayne Gretzky to the Los Angeles Kings in the biggest trade in North American sports history.

Mookie Wilson's ground ball went through Bill Buckner's legs, allowing the Mets to win Game 6 of the World Series.

LeBron James became the first player in NBA history to score 40,000 career points, extending his all-time record.

Reggie Miller scored 8 points in the final 8.9 seconds to stun the Knicks and steal a playoff game at Madison Square Garden.

Kawhi Leonard hit a buzzer-beating, series-winning shot that bounced on the rim four times before dropping in Game 7.

The original Dream Team, featuring Jordan, Magic, Bird, and other legends, dominated the Barcelona Olympics and won the gold medal.

Larry Bird and the Celtics defeated Magic Johnson's Lakers in Game 7 of the Finals, the signature game of their legendary rivalry.

Mark Messier guaranteed a Game 6 win against the Devils, then scored a natural hat trick in the third period to deliver on his promise.

Albert Pujols became the fourth player in MLB history to hit 700 career home runs, joining Bonds, Aaron, and Ruth.

Mike Piazza hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the first professional sporting event in New York City after the September 11 attacks.

Ohtani finished his MVP season with 44 home runs and a 10-5 record with 167 strikeouts as a pitcher, unprecedented in modern baseball.

Kevin Dyson took a lateral on a kickoff return for a 75-yard touchdown with 3 seconds left to beat the Bills in the AFC Wild Card game.

Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen combined for 25 points in the final two minutes of regulation in one of the greatest games ever played. Chiefs won 42-36 in OT.

Colin Kaepernick knelt during the national anthem to protest racial injustice, sparking a national conversation and movement.

Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest on the field. The game was cancelled and Hamlin miraculously recovered.

The Bills overcame a 35-3 deficit to beat the Oilers 41-38 in overtime, the greatest comeback in NFL history.

Stefon Diggs caught a 61-yard walk-off touchdown on the final play to beat the Saints in the Divisional Round.

Allen Iverson scored 48 points, hit the go-ahead shot, and famously stepped over Tyronn Lue as the 76ers stunned the Lakers in Game 1.

LeBron James announced on live TV that he was "taking my talents to South Beach," a moment that changed the NBA free agency landscape.

Magic Johnson returned for the All-Star Game after his HIV announcement, winning MVP with 25 points and 9 assists.

Derek Jeter reached 3,000 hits with a home run off David Price, going 5-for-5 on the day.

President George W. Bush threw the ceremonial first pitch at Yankee Stadium before Game 3 of the World Series, weeks after the September 11 attacks.

Isiah Thomas scored 25 third-quarter points on a severely sprained ankle in Game 6 of the Finals, one of the gutsiest performances ever.

A brawl between players and fans at The Palace of Auburn Hills led to suspensions and became one of the darkest moments in NBA history.

Alexander Ovechkin continued his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal record, one of the most compelling chases in sports.

One of the greatest rivalries in NHL history exploded with a massive brawl, including the iconic fight between Darren McCarty and Claude Lemieux.

Mark McGwire finished the season with 70 home runs, with Sammy Sosa finishing at 66 in the historic chase.

Albert Pujols became just the ninth player in MLB history to hit 600 career home runs with a grand slam.

Cleveland shortstop Ray Chapman was struck by a pitch from Carl Mays and died the next day, the only on-field death in MLB history.

Sammy Sosa hit his 62nd home run, reaching the milestone just days after Mark McGwire in their legendary home run chase.

The players' strike began, eventually leading to the cancellation of the World Series for the first time since 1904.

A 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck before Game 3 of the Bay Bridge Series, delaying the World Series by 10 days.

The Chiefs trailed 24-0 against the Texans in the Divisional Round before scoring 51 unanswered points to win 51-31.

LeBron James surpassed Michael Jordan for fourth on the NBA's all-time scoring list.

Gordie Howe's records and legacy were celebrated throughout hockey. He finished his career with 801 goals across NHL and WHA.

The NHL became the first major North American sports league to lose an entire season to a labor dispute. The lockout introduced the salary cap.

Elmer Smith hit the first grand slam in World Series history, and Bill Wambsganss completed the only unassisted triple play in WS history.

Fan Steve Bartman interfered with a foul ball, and the Cubs collapsed, losing the game and eventually the NLCS to the Marlins.