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Lacrosse On This Day
MLL grants an Expansion Franchise to Atlanta
December 3, 2020
The league had previously held several games in Atlanta before, including the 2014 and 2015 championships which each drew more than 8,000 people.
Football On This Day
The NFL’s American Bowl in Germany
December 2, 2020
The more than 67,000 fans who attended the game were also treated to pop concerts, parachutists and fireworks at the event.
Volleyball On This Day
Brazil Sets a Record in the FIVB Volleyball World Grand Prix
December 2, 2020
Brazil overcame huge leads from the rival Italians in the first and third sets to claim the championship 26-24, 17-25, 25-22, 22-25, 15-8.
Hockey On This Day
Nashville Predators Name Barry Trotz as First Coach
December 2, 2020
Prior to joining Nashville, Trotz played junior hockey in the Western Hockey League.
Track & Field On This Day
Carl Lewis Wins Long Jump Gold
December 2, 2020
Lewis got halfway there on Aug. 6, 1984, by winning gold in the men’s long jump event.
Baseball On This Day
Alex Rodriguez Banned From Baseball
December 2, 2020
Major League Baseball suspended New York Yankees All-Star infielder Alex Rodriguez for 211 games on Aug. 5, 2013, citing his “use and possession of numerous forms of prohibited, performance-enhancing substances” over many years as the reason.
Baseball On This Day
Willie Mays Inducted Into Cooperstown Hall
December 2, 2020
Mays’ other career milestones include being named National League Rookie of the Year in 1951 and winning 12 Rawlings Gold Glove Awards as an outfielder — tied for most all-time with the Pittsburgh Pirates’ Roberto Clemente. 
Football On This Day
NFL Chicago Bears Play CFL Montreal Alouettes
December 1, 2020
The first half of the game was played under Canadian Football League rules (three downs to pick up a first down and 12 players per team), while the second half used NFL rules (four downs and 11 players on each side).
Soccer On This Day
Neymar Transfers Clubs for a Record Amount
December 1, 2020
PSG, a French club owned by the nation of Qatar, paid the fee in full to release Neymar from his contract, and in turn, signed the forward to a five-year contract worth $350 million.
Baseball On This Day
Albert Pujols Sets MLB Home Run Record
December 1, 2020
When the season ended, Pujols had 160 career homers, trailing only Ralph Kiner, who hit 168 with the Pittsburgh Pirates in his first four seasons.
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