On this day in 2012, the Atlanta Hawks beat the Utah Jazz 139-133 in the first quadruple-overtime game since 1997, when the Phoenix Suns defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 140-139.
On this day in 2008, the Detroit Tigers and Miguel Cabrera agreed to a $152.3 million, eight-year deal. The newly acquired Cabrera was traded from the Marlins during the 2007 winter meetings.
NHL
On this day in 1982, Edmonton Oilers centre Wayne Gretzky became the first player in NHL history to score 200 points in a single season.
Boxing
On this day in 1958, Sugar Ray Robinson defeated Carmen Basilio in a 12-round decision to regain his middleweight title for the fifth time.