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Bryce Drew’s iconic shot – This DiSH for March 13

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In 1998 – Bryce Drew sank one of the most iconic shots in the NCAA Tournament.

In 1983, Jim Valvano and his NC State Wolfpack won the ACC Tournament. 

In 2011, Kevin Love’s NBA record double-doubles came to an end.

And in 1954, an unfortunate injury opened the door for a young, soon-to-be star. 

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‘I went to a fight and a hockey game broke out’ – This DiSH for March 11

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In 1979,. Randy Holt racked up an NHL record for penalty minutes. 

In 2006, Syracuse wrapped up one of the most improbable conference championship runs of all-time.

And in 1986, the NFL adopted a replay system. But it wouldn’t last. 

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‘The opera isn’t over until the fat lady sings’ – This DiSH for March 10

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In 1976, a famous sports phrase is seen in print for the first time. 

In 1888, John L. Sullivan and Charlie Mitchell fought to a 39 round draw in the pouring rain. 

And in 1991, Oklahoma State’s Eddie Sutton became the first NCAA basketball coach to take 4 different teams to the NCAA tournament. 

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Ted Williams turned down $500,000 to play baseball – This DiSH for March 9

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In 1946, Ted Williams said ‘no’ to the Mexican Baseball League. 

In 1974, the game that led the NCAA to expand the NCAA Basketball Tournament. 

In 2001, 16-year old Ty Tryon made the cut at the Honda Classic becoming the second youngest player to play the weekend in a PGA tour event. 

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Tennis Drug Scandal – This DiSH for March 7

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In 2016, Maria Sharapova announced she had tested positive for a banned substance. 

In 2012, Lionel Messi scored 5 goals in a UEFA Champions League game, the first to do that. 

And in 1970, Austin Carr scored the most points in an NCAA Tournament game. 

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Ali’s win over Liston Influenced His Name Change – This DiSH for March 6

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In 1964, the world met Muhammad Ali for the first time. But if he hadn’t beaten Liston a few weeks earlier, his name would have been different. 

In 2015, the NCAA came down hard on Jim Boeheim and the Syracuse Men’s Basketball program. 

And in 2000, the LA Clippers made a Shaq-sized mistake. 

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A Very Unusual Trade Announced – This DiSH for March 5

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In 1973, one of the more unusual trades in sports history was announced.

In 1931, the first radio broadcast of a basketball game on radio.

And in 1985, New York Islander Mike Bossy scored his 50th goal of the season, making it a record 8 consecutive years with 50+ goals. 

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Hank Gathers Collapsed – This DiSH for March 4

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In 1990, Hank Gathers collapsed on the court during a WCC tournament game. He was pronounced dead two hours later. 

In 2004, a rare NFL trade was announced. 

And in 1891, Dazzy Vance was born. If you don’t know who Dazzy Vance is, you should. 

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Montreal Rules Played for First Time – This DiSH for March 3

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In 1875, the game we know today as Hockey started to take shape with a set of written rules and the first known use of a puck. 

In 1920, the Montreal Canadiens scored 16 goals in an NHL game. That’s still the record for most scored by one team.

And in 1990, Hakeem Olajuwon came close to a rare quadruple-double, but wait…he did…but wait…he didn’t. 

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Bounty Gate Exposed! – This DiSH for March 2

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In 2012, ESPN’s Adam Schefter revealed the New Orleans Bounty Gate program.

In 1974, the North Carolina Tar Heels erased an 8-point deficit in the final 17 seconds to send the game to OT

And in 1962, Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points in an NBA game.

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