Historic Moments in Sports: Gretzky's Record, Alabama's Win, and More

A look back at significant events in sports history, from Gretzky's NHL record to Alabama's dramatic win in the national championship game.

Wayne Gretzky becomes the first player in NHL history to reach the 3,000 point plateau in 1996.
In 2012, Landon Donovan scores the tiebreaking goal on a penalty kick in the 65th minute, and David Beckham leaves the MLS as a two-time champion with the Los Angeles Galaxy’s 3-1 victory over the Houston Dynamo in the MLS Cup.
In a dramatic twist on last season’s national championship game in 2018, Jalen Hurts comes off the bench to pass for one touchdown and run for another in the fourth quarter, rallying No. 1 Alabama to a 35-28 win over No. 4 Georgia for the Southeastern Conference title.
Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury fight to a split draw in 2018, with Wilder retaining his WBC heavyweight title after knocking down his British challenger twice at Staples Center.
In 2015, The Philadelphia 76ers end the longest losing streak in the history of major professional sports in the United States, topping the Los Angeles Lakers 103-91 to snap a 28-game skid.