On this day in 2012, bitter rivals Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur played out a one-sided North London derby which the former won 5-2.
On this day in 1997, Michael Schumacher was disqualified from the F1 world championship for his actions in the season-ending European GP.
Jose Mourinho, as manager of Manchester United, saw his side humbled in a relatively tame Manchester derby on this day in 2018.
As Eddie Irvine turns 56, we revist the career of one of Formula 1's most brash and loudmouthed characters - who almost became world champion.
Kim Clijsters beat Amelie Mauresmo in the finals of the year-ending WTA Tour Championships, helping her notch up a unique first.
Mumbai Indians beat Delhi Capitals in the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020, sealing their fifth title in the process.
Alain Prost won the last of his four F1 world championships in 1993 - after which he promptly announced his retirement from the sport.
Larry Holmes is widely considered to be one of the finest heavyweight boxers ever, notching up 20 successful title defences.
The Detroit Pistons traded Chauncey Billups for Allen Iverson on this day in 2008 - and the franchise have never been the same since.
Lewis Hamilton won the first of seven world championships on this day in 2008 in a race so dramatic it's hard to believe even today.