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By The Associated Press Jan. 07, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 8 1972 — The NCAA announces freshmen will be eligible to play on varsity football and basketball teams starting in the fall. 1973 —...

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By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2022 12:28 PM EST
Jan. 7 1920 — Joe Malone of Quebec scores two goals to become the NHL’s career leader with 59 and leads the Bulldogs to a 4-3 victory over the Toronto...

FILE - In this Aug. 7, 2019, file photo, Reggie Bush participates in Fox Sports' "Rallying Fans for the Biggest Season in Sports" panel at the Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour in Beverly Hills, Calif. Former Southern California star Reggie Bush, who had his Heisman Trophy victory in 2005 vacated for committing NCAA violations, is among the players making their first appearance on the College Football Hall of Fame ballot this year. The National Football Foundation announced on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, the players eligible for election into the Hall of Fame, and 26 of the 77 FBS players will be debuting on the ballot. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)
Reggie Bush among 1st-timers up for College Hall of Fame

By Ralph D. Russo Jun. 02, 2021 11:48 AM EDT

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By The Associated Press Jan. 07, 2021 01:10 PM EST
Jan. 8 1944 — Toronto’s Babe Pratt becomes the first NHL defenseman to get six assists in a game as the Maple Leafs pound the Boston Bruins...

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By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2020 05:02 PM EST
Jan. 6 1951 — The Indianapolis Olympians beat the Rochester Royals 75-73 in six overtimes, the longest game in NBA history. ...