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2011

100th Davis Cup final

The 2011 Davis Cup, also known as the 2011 Davis Cup by BNP Paribas for sponsorship purposes, was the 100th edition of a tournament between national teams in men's tennis. Spain was the championship team, winning the final over Argentina, 3–1.

1997

NBA suspends Latrell Sprewell for 1 year

A significant blemish on Latrell Sprewell's career was an incident that took place in 1997 when he attacked head coach P. J. Carlesimo during a Warriors practice. Sprewell threatened to kill him and dragged him backward by his throat, choking him for 7–10 seconds before his teammates and assistant coaches pulled Sprewell off his coach.

1909

NHL team Montreal Canadiens is founded

The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the NHL. The club's official name is le Club de hockey Canadien. The team is frequently referred to in English and French as the Habs.

Anniversaries of the (in)famous

born 1990

Dylan Alcott

born 1991

Max Holloway

born 1961

Frank Reich