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1971

The Los Angeles Lakers posted a 122-106 victory

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Historic Marathon: Miami Beats Kansas City in NFL’s Longest Game

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Record Breaker: Houston’s Dual TD Returns Cement All-Time INT Return Mark

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Los Angeles defeated Atlanta 104-95 at the Forum

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The NBA’s Silver Anniversary team was announced

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar scored a career-high 55 points in

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1971 Heisman winner Pat Sullivan

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October 24 1971 Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions

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September 19 1971 Miami Dolphins vs Denver Broncos

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June 5, 1971: Cornell wins the first National Collegiate Lacrosse Championship, played at Hofstra.

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