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Patriots' Houdini Act, Sugar Ray Mixed it up and regretted it, and It's Better to be Lucky than Good - This DiSH Feb. 5
Episode 800 • 5th February 2026 • This Day in Sports History • Thrive Sweet Productions
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In 2017, the Atlanta Falcons built up a 25 point lead over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 51 only to lose it in overtime.

In 1943, Jake LaMotta beat Sugar Ray Robinson. It was Robinson's first lost as an amateur or pro.

In 1984, golfer Hale Irwin hit a ball that was heading for trouble but caromed off a rock, leading to a tournament win.

In 1960, Boston Celtic Bill Russell grabbed 51 rebounds in a game.

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