In 2001, Duke erased a 10-point deficit with a minute left at Maryland and then won the game in OT.

In 2024, Wyoming erased an 11-point deficit with a 1:10 left to beat Colorado State in OT.

In 1977, the Bradley Braves scored the first 28-points of the game against New Mexico State but lost. It's the largest lead given up after preventing the other team from scoring.

In 1976, Julius Erving bested David Thompson in the first ever Dunk contest. It took place during halftime of the ABA All-Star game.

In 1970, the Pittsburgh Steelers won a coin flip against the Chicago Bears prior to the NFL Draft for the right to draft Terry Bradshaw with the first pick.

In 2007, Serena Williams beat World #1 Maria Sharapova to win the Australian Open.