Top Sports Moments in History from May 12–18

Welcome back to another collection of epic moments from this week's history that shaped the sports world. From buzzer-beaters to legendary performances, these are the highlights that live on forever.

🏀 May 12, 2019 – Kawhi Leonard’s Four-Bounce Buzzer Beater

In Game 7 vs. the 76ers, Kawhi Leonard hit the first-ever Game 7 buzzer-beater in NBA history. The shot bounced on the rim four times before falling — instantly legendary.

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🏏 May 12, 1890 – First Official County Championship Match

On this day, the inaugural official County Championship match commenced between Gloucestershire and Yorkshire at the Ashley Down Ground in Bristol. Yorkshire triumphed by eight wickets, with George Ulyett scoring the first century in the competition, amassing 107 runs. This match marked the beginning of structured first-class county cricket in England.

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🏈 May 12, 2003 – Ricky Williams Suspended

#NFL superstar RB Ricky Williams was suspended for violating the league’s substance policy. His off-and-on career became one of the most unique stories in football history.

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🏀 May 16, 1980 – Magic Johnson’s Legendary Finals Performance

With Kareem Abdul-Jabbar sidelined, 6-9 rookie guard Magic Johnson started at center in Game 6 of the NBA Finals. He delivered an all-time performance: 42 points, 15 rebounds, and 7 assists, leading the Lakers to the championship and earning Finals MVP honors. It remains one of the greatest single-game efforts in NBA history.

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⚾ May 17, 1973 – Bobby Valentine Breaks His Leg

While chasing a fly ball, Bobby Valentine slammed into the outfield fence, shattering his leg. Though it altered his playing career, he later became a celebrated #MLB manager.

*picture via fartheroffthewall.com

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⚽ May 17, 2006 – Barcelona Wins Champions League

Barcelona beat Arsenal 2–1 in the #ChampionsLeague Final. Despite going down to 10 men early, Barça rallied with late goals by Eto’o and Belletti to seal a dramatic comeback.

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Weekly Poll – Which Was the Most Legendary?

• 🏀 Kawhi’s Four-Bounce Shot
• 🏏 1st-Ever English County Championship Match
• ⚾ Bobby V’s Crash
• ⚽ Barça’s Comeback
• 🏈 Ricky’s Suspension
• 🏀 Magic Johnson’s Legendary Performance

Vote by commenting on your favorite!

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