On this day: January 31

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2016 • neutral • 3 views

Pro Cyclist Expelled After Hidden Motor Found in Race Bike

Race bicycle on roadside inspection, showing a mechanic examining the frame near the bottom bracket where a concealed motor might be installed.

On 31 January 2016 a professional cyclist was disqualified after a hidden electric motor was discovered in his bicycle during a race, prompting wider probes into technological cheating in cycling.

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1993 • neutral • 5 views

Leon Lett's premature celebration costs Cowboys a touchdown

1993 NFL playoff scene at Texas Stadium showing a loose football near the goal line with players reaching for it amid a chaotic pileup; sideline officials and teammates react in the background.

On January 31, 1993, Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Leon Lett celebrated what he thought was a recovery on Miami's fumbled kickoff, only to touch the ball before it crossed the goal line; the Dolphins recovered and scored, turning a potential Cowboys clincher into a tense finish.

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1999 • neutral • 5 views

Seattle Times columnist Eugene Robinson arrested on solicitation charge night before Super Bowl

Exterior of a Miami municipal building at night in 1999, police lights reflecting on wet pavement; no identifiable faces.

On January 31, 1999, syndicated columnist Eugene Robinson was arrested in Miami on a charge of soliciting a prostitute the night before Super Bowl XXXIII; the incident prompted public scrutiny and discussion about personal conduct and professional consequences.

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1920 • neutral • 4 views

Joe Malone Sets NHL Single-Game Record with Seven Goals

Black-and-white scene of an early 1920s hockey game at an indoor arena: players in period wool jerseys and simple leather skates contest the puck near the goal; wooden boards and a packed, indistinct crowd in the background.

On January 31, 1920, Montreal Canadiens forward Joe Malone scored seven goals in a single NHL game against the Toronto St. Pats, a record that still stands in NHL history.

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1988 • neutral • 4 views

Doug Williams Leads Redskins to Super Bowl XXII Victory, First Black QB to Win the Title

Doug Williams in Washington Redskins uniform during gameplay at Super Bowl XXII in San Diego, January 31, 1988, throwing a pass with teammates and opponents visible on the field.

On January 31, 1988, Doug Williams guided the Washington Redskins to a 42–10 win over the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXII, becoming the first Black quarterback to start and win a Super Bowl.

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