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Its a knockout: England's Danny Williams celebrates after beating America's Mike Tyson at the Freedom Hall in Louisville, Kentucky

1996: Nigeria came from 3-1 down to beat Brazil 4-3 with a golden goal in the
Olympic football semi-finals in Atlanta. They went on to beat Argentina 3-2 in the final.

1999: Rod Harrington became the first man to retain darts' World Matchplay Crown with a nail-biting 19-17 victory over Peter Manley at Blackpool.

2001: England beat Wales 42-33 in a rugby league international at Wrexham.

2004: British boxer Danny Williams knocked out Mike Tyson in round four to win
a heavyweight fight in Louisville.

2006: Manchester United confirmed the signing of midfielder Michael Carrick from Tottenham in a deal worth up to £18.6million.

2007: Celtic appointed Scotland defender Stephen McManus as their new club captain, following Neil Lennon's departure.