Today in sports history: Jan. 30
In 2000, the St. Louis Rams held on to beat the Tennessee Titans 23-16 in Super Bowl XXXIV, thanks to a game-saving tackle. See more sports moments from this date.
1983: John Riggins rushes for Super Bowl-record 166 yards in Washington win over Miami
1983 — John Riggins rushes for a Super Bowl-record 166 yards on 38 carries to spark the Washington Redskins to a come-from-behind, 27-17 victory over the Miami Dolphins. For Riggins, the game’s MVP, it’s his fourth consecutive 100-yard rushing game during the playoffs, also a record.
This is a Jan. 30, 1983, file photo showing Washington Redskins running back John Riggins (44) eluding a tackle by Don McNeal (28), of the Miami Dolphins, during Super Bowl XVII at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/File)
1994: Dallas Cowboys win their second-straight Super Bowl against Buffalo Bills
1994 — The Dallas Cowboys, behind MVP Emmitt Smith and safety James Washington, beats Buffalo 30-13 for their second straight NFL title while giving the Bills four straight Super Bowl losses.
Dallas Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith (22) runs for short yardage against the Buffalo Bills during Super Bowl XXVIII action at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Ga., Sunday, Jan. 30, 1994. (AP Photo/Susan Ragan)
1996: Magic Johnson returns from 4 1/2-season retirement
1996 — Magic Johnson finishes with 19 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 128-118 victory over Golden State. It Johnson’s first regular-season game back from a 4 1/2-season retirement.
Earvin “Magic” Johnson, driven from basketball nearly five years ago when he learned he had the AIDS virus, looks over his comeback game in Inglewood, California on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 1996. (AP Photo/Michael Caulfield)
2000: St. Louis Rams hold Tennessee Titans one yard shy of end zone to win Super Bowl
2000 — The St. Louis Rams hold on to beat the Tennessee Titans 23-16 in the Super Bowl. Kurt Warner’s 73-yard touchdown pass to Isaac Bruce with 1:54 left gives the Rams the lead. On the game’s final play with six seconds left, Steve McNair’s pass is caught by Kevin Dyson at the Rams 5. He scrambles for the end zone only to be stopped just one yard short by Mike Jones as Dyson’s outstretched arm holds the ball near the goal line.
In this Jan. 30, 2000, file photo, Tennessee Titans wide receiver Kevin Dyson (87) tries but fails to get the ball into the end zone as he is tackled by St. Louis Rams' Mike Jones on the final play of NFL football's Super Bowl XXXIV in Atlanta. The Rams won 23-16. (AP Photo/John Gaps III, File)
2006: Teemu Selanne scores two goals for his 1,000th career point
2006 — Teemu Selanne scores two goals for his 1,000th career point in Anaheim’s 4-3 overtime victory against Los Angeles.
Anaheim Mighty Ducks Teemu Selanne, of Finland, celebrates after scoring a goal in the second period of a NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings Monday, Jan. 30, 2006, in Anaheim, Calif. the goal gave Selanne his 1000th career point. (AP Photo/Henry DiRocco)
2009: Rafael Nadal wins longest match in Australian Open history
2009 — Rafael Nadal holds off Fernando Verdasco in longest match in Australian Open history. Verdasco double-faults after saving two match points, and Nadal wins 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-6 (2), 6-7 (1), 6-4 in the 5-hour, 14-minute semifinal between the Spanish left-handers.
Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrates after winning over compatriot Fernando Verdasco during their Men's singles semifinal match at the Australian Open Tennis Championship in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Jan. 30, 2009. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)
2016: Angelique Kerber upsets Serena Williams to win Australian Open title
2016 — Angelique Kerber upsets Serena Williams 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 to win the Australian Open title, ending the six-time champion’s unbeaten streak in finals at Melbourne Park.
Angelique Kerber, right, of Germany enjoys a joke with runner-up Serena Williams of the United States after winning their women's singles final at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016.(AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
2018: James Harden becomes first player in NBA history to score 60 points as part of triple-double
2018 — James Harden becomes the first player in NBA history to score 60 points as part of a triple-double and the short-handed Houston Rockets beat the Orlando Magic 114-107. Harden scores 18 points in the fourth quarter to eclipse the 57 points Calvin Murphy scored in 1978 to break Houston’s single-game scoring record. Harden also has 10 rebounds and 11 assists.
Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) high-fives Ryan Anderson late in the second half of the team'sp NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018, in Houston. Houston won 114-107. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
