Nancy Kerrigan assaulted, Florida State's 18-point comeback, and the NBA's longest game - This DiSH for Jan. 6

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EPISODE SUMMARY

In 1991, Nancy Kerrigan was assaulted by Shane Stant as she completed a practice session in Detroit ahead of the US Championships.

In 2014, Florida State erased an 18-point deficit to beat Auburn and win the BCS Championship.

In 2018, Tennessee Titans QB Marcus Mariotta caught his own pass and scored a touchdown to help beat the Kansas City Chiefs.

In 1951, the Indianapolis Olympians and the Rochester Royals played 6 overtime periods before a winner could be determined. It was the longest game in NBA history. Final score 75-73.

And in 1934, construction of a baseball was standardized.

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