On This Day in 2005 – Lee Bowyer fined after on-pitch fight with Kieron Dyer
Newcastle fined midfielder Lee Bowyer a record six weeks’ wages on this day in 2005 for his part in an on-pitch fight with team-mate Kieron Dyer two days earlier.
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On this day in 2010: David Haye beats John Ruiz to retain WBA heavyweight title
David Haye retained his WBA world heavyweight title when he out-classed American John Ruiz on this day in 2010.
On This Day in 2009: Sven-Goran Eriksson sacked as Mexico head coach
Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson was sacked as head coach of Mexico on this day in 2009.
"Etched In Our Memories FOREVER": On This Day 11 Years Ago, Team India Won Cricket World Cup For The 2nd Time In Mumbai
On April 2, 2022 Team India completes its 11th anniversary of lifting the ODI Men's Cricket World Cup for the second time in their cricketing history under the inspirational leadership of MS Dhoni. India had defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets in the final at the Wankhede Stadium to send the entire nation into a frenzy. Remembering the occasion, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) also shared a post which featured the entire winning contingent from the World Cup holding the trophy. The caption of the post read: "Etched in our memories FOREVER !#OnThisDay in 2011, #TeamIndia won the ODI World Cup for the second time."
On this day in 2017: Johanna Konta becomes first British woman to win Miami Open
Johanna Konta became the first British woman to win the Miami Open on this day in 2017 with a 6-4 6-3 victory over Caroline Wozniacki that also lifted her to a career-high seventh in the world rankings.
On this day in 2003: Peter Ridsdale resigns as chairman of debt-ridden Leeds
Peter Ridsdale resigned after five years as chairman of debt-ridden Leeds on this day in 2003.
On This Day in 2010: Caster Semenya confirms athletics return after gender tests
World 800 metres champion Caster Semenya announced she would return to athletics in the 2010 season on this day 12 years ago.
On this day in 2012: Stuart Lancaster appointed England head coach
Stuart Lancaster permanently succeeded Martin Johnson as England head coach on this day a decade ago.