Ballon d'Or
Dec 1 Ballon d'Or: FC Barcelona forward Lionel Messi is named best football player in the world; wins award by a then record margin, 240 points ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid with Barcelona midfielder Xavi 3rd
Contract of Interest
Dec 3 Patrick Kane signs a five-year, $31.5 million contract extension with the Chicago Blackhawks
- Dec 4 Montreal Canadiens retire Hall of Fame center Elmer Lach's jersey (No. 16), as part of team's centennial celebration
- Dec 5 14th Big 12 Championship Game: #3 Texas beats #21 Nebraska, 13-12
- Dec 5 18th SEC Championship Game: #2 Alabama beats #1 Florida, 32-13
- Dec 5 5th ACC Championship Game: #12 Georgia Tech beats #25 Clemson, 39-34
- Dec 6 98th Davis Cup: Spain beats Czech Republic in Barcelona (5-0)
Tiger Woods Quits Golf
Dec 11 Tiger Woods announces an indefinite leave from professional golf to focus on his marriage.
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