Events in Sports History in December 2015

  • Dec 1 After finishing the season with the largest payroll in MLB history at $298.3 million, the Los Angeles Dodgers are assigned the largest luxury tax bill ever, $43.7 million
  • Dec 1 In the largest deal ever for a MLB pitcher, Boston Red Sox land one of the biggest catches of the off-season, signing free agent David Price for 7 years and $217 million

McGregor vs. Aldo

Dec 13 Irishman Conor McGregor knocks out Brazilian Jose Aldo in 13 seconds to win his 1st featherweight title in Las Vegas

  • Dec 17 José Mourinho is sacked as manager of British Premier football club Chelsea
  • Dec 31 82nd Orange Bowl: #1 Clemson beats #4 Oklahoma, 37-17