Events in Sports History in December 2017

Dec 4 New York Giants fire head coach Ben McAdoo and manager Jerry Reese after a 2–10 start
Dec 5 Russia is banned from the next Winter Olympics in South Korea over state-sponsored doping

Ronaldo Wins 5th Award

Dec 7 Ballon d'Or: Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo wins his 5th award to equal Lionel Messi's record; 2nd consecutive win for Ronaldo

Dec 7 Former US gymnastics physician Larry Nasser is sentenced to 60 years on child pornography charges
Dec 9 83rd Heisman Trophy Award: Baker Mayfield, Oklahoma (QB)

Sports History

Dec 9 Brian Ortega defeats Cub Swanson at UFC Fight Night 123, earning Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night honors

Kaka Retires

Dec 17 Brazilian footballer and former AC Milan and Real Madrid player Kaka retires

Dec 18 Australia regains cricket's Ashes against England, winning by an innings to take 3 game lead at the WACA in Perth

Manchester City's Record Streak

Dec 27 Raheem Sterling scores to give Manchester City 1-0 win over Newcastle United at St. James' Park; EPL record 18th consecutive win; streak ends with 0-0 draw at Crystal Palace 31/12

Dec 30 84th Orange Bowl: #6 Wisconsin beats #11 Miami (Florida), 34-24
Dec 31 Cleveland Browns crash to a 28-24 loss to Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field to become only the 2nd team in NFL history to finish season with 0-16 record