The COVID-19 pandemic has wiped out most live sport all around the globe, but history will never be erased.
While you contemplate streaming yet another Netflix drama or rewatching another replay of your favorite sporting moments, here are some stories that were making news in years past on May 8.
1970
The Knicks claimed their first NBA title by defeating Los Angeles 113-99 in Game 7 of the Finals.
New York was led by the inspirational play of injured center Willis Reed and guard Walt Frazier, who led the Knicks with 36 points and 19 assists.
1983
Canadain F1 driver Gilles Villeneuve dies in an accident during practice before the Belgian Grand Prix at Zolder.
Fourteen years after the accident, his son Jacques Villeneuve, became the first Canadian to win the F1 world championship in 1997.
2004
Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan becomes the highest wicket-taker in test cricket after he picks up his 520th test wicket during a match against Zimbabwe.
Muralitharan broke the record previously held by West Indies fast bowler Courtney Walsh.
He retired in 2010 after picking up a record 800 test wickets.
2009
The Australian Kangaroos beat New Zealand 38-10 in their first meeting since the 2008 Rugby League World Cup Final.
Centre Justin Hodges was awarded man of the match for scoring a brace, while Darrren Lockyer equalled Mal Meninga's record of 46 test appearances for Australia.
2013
Sir Alex Ferguson announces his retirement as Manchester United's manager at the end of the season.
During his 26 years with Manchester United he won 38 trophies, including 13 Premier League titles, five FA Cups, and two UEFA Champions League titles.
2019
Tottenham Hotspur forward Lucas Moura celebrates his hat-trick in a 3-2 win against Ajax in their Champions League semi-final second leg clash in Amsterdam.
Spurs lost the first leg 1-0 and first-half goals from Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt and midfielder Hakim Ziyech meant the Premier League club trailed overall by three goals at halftime.
However, Moura's second-half treble ensured the London club progressed on away goals to their first Champions League final where they were beaten 2-0 by Liverpool.
Birthdays
1932 - Former heavyweight world champion Sonny Liston
1993 - Australian fast bowler Pat Cummins
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Liverpool produced one of the greatest comebacks in European football history Wednesday morning (NZT), knocking Barcelona out of the Champions League.
Trailing 3-0 after last week's first leg, an inspired 'Reds' routed the Catalan giants 4-0 at Anfield to cement their spot in Europe's showpiece club footballing event.
But Liverpool's passionate supporters - 54,000 packed into the ground - also played their part in the brilliant performance and their team rewarded that support with one of the best wins in club history.
After the final whistle, players and fans joined in a spine-tingling rendition of 'You'll Never Walk Alone' - the famous club song.
