New England Patriots Achieve Perfect Season; Ronaldo Joins Al Nassr
In a week of significant sports events, the New England Patriots complete a perfect regular season, Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Manchester United for Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr, and Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin is revived on field after collapsing in cardiac arrest.
Overview
- Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin collapses in cardiac arrest and is revived by CPR on the field in televised NFL game against the Bengals in Cincinnati.
- Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozen becomes first player in NBA history to hit buzzer-beaters on consecutive days; hits 3-pointers to beat Washington Wizards, 120-119 and previous night Indiana Pacers, 108-106.
- Cristiano Ronaldo joins Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr for the “biggest salary ever in football”, leaving Manchester United after criticizing it publicly.
- The New England Patriots complete a perfect regular season, finishing with a remarkable 16-0 record following a thrilling 38-35 comeback victory over the New York Giants.
- High profile Miami Dolphins NFL head coach Nick Saban resigns after agreeing to return to college football and take head coaching job at Alabama.