Today in sports history: Dec. 17

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In 2000, Terrell Owens catches an NFL-record 20 passes for 283 yards and a touchdown in San Francisco’s 17-0 victory over Chicago. See more sports moments from this date.

1993 — Julio Cesar Chavez secures his place in boxing history, retaining his WBC super lightweight title with a fifth-round victory over Britain’s Andy Holligan. It’s the 27th time Chavez fought for a title without a loss since 1984, breaking Joe Louis’ mark of 26.

2005 — John Ruiz loses the WBA heavyweight title, dropping a disputed majority decision to 7-foot Nikolay Valuev of Russia in Berlin. Valuev, the first Russian heavyweight champion, also becomes the tallest and heaviest champion of all-time. San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson leaves Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Derrick Johnson and cornerback Patrick Surtain in his wake as he races 85 yards for his second touchdown during the second quarter of an NFL football game in San Diego Sunday, Dec. 17, 2006. 2006 — Gilbert Arenas sets a franchise record with 60 points, 16 of them in overtime, to lead Washington to a 147-141 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.

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