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11 Sports Highlights From January 2026 That You Won’t Want to Miss

  • Nathan Moyse

Notable moments from across sports in January 2026, ranked.

11 Sports Highlights From January 2026 That You Won’t Want to Miss

February 8, 2026

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  • Nathan Moyse

11. Buzzer Beater Comeback

Ohio guard Jackson Paveletzke capped a stunning rally from 20 points down by drilling a buzzer-beating three against Eastern Michigan, sealing a wild finish.

10. First NHL Goalie Fight Since 2020

Tensions boiled over in Sharks vs. Panthers as Sergei Bobrovsky and Alex Nedeljkovic dropped the gloves, giving fans the NHL’s first goalie fight in nearly five years.

9. Sakkari’s Impossible Return

At the Australian Open, Maria Sakkari chased down a wide serve and somehow ripped a return around the net post, a shot so absurd even she laughed in disbelief.

8. Black’s Poster Dunk

Orlando Magic’s Anthony Black’s fastbreak dunk over four Memphis defenders in Berlin is the most-viewed highlight of the season across NBA social platforms.

7. Brazilian Bicycle Kick Magic

In the Campeonato Gaúcho, Novo Hamburgo’s Allison delivered pure artistry with a stunning overhead kick against Internacional, instantly becoming one of Brazil’s goals of the year.

6. LaMelo’s One-Legged Buzzer Beater

Fading toward the sideline on one leg and falling out of bounds, Charlotte Hornet LaMelo Ball scored a ridiculous side-step three at the buzzer against OKC.

5. Caleb Williams’ 4th-Quarter Chaos

Against the Rams in the NFL Divisional Round, Caleb Williams escaped pressure and fired a miracle fourth-down touchdown to Cole Kmet with under 20 seconds left, forcing overtime in dramatic fashion.

4. Dembélé’s Ice-Cold Lob

After slicing through defenders, Ousmane Dembélé spotted the keeper off his line. He floated a perfectly weighted lob for PSG against Lille in Ligue 1.

3. Fernando Mendoza’s Championship Moment

With the game on the line late in the fourth quarter of the National Championship, Indiana trusted Fernando Mendoza on fourth down. He kept it himself, powered through contact, and delivered a title-defining touchdown run.

2. Luke Littler Goes Back-to-Back

At just 18, Luke Littler confirmed his generational status by winning back-to-back PDC World Darts Championships. He dominated the 2026 final 7–1 over Gian van Veen, and rose to world No. 1.

1. Abbey Murphy’s Insane Hockey Skill

NCAA Minnesota star Abbey Murphy flipped the puck into the air, knocked it between a defender’s legs, and set up a goal in one fluid motion. An incredible display of confidence and creativity on ice.

Added Time Bonus: Benfica’s Champions League Madness

Needing a goal to advance to the Champions League playoffs, Benfica found salvation in stoppage time when goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin rose to head home a dramatic winner against Real Madrid, clinching knockout qualification.

Hairy Bonus: Jarrell Miller Hairpiece Punched Off

The 37-year-old absorbed a flurry of punches that resulted in his head snapping back, causing his hairpiece to lift.

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