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Pepperdine's men's basketball team achieved a historic 102-43 victory over Pacific in the WCC Tournament, setting a new record for margin of victory. The team's social media account mocked their opponent and compared the win to Gonzaga's regular dominance. This marked coach Lorenzo Romar's final tournament with the program, as he announced his departure earlier in the week.
Hideki Matsuyama rallies from a six-shot deficit with a 9-under 62 to win the Genesis Invitational, setting a new record for the lowest closing round by a winner at Riviera and becoming Asia's most prolific Tour winner with nine PGA Tour victories. Matsuyama's victory breaks the record he shared with K.J. Choi of South Korea. His final round brilliance included consecutive shots inside a foot of the hole, securing a three-shot victory over Will Zalatoris and Luke List. Matsuyama's win, his first in two years, earns him $4 million and moves him to No. 20 in the world rankings.
The Las Vegas Raiders made franchise history with a remarkable 180-degree turnaround, going from a shutout loss in Week 14 to a record-breaking 63-21 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 15. The Raiders dominated the game from the start, scoring touchdowns on their first three possessions and getting contributions from role players. Eight different players scored touchdowns, a first in league history. Quarterback Aidan O'Connell had an impressive performance, throwing for four touchdowns with no interceptions. The victory was celebrated with cigars and a victory plunge, marking a significant achievement for the Raiders.