Today in sports history: Nov. 29
In 2004, Brett Favre celebrates his 200th straight regular-season start in the Green Bay Packers’ 45-17 rout of the St. Louis Rams. See more sports moments from this date:
1992: New York Jets defensive end Dennis Byrd is paralyzed in his lower body
1992 — New York Jets defensive end Dennis Byrd is paralyzed in his lower body after colliding with teammate Scott Mersereau and breaking his C-5 vertebra in a 23-7 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
1998: Miami’s Dan Marino becomes first player to throw 400 career TD passes
1998 — Miami’s Dan Marino becomes the first player to throw 400 career TD passes, passing for 255 yards and three TDs in the Dolphins’ 30-10 win against New Orleans.
2004: Brett Favre celebrates his 200th straight regular-season start
2004 — Brett Favre celebrates his 200th straight regular-season start with three touchdown passes and yet another record in the Green Bay Packers’ 45-17 rout of the St. Louis Rams.
2009, Francesco, Edoardo Molinari become first brothers to win World Cup of Golf
2009 — Francesco and Edoardo Molinari become the first brothers to win the World Cup of Golf, giving Italy its first title in the team event with a one-stroke victory over Sweden and Ireland.
2009: Indianapolis Colts earn their 20th straight regular-season victory
2009 — The Indianapolis Colts earn their 20th straight regular-season victory with a 35-27 win over Houston. The Colts came back from fourth-quarter deficits in each of their past five games to become the first NFL team to win five in a row when trailing in the fourth quarter of each contest.
2012: Drew Brees throws career-high 5 interceptions, his record TD streak of 54 games ends
2012 — Drew Brees throws a career-high five interceptions and his record touchdown streak of 54 consecutive games ends in New Orleans’ 23-13 loss to Atlanta. Brees completed 28 of 50 passes for 341 yards.
2013: David Fales throws for 543 yards, 6 touchdowns to lift San Jose State over No. 16 Fresno State
2013 — David Fales throws for 543 yards and six touchdowns in an entertaining showdown with Derek Carr and San Jose State ends No. 16 Fresno State’s run toward a possible BCS bowl with a 62-52 victory. Carr passes for 519 yards and six touchdowns.
2015: Andy Murray gives Britain its first Davis Cup title in 79 years
2015 — Andy Murray gives Britain its first Davis Cup title in 79 years when he beats Belgium’s David Goffin 6-3, 7-5, 6-3 in the first of reverse singles. The win gives Britain an unassailable 3-1 lead in the best-of-five series.