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What Happened in Sports: December 28, 2021
See what happened in sports on December 28, 2021 ft. NFL legend John Madden passing away, LeBron making NBA history, and more!
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December 28th, 2021 was remembered for NFL legend John Madden passing away with some of his greatest historical achievements and highlights resurfacing in the sports world. LeBron James continued to defy the odds with multiple records alongside Russell Westbrook as the oldest teammates to each record a triple-double. The Pelicans pulled off a wild comeback fueled by Garrett Temple and Steph Curry became the first player to record 3,000 career 3PM.
See what happened in sports on December 28th last year, headlined by the Padres landing Yu Darvish just one day after acquiring SP Blake Snell and the Washington Football Team releasing former first-round pick Dwayne Haskins, as well as what happened in sports on December 28th, 2019 ft. Jimmy Butler‘s clutch OT performance vs. his former team, the 76ers.
WHAT HAPPENED IN SPORTS OVERVIEW: This daily sports post includes real headlines only (no clickbait rumors), all of the best highlights, interesting facts from around the NFL, NBA, & MLB, the main games to watch, notable birthdays, and a quick recap of significant events on this day in sports history.
"Football has been my life, and it's given me so much."
Rest in peace to the legendary John Madden ? pic.twitter.com/0XYD9FbXhF
— NFL Films (@NFLFilms) December 29, 2021
Today we lost a legend.
Take a look back at Hall of Fame coach and broadcaster John Madden’s iconic career. pic.twitter.com/P6MmCHsWnO
— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) December 29, 2021
So many legendary moments with John Madden on the call ? pic.twitter.com/l9aYSt8TQL
— NFL Legacy (@NFLLegacy) December 29, 2021
Bron: 32 PTS, 11 REB, 11 AST ?
Brodie: 24 PTS, 12 REB, 10 AST ?@KingJames and @russwest44 record triple-doubles to power the @Lakers in their victory! pic.twitter.com/gU381Pb7pX
— NBA (@NBA) December 29, 2021
Saving the best for the last quarter ?@GTemp17 scores all 17 of his points in the fourth to help the @PelicansNBA complete the 23-PT comeback and take the win! pic.twitter.com/jQrtKTMjvR
— NBA (@NBA) December 29, 2021
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The three-point king reaches a new frontier. pic.twitter.com/OY5ueEXOd6
— NBA (@NBA) December 29, 2021
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7:30 PM: Philadelphia 76ers (17-16) vs. Toronto Raptors (14-16)
7:30 PM: Washington Wizards (17-16) vs. Miami Heat (21-13)
10:00 PM: Denver Nuggets (16-16) vs. Golden State Warriors (27-6)
NFL: EDGE Uchenna Nwosu, Los Angeles Chargers (turns 25)
NFL: OT Cody Ford, Buffalo Bills (25)
MLB: SP Dylan Cease, Chicago White Sox (26)
NFL: OT DJ Humphries, Arizona Cardinals (28)
MLB: RP Carlos Estevez, Colorado Rockies (29)
MLB: C Austin Barnes, Los Angeles Dodgers (32)
MLB: 1B Austin Nola, San Diego Padres (32)
NFL: K Adam Vinatieri, Retired after 2019 (49)
2019: As PG Jrue Holiday started for the New Orleans Pelicans and PG Aaron Holiday started for the Indiana Pacers, SF Justin Holiday checked in for the Pacers to make them the 1st trio of brothers on a single court in NBA history
2016: Toronto Raptors SG DeMar DeRozen surpassed Chris Bosh (10,275) to become the Raptors all-time leading scorer. DeRozen averaged a career-high 27.3 PPG in 2016-17 and extended the franchise record to 13,296 which still stands today
2008: After their 16th loss of the season, the Detroit Lions became the 1st team to go winless during a 16-game season in NFL history. Cleveland Browns have since joined them as an infamous winless team during 2017
2008: Buffalo Bills lost to the New England Patriots 13-0 at home during the “Wind Bowl” which was remembered for field goal posts bending sideways and field goal attempts being ruined by the heavy winds in Buffalo
2003: Kansas City Chiefs RB Priest Holmes scored his 27th rushing touchdown of the season, breaking the NFL single-season record
1979: Boston Celtics superstar F Larry Bird and Los Angeles Lakers superstar G Magic Johnson faced each other for the 1st time in their historic NBA careers
1975: With 0:32 remaining, Dallas Cowboys QB Roger Staubach completed a legendary 50-yard “Hail Mary” to WR Drew Pearson in the NFC playoffs, the 1st NFL Hail Mary of all-time
1958: Indianapolis Colts QB Johnny Unitas led Baltimore over the New York Giants in the 1st-ever OT NFL Championship Game which was considered the “Greatest Game Ever Played”
1947: Chicago Cardinals defeated the Philadelphia Eagles to win their only NFL title in franchise history
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