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The Best in Sports: December 16, 2019
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Here is the best from December 16, 2019:
Drew Brees is the greatest passer of all-time. People can disagree, but the records don’t.
Drew Brees adds the all-time Pass TD record to his list of legendary accolades https://t.co/U3rN2LFuM1
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) December 17, 2019
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In Dallas’ first game without MVP candidate Luka Doncic, Kristaps Porzingis stepped up big time and helped lead Dallas to a HUGE upset victory over the Bucks in Milwaukee to end their win streak in what proved to be a classic trap game with MIL’s next game coming against the Lakers.
BIG putback by Kristaps! 🦄#MFFL pic.twitter.com/Ip1yMmiYkl
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 17, 2019
Back-to-back DEEP KP triples! ☔️@dallasmavs 105@Bucks 93
📺: @NBATV pic.twitter.com/PucBMD3Nvq
— NBA (@NBA) December 17, 2019
🦄 @kporzee records 26 PTS, 12 REB in the @dallasmavs road victory vs. Milwaukee! #MFFL pic.twitter.com/Jbe0eeQV5c
— NBA (@NBA) December 17, 2019
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James Harden & CP3 were teammates last year, but tonight they each led their respective teams to incredible 25+ point comebacks.
Watch the BEST of the @HoustonRockets franchise-record 25-point comeback vs. SAS! #OneMission pic.twitter.com/a1u6jJ4CkS
— NBA (@NBA) December 17, 2019
🔥 @CP3 (30 PTS, 10 REB, 8 AST) puts up 19 in the 4th to spark the @okcthunder 26-point comeback W! #ThunderUp pic.twitter.com/DmQGJtKsDj
— NBA (@NBA) December 17, 2019
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Drew Brees wasn’t the only Saint to break records on Monday. Michael Thomas added to the special night with some new NFL & team records himself.
Most catches in Saints history https://t.co/0IcRmhdrtf
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) December 17, 2019
Just 11 receptions away from the all-time single-season NFL record https://t.co/HElNDvv4c3
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) December 17, 2019
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While the story of the night in the NBA will be the end of Milwaukee’s win streak, nobody can blame the Greek Freak. The reigning MVP was feeling it against Dallas.
The best of The Greek Freak:
48 PTS | 14 REB | 4 AST | 58% FG | 34 MIN. pic.twitter.com/wN8K3Nfh5O
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) December 17, 2019
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After receiving his fifth suspension for substance abuse, Josh Gordon will now face an indefinite ban from the NFL that could be the end to his professional football career.
UPDATE: Seattle Seahawks WR Josh Gordon has been suspended for substance abuse for the 5th time and is facing an indefinite ban https://t.co/ZmPXpGBuIJ
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) December 16, 2019
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Despite Kelly Oubre’s clutch 4-point play near the end of the game, Portland’s Big 3 came to play in Phoenix to pick up the victory over a Devin Booker-less Suns squad.
💦 @CJMcCollum (30 PTS), @Dame_Lillard (27 PTS), and @carmeloanthony (23 PTS) combine for 80, pacing the @trailblazers in Phoenix! #RipCity pic.twitter.com/AbWMyFczdd
— NBA (@NBA) December 17, 2019
Dame answers… plus the foul to put Portland back on top!@trailblazers 111@Suns 110
26.0 remaining: https://t.co/gZ3mLZln8x pic.twitter.com/3OGEsr5a8P
— NBA (@NBA) December 17, 2019
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Some impact players were claimed on Monday where it’s very possible these two former Pro Bowlers could go from battling for top-5 picks to now squaring off in the Super Bowl.
Chiefs claim LB Terrell Suggs off waivershttps://t.co/FwC71o2EvL pic.twitter.com/hLLoVYkHKe
— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) December 16, 2019
Saints claim ex-Giants CB Janoris Jenkins off waivers following Friday release (via @RapSheet + @TomPelissero)https://t.co/oYi4GDquAZ pic.twitter.com/MLMfqTEHg5
— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) December 16, 2019
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The hot stove continues to heat up with some notable free agents choosing their new (and old) teams on Monday.
FA LHP Wade Miley has signed to the #Reds in a two year deal for $15mil pic.twitter.com/EVJbKXGs3b
— WePlayLoudNY (@WePlayLoudNY1) December 17, 2019
UPDATE: Milwaukee Brewers have signed OF Avisial Garcia to a 2y/$20M deal https://t.co/aqVkVUNbuB
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) December 16, 2019
The Houston Astros re-signed free agent reliever Joe Smith to a two-year deal for $8 million very right now.❤️👍😊👌⚾️ pic.twitter.com/SK2sFvAM0D
— RAY RUBIO JR (@rayrayrubiojr69) December 17, 2019
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Check out all the best NBA highlights from Monday:
Top NBA Highlights From Monday (12/16) 🎥 https://t.co/0jLCXQOKb8
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) December 17, 2019
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“It ain’t over till it’s over.” pic.twitter.com/xsZZVRPS0E
— MLB (@MLB) December 17, 2019
Kendricks’ career year should garner DPOY consideration.@PFF_Sam: https://t.co/6MCXffFJPr
— PFF (@PFF) December 16, 2019
Who’s next? 7 key free agents and where they fit
Sent with @MLB At Bat. #MLB. https://t.co/hWN3WpxfYY— Zack (@QueensIceZ) December 16, 2019
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Dallas Mavericks vs. Milwaukee Bucks
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#PlayerOfTheDay Drew Brees had a legendary night on MNF, breaking Peyton Manning’s record for career pass TD (541), setting the NFL record for single-game CMP percentage (96.7%, min. 20 att), & capped it off with a personal record of consecutive completions (22) https://t.co/aopAMOlxKr
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) December 17, 2019
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A legendary night for the greatest passer in history.
🏈 Set NFL record for career pass TD (541)
🏈 Set NFL record for single-game completion percentage (96.7%, min. 20 att)
🏈 Set personal record for consecutive completions (22)
What a night for Drew Brees 😤 pic.twitter.com/PdqH4I2EvM— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) December 17, 2019
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