By Pro Sports Outlook, The Front Office for Fans
Jan 06, 2020

January 6th, 2020 was highlighted by a controversial no-call in New Orleans as Brandon Ingram should have headed to the free throw line to tie the game against the Utah Jazz. Trae Young embarrassed MPJ and the Denver Nuggets as he flashed his elite handles and passing ability while the Dallas Cowboys hired former Super Bowl champion Mike McCarthy as the team’s new Head Coach in replacement of Jason Garrett. Check out the Best in Sports from 1/6.

This daily sports article 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, top performances of the day, significant birthdays, and a quick recap of notable events on this day in sports history.

Trae embarrassing the Nuggets

Luka’s a triple-double machine

Luka almost crosses himself

Controversial no-call on NOLA

Career high from Markelle Fultz

Spida’s fancy finish

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[Highlights] C Nikola Jokic, DEN (@ATL): 47 PTS (16-25 FG), 5 AST, 8 REB, 2 STL, 1 BLK, 0 TOV [Player of the Day

[Highlights] G Luka Doncic, DAL (v.CHI): 38 PTS (14-24 FG), 10 AST, 11 REB, 1 BLK, 3 TOV

[Highlights] PG Trae Young, ATL (v.DEN): 29 PTS (8-12 FG), 12 AST, 4 REB, 7 TOV

[Highlights] F Brandon Ingram, NOP (v.UTA): 35 PTS (12-26 FG), 5 AST, 8 REB, 1 STL, 1 BLK, 3 TOV

[Highlights] SF TJ Warren, IND (@CHA): 36 PTS (15-24 FG), 3 AST, 5 REB, 1 STl, 1 BLK, 1 TOV

NFL: CB Michael Davis, Los Angeles Chargers (25)

NFL: QB Jameis Winston, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (26)

NFL: NT Eddie Goldman, Chicago Bears (26)

MLB: RP Reyes Moronta, San Fransisco Giants (27)

NBA: SG Pat Connaughton, Milwaukee Bucks (27)

MLB: SP Kevin Gausman, San Francisco Giants (29)

NBA: SG Will Barton, Denver Nuggets (29)

NFL: DL Ndamukong Suh, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (33)

NBA: PG Gilbert Arenas, Retired after 2012 (38)

NFL: EDGE Charles Haley, Hall of Fame (56)

2018: After 9 years with ESPN, Jon Gruden’s return to the Oakland (now Las Vegas) Raiders was officially announced with a record-breaking 10y/$100M contract

2018: Tennessee Titans QB Marcus Mariota became just the 2nd player in NFL history to score a TD on their own tipped pass (Brad Johnson)

2010: Due to an incident in the team’s locker room, NBA Commissioner David Stern suspended Washington Wizards SG Gilbert Arenas indefinitely

2007: After losing a 4th quarter lead to the Seattle Seahawks, Dallas Cowboys QB Tony Romo botched the snap of a short, potential go-ahead FG with only 1:20 remaining

2006: 18-year-old 1st overall pick OF Justin Upton signed a 5y/$6.1M deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks — most ever for a non-FA minor leaguer

2002: Dallas Cowboys RB Emmitt Smith became the 1st player in NFL history to rush for over 1,000 yards in 11 consecutive seasons

2002: Green Bay Packers QB Brett Favre controversially took a dive that gave New York Giants DE Michael Strahan the single-season sack record with 22.5

1995: With the Atlanta Hawks’ win over the Washington Bullets, HC Lenny Wilkens passed Red Auerbach to become the NBA’s all-time leader in wins (939)

1985: The Joe Montana-led San Francisco 49ers shut out the Chicago Bears 23-0 for their 2nd NFC Championship

1985: Miami Dolphins QB Dan Marino continued his MVP season with 421 yards and 4 TDs to defeat the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Championship

1976: Media mogul Ted Turner officially purchased the Atlanta Braves for $12 million

1951: Indianapolis Olympians defeated the Rochester Royals 75-73 in 6OT, the longest game in NBA history

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