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The Best in Sports: January 21, 2020
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Here is the best from January 21, 2020:
The Captain has gained the respect of his peers and baseball writers in America to vote him into the Hall of Fame (although 1 of 400 writers didn’t). He now has the 2nd highest HOF voting percentage of all-time, behind only his teammate Mariano Rivera, who is the only unanimous Hall of Famer ever. Either way, Mr. November will be enshrined forever in Cooperstown.
Clutch.
Captain.
Cooperstown.
The illustrious career of Derek Jeter. pic.twitter.com/HMJTCXecZH— MLB (@MLB) January 22, 2020
His career accolades speak for themselves https://t.co/jqCLvyUtUo
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) January 22, 2020
Top 10 Moments From Derek Jeter’s Career https://t.co/1fz6avtlT9
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) January 22, 2020
Related: MLB Hall of Fame
In the one professional basketball game on Tuesday, Kawhi Leonard squared off with Luka Doncic in a battle of Western Conference foes. These two superstars lived up to the hype. Each of them dropped 36 points and made memorable highlights (as shown below) to help their team win. Ultimately, Kawhi outdueled Luka in Dallas without his partner in crime, Paul George. Advantage: Reigning Finals MVP.
Kawhi, Luka drop 36 each in Dallas. 🔥
Kawhi Leonard: 36 PTS | 11 REB | 3 STL@luka7doncic: 36 PTS | 10 REB | 9 AST pic.twitter.com/zjGX1laMTx
— NBA (@NBA) January 22, 2020
Related: NBA Awards
The Play of the Day was Kawhi’s dunk on Luka for the and-1 slam.
Block the shot. Run the floor. Throw it down, Kawhi. 💪@LAClippers 46@dallasmavs 39
📺: @NBATV pic.twitter.com/N5NDXmgLHT
— NBA (@NBA) January 22, 2020
Related: NBA Top Highlights
After 10 years on the ballot, Larry Walker finally received the coveted 75% of the vote and will now forever be remembered as a Hall of Famer.
Larry is officially a legend. #HOF2020 pic.twitter.com/cUlnxW9DBi
— MLB (@MLB) January 22, 2020
.@Cdnmooselips33 is the first person to play for the @Rockies to be inducted into the @baseballhall. #HOF2020 pic.twitter.com/SXdf5uznQa
— MLB Stats (@MLBStats) January 22, 2020
Related: MLB Throwback
Luka has made plays like these look normal this season, and it’s simply unexplainable.
How, Luka?
📺: @NBATV pic.twitter.com/EWqn4hqcbj
— NBA (@NBA) January 22, 2020
Related: Dallas Mavericks Highlights
The Braves lost out on Donaldson, but might’ve gotten a more productive hitter at a fraction of the total price in Marcell Ozuna. And now, they can keep their long-term outlook intact with promising youngsters on the horizon.
UPDATE: Atlanta Braves have signed OF Marcell Ozuna to a 1y/$18M deal https://t.co/qkQLLCRy0j
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) January 22, 2020
Related: MLB Updates
KP missed the last 10 games (knee), but made his return on Tuesday and threw down an emphatic dunk to let everyone know he’s really back.
Kristaps coming through! 😤#MFFL x #CenterCourt pic.twitter.com/C8uumhyo4D
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 22, 2020
Related: NBA Headlines
Kawhi & Shamet stepped up when the Clippers needed it most to put the Mavs away. Dallas made it a 3-point game after JaMychal Green missed 2 free throws, so it was still a game, but without these two big shots, LA wouldn’t have won this game.
BIG three by Kawhi 👌#ClipperNation x #CenterCourt pic.twitter.com/NNLgGpN4mr
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 22, 2020
Kawhi with the incredible find… Shamet BURIES his 5th 👌!@LAClippers 105@dallasmavs 100
1:30 remaining on @NBATV pic.twitter.com/puWCRCkyI7
— NBA (@NBA) January 22, 2020
Related: Games of the Days
Former Washington Redskins HC Jay Gruden will now become the new Jacksonville Jaguars Offensive Coordinator, and call plays for Nick Foles, Leonard Fournette, and the Duval gang.
It’s official! Jay Gruden is the new OC of the #Jaguars pic.twitter.com/HYvXtQLv67
— Generation Jaguar (@generationjag) January 22, 2020
Related: Jacksonville Jaguars Headlines
A trio of notable injuries happened on Tuesday, some more surprising than others. Dustin Pedroia has been away from the game for multiple years, and suffered another setback, while Odell Beckham finally got the core muscle surgery that was bothering him throughout the season. The completely unexpected injury involved Dallas Mavericks starting C Dwight Powell suffering a torn Achilles that might keep him out until the 2021-22 season.
Could this be the end for Dustin Pedroia?
The Red Sox’s vet has suffered a “significant setback” with his knee.
Details ➡️ https://t.co/lAgEfwkY7g pic.twitter.com/iRe7Yjp1dk
— Yahoo Sports MLB (@MLByahoosports) January 21, 2020
Odell Beckham Jr. undergoes successful core muscle surgery
Details » https://t.co/gnVlzHQrb8 pic.twitter.com/NYBHGhHb86
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) January 21, 2020
Mavericks’ Dwight Powell is expected to have suffered a season-ending torn right Achilles tendon, per @ShamsCharania. pic.twitter.com/dC5IAJgICr
— Yahoo Sports NBA (@YahooSportsNBA) January 22, 2020
Related: Today in Sports: January 21, 2020
Top Facts to Know from the 1st Half of the NBA Season https://t.co/GgaYfEKeDd
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) January 22, 2020
The Best Play in Every Super Bowl Since 2004 https://t.co/UO7vMGxYim
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) January 22, 2020
Unsung Heroes for Every AFC Team in the 2019 NFL Season https://t.co/JMzIioOzre
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) January 22, 2020
Related: What’s Hot
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Dallas Mavericks
Related: Games of the Day
#PlayerOfTheDay F Kawhi Leonard (LAC)
FACTS TO KNOW:
– Outdueled Luka Doncic (36p, 10r, 9a) in Dallas for win
– 5-1 w/ 36 PPG, 2.8 SPG, & 53% FG since PG got hurt
– West Player of the Week; Now 6th Straight 30pt GP https://t.co/7NqNFqGZdt— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) January 22, 2020
Related: Players of the Day
Jeter was one of the greatest Playoff performers ever!
Derek Jeter was one of the greatest MLB postseason performers of all-time https://t.co/zEJpf1Rl5L
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) January 22, 2020
Related: Facts to Know
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