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What Happened in Sports: January 26, 2020
See what happened in sports on January 26, 2021 ft. NBA teams paying tribute to Kobe Bryant, Dame dropping 50, Trae's half-court shot, and more!
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January 26th, 2020 was highlighted by teams across the NBA showing tribute to a sports legend after the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant and his 13 year-old daughter Gianna. Damian Lillard dropped 50 points while dedicating his monster performance to the Black Mamba and Trae Young paid tribute to the late legend by starting the game wearing his old #8 jersey for sentimental purposes and led the Atlanta Hawks to victory with a ferocious stat-line and a half court shot that seemed to be guided in by the basketball gods on a day like this. Check out the Best in Sports from 1/26.
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.
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The New York Knicks and Madison Square Garden pay tribute to Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna. pic.twitter.com/KmNlTlDQXT
— NBA (@NBA) January 27, 2020
The New Orleans Pelicans and the Boston Celtics started the game by each taking 24-second shot-clock violations in honor of Kobe Bryant. pic.twitter.com/AA3ntFpLtc
— NBA (@NBA) January 27, 2020
Damian Lillard puts up 50 PTS (8 3PM) and 13 AST in the @trailblazers home win. pic.twitter.com/fF94wNo7qE
— NBA (@NBA) January 27, 2020
Trae Young beat the buzzer from beyond halfcourt, which gave the @ATLHawks a 78-72 lead over the @WashWizards at halftime. pic.twitter.com/zb0ZOW2GZ2
— NBA (@NBA) January 27, 2020
Trae Young pays tribute to Kobe Bryant by wearing No. 8 to start the game, and then leads the @ATLHawks to victory with 45 PTS and 14 AST. pic.twitter.com/FHzRcCzeqn
— NBA (@NBA) January 27, 2020
.@ZO2_ dished out a career-high 15 assists in tonight’s win over Boston! pic.twitter.com/TGTdZWW469
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) January 27, 2020
Lonzo finds Zion above the rim ? pic.twitter.com/WbdsLYwwbz
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) January 27, 2020
Lonzo lobs the alley-oop to Zion from out of bounds. pic.twitter.com/VSbhtxWP14
— NBA (@NBA) January 27, 2020
If the shot doesn’t quite fall, Zion’s got you ? pic.twitter.com/oebJcq4jV1
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) January 27, 2020
Ja flashes his handle and hops down the stretch of the @memgrizz win. pic.twitter.com/OSSo621IeT
— NBA (@NBA) January 27, 2020
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3:00 PM: 2020 NFL Pro Bowl: AFC vs NFC
3:30 PM: Houston Rockets (28-16) vs. Denver Nuggets (31-14)
4:00 PM: Toronto Raptors (31-14) vs. San Antonio Spurs (20-24)
6:00 PM: Phoenix Suns (19-26) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (21-24)
6:00 PM: Boston Celtics (30-14) vs. New Orelans Pelicans (17-29)
9:00 PM: Indiana Pacers (30-16) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (19-27)
[Highlights] PG Damian Lillard, POR (v.IND): 50 PTS (14-23 FG), 13 AST, 6 REB, 1 STL, 1 TOV [Player of the Day]
[Highlights] PG Trae Young, ATL (v.WAS): 45 PTS (13-24 FG), 14 AST, 6 REB, 1 STL, 5 TOV
[Highlights] PF Domantas Sabonis, IND (@POR): 27 PTS (11-17 FG), 11 AST, 14 REB, 1 BLK, 3 TOV
[Highlights] C Nikola Jokic, DEN (v.HOU): 24 PTS (9-18 FG), 11 AST, 12 REB, 2 STL, 6 TOV
[Highlights] F Kawhi Leonard, LAC (@ORL): 31 PTS (11-20), 7 AST, 14 REB, 1 STL, 1 BLK, 4 TOV
NBA: PG Darius Garland, Cleveland Cavaliers (turns 20)
NFL: RB Kenyan Drake, Arizona Cardinals (26)
NBA: PF Montrezl Harrell, Los Angeles Clippers (26)
NFL: LB Manti Te’o, New Orleans Saints (29)
NFL: K Dan Bailey, Minnesota Vikings (32)
NBA: SF Vince Carter, Atlanta Hawks (43)
2003: Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Oakland Raiders to win their 1st Super Bowl in franchise history as HC Jon Gruden (39 y/o) became the youngest coach to ever win a Super Bowl (against his former team, nonetheless)
1997: Green Bay Packers defeated the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XXXI for their 1st championship in nearly 30 years
1992: Washington defeated the Buffalo Bills for their 3rd and final Super Bowl title
1991: Former Kansas City Chiefs K Jan Stenerud became the very 1st full-time kicker to ever be named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame
1990: Boston Red Sox hired Elaine Weddington as Assistant GM, making her the highest-ranking African-American woman in any major-league front office
1986: Chicago Bears routed the New England Patriots 46-10 to win their 1st (and only) Super Bowl in franchise history
1980: Despite a home loss to the Indiana Pacers, Cleveland Cavaliers SG Austin Carr became the 1st in franchise history with 10,000 career points
1973: HOF SG George Gervin made his ABA debut for the Virginia Squires in a loss to the Utah Stars
1960: Oakland Raiders were officially established as the American Football League’s final franchise after the Minnesota Vikings spurned the upstart league for the NFL
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