By Pro Sports Outlook, The Front Office for Fans
Nov 04, 2019

November 5th, 2019 was highlighted by Trae Young putting in a strong performance after returning from an ankle injury, LeBron’s third consecutive triple-double, the Hornets and Pacers enduring in an exhilarating match-up which ended in overtime, and Gordon Hayward having his best game as a Boston Celtic. Check out the Best in Sports from 11/5.

This daily sports article includes real headlines only (no clickbait rumors), all of the top highlights, interesting facts from around the NFL, NBA, & MLB, main games to watch, best performances of the day, significant birthdays, and a quick recap of notable events on this day in sports history.

Trae Young didn’t miss a beat

Make that 3 straight for the King

Miami, We’re Ready for Lift-Off

Trae Young got em’ dancing

G-Hayward is officially BACK

Graham sets career-high off the bench

Watt & Dupree are a PROBLEM

Minkah’s been a difference-maker in PIT

Happy bday OBJ

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[Player of the Day] F Gordon Hayward, BOS (@CLE): 39 PTS (17-20 FG), 8 AST, 7 REB, 2 BLK, 4 TOV

F LeBron James, LAL (@CHI): 30 PTS (10-19 FG), 11 AST, 10 REB, 2 STL, 1 BLK

PG Trae Young, ATL (v.SAS): 29 PTS (10-23 FG), 13 AST, 2 REB, 2 STL

SF T.J. Warren, IND (@CHA): 33 PTS (15-18 FG), 3 AST, 4 REB, 2 STL, 1 BLK

PG Devonte’ Graham, CHA (v.IND): 35 PTS (10-21 FG), 6 AST, 4 REB, 3 STL

NBA: PF Trey Lyles, San Antonio Spurs (turns 24)

NFL: WR Odell Beckham Jr, Cleveland Browns (27)

MLB: SP Jon Gray, Colorado Rockies (28)

NFL: C Jason Kelce, Philadelphia Eagles (32)

NFL: K Nick Folk, New England Patriots (35)

NFL: TE Kellen Winslow Sr, Hall of Fame (62)

NBA: C Bill Walton, Hall of Fame (67)

2008: Los Angeles Dodgers SP Greg Maddux won his MLB-record 18th Gold Glove Award

1997: The Milwaukee Brewers became the 1st team in the 20th century to switch leagues, moving from the AL to the NL. The Houston Astros would later become the 2nd team to ever do so in 2013

1996: New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter was unanimously voted as AL Rookie of the Year

1995: Houston Oilers QB Warren Moon and Denver Broncos QB John Elway became just the 6th and 7th players to throw for over 40,000 career passing yards

1988: In the NBA’s Florida debut, the Miami Heat lost their inaugural game to the visiting Los Angeles Clippers

1982: The Cleveland Cavaliers set a dubious NBA record, losing their 24th consecutive game

1976: For the 1st time in MLB history, a player was traded for a manager as the Oakland Athletics traded MGR Chuck Tanner to the Pittsburgh Pirates for C Manny Sanguillen

1971: Los Angeles Lakers PF Elgin Baylor announced his retirement due to the accumulation of injuries over 14 seasons and 846 games

1968: Detroit Tigers SP Denny McLain became the 1st pitcher in AL history to win the MVP and Cy Young Awards in the same season

1967: After losing their 1st 7 games in franchise history, the New Orleans Saints finally tasted victory with a home win over the Philadelphia Eagles

1959: The formation of the American Football League (AFL), along with its 8 charter franchises, was officially announced

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