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What Happened in Sports: December 2, 2020
What happened in sports on December 2, 2020 ft. HOU & DC swapping Wall & Westbrook, Steelers staying undefeated, and more!
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December 2nd, 2020 was remembered for a blockbuster John Wall for Russell Westbrook trade between the Houston Rockets and Washington Wizards. The Steelers stayed undefeated (11-0) after beating the depleted Ravens on a rare Wednesday in the NFL while the MLB’s non-tender deadline created many new free agents with some prominent names like OF Kyle Schwarber, SP Carlos Rodon, and OF David Dahl. The NBA also announced its Opening Day schedule with the Lakers vs. Clippers and Nets vs. Warriors on tap in less than three weeks.
Check out everything that happened in sports on December 2nd last year and the Best in Sports from exactly a year ago, headlined by a breakout performance from Kelly Oubre as he single-handedly saved the Phoenix Suns from defeat. 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.
Trace @McSorley_IX to @Primetime_jet for a 70-yard @Ravens touchdown! #RavensFlock
📺: #BALvsPIT on NBC
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— NFL (@NFL) December 2, 2020
.@RGIII takes off for a gain of 39 yards! #RavensFlock
📺: #BALvsPIT on NBC
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— NFL (@NFL) December 2, 2020
What a throw, @_BigBen7. 😱 @JamesWashington #HereWeGo
📺: #BALvsPIT on NBC
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/zEAdNZ2Doe pic.twitter.com/wVt7sJGCBy
— NFL (@NFL) December 2, 2020
Pittsburgh Pick-6!@joehaden23 takes it the other way. #HereWeGo
📺: #BALvsPIT on NBC
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/zEAdNZ2Doe pic.twitter.com/omjzuxA2Z9
— NFL (@NFL) December 2, 2020
Beautiful back shoulder throw to @Ebron85 🎯 #HereWeGo
📺: #BALvsPIT on NBC
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— NFL (@NFL) December 2, 2020
Lifting off in Houston soon … 👀🚀 pic.twitter.com/0bhOnLbmq3
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) December 3, 2020
Happy 37th birthday, @AaronRodgers12!
He was clutch in Super Bowl XLV 🏆 (Feb. 6, 2011) pic.twitter.com/kdE2U8BI4a
— NFL Throwback (@nflthrowback) December 2, 2020
The Top 3 longest throws by air distance so far this week, according to @NextGenStats! 🎯 (by @MyStraightTalk) pic.twitter.com/xHB78z5o4Z
— NFL (@NFL) December 2, 2020
The @steelers defense came up HUGE against the Ravens in Week 8!
📺: #BALvsPIT — 3:40pm ET on NBC
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app pic.twitter.com/5r9pdME0w6
— NFL (@NFL) December 2, 2020
248 total yards + 2 TDs between Taysom Hill and Latavius Murray earned the @Saints their ninth win of the year! ⚜️@T_Hill4 | @LataviusM | #Saints pic.twitter.com/2TmPwSqow4
— NFL (@NFL) December 2, 2020
Breaking down the @Vikings Week 12 comeback win! (via @BaldyNFL) pic.twitter.com/tk3a6znMrv
— NFL (@NFL) December 2, 2020
December 2, 2010: LeBron (@KingJames) returns to play in Cleveland w/ Miami or the first time since his July “Decision.”
In a hostile environment, the Heat beat the Cavs 118-90 & LeBron went off for 38 points (15-25 FG), 8 rebounds, 5 assists. pic.twitter.com/EMpLIhpvn4
— This Day In Sports Clips (@TDISportsClips) December 2, 2020
December 2, 1985: The Dolphins beat the Bears 38-24 on MNF at the Orange Bowl. This would be the only loss the Bears suffered all season. pic.twitter.com/YUvdsM0inO
— This Day In Sports Clips (@TDISportsClips) December 2, 2020
December 2, 2010: Packers WR Donald Driver with a sick run after catch for a 61-yard TD reception against the 49ers. pic.twitter.com/3N3gCsUfbs
— This Day In Sports Clips (@TDISportsClips) December 2, 2020
One of the greatest players ever, @AaronRodgers12 has some of the most exciting highlights any NFL fan can watch, especially #Packers fans https://t.co/HxZpvjFxD7
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 10, 2021
December 2, 2004: The Mavs beat the Rockets 113-106 in a Dirk (53 pts) T-Mac (48 pts) duel in Dallas pic.twitter.com/UTqq2blQ7M
— This Day In Sports Clips (@TDISportsClips) December 2, 2020
December 2, 1990: @BoJackson runs through a bunch of Broncos and breaks free for a 62-yard TD run.
The Raiders won 23-20. pic.twitter.com/LkIHrDil2V
— This Day In Sports Clips (@TDISportsClips) December 2, 2020
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[Highlights] EDGE T.J. Watt, PIT (v.BAL): 7 TKL, 3.5 TFL, 2 SK [Player of the Day]
[Highlights] CB Joe Haden, PIT (v.BAL): 1 INT, 1 TD, 2 TKL, 1 TFL, 1 PD
[Highlights] WR Hollywood Brown, BAL (@PIT): 4 REC, 85 YDS, 1 TD
NBA: SF De’Andre Hunter, Atlanta Hawks (turns 23)
NFL: RB Aaron Jones, Green Bay Packers (26)
NFL: LB Zach Cunningham, Houston Texans (26)
MLB: C Gary Sanchez, New York Yankees (28)
NFL: QB Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers (37)
2019: Minnesota Vikings QB Kirk Cousins set a NFL record by losing his 8th consecutive MNF game to start his career while opposing Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson achieved the highest MNF win% of any QB at 9-2 (min. 10 GP)
2010: Miami Heat SF LeBron James made his return to Cleveland as a member of the Heat in the 1st game between the 2 teams since “The Decision”. In a hostile environment, LeBron finished with 38 PTS in the blowout victory
1993: Houston Rockets tied an NBA record by starting the season 15-0
1991: New York Mets made OF Bobby Bonilla the highest-paid player in MLB history with a 5yr/$29 million contract
1986: Despite playing at the Hartford Civic Center, the Boston Celtics’ loss to the Washington Bullets ended their record-long 38-game home winning streak
1985: The Chicago Bears lost their only game of the entire season to the Miami Dolphins 38-24; HC Mike Ditka and DC Buddy Ryan had to be separated from each other at halftime after frustration turned into an altercation
1984: In a 45-34 loss to the Los Angeles Raiders, Miami Dolphins QB Dan Marino broke the NFL single-season record by throwing his 37th passing TD of the season; he would finish the year with 48
1981: Los Angeles Dodgers SP Fernando Valenzuela became the 3rd consecutive Dodgers pitcher to be named NL Rookie of the Year (Rick Sutcliffe – 1979, Steve Howe – 1980)
1971: After 6 seasons in Baltimore, the Orioles traded 35-year-old MVP 2nd runner-up OF Frank Robinson to the Los Angeles Dodgers
1948: St. Louis Cardinals OF Stan Musial was named NL MVP for the 3rd and final time in his career
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