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What Happened in Sports: December 8, 2019
What happened in sports on December 8, 2019 ft. a shootout at the Superdome, Tyler Herro coming up clutch, AD dropping 50 points, and more!
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December 8th, 2019 was highlighted by a potential Game of the Year shootout at the Superdome with the 49ers leaving victorious after a game-winning field goal, Tyler Herro coming up clutch in the fourth quarter by scoring 16 of Miami’s final 18 points igniting their win in OT, and Anthony Davis dropping a season-high 50 points as he asserted his dominance as the top big man in the NBA. Check out the Best in Sports from 12/8.
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.
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Season-high 50 PTS.
20-29 FGM.
7 REB, 6 AST, 4 STL.@AntDavis23 records his 4th career 50-point game as the @Lakers improve to 21-3 on the season! #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/wPBXSJ46Xb
— NBA (@NBA) December 9, 2019
AD with the two-handed flush! ?#LakeShow pic.twitter.com/sPaeKMNAjF
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 9, 2019
Make way for the King! ??#LakeShow pic.twitter.com/R9j6BJWdGv
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 9, 2019
DK Metcalf with the 35-yard catch down the sideline! @dkm14 #Seahawks
?: #SEAvsLAR on NBC
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Watch free on mobile: https://t.co/jQ30PKCS7y pic.twitter.com/zQ8btNjdsX
— NFL (@NFL) December 9, 2019
? @raf_tyler erupts for 16 of the @MiamiHEAT‘s last 18 PTS, sparking the OT victory vs. CHI! #NBARooks #HEATTwitter pic.twitter.com/pXgfT5WzIJ
— NBA (@NBA) December 9, 2019
Half-Man, Half-Amazing! ?#TrueToAtlanta pic.twitter.com/5Aq67OvnrV
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 9, 2019
? @SDinwiddie_25 puts Brooklyn in front late!
7.8 to play:@nuggets 102@BrooklynNets 103
Watch Live: https://t.co/lZZApswzuX pic.twitter.com/8pyT5K0Jmu
— NBA (@NBA) December 8, 2019
Joker hits the one-legged fadeaway ?#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/6katf15WXM
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 8, 2019
Richaun Holmes lives above the rim ?#SacramentoProud pic.twitter.com/g6D1bT0zb2
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 9, 2019
Handle, euro, AND-1 Luka Doncic!
Watch Live: https://t.co/lZZApswzuX pic.twitter.com/zKkaCIoE6y
— NBA (@NBA) December 9, 2019
✨ @luka7doncic (27 PTS, 7 REB, 8 AST) becomes the only player since 1976 to record 19 straight games with 20+ PTS, 5+ REB, 5+ AST! #MFFL pic.twitter.com/UkiNja4mPX
— NBA (@NBA) December 9, 2019
Trae Young crosses into the deep @ATLHawks triple! ?
Watch Live: https://t.co/lZZApswzuX pic.twitter.com/OHntOZSABR
— NBA (@NBA) December 8, 2019
.@TKelce takes the direct snap for the touchdown! #KCvsNE #ChiefsKingdom
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Watch free on mobile: https://t.co/D5AfU98qAh pic.twitter.com/IySt9kWNLo
— NFL (@NFL) December 8, 2019
From his own end zone…@RyanTannehill1 to A.J. Brown for the 91-YARD TD! @brown1arthur #TENvsOAK #TitanUp
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Watch free on mobile: https://t.co/D5AfU98qAh pic.twitter.com/aPaWz3bj8y
— NFL (@NFL) December 8, 2019
85 YARDS TO THE HOUSE.@Steelers punt return TD! @Juiceup__3 #HereWeGo
?: #PITvsAZ on CBS
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Watch free on mobile: https://t.co/D5AfU98qAh pic.twitter.com/cD50xoLcoG
— NFL (@NFL) December 8, 2019
We want Mo Hurst! Big man INT ? @mohurstjr #RaiderNation
?: #TENvsOAK on CBS
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Watch free on mobile: https://t.co/D5AfU98qAh pic.twitter.com/UpmspUYDUq
— NFL (@NFL) December 8, 2019
.@TomBrady to @Edelman11 on the flea-flicker: 37-yard TOUCHDOWN! #GoPats
?: #KCvsNE on CBS
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Watch free on mobile: https://t.co/D5AfU98qAh pic.twitter.com/bx5zplmxga
— NFL (@NFL) December 8, 2019
.@gkittle46 goes BEAST MODE! #GoNiners #SFvsNO
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Watch free on mobile: https://t.co/D5AfU98qAh pic.twitter.com/owUIgEY0A1
— NFL (@NFL) December 8, 2019
.@RobbieGould09 kicks the game-winning FG for the @49ers. #GoNiners #SFvsNO pic.twitter.com/m6VBPctuLs
— NFL (@NFL) December 8, 2019
Sam Ficken from 44 yards out for the WIN! @sficken1 #TakeFlight #MIAvsNYJ pic.twitter.com/PULjxdu2Os
— NFL (@NFL) December 8, 2019
What a throw by @Jaboowins!
He tosses his 4th TD and the @Buccaneers take a 38-35 lead! @B_Perriman11 #GoBucs #INDvsTB
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— NFL (@NFL) December 8, 2019
TERRY MCLAURIN!
Unreal one-handed touchdown grab. #HTTR
?: #WASvsGB on FOX
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Watch free on mobile: https://t.co/D5AfU98qAh pic.twitter.com/OaLLDL51Ad
— NFL (@NFL) December 8, 2019
AIR WATSON.@DeshaunWatson | #WeAreTexans
?: #DENvsHOU on CBS
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Watch free on mobile: https://t.co/D5AfU98qAh pic.twitter.com/55Fjo6nGin
— NFL (@NFL) December 8, 2019
MATT RYAN THROWS A 93-YARD TOUCHDOWN! @M_Ryan02 @LlamaDay #InBrotherhood #CARvsATL
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— NFL (@NFL) December 8, 2019
The @49ers get a little tricky…
And @ESanders_10 has a touchdown pass to @RMos_8Ball! #GoNiners #SFvsNO
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Watch free on mobile: https://t.co/D5AfU98qAh pic.twitter.com/Azd6poZ9i5
— NFL (@NFL) December 8, 2019
His name is Alexander Mattison ? @AlexMattison22 #SKOL
?: #DETvsMIN on FOX
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— NFL (@NFL) December 8, 2019
.@MikeEvans13_ for a 61-yard touchdown! @Jaboowins
#GoBucs #INDvsTB
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Watch free on mobile: https://t.co/D5AfU98qAh pic.twitter.com/ea9sFwpDXZ
— NFL (@NFL) December 8, 2019
.@JimmyG_10 to @ESanders_10. 75 yards! ?
The @49ers respond in a big way! #GoNiners #SFvsNO
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Watch free on mobile: https://t.co/D5AfU98qAh pic.twitter.com/WIvcs6zCyh
— NFL (@NFL) December 8, 2019
He handed it to Kareem Jackson to return the fumble for SIX! @ReemBoi25 #BroncosCountry
?: #DENvsHOU on CBS
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Watch free on mobile: https://t.co/D5AfU98qAh pic.twitter.com/UrelzQdlcX
— NFL (@NFL) December 8, 2019
Make that ✌️ touchdowns for @JaredCook89! @drewbrees #Saints #SFvsNO
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Watch free on mobile: https://t.co/D5AfU98qAh pic.twitter.com/YTNtZZPnKB
— NFL (@NFL) December 8, 2019
STOP THAT, LAMAR. ? @lj_era8 #RavensFlock
?: #BALvsBUF on CBS
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Watch free on mobile: https://t.co/D5AfU98qAh pic.twitter.com/picLbC9Hse
— NFL (@NFL) December 8, 2019
The @Colts capitalize off the interception. @JBrissett12 steps in the pocket and launches one to Marcus Johnson for a 46-yard score! #Colts #INDvsTB
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Watch free on mobile: https://t.co/D5AfU98qAh pic.twitter.com/xb1BntQan1
— NFL (@NFL) December 8, 2019
Let it fly, @JBrissett12! #Colts
A 50-yard reception for @Mojomdj! #INDvsTB
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Watch free on mobile: https://t.co/D5AfU98qAh pic.twitter.com/XUCwRnk1EN
— NFL (@NFL) December 8, 2019
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1:00 PM: Baltimore Ravens (10-2) vs. Buffalo Bills (9-3)
1:00 PM: San Francisco 49ers (10-2) vs. New Orleans Saints (10-2)
4:25 PM: Kansas City Chiefs (8-4) vs. New England Patriots (10-2)
4:25 PM: Tennessee Titans (7-5) vs. Oakland Raiders (6-6)
8:20 PM: Seattle Seahawks (10-2) vs. Los Angeles Rams (7-5)
3:00 PM: Denver Nuggets (14-5) vs. Brooklyn Nets (12-10)
6:00 PM: Toronto Raptors (15-6) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (17-7)
7:00 PM: Sacramento Kings (8-12) vs. Dallas Mavericks (15-6)
9:00 PM: Oklahoma City Thunder (8-12) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (9-13)
10:30 PM: Minnesota Timberwolves (10-10) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (19-3)
[Player of the Day] PF Anthony Davis, LAL (v.MIN): 50 PTS (20-29 FG), 6 AST, 7 REB, 4 STL, 1 BLK, 1 TOV
PG LeBron James, LAL (v.MIN): 32 PTS (12-20 FG), 13 AST, 4 REB, 1 STL, 5 TOV
SF Kawhi Leonard, LAC (@WSH): 34 PTS (12-18 FG), 5 AST, 11 REB, 1 STL, 4 TOV
PF Nemanja Bjelica, SAC (@DAL): 30 PTS (13-18 FG), 4 AST, 7 REB, 1 STL, 1 BLK, 0 TOV
SG Tyler Herro, MIA (v.CHI): 27 PTS (10-22 FG), 3 AST, 6 REB, 1 STL, 2 TOV, 16 of MIA’s final 18 PTS
QB Drew Lock, DEN (@HOU): 22/27 (81.5%), 309 YDS, 3 TD, 1 INT; 3 RSH, 15 YDS
QB Drew Brees, NO (v.SF): 29/40 (72.5%), 349 YDS, 5 TD; 1 RSH, 1 YD, 1 TD
EDGE Danielle Hunter, MIN (v.DET): 7 TKL, 6 SOLO, 3 TFL, 3 SK, 3 QBH
S Quandre Diggs, SEA (@LAR): 5 TKL, 4 SOLO, 2 PD, 2 INT, 1 TD
K Jason Sanders, MIA (@NYJ): 7/8 FG (87.5%), 0/0 XP, LNG 53yd
NFL: P Trevor Daniel, Houston Texans (turns 25)
NBA: C Dwight Howard, Los Angeles Lakers (34)
MLB: 3B Josh Donaldson, Free Agent (34)
NFL: QB Phillip Rivers, Los Angeles Chargers (38)
MLB: SP Mike Mussina, Hall of Fame (51)
2011: The NBA and its Players’ Association reached an agreement to end the 161-day lockout, which shortened the season by 16 games with Opening Day moved to December 25, 2011
2011: As temporary owners of the New Orleans Hornets at the time, the NBA vetoed the 3-team trade that would have sent PG Chris Paul to the Los Angeles Lakers in a 3-team trade proposal
2008: After 23 seasons and 355 career wins, 4-time Cy Young Award winning SP Greg Maddux officially retired from baseball
2000: Los Angeles Lakers C Shaquille O’Neal broke Wilt Chamberlain’s 40-year record by missing all 11 of his FTAs
1999: Houston Rockets PF Charles Barkley tore his left quad while attempting to block a shot by Philadelphia 76ers PF Tyrone Hill, essentially ending the 11x All-Star’s 16-year, HOF career
1998: For the 1st time in the event’s 49-year history, the NBA’s All-Star Weekend in Philadelphia was officially cancelled due to an ongoing labor dispute between the NBA and NBPA
1992: Atlanta Hawks SF Dominique Wilkins set an NBA record by hitting all 23 FTAs in a victory over the Chicago Bulls
1988: New York Knicks set an NBA record by converting 11 three-pointers in a win over the Milwaukee Bucks (the current record is now 27 in a game by Houston)
1961: Philadelphia Warriors C Wilt Chamberlain scored a then-record 78 points in a 3OT loss to the Los Angeles Lakers
1961: Syracuse Nationals PG Larry Costello scored 32 consecutive points — 13 FGs and 6 FTs — without missing to set an NBA record
1955: Brooklyn Dodgers C Roy Campanella won his 3rd and final MVP Award
1940: Chicago Bears set an NFL scoring record by defeating the Washington Redskins 73-0 in the NFL Championship Game
1914: After weeks of rumors, Philadelphia Athletics MGR Connie Mack sold 2B Eddie Collins — the reigning MVP — to the Chicago White Sox for $50,000
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