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What Happened in Sports: December 17, 2020
What happened in sports on December 17, 2020 ft. Justin Herbert tying a rookie record for PASS TD, Mariota stepping in for Carr, & more!
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December 17th, 2020 was highlighted by a Thursday Night thriller as Justin Herbert led the Chargers to an OT victory over the Raiders in Vegas after Derek Carr got injured in the first quarter. Marcus Mariota and Darren Waller played extremely well, but the Raiders D failed to stop LAC in OT. Check out everything that happened in sports on December 17th last year and the Best in Sports from exactly a year ago, headlined by an epic performance from the Indiana Pacers as they dramatically ended the Los Angeles Lakers historic win-streak.
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.
Justin Herbert! QB SNEAK FOR THE WIN. #BoltUp #LACvsLV pic.twitter.com/RSZK6J84ie
— NFL (@NFL) December 18, 2020
HERBERT GOES DEEP. #BoltUp
📺: #LACvsLV on NFLN/FOX/PRIME VIDEO
📱: https://t.co/W5bCPYgMfo pic.twitter.com/1WWvbE5d0O
— NFL (@NFL) December 18, 2020
This kid’s a rookie? 😳 #BoltUp
📺: #LACvsLV on NFLN/FOX/PRIME VIDEO
📱: https://t.co/W5bCPYgMfo pic.twitter.com/IolzP3ElfD
— NFL (@NFL) December 18, 2020
Michael Badgley misses a potential go-ahead 46-yard FG, game is still tied. pic.twitter.com/TRBPSJddX3
— Main Team (@MainTeamSports) December 18, 2020
Badgley does it again, misses another potential go-ahead FG. Game is…. still tied. pic.twitter.com/1bymT5qmGr
— Main Team (@MainTeamSports) December 18, 2020
MARIOTA.
A 35-yard dime to Darren Waller puts the @Raiders ahead! #RaiderNation
📺: #LACvsLV on NFLN/FOX/PRIME VIDEO
📱: https://t.co/W5bCPYgMfo pic.twitter.com/FusOSKmV85
— NFL (@NFL) December 18, 2020
Mariota’s first pass is right on the money. #RaiderNation
📺: #LACvsLV on NFLN/FOX/PRIME VIDEO
📱: https://t.co/W5bCPYgMfo pic.twitter.com/4Du1rBQ2Pz
— NFL (@NFL) December 18, 2020
What a performance from Marcus Mariota.
He ties the game at 24 with 6:16 remaining! #RaiderNation
📺: #LACvsLV on NFLN/FOX/PRIME VIDEO
📱: https://t.co/W5bCPYgMfo pic.twitter.com/mtiQ8zYZYf
— NFL (@NFL) December 18, 2020
.@ChrisHarrisJr snags his first INT with the @Chargers and returns it 52 yards!
LAC takes over at the LV 32-yard line. #BoltUp
📺: #LACvsLV on NFLN/FOX/PRIME VIDEO
📱: https://t.co/W5bCPYgMfo pic.twitter.com/QBURR6nSAf
— NFL (@NFL) December 18, 2020
16 in the 3rd.. CURRY COOKING on ESPN! 🔥🍳 pic.twitter.com/lnH1OMniT8
— NBA (@NBA) December 18, 2020
29 points (16 in 3Q) for @StephenCurry30!
💦 29 PTS | 6 REB | 3 STL | 6 3PM 💦 pic.twitter.com/3SNAY0O4QB
— NBA (@NBA) December 18, 2020
🔥 LaMelo Ball drops 18 in @hornets W! #NBAPreseason @MELOD1P: 18 PTS, 5 AST, 4 3PM pic.twitter.com/2hAV6DmcWZ
— NBA (@NBA) December 18, 2020
😤 27 & 10 for Christian Wood (@Chriswood_5) in his @HoustonRockets debut! #NBAPreseason pic.twitter.com/LatpnbNJRX
— NBA (@NBA) December 18, 2020
1⃣8⃣ points
1⃣3⃣ dimes@JaMorant powers the @memgrizz! #NBAPreseason pic.twitter.com/2DOejYgaTe
— NBA (@NBA) December 18, 2020
🌊🌊🌊
22 PTS on 8-12 shooting for @KELLYOUBREJR in the @warriors W! #NBAPreseason pic.twitter.com/mDA90kkOUy
— NBA (@NBA) December 18, 2020
All hands. 🙌
The BEST catches from Week 14! pic.twitter.com/UUDP9AOonT
— NFL (@NFL) December 17, 2020
70-point game in Year 2, led team to 8-0 in Orlando, can score at every level… where else can you see Devin Booker get buckets? #OnlyHere @DevinBook and the @Suns battle Dallas – Wednesday, December 23rd on ESPN pic.twitter.com/mMk9a9pxLU
— NBA (@NBA) December 17, 2020
4x scoring champion, 2x NBA champion, 2x Finals MVP… Where else can you watch Kevin Durant come up big in the clutch? #OnlyHere @KDTrey5 and the @BrooklynNets host Golden State opening night – Tuesday, December 22nd on TNT pic.twitter.com/GL28pHXWZP
— NBA (@NBA) December 17, 2020
Herbert and Carr can throw a BEAUTIFUL deep ball. 🎯#BoltUp | #RaiderNation
📺: #LACvsLV — Tonight 8pm ET on NFLN/FOX/PRIME VIDEO
📱: https://t.co/I6INVckndX pic.twitter.com/yNGhWpXcZn
— NFL (@NFL) December 17, 2020
Catch of the year? @KennyKennyMoe3 (by @WilsonFootball) pic.twitter.com/32l8FSCK4u
— NFL (@NFL) December 17, 2020
✨ Must-see LUKA MAGIC! Where else? #OnlyHere @luka7doncic and the @dallasmavs open their season vs. PHX – Wednesday, December 23rd on ESPN pic.twitter.com/G3KDm1WP5j
— NBA (@NBA) December 17, 2020
Chase Young? Jonathan Taylor?
Which rookie had the BEST @PFF grade in Week 14? pic.twitter.com/UV0CxpO8uv
— NFL (@NFL) December 17, 2020
.@chargers DE Joey Bosa is one of the most dynamic pass rushers in the @NFL.
Here are some drills that can help young D-linemen improve their skills and play like Bosa: https://t.co/tO4JpEhPjm#NFLWayToPlay | #BoltUp pic.twitter.com/MXHdRU3raC
— NFL Football Operations (@NFLFootballOps) December 17, 2020
Breakout star in Orlando as a rookie… Tyler Herro (@raf_tyler) is ready to take the next step!@MiamiHEAT open up Christmas day action 12/25 vs. the @PelicansNBA at 12:00pm/et on ESPN. #KiaTipOff20 pic.twitter.com/J36fLWU4Mk
— NBA (@NBA) December 17, 2020
16 years in the Silver & Black. That’s why #RaiderNation calls @81TimBrown “Mr. Raider”.
📺: #LACvsLV — Tonight 8pm ET on NFLN/FOX/PRIME VIDEO
📱: https://t.co/vkLafToxoB pic.twitter.com/mIjVee1eIa
— NFL Throwback (@nflthrowback) December 17, 2020
This @BarryBonds twirl. 😤 pic.twitter.com/EOqbYrZ0xp
— MLB Vault (@MLBVault) December 18, 2020
December 17, 2008: @alleniversonwith the fake behind-the-back pass and dish to Antonio McDyess for the lay-in. pic.twitter.com/ZZP5NXpAW5
— This Day In Sports Clips (@TDISportsClips) December 17, 2020
December 17, 2006: Gilbert Arenas drops 60 on the Lakers in a 147-141 OT Wizards win. pic.twitter.com/EOfvB6C68E
— This Day In Sports Clips (@TDISportsClips) December 17, 2020
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8:00 PM: San Antonio Spurs vs. Houston Rockets
9:00 PM: Golden State Warriors vs. Sacramento Kings
10:00 PM: Utah Jazz vs. Los Angeles Clippers
[Highlights] QB Justin Herbert, LAC (@LV): 22-32 (68.8%), 314 YDS, 2 TD, 0 INT; 4 RSH, 14 YDS, 1 TD [Player of the Day]
[Highlights] TE Darren Waller, LV (v.LAC): 9 REC, 150 YDS, 1 TD
[Highlights] QB Marcus Mariota, LV (v.LAC): 17-28 (60.7%), 226 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT; 9 RSH, 88 YDS, 1 TD
NFL: RB J.K. Dobbins, Baltimore Ravens (turns 22)
MLB: RP Darwinzon Hernandez, Boston Red Sox (24)
NBA: SG Buddy Hield, Sacramento Kings (28)
MLB: RP Taylor Rogers, Minnesota Twins (30)
MLB: RP Tylor Rogers, San Francisco Giants (30)
NFL: DL Pernell McPhee, Baltimore Ravens (32)
MLB: 2B Donovan Solano, San Francisco Giants (33)
MLB: 2B Chase Utley, Retired after 2018 (42)
2016: Oklahoma City Thunder PG Russell Westbrook recorded a triple-double with 26 PTS/22 AST/11REB, becoming the 1st player since 1988 (Magic Johnson) with a 25-point, 20-assist triple-double
2008: New Orleans Hornets PG Chris Paul recorded a steal in his 106th consecutive game, setting a new NBA record
2006: San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson tied and broke the NFL record for RUSH TD (28) in a single season with 2 RUSH TD vs. Kansas City, surpassing Shaun Alexander’s NFL record (27) set the previous season
2000: San Francisco 49ers WR Terrell Owens set an NFL record with 20 receptions for 283 yards and a TD in a 17-0 win over the Chicago Bears
1996: In conjunction with the NBA’s 50th anniversary team, the league announced its Top-10 Coaches list as well
1996: Atlanta Hawks set an NBA record by converting 19 3PAs in a win over the Dallas Mavericks; the record is now 26 set by the Houston Rockets in 2018
1991: Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Miami Heat in the most lopsided game in NBA history with a final score of 148-80
1984: Miami Dolphins QB Dan Marino set NFL single-season records in PASS TDs (48), completions (362), and yards (5,084)
1944: Green Bay Packers defeated the New York Giants for their 6th and final NFL Championship under founder and longtime HC Curly Lambeau
1933: Chicago Bears defeated the New York Giants in the NFL’s very 1st Championship game, one of the most entertaining in league history
1920: In outlawing the “spitball” pitch, the AL (and eventually the NL) allowed a provision that grandfathered in current spitballers, allowing only them to utilize the pitch (17 players total)
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