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What Happened in Sports: December 21, 2020
What happened in sports on December 21, 2020 ft. CIN beating PIT on MNF, NFL Pro Bowl rosters announced, & more!
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December 21st, 2020 was highlighted by the 2-10-1 Bengals upset victory over the 11-2 Steelers to hand them their third straight loss. Washington Nationals hero Howie Kendrick retired, the 2020 Pro Bowl rosters were announced, and numerous NBA players signed rookie-scale extensions before the season opener on 12/22. Check out everything that happened in sports on December 21st last year and the Best in Sports from exactly a year ago, headlined by an epic game-winning drive from the San Francisco 49ers to eliminate the reigning NFC champs from playoff contention.
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. More content will be uploaded throughout the day.
Tyler Lockett is one of the most underrated WRs in the NFL because he makes crazy plays like these https://t.co/c3DhLMiqWX
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) December 21, 2020
.@Vonn knocks it out from Pittsburgh TikTok star.
WATCH on ESPN pic.twitter.com/n4BNZHcJ0J
— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) December 22, 2020
Mackensie Alexander with the interception! #SeizeTheDEY
📺: #PITvsCIN on ESPN
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/pZlOokjorx pic.twitter.com/OnWoAj114l
— NFL (@NFL) December 22, 2020
The @Bengals recover the fumble in Steelers territory! #SeizeTheDEY
📺: #PITvsCIN on ESPN
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/pZlOokjorx pic.twitter.com/ogefAxJYrS
— NFL (@NFL) December 22, 2020
Ryan Finley keeps it for the 23-yard rushing TD!
The @Bengals take a 14-point lead. #SeizeTheDEY
📺: #PITvsCIN on ESPN
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/pZlOokjorx pic.twitter.com/K8GtmUyZ5R
— NFL (@NFL) December 22, 2020
Going deep feat. @AJGreen_18 🎯 #SeizeTheDEY
📺: #PITvsCIN on ESPN
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/pZlOokjorx pic.twitter.com/rIAfur1FJp
— NFL (@NFL) December 22, 2020
G-O GIO. @G_Bernard25‘s second TD puts the @Bengals up 17-0. #SeizeTheDEY
📺: #PITvsCIN on ESPN
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/pZlOokjorx pic.twitter.com/12rWdw3pQ3
— NFL (@NFL) December 22, 2020
Back-to-back big pass plays put the @Steelers on the board! #HereWeGo
📺: #PITvsCIN on ESPN
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/pZlOokjorx pic.twitter.com/d453crzSqM
— NFL (@NFL) December 22, 2020
A look back at Howie Kendrick’s 2019 postseason heroics. pic.twitter.com/dVoPApLX5N
— MLB Vault (@MLBVault) December 22, 2020
World Series champion Howie Kendrick is retiring.
The story of how he went from a young player no one wanted to a @Nationals legend is one we told in Oct. 2019.
It’s still inspiring. 👊🏾 pic.twitter.com/bigNGyHmnT
— Infield Chatter (@InfieldChatter) December 22, 2020
Howie Kendrick, 2019 World Series hero, has announced his retirement after 15 big league seasons. pic.twitter.com/7iL0tf4Eky
— MLB (@MLB) December 22, 2020
As @KingJames begins Year 18, look back at the top moments and highlights from his 17th season in the NBA!
LeBron and the defending champion @Lakers take on the Clippers tomorrow night at 10pm/et on TNT. #KiaTipOff20 pic.twitter.com/xNEH0jv9MX
— NBA (@NBA) December 21, 2020
👀 the BEST PLAYS of the #NBAPreseason!
The 2020-21 NBA season tips Tuesday, December 22nd on TNT. #KiaTipOff20 pic.twitter.com/nSp8O25bYc
— NBA (@NBA) December 20, 2020
#PFHOF Class of 2016.
160.0 sacks (3rd all-time).
NFL 1990s All-Decade Team.
Rest In Peace, Kevin Greene. pic.twitter.com/6hXj8HBauZ
— NFL Throwback (@nflthrowback) December 21, 2020
A big personality with an even bigger heart.
Rest in peace to @ProFootballHOF linebacker Kevin Greene. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/STVFeXIARL
— NFL Films (@NFLFilms) December 21, 2020
The BEST DUNKS of the #NBAPreseason!
The 2020-21 NBA season tips Tuesday, December 22nd on TNT. #KiaTipOff20 pic.twitter.com/oko5S5l9KO
— NBA (@NBA) December 20, 2020
The BEST ASSISTS of the #NBAPreseason!
The 2020-21 NBA season tips TOMORROW with a doubleheader beginning at 7:00 PM ET on TNT featuring Warriors vs. Nets then Clippers vs. Lakers. #KiaTipOff20 pic.twitter.com/9xhHRtqLnM
— NBA (@NBA) December 21, 2020
20.5 PPG | 6.5 RPG | 3 APG@Thortontucker put up big numbers this preseason!
The @Lakers begin their 2020-21 season TOMORROW at 10:00 PM ET on TNT against the Clippers. #KiaTipOff20 pic.twitter.com/rcUZ1QYDqG
— NBA (@NBA) December 21, 2020
The BEST HANDLES of the #NBAPreseason!
The 2020-21 NBA season tips TOMORROW with a doubleheader beginning at 7:00 PM ET on TNT featuring Warriors vs. Nets then Clippers vs. Lakers. #KiaTipOff20 pic.twitter.com/OuO9j5LKIP
— NBA (@NBA) December 21, 2020
🦅 338 passing yards + 3 pass TDs
🦅 63 rushing yards + 1 rush TD
Unreal stat line from @JalenHurts in his second career start. #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/W2K6nVIjoO
— NFL (@NFL) December 21, 2020
Retweet if @_TJWatt is your DPOY. @steelers | #HereWeGo
📺: #PITvsCIN — Tonight 8:15pm ET on ESPN
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app pic.twitter.com/rKX0k1K4IX
— NFL (@NFL) December 21, 2020
Rookie WR @teehiggins5 has come out strong right out of the gate. 💪@Bengals | #SeizeTheDey
📺: #PITvsCIN — Tonight 8:15pm ET on ESPN
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app pic.twitter.com/dqrhrFuMVb
— NFL (@NFL) December 21, 2020
Recap the BEST PLAYS from rookies during this NBA Preseason!
The 2020-21 NBA season tips TOMORROW with a doubleheader beginning at 7:00 PM ET on TNT featuring Warriors vs. Nets then Clippers vs. Lakers. #KiaTipOff20 pic.twitter.com/zopgFquLlt
— NBA (@NBA) December 21, 2020
Raise your hand if @CalvinRidley1‘s 32.3 points led your team to a @NFLFantasy playoff victory. 🙋♂️🙋♀️ (by @GEICO)@AtlantaFalcons | #RiseUpATL pic.twitter.com/SgKich36g8
— NFL (@NFL) December 21, 2020
The NFL’s leading rusher? Still @KingHenry_2. #Titans pic.twitter.com/WklvDMQ396
— NFL (@NFL) December 21, 2020
🎯 27-of-32
🎯 297 passing yards
🎯 2 touchdowns@bakermayfield was surgical on SNF. #Browns pic.twitter.com/FQyAe09bhT
— NFL (@NFL) December 21, 2020
From an undrafted underdog to making game-changing plays in a playoff race.@ZachPascal6 never stops grinding. 💯 (by @Fidelity) pic.twitter.com/zAh0Ua3N1i
— NFL (@NFL) December 21, 2020
T.J. Houshmandzadeh. Never forget the name. (via @nflthrowback)@Bengals | #SeizeTheDEY
📺: #PITvsCIN — Tonight 8:15PM ET on ESPN
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app pic.twitter.com/GhcSuzxLqK
— NFL (@NFL) December 21, 2020
🚨📺 24-Hour NBA Hardwood Classic Opening Night Countdown Marathon!
📽️ NOW PLAYING:
LeBron James’ NBA Debut in 2003
WATCH ON:
▪️ https://t.co/wYDVRKD3Yd
▪️ https://t.co/taN5SLygbI
▪️ NBA App
The 2020-21 NBA season tips TOMORROW at 7pm/et on TNT. #KiaTipOff20 pic.twitter.com/Dw5Ga3OiL4
— NBA History (@NBAHistory) December 22, 2020
Carlos Delgado once hit four home runs in a game.
He’s the only player to accomplish the feat in an @BlueJays uniform. pic.twitter.com/rdEYe3Bjbp
— MLB Vault (@MLBVault) December 21, 2020
🚨📺 24-Hour NBA Hardwood Classic Opening Night Countdown Marathon!
📽️ NOW PLAYING:
Allen Iverson’s NBA Debut in 1996
📲💻: https://t.co/taN5SLPR3g
The 2020-21 NBA season tips TOMORROW at 7pm/et on TNT. #KiaTipOff20 pic.twitter.com/JKopzZrrgx
— NBA History (@NBAHistory) December 22, 2020
December 21, 2003: Needing a win to keep their playoff hopes alive, New Orleans pulls off a miracle touchdown … only to watch John Carney miss the extra point.
Stick around for the reaction of Saints’ radio announcer Jim Henderson. “NOOOOOOOO!” 😂 pic.twitter.com/JsNJXKqv7d
— Funhouse (@BackAftaThis) December 21, 2020
Mike Alstott runs at you full speed. What do you do?
📺: #TBvsDET — Saturday 1pm ET on @NFLNetwork
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app pic.twitter.com/zxbHPKkwH3
— NFL Throwback (@nflthrowback) December 25, 2020
Those new @Buccaneers uniforms remind us of the Mike Alstott days…
Unstoppable ? pic.twitter.com/ilaNoF97tN
— NFL Throwback (@nflthrowback) April 7, 2020
BeastQuake 2.0 @MoneyLynch (Dec. 21, 2014)
📺: #AZvsSEA — Thursday 8pm ET on NFLN/FOX/PRIME VIDEO
📱: https://t.co/iZo92mr4YH pic.twitter.com/XutTbmC2r9
— NFL Throwback (@nflthrowback) November 18, 2020
Rookie @markingram21. (2011) pic.twitter.com/JU5IaJTAJM
— NFL Throwback (@nflthrowback) April 26, 2021
December 21, 1997: @BarrySanders completes a 2,000 yard season with 184 rushing yards in the Lions final game. He had 2,000 on the dot then bolted for a 60 yard run to eliminate any doubt. pic.twitter.com/39Yp92nXNe
— This Day In Sports Clips (@TDISportsClips) December 21, 2020
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[Highlights] RB Gio Bernard, CIN (v.PIT): 25 RSH, 83 YDS, 1 TD; 1 REC, 14 YDS, 1 TD [Player of the Day]
[Highlights] QB Ryan Finley, CIN (v.PIT): 7-13 (53.8%), 89 YDS, 1 TD, 0 INT; 10 RSH, 47 YDS, 1 TD
[Highlights] RB Benny Snell, PIT (@CIN): 18 CAR, 84 YDS, 1 TD; 3 REC, 23 YDS
NFL: WR Hunter Renfrow, Las Vegas Raiders (turns 25)
MLB: RP Josh Staumont, Kansas City Royals (27)
NFL: S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, Free Agent (28)
MLB: SP Mike Clevinger, San Diego Padres (30)
NFL: DL Michael Brockers, Los Angeles Rams (30)
NFL: RB Mark Ingram, Baltimore Ravens (31)
MLB: SP Danny Duffy, Kansas City Royals (32)
MLB: DH/OF Khris Davis, Oakland Athletics (33)
Most Significant Sports History
2019: New England Patriots WR Julian Edelman (564) passed Wes Welker (563) for the most career REC caught from Tom Brady
2009: Washington Wizards PG Gilbert Arenas got into an incident with a teammate where he threatened to shoot him with a gun he brought to the locker room. Arenas was later suspended for the remainder of the season on January 6th, 2010
2003: Arizona Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin broke a rookie REC record with his 91st catch of the season as part of his 2nd game with 10+ REC that season. He finished the year with 101 REC, a rookie record that still stands today
2001: In a victory over the New Jersey Nets, Indiana Pacers SG Reggie Miller reached 21,801 career points to move past Larry Bird for 19th on the all-time list
1997: Detroit Lions RB Barry Sanders became just the 3rd player in NFL history to rush for over 2,000 yards in a single season
1980: Los Angeles Lakers C Kareem Abdul-Jabbar became just the 5th player in NBA history to record 25,000 career points with a season-high 42 in a victory over the San Antonio Spurs
1980: Philadelphia Eagles WR Harold Carmichael’s NFL-record streak of 127 games with a REC finally ended in a loss to the Dallas Cowboys
1969: Washington HC Vince Lombardi coached his very last football game, a 20-10 loss to the Cowboys
1959: New York Giants defensive coordinator Tom Landry accepted the HC position with the brand-new expansion franchise: the Dallas Cowboys
1941: Chicago Bears defeated the New York Giants to become the 1st team to win consecutive NFL Championship games as K Ray McLean converted the final drop-kick for a PAT
1891: The very 1st basketball game based on Dr. James Naismith’s rules was played by 18 students in Springfield, MA
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