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What Happened in Sports: December 26, 2019
What happened in sports on December 26, 2019 ft. the Don erupting in the 2nd half, the Wolves' big win, Luka's elite return, and more!
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December 26th, 2019 was highlighted by Donovan Mitchell erupting in the second half to finish the game with 35 points while securing the home victory for the Utah Jazz, the Minnesota Timberwolves ending their 11-game losing streak in double-OT despite Karl-Anthony Towns watching from the sidelines, and Luka Doncic bouncing back from injury as he returned in elite form for the Dallas Mavericks. Check out the Best in Sports from 12/26.
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.
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24 PTS | 10 REB | 8 AST@luka7doncic picks up where he left off as the @dallasmavs defeat SAS in his return to the court! #MFFL pic.twitter.com/WkbTLMDYZP
— NBA (@NBA) December 27, 2019
Julius Randle drained a career-high 5 threes and led the Knicks to a win! ?#NewYorkForever pic.twitter.com/8b8TCDxbmR
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 27, 2019
Steven Adams with AUTHORITY ?#ThunderUp pic.twitter.com/v8n6A55vhM
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 27, 2019
Kiwi/Euro Step ? https://t.co/ZftK37f3Rm pic.twitter.com/yM6p5TvxK2
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) December 27, 2019
Melo would not be denied ?#RipCity pic.twitter.com/SkO8YYO237
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 27, 2019
We liked that too, Luka ? pic.twitter.com/FUMVsTodM6
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) December 27, 2019
Throw it down, Mitchell Robinson! ?#NewYorkForever pic.twitter.com/TrWqgNIeoi
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 27, 2019
rudy with the save! pic.twitter.com/WAanpPRa4K
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 27, 2019
?️ @spidadmitchell (35 PTS, 7 AST) erupts for 28 in the 2nd half, sparking the @utahjazz‘ home victory vs. POR! #TakeNote @adidasHoops x #FreetoCreate pic.twitter.com/t9G2lAA23j
— NBA (@NBA) December 27, 2019
Gifting you some of the most impressive pitching feats of the decade.
What was most memorable to you? pic.twitter.com/yMaMtMNH1a
— MLB (@MLB) December 25, 2019
Yer a wizard, Ozzie.
Hope today is magical, @STLWizard. pic.twitter.com/cVVtZYfTCn
— MLB (@MLB) December 27, 2019
2x MVP. 8x Pro Bowler. Super Bowl XLV MVP. And the Hail Mary King. ?
Will @AaronRodgers12 be a #NFL100 All-Time Team selection?
?: #NFL100 All-Time Team | TOMORROW 8pm ET on NFL Network pic.twitter.com/V3i3ANu03i
— NFL (@NFL) December 27, 2019
Before tonight’s action, watch @Dame_Lillard‘s (7.5 APG) BEST ASSISTS of the season for the @trailblazers! #RipCity
?: POR/UTA
⏰: 10:30pm/et
?: @NBAonTNT pic.twitter.com/fr8nLwlyzc
— NBA (@NBA) December 26, 2019
✨ The return of LUKA MAGIC! ✨@luka7doncic returns to the floor as the @dallasmavs host the @spurs TONIGHT at 8pm/et on @NBAonTNT! #MFFL pic.twitter.com/ROQJhl1QJR
— NBA (@NBA) December 26, 2019
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7:30 PM: New York Knicks (7-24) vs. Brooklyn Nets (16-13)
8:00 PM: San Antonio Spurs (12-17) vs. Dallas Mavericks (19-10)
8:00 PM: Memphis Grizzlies (11-20) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (15-14)
10:00 PM: Minnesota Timberwolves (10-19) vs. Sacramento Kings (12-18)
10:30 PM: Portland Trail Blazers (14-17) vs. Utah Jazz (18-12)
[Highlights] G Donovan Mitchell, UTA (v.POR): 35 PTS (12-19 FG), 7 AST, 3 REB, 2 TOV [Player of the Day]
[Highlights] PG Damian Lillard, POR (@UTA): 34 PTS (10-21 FG), 8 AST, 4 REB, 1 TOV
[Highlights] PG Chris Paul, OKC (v.MEM): 23 PTS (9-15 FG), 11 AST, 6 REB, 3 STL, 3 TOV
[Highlights] PF Julius Randle, NYK (@BKN): 33 PTS (14-26 FG), 2 AST, 8 REB, 2 TOV
[Highlights] C Richaun Holmes, SAC (v.MIN): 20 PTS (9-15 FG), 3 AST, 18 REB, 2 STL, 2 BLK, 1 TOV
NFL: OL Elgton Jenkins, Green Bay Packers (turns 24)
MLB: P Yonny Chirnos, Tampa Bay Rays (26)
NFL: OG Brandon Scherff, Washington Redskins (28)
NFL: QB Trevor Siemian, Denver Broncos (28)
MLB: SP Mike Minor, Texas Rangers (32)
MLB: SS Ozzie Smith, Hall of Fame (65)
MLB: C Carlton Fisk, Hall of Fame (72)
Most Significant Sports History
2011: Several members of the 2011 NBA draft class made their debuts after the lockout concluded, including: Cleveland Cavaliers PG Kyrie Irving, San Antonio Spurs SF Kawhi Leonard, Charlotte Bobcats PG Kemba Walker, & Sacramento Kings PG Isaiah Thomas
2009: Indianapolis Colts QB Peyton Manning became the 4th QB ever to throw for 50,000 career PASS YDS, joining Dan Marino, John Elway, and Brett Favre
2004: Indianapolis Colts QB Peyton Manning set the NFL single-season PASS TD record by throwing his 49th of the season in a win over the Chargers
2000: Dallas Mavericks HC Don Nelson won his 945th career game, passing Bill Fitch for 3rd place on the all-time list
1991: After 23 years with the Pittsburgh Steelers, HC Chuck Noll officially retired from coaching; he was the 1st HC in NFL history to win 4 Super Bowls, all with Pittsburgh
1977: “Mud Bowl”: Minnesota Vikings beat the heavily-favored Los Angeles Rams in a swampy LA Coliseum to advance to the NFC Championship game
1976: San Antonio Spurs PF Larry Kenon set an NBA record with 11 steals in a victory over the Kansas City Kings
1976: Avenging their 1975 AFC Championship defeat in Pittsburgh, the Oakland Raiders defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 24-7 en route to their 1st Super Bowl victory
1965: Buffalo Bills defeated the San Diego Chargers yet again to claim their 2nd (and last) championship
1964: Buffalo Bills defeated the defending champion San Diego Chargers in the AFL Championship Game to win their 1st title
1960: Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Green Bay Packers in the NFL Championship Game, handing HC Vince Lombardi his 1st and only playoff defeat in his Packers career
1955: Cleveland Browns defeated the Los Angeles Rams 38-14 to win their 3rd NFL Championship since joining in 1950 (appeared in all)
1954: In the Cleveland Browns’ 56-10 defeat of the Detroit Lions in the NFL Championship Game to avenge their consecutive title losses, Browns K Lou Groza converted an NFL-record 8 PATs
1943: Chicago Bears secured their 3rd NFL Championship in 4 years (lost in 1942)
1919: New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox reached an agreement that would send P Babe Ruth to New York in the most infamous trade in MLB history; the deal would not be officially announced until Jan.
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