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What Happened in Sports: February 6, 2020
What happened in sports on February 6, 2020 ft. T-Wolves landing D'Angelo Russell, NFL legend Eric Weddle calling it a career, and more!
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February 6th, 2020 was remembered for multiple blockbuster moves in the NBA including the Timberwolves landing D’Angelo Russell and the Cleveland Cavaliers snagging Andre Drummond from Detroit, NFL safety Eric Weddle calling it a career as he’ll go down as one of the best Safeties of his generation with six Pro Bowls and two All-Pro 1st team awards, while Giannis & LeBron officially drafted their 2020 NBA All-Star teams. Check out the Best in Sports from 2/6.
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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? Zo to Zion ? pic.twitter.com/k0dbKoCBZo
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 7, 2020
Russ passes 20,000 career PTS ?@russwest44 goes off for 41 PTS, 8 REB, 5 AST in the @HoustonRockets win at Staples Center! #OneMission pic.twitter.com/RXL38u1onu
— NBA (@NBA) February 7, 2020
LEBRON JAMES BREAKS OUT THE REVERSE JAM! ??
?: @NBAonTNT pic.twitter.com/wOVLzbQDp2
— NBA (@NBA) February 7, 2020
LeBron James hands out 10 assists in the opening half on @NBAonTNT! #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/uqU965HLLG
— NBA (@NBA) February 7, 2020
JAXSON. HAYES. ? pic.twitter.com/IGN4nhgYtA
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 7, 2020
New acquisition Robert Covington buries two clutch triples late in the @HoustonRockets road win! #OneMission pic.twitter.com/lGU4eqSELs
— NBA (@NBA) February 7, 2020
Giannis DID THAT ? pic.twitter.com/NV036GQAdN
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 7, 2020
? @Giannis_An34‘s (36 PTS, 20 REB, 6 AST) 5th straight game with 30 PTS, 15 REB, 5 AST fuels the @Bucks‘ 3rd consecutive win! #FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/NocHsmltz6
— NBA (@NBA) February 7, 2020
Aaron Gordon prepping for the #NBAAllStar Dunk Content ? pic.twitter.com/FEQJLd6jOR
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 7, 2020
? the BEST PLAY from each of the @Raptors FRANCHISE-RECORD 12-straight wins! #WeTheNorth pic.twitter.com/qXYWQEyeMt
— NBA (@NBA) February 6, 2020
6x Pro Bowler. 2x First-Team All Pro. And the best beard in the game.
Congratulations @weddlesbeard on an amazing 13-year career! ? pic.twitter.com/W4vJmLkF7R
— NFL (@NFL) February 6, 2020
It’s going to the HOUSE! ?
Every pick-6 from the 2019 regular season! pic.twitter.com/lrvcbM0GvW
— NFL (@NFL) February 6, 2020
“The Sultan of Swat!”
“The King of Crash!”
“The Colossus of Clout!”
“The Colossus of Clout!”
“Babe Ruth!”
The Great Bambino was born on this day in 1895. pic.twitter.com/1LDoEFnWPs
— MLB (@MLB) February 6, 2020
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8:00 PM: Philadelphia 76ers (31-20) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (43-7)
10:00 PM: San Antonio Spurs (22-28) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (23-28)
10:00 PM: Houston Rockets (32-18) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (38-11)
[Highlights] F Giannis Antetokounmpo, MIL (v.PHI): 36 PTS (13-25 FG), 6 AST, 20 REB, 1 STL, 3 TOV [Player of the Day]
[Highlights] PG Russell Westbrook, HOU (@LAL): 41 PTS (17-28 FG), 5 AST, 8 REB, 1 STL, 8 TOV
[Highlights] PF Anthony Davis, LAL (v.HOU): 32 PTS (14-21 FG), 3 AST, 13 REB, 3 STL, 3 BLK, 0 TOV
[Highlights] C Hassan Whiteside, POR (v.SAS): 17 PTS (8-10 FG), 1 AST, 23 REB, 1 STL, 4 BLK, 2 TOV
[Highlights] PG LeBron James, LAL (v.HOU): 18 PTS (8-19 FG), 15 AST, 9 REB, 2 STL, 6 TOV
NFL: OT Brandon Shell, New York Jets (turns 28)
NFL: DL Damion Square, Los Angeles Chargers (31)
MLB: OF/P Babe Ruth, Hall of Fame (125)
2011: Green Bay Packers defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers to win their 1st Super Bowl since 1997; 4th overall
2008: Miami Heat traded C Shaquille O’Neal to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for 4x All-Star SF Shawn Marion and PG Marcus Banks
2008: With their new acquisition (C Shaquille O’Neal) in attendance, the Phoenix Suns defeated the New Orleans Hornets in a 2OT thriller capped off by Hornets SF Peja Stojakovic‘s buzzer-beater
2005: New England Patriots defeated the Philadelphia Eagles to become the 1st team since the 1990’s Cowboys to win 3 Super Bowls in 4 years
1995: During a loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, Houston Rockets SG Vernon Maxwell stormed into the stands and got into an altercation with a fan; he would be suspended 10 games and fined $20,000
1988: Chicago Bulls SG Michael Jordan won his iconic (yet controversial) 2nd Slam Dunk Contest with a perfect score in front of his home fans of Chicago, IL
1970: NBA announced expansion franchises in Buffalo (Braves; later the Clippers), Cleveland (Cavaliers), and Portland (Trail Blazers)
1958: Boston Red Sox OF Ted Williams signed an extension worth $135,000, making him the highest-paid player in MLB history
1926: NFL officially ruled that collegiate athletes were ineligible to become pro until they graduated
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