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What Happened in Sports: January 1, 2020
What happened in sports on January 1, 2020 ft. Melo shining in his return to MSG, King James going off, the top 2010s highlights, & more
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January 1st, 2020 was highlighted by Carmelo Anthony shining in his return to Madison Square Garden with a season-high of 26 points, LeBron showing the world he remains the King in the new decade by dropping a 30-point triple-double in a big win for the Los Angeles Lakers, and Mitchell Robinson dunking all night with various beautiful finishes to add to his highlight-reel. Check out the Best in Sports from 1/1.
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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LeBron stuffs the stat sheet as he goes for a 30-point triple-double in the @Lakers win.
31 PTS
13 REB
12 AST
2 STL
68.6 FPTS pic.twitter.com/8FEujpVMVI
— NBA Fantasy (@NBAFantasy) January 2, 2020
The King and the Brow are putting on a show! ??#LakeShow pic.twitter.com/IxySGVhifP
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 2, 2020
AD WITH AUTHORITY ?#LakeShow pic.twitter.com/0aYxeJnLZA
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 2, 2020
Jarrett Culver put ’em on a poster! ?#Timberwolves pic.twitter.com/pfY62K6b0t
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 2, 2020
MITCHELL ROBINSON ?#NewYorkForever pic.twitter.com/h6JfXeN9iy
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 2, 2020
Mitchell Robinson can’t be stopped ?#NewYorkForever pic.twitter.com/nwWU6Y9G8T
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 2, 2020
Drop the hammer, Jordan Bell! ?#Timberwolves pic.twitter.com/5QvBp4zSa7
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 2, 2020
Carmelo Anthony puts up a season-high 26 PTS for the @trailblazers in his return to @TheGarden. pic.twitter.com/df2yhlf60P
— NBA (@NBA) January 2, 2020
no kisses blown here
KO
KO
KO
? pic.twitter.com/K2j1tNcmHF
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) January 2, 2020
?H MY G?DNESS
What a move by @MarkelleF!
First dunk of the season for @EvanFourmizz!
And the reaction by @TerrenceRoss ? pic.twitter.com/r58YzTwZsc
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) January 2, 2020
Perfect pass. Crisp cut. Beautiful bucket.@augustinDj14 → @TerrenceRoss pic.twitter.com/s1WibcYg3H
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) January 2, 2020
Poeltl POWERS it home! ?
??: https://t.co/lZZApswzuX pic.twitter.com/R5QlDihedu
— NBA (@NBA) January 1, 2020
Don’t miss the BEST 10 PLAYS of Week 10! #BestOfNBA
?: “Break Time” by @Christof_Hunte | @unitedmasters
?: https://t.co/2CUCZ86dxM pic.twitter.com/sJRQSvRPVP
— NBA (@NBA) January 1, 2020
? TOP 2️⃣5️⃣ PLAYS OF THE DECADE ? pic.twitter.com/7Eu1gnFcNr
— NFL (@NFL) January 1, 2020
? MARLIN’S GOT IT!
Vote @marlinj28‘s iconic interception as the greatest moment in #NFL100 history!
✅ https://t.co/Ko2Y8S2dGA pic.twitter.com/GTzpLpyaHn
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) January 2, 2020
The 10 HIGHEST-graded single game performances of 2019! (via @PFF) ? pic.twitter.com/4mehMWuusg
— NFL (@NFL) January 1, 2020
Take a look back at each team’s best play from this decade! (via @nflthrowback) pic.twitter.com/e9h6bPV1gZ
— NFL (@NFL) January 1, 2020
With the 2010s coming to an end…
Every Offensive Rookie of the Year of the decade! ? pic.twitter.com/blJVMNOiTj
— NFL (@NFL) January 1, 2020
From 2010-2019, who had YOUR team’s longest play?
Every team’s LONGEST play of the decade! (via @nflthrowback) pic.twitter.com/8wm7djYSSO
— NFL (@NFL) December 31, 2019
What was your favorite performance of the decade?
(via @nflthrowback) pic.twitter.com/qqvlhGB99y
— NFL (@NFL) January 1, 2020
Prepare to be amazed. The best TRICK PLAYS from the last 10 years! pic.twitter.com/5nkHNaSeO7
— NFL (@NFL) January 1, 2020
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8:00 PM: Minnesota Timberwolves (12-20) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (30-5)
10:30 PM: Phoenix Suns (13-20) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (26-7)
[Highlights] PG LeBron James, LAL (v.PHX): 31 PTS (11-21 FG), 12 AST, 13 REB, 2 STL, 1 BLK, 5 TOV [Player of the Day]
[Highlights] F Giannis Antetokounmpo, MIL (v.MIN): 32 PTS (13-22 FG), 4 AST, 17 REB, 2 BLK, 4 TOV
[Highlights] C Mitchell Robinson, NYK (v.POR): 22 PTS (11-11 FG), 0 AST, 8 REB, 1 STL, 1 BLK, 0 TOV
[Highlights] SG Devin Booker, PHX (@LAL): 32 PTS (11-23 FG), 7 AST, 2 REB, 1 STL, 6 TOV
[Highlights] SF Kelly Oubre, PHX (@LAL): 26 PTS (9-14 FG), 3 AST, 6 REB, 3 STL, 1 TOV
NFL: TE Tyler Higbee, Los Angeles Rams (turns 25)
NBA: PF Larry Nance, Cleveland Cavaliers (27)
NFL: CB Darius Slay, Detroit Lions (29)
NFL: CB Trumaine Johnson, New York Jets (30)
NFL: EDGE Jason Pierre-Paul, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (31)
MLB: SP Dallas Keuchel, Free Agent (32)
NFL: LB Derrick Thomas, Hall of Fame (52)
2012: Chicago Bulls SG Jimmy Butler made his NBA debut in a victory over the Memphis Grizzlies after missing the team’s 1st 4 games during the lockout-shortened season
2007: Denver Broncos DB Darrent Williams was murdered in a drive-by shooting outside of a Denver, CO nightclub
2006: 43-year-old QB Doug Flutie — now with the New England Patriots — converted the 1st dropkick PAT since 1941 in his final career game
1976: After 45 years of coaching with the Browns and Bengals, NFL Hall of Famer Paul Brown officially retired from football
1974: Buffalo Braves PG Ernie DiGregorio set an NBA single-game rookie record with 25 assists in a 120-119 win over the Portland Trail Blazers
1978: Denver Broncos defeated the Oakland Raiders in the AFC Championship to advance to the franchise’s 1st Super Bowl
1967: Green Bay Packers defeated the Dallas Cowboys at the Cotton Bowl to be the NFL’s representative in the inaugural “Super Bowl”
1967: Kansas City Chiefs stomped the Buffalo Bills 31-7 to win their 2nd championship and represent the AFL in the 1st Super Bowl
1961: Houston Oilers defeated the Los Angeles Chargers to capture the very 1st AFL Championship
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