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What Happened in Sports: January 5, 2020
What happened in sports on January 5, 2020 ft. Rudolph ending NO's season, DK snagging the dagger in Philly, LA bringing Showtime back, and more!
ELIZABETH FLORES – STAR TRIBUNE
January 5th, 2020 was highlighted by Kyle Rudolph grabbing the game-winning touchdown on a no-call OPI for the Minnesota Vikings in OT against the New Orleans Saints, DK Metcalf reeling in the dagger to end the Philadelphia Eagles’ season in a remarkable Playoff debut, and LA bringing Showtime back with LeBron and AD having a performance to remember. Check out the Best in Sports from 1/5.
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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Let’s skip the physics lesson and focus on that chemistry ?
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— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) January 6, 2020
KCP and LBJ connect on the out-of-bounds alley-oop. pic.twitter.com/bEQdzO0QIk
— NBA (@NBA) January 6, 2020
Scorin’ Goran (29 PTS, 13 AST, 7 3PM) was in the zone during Miami’s win! ?#HEATTwitter pic.twitter.com/yTUDDmEKJD
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 6, 2020
On 3rd & 10, @DangeRussWilson goes deep to @dkm14! #Seahawks #NFLPlayoffs
?: #SEAvsPHI on NBC
?: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app
Watch free on mobile: https://t.co/NEt2BwLKa5 pic.twitter.com/Xc7RyBbK0T
— NFL (@NFL) January 6, 2020
DJJ has all the bounce in the world! ?#HEATTwitter pic.twitter.com/TYwgcmmj3Y
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 5, 2020
D.K. Metcalf makes the catch, gets back up and crosses the goal line for the TD! @dkm14 @DangeRussWilson
The @Seahawks now lead, 17-6. #NFLPlayoffs
?: #SEAvsPHI on NBC
?: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app
Watch free on mobile: https://t.co/NEt2BwLKa5 pic.twitter.com/rND3m8dGoq
— NFL (@NFL) January 5, 2020
.@MONSTATREZZ (34 PTS), @TeamLou23 (32 PTS) and @Yg_Trece (32 PTS) become the 1st trio in @LAClippers history to each score 30+ PTS in a single game. #ClipperNation pic.twitter.com/cVuvObaT8l
— NBA (@NBA) January 5, 2020
PAUL GEORGE! HOW?! ?#ClipperNation pic.twitter.com/w75fc0uWGB
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 5, 2020
After review, it’s a catch! ?@TDLockett12 gets both feet in to make an impressive sideline grab! @DangeRussWilson #Seahawks #NFLPlayoffs
?: #SEAvsPHI on NBC
?: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app
Watch free on mobile: https://t.co/NEt2BwLKa5 pic.twitter.com/oDDjeX8HDt
— NFL (@NFL) January 5, 2020
.@KirkCousins8 to @KyleRudolph82 for the @Vikings walkoff win in OT. pic.twitter.com/aXSJllOqpB
— NFL (@NFL) January 5, 2020
Cousins goes deep to Thielen for a gain of 43 yards! #Skol #NFLPlayoffs
?: #MINvsNO on FOX
?: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app
Watch free on mobile: https://t.co/BngxhzS5KF pic.twitter.com/Pnk96ldx1q
— NFL (@NFL) January 5, 2020
.@wil_lutz5’s kick is GOOD and we’re tied 20-20! #Saints #NFLPlayoffs
?: #MINvsNO on FOX
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Watch free on mobile: https://t.co/BngxhzS5KF pic.twitter.com/7FNCkfc6AD
— NFL (@NFL) January 5, 2020
Anthony Harris with the interception. @Vikings take over! #Skol @HOOSDatDude #NFLPlayoffs
?: #MINvsNO on FOX
?: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app
Watch free on mobile: https://t.co/BngxhzS5KF pic.twitter.com/CMLXA0iJzf
— NFL (@NFL) January 5, 2020
The man can do it all.
Taysom Hill goes DEEP! ? @T_Hill4 #Saints #NFLPlayoffs
?: #MINvsNO on FOX
?: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app
Watch free on mobile: https://t.co/BngxhzS5KF pic.twitter.com/fXXdNMjPBc
— NFL (@NFL) January 5, 2020
What a game for Taysom Hill ?@drewbrees connects with @T_Hill4 for a 20-yard #Saints touchdown! #NFLPlayoffs
?: #MINvsNO on FOX
?: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app
Watch free on mobile: https://t.co/BngxhzS5KF pic.twitter.com/Tndv9BBebn
— NFL (@NFL) January 5, 2020
TAYSOM HILL TRUCKING DUDES ? @T_Hill4 pic.twitter.com/KvtXSPzNDG
— The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) January 5, 2020
As @mrvincecarter15 became the first player in @NBAHistory to play in four different decades Saturday, watch his best play of every season so far. pic.twitter.com/U4p1SMPnF5
— NBA (@NBA) January 5, 2020
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1:05 PM: Minnesota Vikings (NFC #6) vs. New Orleans Saints (NFC #3)
4:40 PM: Seattle Seahawks (NFC #5) vs. Philadelphia Eagles (NFC #4)
6:00 PM: Portland Trail Blazers (15-21) vs. Miami Heat (25-10)
8:00 PM: Memphis Grizzlies (14-22) vs. Phoenix Suns (14-21)
10:00 PM: Detroit Pistons (13-23) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (28-7)
[Highlights] WR DK Metcalf, SEA (@PHI): 7 REC, 160 YDS, 1 TD [Player of the Day]
[Highlights] RB Dalvin Cook, MIN (@NO): 28 RSH, 94 YDS, 2 TD; 3 REC, 36 YDS
[Highlights] QB Kirk Cousins, MIN (@NO): 19/31 (61.3%), 242 YDS, 1 TD
[Highlights] S Bradley McDougald, SEA (@PHI): 11 TKL, 8 SOLO, 2.5 TFL, 1 SK, 1 QBH
[Highlights] QB/Flex Taysom Hill, NO (v.MIN): 1/1 (100%), 50 YDS; 4 RSH, 50 YDS; 2 REC, 25 YDS, 1 TD
[Highlights] SG Devin Booker, PHX (v.MEM): 40 PTS (13-20 FG), 6 AST, 2 REB, 2 TOV
[Highlights] PG Damian Lillard, POR (@MIA): 34 PTS (11-22 FG), 12 AST, 1 REB, 3 STL, 3 TOV
[Highlights] PG Goran Dragic, MIA (v.POR): 29 PTS (11-17 FG), 13 AST, 3 REB, 4 TOV
[Highlights] PG LeBron James, LAL (v.DET): 21 PTS (10-21 FG), 11 AST, 14 REB, 3 TOV
[Highlights] F Marcus Morris, NYK (@LAC): 38 PTS (13-19 FG), 1 AST, 5 REB, 2 STL, 1 BLK, 3 TOV
NFL: DL Dre’Mont Jones, Denver Broncos (turns 23)
NFL: DL Vincent Taylor, Buffalo Bills (26)
NFL: OT Eric Fisher, Kansas City Chiefs (29)
MLB: 1B/DH CJ Cron, Detroit Tigers (30)
MLB: SS Jose Iglesias, Free Agent (30)
MLB: 3B Eduardo Escobar, Arizona Diamondbacks (31)
2019: Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings combined for an NBA-record 41 total 3PM
2007: Just 1 year after winning Super Bowl XL, HC Bill Cowher announced his resignation from the Pittsburgh Steelers
2001: Sacramento Kings C Chris Webber matched career highs with 51 points and 26 rebounds to go along with 5 assists, 3 steals, and 2 blocks in an overtime loss to the Indiana Pacers
2001: Milwaukee Bucks PF Tim Thomas broke an NBA record for 3PM in a half with 8 in the second half of a victory over the Portland Trail Blazers
1996: Legendary Miami Dolphins HC Don Shula — the winningest coach in NFL history — finally announced his retirement after 33 years with the Dolphins and Colts
1993: 7 years after their dominant Super Bowl run, the Chicago Bears fired HC Mike Ditka
1988: While participating in a pickup basketball game NBA HOFer Pete Maravich collapsed and later passed away from cardiac arrest at 40 years old
1986: A previously unforeseen circumstance, the NBA experienced its 1st rain postponement due to a leak in the Seattle Coliseum’s roof
1983: Philadelphia 76ers SF Julius “Dr. J” Erving pulled off this iconic baseline cradle dunk
1963: San Diego Chargers won their 1st AFL Championship, walloping the Boston Patriots 51-10
1962: Philadelphia Warriors C Wilt Chamberlain began an NBA-record streak of 47 consecutive complete GP (all 48+ MIN)
1920: In one of the most infamous transactions in sports history, the Boston Red Sox officially announced the trade of 3x World Series Champion SP/OF Babe Ruth to their rival New York Yankees for $125,000, leading to the “Curse of the Bambino”
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