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What Happened in Sports: January 11, 2020
What happened in sports on January 11, 2020 ft. Henry's playoff dominance, LJ making postseason history, Jonnu's insane catch, and more!
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January 11th, 2020 was highlighted by Derrick Henry continuing his monster streak of demolishing every opponent in his path in the postseason, Lamar Jackson making history as the first QB ever with 300+ passing yards and 100+ rushing yards in a playoff game, and Jonnu Smith completing the best play of the playoffs thus far with a one-handed grab to put the Tennessee Titans ahead of the Baltimore Ravens while the 49ers made light work of the Vikings in the NFL Divisional Rd. Check out the Best in Sports from 1/11.
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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HOLLYWOOD ⭐️
What a catch by @primetime_jet on the throw from @lj_era8. #NFLPlayoffs
?: #TENvsBAL on CBS
?: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app
Watch free on mobile: https://t.co/81PYwJcw9t pic.twitter.com/98jdNWOT9S
— NFL (@NFL) January 12, 2020
GARY ? HARRIS ?#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/27zWX4sssi
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 12, 2020
The King came, The King conquered. ?
? 202 Total Yards
? 1 Touchdown
? First Player With 175+ Rushing Yards in Consecutive Playoff Games@Titans | @KingHenry_2 | #Titans pic.twitter.com/gZ3X3agqyc
— NFL (@NFL) January 12, 2020
⭐41 PTS | 72.7% FG% ⭐@jaytatum0‘s career-high night is the perfect reminder to vote for him for @NBAAllStar ?https://t.co/FMwC6YTlFy pic.twitter.com/Fn102iepnn
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) January 12, 2020
Drop it off for the big guy. ? pic.twitter.com/gRU0VVLWi9
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) January 12, 2020
#KuzControl to put the game on ice ?
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— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) January 12, 2020
JONNU SMITH. ?
A one-handed grab to put the @Titans ahead! #Titans #NFLPlayoffs @EasyMoney_81
?: #TENvsBAL on CBS
?: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app
Watch free on mobile: https://t.co/81PYwJcw9t pic.twitter.com/tNgiSLK5Vh
— NFL (@NFL) January 12, 2020
DIGGS. TO. THE. HOUSE.@StefonDiggs stays on his feet for the 41-yard touchdown! #SKOL #NFLPlayoffs
?: #MINvsSF on NBC
?: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app
Watch free on mobile: https://t.co/Px8XWz8F1p pic.twitter.com/mzkzsBQigQ
— NFL (@NFL) January 11, 2020
There he goes.
Lamar escapes for 30 yards! @lj_era8 #RavensFlock #NFLPlayoffs
?: #TENvsBAL on CBS
?: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app
Watch free on mobile: https://t.co/81PYwJcw9t pic.twitter.com/1pW3rDezqu
— NFL (@NFL) January 12, 2020
Lamar Jackson just juked everybody. @lj_era8 #RavensFlock #NFLPlayoffs
?: #TENvsBAL on CBS
?: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app
Watch free on mobile: https://t.co/81PYwJcw9t pic.twitter.com/dgeBZkAns2
— NFL (@NFL) January 12, 2020
The King is hitting his stride. @KingHenry_2 #Titans #NFLPlayoffs
?: #TENvsBAL on CBS
?: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app
Watch free on mobile: https://t.co/81PYwJcw9t pic.twitter.com/55GW6ctQCE
— NFL (@NFL) January 12, 2020
KING HENRY. 66-yard run. BEAST. #NFLPlayoffs #Titans @KingHenry_2
?: #TENvsBAL on CBS
?: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app
Watch free on mobile: https://t.co/81PYwJcw9t pic.twitter.com/KLRLXUYdCO
— NFL (@NFL) January 12, 2020
DERRICK HENRY JUST THREW THE PERFECT JUMP PASS.
What can’t he do?! #Titans #NFLPlayoffs @KingHenry_2
?: #TENvsBAL on CBS
?: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app
Watch free on mobile: https://t.co/81PYwJcw9t pic.twitter.com/9paFSVZqq6
— NFL (@NFL) January 12, 2020
Kuz Control was in full effect ?
Kuzma goes off for a season-high 36 points in OKC!#LakeShow pic.twitter.com/3GncggEV1U
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 12, 2020
Russ putting on a clinic ? #Handles pic.twitter.com/WPX3NPV74g
— Handles (@HandlesNBATV) January 12, 2020
Nutmeg dime courtesy of The Beard ?#OneMission pic.twitter.com/u6EgXR3ALM
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 11, 2020
The Beard is a bucket.
Harden now has 20,000 career points! ?#OneMission pic.twitter.com/6uny2AoNCw
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 11, 2020
This Jonnu Smith TD catch deserves another look ? #Titans #NFLPlayoffs @Easymoney_81
?: #TENvsBAL on CBS
?: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app
Watch free on mobile: https://t.co/81PYwJcw9t pic.twitter.com/6rBMQIpeEd
— NFL (@NFL) January 12, 2020
Fake, pivot, bucket for SGA!
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— NBA (@NBA) January 12, 2020
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4:35 PM: Minnesota Vikings (NFC #6) vs. San Francisco 49ers (NFC #1)
8:15 PM: Tennessee Titans (AFC #6) vs. Baltimore Ravens (AFC #1)
5:00 PM: Minnesota Timberwolves (15-22) vs. Houston Rockets (25-12)
7:00 PM: New Orleans Pelicans (14-25) vs. Boston Celtics (25-11)
8:00 PM: Los Angeles Lakers (31-7) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (22-16)
8:30 PM: Philadelphia 76ers (25-14) vs. Dallas Mavericks (23-15)
10:00 PM: Milwaukee Bucks (33-6) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (16-23)
[Highlights] RB Derrick Henry, TEN (@BAL): 30 RSH, 195 YDS; 2 REC, 7 YDS; 1/1 (100%), 3 YDS, 1 TD [Player of the Day]
[Highlights] CB Richard Sherman, SF (v.MIN): 1 TKL, 1 SOLO, 1 PD, 1 INT
[Highlights] CB Logan Ryan, TEN (@BAL): 13 TKL, 9 SOLO, 1 TFL, 1 PD
[Highlights] EDGE Nick Bosa, SF (v.MIN): 6 TKL, 6 SOLO, 2 TFL, 2 SK
[Highlights] S Kevin Byard, TEN (@BAL): 11 TKL, 7 SOLO, 1 PD, 1 INT
[Highlights] SF Jayson Tatum, BOS (v.NOP): 41 PTS (16-22 FG), 4 AST, 6 REB, 3 STL, 0 TOV
[Highlights] F Giannis Antetokounpo, MIL (@POR): 32 PTS (13-23 FG), 6 AST, 17 REB, 3 TOV
[Highlights] SF Kyle Kuzma, LAL (@OKC): 36 PTS (15-24 FG), 0 AST, 7 REB, 1 TOV
[Highlights] SG James Harden, HOU (v.MIN): 32 PTS (8-17 FG), 8 AST, 12 REB, 2 STL, 11 TOV
[Highlights] PG Russell Westbrook, HOU (v.MIN): 30 PTS (10-23 FG), 10 AST, 6 REB, 2 STL, 4 TOV
NFL: WR Corey Davis, Tennessee Titans (turns 25)
MLB: SS JP Crawford, Seattle Mariners (25)
MLB: DH/IF Nick Solak, Texas Rangers (25)
NFL: DL Matt Ioannidis, Washington Redskins (26)
NBA: PF Chris Boucher, Toronto Raptors (27)
NFL: OG David DeCastro, Pittsburgh Steelers (30)
NFL: DL Malik Jackson, Philadelphia Eagles (30)
NFL: TE Ryan Griffin, New York Jets (30)
NFL: LB Demario Davis, New Orleans Saints (31)
NBA: SG Tony Allen, Last played in 2018 (38)
2010: 4x HR champion Mark McGwire admitted that he had used steroids on and off for nearly a decade, including during his record-breaking 1998 season
2004: Trailing the Green Bay Packers by 3 and facing a 4th and 26, Philadelphia Eagles QB Donovan McNabb and WR Freddie Mitchell connected for 29 yards then would tie the game and win in OT
2001: New York Knicks set an NBA record by holding their opponent to under 100 points for the 29th consecutive game
1987: “The Drive”: Trailing the Browns by 7 with just over 5:00 remaining, QB John Elway led the Broncos on a 15-play, 98-yard drive to force OT, then a 9-play, 60-yard drive on the first possession of OT that resulted in a FG, securing their 3rd AFC Championship (2nd consecutive)
1984: Denver Nuggets defeated the San Antonio Spurs 163-155 in what was the 2nd-highest scoring non-OT game in NBA history (Warriors-Nuggets combined for 320 in 1990)
1973: American League adopted the Designated Hitter rule on a trial basis
1971: At age 27, Detroit Tigers RP John Hiller suffered a heart attack but would make a triumphant comeback after missing the 1971 season
1970: Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl IV, the AFL’s 2nd in a row leading into the leagues’ merger
1967: San Diego was granted an NBA franchise, the “Rockets”; the team would move to Houston just 4 years later
1947: In an effort to speed up the game, the BAA (NBA) voted to outlaw “zone” defenses
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