HOT
What Happened in Sports: January 13, 2020
What happened in sports on January 13, 2020 ft. Joey B staking his claim to be 1st pick, Astros taking their consequences, SGA going off, & more!
FIVETHIRTYEIGHT / GETTY IMAGES
January 13th, 2020 was highlighted by LSU QB Joe Burrow staking his claim to be the first overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft with an incredible performance in his NCAA National Championship victory, the Houston Astros receiving the consequences for violating the rules in 2017 (at least), and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander erupting on Monday with an incredible performance that put him in the record books. Check out the Best in Sports from 1/13.
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.
[See More]
Logo Lillard tosses it up to beat the 3rd quarter buzzer… GOT IT! #RipCity
??: https://t.co/lZZApswzuX pic.twitter.com/UmnFYZOjhC
— NBA (@NBA) January 14, 2020
Swipa’s hesi was too much for ‘em ?#Handles pic.twitter.com/tBnqNjomW8
— Handles (@HandlesNBATV) January 14, 2020
? @JahlilOkafor posts 25 PTS, 14 REB, 5 AST, 3 BLK in the @PelicansNBA‘s OT road win! #WontBowDown pic.twitter.com/nsGhhLR5Yk
— NBA (@NBA) January 14, 2020
? @shaiglalex notches his 1st career triple-double with 20 PTS, a career-high 20 REB, and 10 AST in the @okcthunder win! #ThunderUp pic.twitter.com/YAAzMl9bul
— NBA (@NBA) January 14, 2020
What a play by Marcus Smart! ?#Celtics pic.twitter.com/izAXAP9R5V
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 14, 2020
D Rose’s clutch bucket sends the game to OT! ?#DetroitBasketball pic.twitter.com/y3wzUTeESw
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 14, 2020
Lonzo broke out the step-back ?#WontBowDown pic.twitter.com/SiDJlfBEba
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 14, 2020
Bucket. Steal. Dish.
‼️ All heart, all hustle from T.J. McConnell ‼️
??: https://t.co/lZZApswzuX pic.twitter.com/2tWUCzUBdc
— NBA (@NBA) January 14, 2020
Simmons steal + Simmons JAM! ?#PhilaUnite pic.twitter.com/qADD2yWxn3
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 14, 2020
Drummond HAMMER! ?#DetroitBasketball pic.twitter.com/6A05mdAXyN
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 14, 2020
Carmelo Anthony reads the play and comes up with the clutch steal and save!@hornets 109@trailblazers 114 pic.twitter.com/Ym8DaHyl9o
— NBA (@NBA) January 14, 2020
Fournier finds Aaron Gordon for the game-winning 3-point play!
Final:@OrlandoMagic 114@SacramentoKings 112 pic.twitter.com/NF9gjxdLgm
— NBA (@NBA) January 14, 2020
An absolute #NFLPlayoffs CLASSIC from @PatrickMahomes + @deshaunwatson:
? Almost 800 combined yards
? 8 total TDs
? Most combined points in the Divisional Round@HoustonTexans | @Chiefs | #ChiefsKingdom | #WeAreTexans pic.twitter.com/OavHfQsusA
— NFL (@NFL) January 13, 2020
Devonte’ Graham season highlights
(so far) pic.twitter.com/mHGYG3MOWc
— Jayhawks In The NBA (@NBA_Jayhawks) January 12, 2020
.@tkelce was on a mission in the Divisional Round:
? 10 catches
? 134 receiving yards
? THREE TDs @Chiefs | #ChiefsKingdom pic.twitter.com/gCumk3bpAL
— NFL (@NFL) January 13, 2020
Let’s talk about @tae15adams‘ Divisional Round numbers:
? 8 catches
? Franchise postseason record 160 yards
? Two TDs
(by @Bridgestone) pic.twitter.com/n3obAEcmr6
— NFL (@NFL) January 13, 2020
[See More]
[See More]
7:00 PM: Philadelphia 76ers (25-15) vs. Indiana Pacers (24-15)
7:30 PM: Chicago Bulls (14-26) vs. Boston Celtics (26-11)
8:00 PM: Oklahoma City Thunder (22-17) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (15-23)
10:00 PM: Orlando Magic (18-21) vs. Sacramento Kings (15-24)
[Highlights] PG Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, OKC (@MIN): 20 PTS (8-12 FG), 10 AST, 20 REB, 1 BLK, 2 TOV [Player of the Day]
[Highlights] PG De’Aaron Fox, SAC (v.ORL): 31 PTS (12-18 FG), 10 AST, 8 REB, 1 STL, 1 BLK, 4 TOV
[Highlights] F Nemanja Bjelica, SAC (v.ORL): 34 PTS (13-16 FG), 2 AST, 7 REB, 2 STL, 1 TOV
[Highlights] C Jahlil Okafor, NOP (@DET): 25 PTS (11-21 FG), 5 AST, 14 REB, 3 BLK, 1 TOV
[Highlights] PG LeBron James, LAL (v.CLE): 31 PTS (12-16 FG), 8 AST, 2 REB, 1 STL, 3 TOV
NFL: DB Morgan Burnett, Cleveland Browns (turns 31)
MLB: RP Heath Hembree, Boston Red Sox (31)
MLB: RP Oliver Drake, Tampa Bay Rays (33)
2019: Houston Rockets SG James Harden scored 38 points in a loss to the Orlando Magic, tying Kobe Bryant’s NBA-record streak of 16 consecutive games with 30+ points
2015: Minnesota Timberwolves PG Mo Williams scored a career-high 52 points in a win over the Indiana Pacers
2007: Led by PG Jameer Nelson (5-5), the Orlando Magic set an NBA record by converting 23 3-pointers (62%) in a win over the Sacramento Kings
2005: MLB and its Players’ Association agreed to a stricter PED-testing policy, which introduced year-round random testing
2002: Washington controversially fired HC Marty Schottenheimer after just 1 season (8-8)
1999: Chicago Bulls SG Michael Jordan officially announced his retirement from the NBA for the 2nd and final time with Chicago
1988: After 19 years with the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres, former MVP 1B Steve Garvey officially announced his retirement
1974: Miami Dolphins defeated the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl VIII to become the 1st repeat champions since Vince Lombardi’s Packers, who won Super Bowls I & II
1962: Philadelphia Warriors C Wilt Chamberlain scored an NBA-record 73 points against the Chicago Packers
1922: SS Buck Weaver, one of the 8 Black Sox banned for life, applied for reinstatement (unsuccessfully)
Share what happened in sports with friends and follow for more great sports content!
