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What Happened in Sports: January 17, 2021
Tom Brady eliminated Drew Brees in what could be his final game, Chiefs beat Browns after Mahomes exited early, Luka & Zion went off, & more!
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January 17th, 2021 was highlighted by Tom Brady’s Bucs eliminating Drew Brees’ Saints in what many expect to be NOLA’s future HOF QB’s final career game. Patrick Mahomes exited early from the Chiefs-Browns AFC Divisional Game (concussion), but backup QB Chad Henne made the plays required to clinch a third straight AFC Championship Game hosted in KC. The Chargers hired Brandon Staley as their new HC, Kemba Walker made his season-debut in a 30-point blowout loss to the Knicks in Boston, Zion electrified with an incredibly efficient 30-point performance, and Luka Doncic called his own triple-double “selfish.”
Check out everything that happened in sports on January 17th last year and the Best in Sports from exactly a year ago, headlined by Luka and Dame’s epic duel, Kevin Huerter’s game-winner, and Kyle Lowry’s insane acrobatic shot. 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.
LUKA. MAGIC. pic.twitter.com/cgKdeI0epl
— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) January 17, 2021
36 points.
16 rebounds.
15 assists.@luka7doncic puts up the 4th 35+ PT, 15+ REB, 15+ AST game in NBA history. pic.twitter.com/PrCmf8Lsge
— NBA (@NBA) January 17, 2021
😱 OH MY, ZION 😱
He’s 7-8 from the field on NBA LP pic.twitter.com/nUYGvmCOvD
— NBA (@NBA) January 18, 2021
The EXPLOSION and the FINESSE. 🤯
ZION is 13 OF 14 on NBA League Pass! pic.twitter.com/vdNW04xTT8
— NBA (@NBA) January 18, 2021
🔥 ZION goes 13/15 🔥@Zionwilliamson’s 31 PTS power the @PelicansNBA to victory. #WontBowDown pic.twitter.com/mnEo2nsNq7
— NBA (@NBA) January 18, 2021
“LOOK OUT BELOW!”
PG-13 takes FLIGHT on NBA TV! ✈️✈️✈️ pic.twitter.com/2QTXWu1psw
— NBA (@NBA) January 18, 2021
PG making it look too easy 🔥 pic.twitter.com/wYspBgUidd
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 18, 2021
JAMEIS WINSTON. 56-YARD TOUCHDOWN.#ForNOLA #NFLPlayoffs
📺: #TBvsNO on FOX
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/kJOiprK712 pic.twitter.com/lf8FVvOJib
— NFL (@NFL) January 18, 2021
Travis Kelce LEAPS from four yards out into the end zone! #RunItBack
📺: #CLEvsKC on CBS
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/H7Zs8a2m4U pic.twitter.com/RscrcWIHdr
— NFL (@NFL) January 17, 2021
Sean Murphy-Bunting grabs the interception!
Bucs ball at the three. #GoBucs #NFLPlayoffs
📺: #TBvsNO on FOX
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/kJOiprK712 pic.twitter.com/HJeaXYgIpY
— NFL (@NFL) January 18, 2021
Winfield forces it out and Devin White recovers for the Bucs!#GoBucs #NFLPlayoffs
📺: #TBvsNO on FOX
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/kJOiprK712 pic.twitter.com/mjmrILLoEu
— NFL (@NFL) January 18, 2021
Devin White. Playmaker. #GoBucs #NFLPlayoffs @devinwhite__40
📺: #TBvsNO on FOX
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— NFL (@NFL) January 18, 2021
The fourth takeaway for the @Buccaneers defense!#GoBucs #NFLPlayoffs
📺: #TBvsNO on FOX
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/kJOiprK712 pic.twitter.com/SJTTckmgvv
— NFL (@NFL) January 18, 2021
ANDY REID WENT FOR IT. #RunItBack #NFLPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/0JSzsCYMvR
— NFL (@NFL) January 17, 2021
On 4th and 2… CLUTCH.#WeWantMore #NFLPlayoffs
📺: #CLEvsKC on CBS
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/H7Zs8ajXtu pic.twitter.com/0mbMpiyjZg
— NFL (@NFL) January 17, 2021
PICKED! Karl Joseph with a HUGE play! #WeWantMore #NFLPlayoffs
📺: #CLEvsKC on CBS
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/H7Zs8ajXtu pic.twitter.com/kz2rs68ux3
— NFL (@NFL) January 17, 2021
The Honey Badger wants his. @Mathieu_Era#RunItBack #NFLPlayoffs
📺: #CLEvsKC on CBS
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/H7Zs8a2m4U pic.twitter.com/Xs5YHwn1ki
— NFL (@NFL) January 17, 2021
This grab by Tyler Johnson 😱#GoBucs #NFLPlayoffs
📺: #TBvsNO on FOX
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/kJOiprK712 pic.twitter.com/qjcp3ItySW
— NFL (@NFL) January 18, 2021
🎯🎯🎯 @BakerMayfield#WeWantMore #NFLPlayoffs
📺: #CLEvsKC on CBS
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— NFL (@NFL) January 17, 2021
Mecole 💨 #RunItBack #NFLPlayoffs
📺: #CLEvsKC on CBS
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/H7Zs8a2m4U pic.twitter.com/tmHFYNw9Bu
— NFL (@NFL) January 17, 2021
Sabonis with the circus shot before the half. 😱😱 pic.twitter.com/CyR95s0xdz
— House of Highlights (@HoHighlights) January 18, 2021
Deonte Harris takes the punt 54 yards to the Tampa Bay 21. #ForNOLA #NFLPlayoffs
📺: #TBvsNO on FOX
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/kJOiprK712 pic.twitter.com/zPiay1zS0O
— NFL (@NFL) January 17, 2021
A beautiful throw and catch to put the Saints ahead!#ForNOLA #NFLPlayoffs
📺: #TBvsNO on FOX
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/kJOiprK712 pic.twitter.com/qfPzxAEE20
— NFL (@NFL) January 18, 2021
PORZINGIS POSTER! 💥 pic.twitter.com/PTjDqz1AGV
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 17, 2021
Sheesh, Rudy! 🤕 pic.twitter.com/aOS9D8q7gi
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 18, 2021
Watch out for the Klaw 🖐 pic.twitter.com/K4z3NyQsta
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 18, 2021
CLEARED FOR TAKEOFF 🛫 pic.twitter.com/Dy6VVP7aOT
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) January 17, 2021
🕷️ @spidadmitchell TAKES OVER late. #TakeNote
18 PTS | 16 in 2nd half | 7 AST | 2 BLK pic.twitter.com/Q3lLvSgOtQ
— NBA (@NBA) January 18, 2021
🔥 Career-High 43 points
👀 13 Assists
💨 4 Steals
HUGE game for @swipathefox. pic.twitter.com/YqzJN9zahQ
— NBA (@NBA) January 18, 2021
🔥 Lauri goes for 29 PTS, 10 REB 🔥@MarkkanenLauri‘s double-double powers the @chicagobulls to victory in Dallas. #BullsNation pic.twitter.com/iTyL96DsqP
— NBA (@NBA) January 17, 2021
The battle between legends is coming to the #NFLPlayoffs for the first time ever. (via @NFLFilms)@TomBrady | @Buccaneers | @drewbrees | @Saints
📺: #TBvsNO — TONIGHT 6:40pm ET on FOX
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app pic.twitter.com/Nu1LxqmvOj
— NFL (@NFL) January 17, 2021
Quickley, Obi power @nyknicks to victory!@IQ_GodSon: 17 PTS, career-high 8 AST@obitoppin1: career-high 12 PTS (5-8 FGM) pic.twitter.com/VibwqYfYDW
— NBA Draft (@NBADraft) January 17, 2021
.@TomBrady is 13-2 career in the Divisional Round.
Can he continue his divisional dominance tonight? (via @nflthrowback)
📺: #TBvsNO | 6:40pm ET on FOX
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app pic.twitter.com/YUs0kKMEid
— NFL (@NFL) January 17, 2021
One year ago, 2019-20 #KiaROY @JaMorant sat down with @BoneCollector23 discuss his first season in the NBA! @memgrizz host Suns for #MLKDay hoops tomorrow at 5pm/et on TNT.
🎧🎵: @leebezel @DonovnCain @MBurb703 @unitedmasters pic.twitter.com/lqK9PhvU3h
— NBA (@NBA) January 17, 2021
The last time the @Chiefs played in the Divisional Round?
They gave us an #NFLPlayoffs comeback for the ages. #RunItBack
📺: #CLEvsKC — TODAY 3:05pm ET on CBS
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app pic.twitter.com/nI5JkFT9Ap
— NFL (@NFL) January 17, 2021
January 17, 1999: The Falcons upset the Vikings 30-27 in Overtime in the NFC Championship Game.
Vikings Kicker Gary Anderson, who hadn’t missed a FG in two years, missed a 38-yarder with two minutes left in the 4th Quarter that would have sealed the game. pic.twitter.com/3DEnwkC9ho
— This Day In Sports Clips (@TDISportsClips) January 17, 2021
January 17, 2010: Pro-Bowl kicker Nate Kaeding misses three field goals and the Jets upset the Chargers 17-14 in the AFC Divisional Round. pic.twitter.com/p2ACRnraF9
— This Day In Sports Clips (@TDISportsClips) January 17, 2021
[SEE MORE]
3:05 PM: Cleveland Browns (AFC #6) vs. Kansas City Chiefs (AFC #1)
6:40 PM: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFC #5) vs. New Orleans Saints (NFC #2)
1:00 PM: New York Knicks (5-8) vs. Boston Celtics (8-3)
8:00 PM: Utah Jazz (8-4) vs. Denver Nuggets (6-6)
10:00 PM: Indiana Pacers (8-4) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (9-4)
[Highlights] TE Travis Kelce, KC (W v.CLE): 8 REC, 109 YDS, 1 TD [Player of the Day]
[Highlights] WR Tyreek Hill, KC (W v.CLE): 8 REC, 110 YDS; 3 RSH, 9 YDS
[Highlights] LB Devin White, TB (W @NO): 11 TKL, 1 TFL, 1 FR, 1 PD, 1 INT
[Highlights] WR Tre’Quan Smith, NO (L v.TB): 3 REC, 85 YDS, 2 TD
[Highlights] RB Leonard Fournette, TB (W @NO): 17 RSH, 63 YDS; 5 REC, 44 YDS, 1 TD
[Highlights] G Luka Doncic, DAL (L v.CHI): 36 PTS (13-30 FG | 6-11 3PT), 15 AST, 16 REB, 0 BLK, 2 STL, 5 TO
[Highlights] G De’Aaron Fox, SAC (L v.NO): 43 PTS (17-27 FG | 3-9 3PT), 13 AST, 4 REB, 0 BLK, 4 STL, 2 TO
[Highlights] C Nikola Jokic, DEN (L v.UTAH): 35 PTS (14-23 FG | 3-6 3PT), 9 AST, 14 REB, 1 BLK, 2 STL, 6 TO
[Highlights] PF Zion Williamson, NO (W @SAC): 31 PTS (13-15 FG | 0-0 3PT), 2 AST, 6 REB, 0 BLK, 0 STL, 2 TO
[Highlights] PF Lauri Markannen, CHI (W @DAL): 29 PTS (10-19 FG | 2-7 3PT), 3 AST, 10 REB, 0 BLK, 0 STL, 2 TO
NFL: DL Neville Gallimore, Dallas Cowboys (turns 24)
MLB: LF Kyle Tucker, Houston Astros (24)
MLB: SP Randy Dobnak, Minnesota Twins (26)
MLB: RP Joe Jimenez, Detroit Tigers (26)
MLB: RP Colin Poche, Tampa Bay Rays (27)
NFL: LB Jeremiah Attaochu, Denver Broncos (28)
NFL: CB Nickell Robey-Coleman, Philadelphia Eagles (29)
MLB: SP Trevor Bauer, Free Agent (30)
NBA: SG Dwyane Wade, Retired after 2019 (39)
2014: Oklahoma City Thunder SF Kevin Durant scored a career-high 54 points in a win over the Golden State Warriors
2012: Miami Heat SF Lebron James passed Kobe Bryant as the youngest player in NBA history to reach 20,000 career points
1999: Atlanta Falcons defeated the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC Championship to advance to their 1st Super Bowl in franchise history; Vikings K Gary Anderson’s very 1st FG miss of the season was a potential game-winner
1999: Denver Broncos defeated the New York Jets 23-10 in the AFC Championship to continue their repeat quest
1997: NBA issued Chicago Bulls PF Dennis Rodman a $25,000 fine and an indefinite suspension for kicking a cameraman mid-game
1995: Los Angeles Rams announced their intentions of relocating to St. Louis; they would move back to LA 2 decades later
1994: New York Knicks PF Patrick Ewing became the 1st player in franchise history to score 15,000 points
1994: Kings-Lakers game at the Great Western Forum was postponed due to an earthquake in LA; Clippers also had to move 2 games out of the LA Sports Arena
1993: Dallas Cowboys defeated the San Francisco 49ers to advance to their 1st Super Bowl in 24 years while WR Jerry Rice broke the NFL record for most career postseason REC TD with his 13th. Rice extended his record to 22 which still stands today
1993: Buffalo Bills won their 3rd consecutive AFC Championship, this time over the Miami Dolphins
1989: Heat-Suns game was cancelled by Phoenix due to racial unrest in Miami
1988: “The Fumble”: Trailing the Denver Broncos 38-33 in the AFC Championship, Cleveland Browns RB Earnest Byner fumbled at the 3-yard line with just 1:12 remaining, sealing Denver’s victory
1971: Baltimore Colts avenged their Super Bowl III upset by defeating HC Tom Landry and the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl V
1961: Cincinnati Royals PG Oscar Robertson became the 1st rookie to ever win the All-Star Game MVP
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