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What Happened in Sports: January 26, 2021
See what happened in sports on January 26, 2021 ft. the Phillies re-signing J.T. Realmuto, Trae Young's mamba tribute, and more!
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January 26th, 2021 was remembered for many high-profile MLB free agent signings including J.T. Realmuto (Phillies), Marcus Semien (Blue Jays), and Andrelton Simmons (Twins) as well as 0 players getting voted into the MLB Hall of Fame. John Wall got revenge on the Wizards as his former backcourt mate Bradley Beal suffered another loss despite an individual high-scoring performance. Trae Young took over for the Hawks win that ended the Clippers 7-game winning streak (Kawhi & PG were both out) and despite an abysmal game from Donovan Mitchell, the Jazz still easily won their ninth game in a row, overcoming Austin Rivers’ 10-10 FG first half.
See everything that happened in sports on January 26th last year and the Best in Sports from exactly a year ago, headlined by NBA teams honoring Kobe Bryant after his tragic passing, Dame dropping 50 for Mamba, and Trae Young repping his sentimental #8 jersey while leading ATL to victory. 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, notable birthdays, and a quick recap of significant events on this day in sports history.
Smooth behind-the-back move from John Wall 🔥 pic.twitter.com/75zdlPDzHo
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) January 27, 2021
Ice Trae. Clutch. ❄️ pic.twitter.com/27AId1cAJm
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 27, 2021
.@TheTraeYoung (38 PTS) and @CapelaClint (13 PTS, 19 REB, 2 BLK) lead the @ATLHawks to victory. pic.twitter.com/BQMZX3f7cD
— NBA (@NBA) January 27, 2021
24 for @JohnWall, 33 for @RealDealBeal23 as the Rockets win against the Wizards. pic.twitter.com/paQu8qOHss
— NBA (@NBA) January 27, 2021
ROLO POSTER 🔨🔨🔨#WizRockets | @rolopez42 pic.twitter.com/hXXRJMHNw7
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) January 27, 2021
The @utahjazz win their 9th-straight game behind @rudygobert27‘s 18 PTS, 19 REB and 4 BLK. pic.twitter.com/ctqWAfgduB
— NBA (@NBA) January 27, 2021
Austin Rivers is 10-10 for 25 PTS midway through Q2 on NBA League Pass pic.twitter.com/vsmJJ1QntI
— NBA (@NBA) January 27, 2021
Oladipo to beat the shot clock 😳 pic.twitter.com/yEYQracCvv
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) January 27, 2021
The TOP plays from Championship Sunday! 🔥
(by @TruistNews) pic.twitter.com/tnjuCwHVra
— NFL (@NFL) January 26, 2021
A look back at @gregolsen88’s 14-year career.
🙌 3x Pro Bowler
🙌 742 catches
🙌 8,683 receiving yards
🙌 1st TE ever with 3 straight 1,000-yard seasons pic.twitter.com/UrMvnujyrB
— NFL Throwback (@nflthrowback) January 26, 2021
.@ShaquilBarrett came out on fire with three sacks in the NFC Championship! 🔥
(by @Bridgestone) pic.twitter.com/EMYycrEE11
— NFL (@NFL) January 26, 2021
A.J Brown was a BEAST all year. 😤 @1kalwaysopen_
Tonight, he faces off against Justin Jefferson in the ultimate highlight competition. @verzuzonline
Watch #NFLProBowlVerzuz TONIGHT 8pm ET on NFL social channels pic.twitter.com/JL15rOnx3v
— NFL (@NFL) January 26, 2021
In 2016, Mike Trout wore purple and gold batting gloves to honor Kobe Bryant’s final game.
He subsequently went 3-for-5 with a nice catch in the outfield. pic.twitter.com/TAu3Bu5XAT
— MLB Vault (@MLBVault) January 26, 2021
Celebrate @mrvincecarter15‘s high-flying career with where it all began… his @Raptors #NBAMixtape! #H15TORY pic.twitter.com/Gk2GV6bNz4
— NBA (@NBA) June 25, 2020
Vince Carter has officially retired!
Thank you @mrvincecarter15 for 22 years of amazing highlights & memories! pic.twitter.com/TFJLYs6dvb
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) June 25, 2020
(1999) Vince Carter won Rookie Of The Year after one of the most exciting rookie seasons in NBA history.
Due to the NBA lockout, we were cheated out of 32 more games of Vinsanity.
ROY VOTING
Vince: 113
Jason Williams: 3
Paul Pierce: 2
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) June 25, 2020
The end of an era.@mrvincecarter15’s best moments from his final NBA season! #H15TORY pic.twitter.com/rx0A6UTK7D
— NBA (@NBA) June 28, 2020
There will NEVER EVER be another defense like the 1985 @ChicagoBears.
via @nflthrowback pic.twitter.com/FMOXsZfwgP
— NFLonCBS (@NFLonCBS) May 13, 2021
January 26, 1997: The Packers beat the Patriots 35-21 at Super Bowl XXXI. pic.twitter.com/Vo34mtQHFw
— This Day In Sports Clips (@TDISportsClips) January 26, 2021
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7:30 PM: Los Angeles Clippers (13-4) vs. Atlanta Hawks (8-8)
8:00 PM: Washington Wizards (3-9) vs. Houston Rockets (6-9)
9:00 PM: New York Knicks (8-10) vs. Utah Jazz (12-4)
[Highlights] PG Trae Young, ATL (W v.LAC): 38 PTS (12-23 FG | 3-7 3PT), 5 AST, 3 REB, 0 BLK, 1 STL, 3 TO [Player of the Day]
[Highlights] C Rudy Gobert, UTA (W v.NYK): 18 PTS (8-13 FG | 0-0 3PT), 2 AST, 19 REB, 4 BLK, 0 STL, 0 TO
[Highlights] PG Reggie Jackson, LAC (L @ATL): 20 PTS (8-16 FG | 2-6 FG), 8 AST, 7 REB, 1 BLK, 2 STL, 2 TO
[Highlights] G Austin Rivers, NYK (L @UTA): 25 PTS (10-14 FG | 5-7 3PT), 1 AST, 3 REB, 0 BLK, 0 STL, 1 TO
[Highlights] C DeMarcus Cousins, HOU (W v.WAS): 19 PTS (6-11 FG | 4-8 3PT), 2 AST, 11 REB, 1 BLK, 5 STL, 2 TO
NBA: SG Isaac Okoro, Cleveland Cavaliers (turns 20)
NBA: PG Darius Garland, Cleveland Cavaliers (21)
NFL: RB Kenyan Drake, Arizona Cardinals (27)
NBA: PF Montrezl Harrell, Los Angeles Lakers (27)
NFL: K Dan Bailey, Minnesota Vikings (33)
NBA: SF Vince Carter, Retired after 2020 (44)
2020: 5x NBA Champion Kobe Bryant tragically passed away in a helicopter accident with his 13 y/o daughter Gianna and 7 others. Kobe Bryant ranked 1st in points, games, and wins in Lakers history (regular season & playoffs) and is the only player in NBA history with 2 numbers retired for the same team. Damian Lillard and Trae Young tributed their epic 50-point and 45-point performances that evening to their late mentor and idol
2003: Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Oakland Raiders to win their 1st Super Bowl in franchise history as HC Jon Gruden (39 y/o) became the youngest coach to ever win a Super Bowl (against his former team, nonetheless)
1997: Green Bay Packers defeated the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XXXI for their 1st championship in nearly 30 years
1992: Washington defeated the Buffalo Bills for their 3rd and final Super Bowl title
1991: Former Kansas City Chiefs K Jan Stenerud became the very 1st full-time kicker to ever be named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame
1990: Boston Red Sox hired Elaine Weddington as Assistant GM, making her the highest-ranking African-American woman in any major-league front office
1986: Chicago Bears routed the New England Patriots 46-10 to win their 1st (and only) Super Bowl in franchise history
1980: Despite a home loss to the Indiana Pacers, Cleveland Cavaliers SG Austin Carr became the 1st in franchise history with 10,000 career points
1973: HOF SG George Gervin made his ABA debut for the Virginia Squires in a loss to the Utah Stars
1960: Oakland Raiders were officially established as the American Football League’s final franchise after the Minnesota Vikings spurned the upstart league for the NFL
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