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What Happened in Sports: March 12, 2021
What happened in sports on March 12, 2021 ft. Patriots re-signing Cam Newton, Nuggets surviving Grizzlies, Hamidou Diallo trade, and more!
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March 12th, 2021 was highlighted by Cam Newton re-signing with the New England Patriots on an incentive-based deal, Nikola Jokic powering the Nuggets past Memphis in the game of the day, and the Detroit Pistons acquiring G/F Hamidou Diallo. Tom Brady also signed an extension with Tampa Bay, Buffalo re-signed OT Daryl Williams to a long-term deal, and San Francisco did the same with CB Emmanuel Moseley.
See what happened in sports on March 12th last year headlined by the MLB suspending Spring Training, the NBA preparing for a minimum of 30 days off (that turned into an unforeseen 141-day hiatus), and the Bears signing LB Danny Trevathan to a 3y/$24M deal as the NFL continued their offseason virtually.
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.
Murray dropping a behind-the-back DIME 😲 pic.twitter.com/ghGKgPKCRL
— NBA TV (@NBATV) March 13, 2021
KPJ flat out hoopin. He’s up to 27. (via @HoustonRockets) pic.twitter.com/JeNWXaKR9w
— SLAM (@SLAMonline) March 13, 2021
Jokic coming up big down the stretch! pic.twitter.com/T15nJOa8Hz
— NBA TV (@NBATV) March 13, 2021
Jokic leads @nuggets to 5⃣ in a row!
28 PTS | 15 REB | 7 AST | 2 STL pic.twitter.com/AcIRaQXspB
— NBA (@NBA) March 13, 2021
JA AT THE 3Q BUZZER. CASH 💰 pic.twitter.com/9xvmsvhwf0
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) March 13, 2021
KJ Martin met Gobert at the rim 😳 pic.twitter.com/cjoemfTcF4
— Bleacher Report NBA (@BR_NBA) March 13, 2021
Keldon punches it home 🤕 pic.twitter.com/djmpsKqBiT
— NBA TV (@NBATV) March 13, 2021
I could watch Lonzo toss lobs to Zion all day. (via @PelicansNBA) pic.twitter.com/CAjevPFBIN
— SLAM (@SLAMonline) March 13, 2021
Embiid is BACK 🔨 pic.twitter.com/pg3glj6leG
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) March 13, 2021
2⃣0⃣ in the 4th quarter for @Goran_Dragic to ignite the @MiamiHEAT! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/1PPmUoaV4f
— NBA (@NBA) March 13, 2021
✨ 24 PTS, 13 REB for @kylekuzma
✨ 15 in the 4th quarter
Kuz propels @Lakers comeback win! pic.twitter.com/J7hoYowkSb
— NBA (@NBA) March 13, 2021
•guéss WHÖS čømíñg ßÂČK FÖR 2021?•@CameronNewton | @Patriots pic.twitter.com/aIy2EjoSuJ
— NFL (@NFL) March 12, 2021
Including Wednesday night’s, we showcase @JaMorant‘s best ball-fakes from his career this far!
NUGGETS/GRIZZLIES – Tonight at 8pm/et on NBA TV pic.twitter.com/MlAvsm4q3T
— NBA (@NBA) March 12, 2021
Nick Markakis won 3 Gold Gloves thanks to plays like this. pic.twitter.com/9TJYx37tMO
— MLB Vault (@MLBVault) March 12, 2021
Nick Markakis announced his retirement after 15 seasons.
He finished his career with 2,388 hits and 189 homers. pic.twitter.com/dPMrIPDdbD
— MLB Vault (@MLBVault) March 12, 2021
Remember the @MiamiDolphins vs. the @Raiders in Week 16?
This ending was BONKERS. 😲 pic.twitter.com/kMncORARo7
— NFL (@NFL) March 12, 2021
Alfonso Soriano’s first career hit? A walk-off to clinch the AL East. pic.twitter.com/XwvUUr9uRh
— MLB Vault (@MLBVault) March 12, 2021
EVERY sack from Joey Bosa this season! @jbbigbear pic.twitter.com/0SzhspElco
— NFL (@NFL) March 12, 2021
5 YEARS AGO TODAY
Kyrie Irving did this to the Spurs
57 PTS (franchise high)
20-32 FG
7-7 3PT
10-10 FT
5 AST
4 STLpic.twitter.com/orU0RHA5wK
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) March 12, 2020
Happy birthday to one of the most clutch Super Bowl defensive players of all-time @zeus30hightower pic.twitter.com/wuwN9l4BWY
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) March 12, 2021
Rookie Dont’a Hightower. @zeus30hightower (2012) pic.twitter.com/bFpCom6bkS
— NFL Throwback (@nflthrowback) June 29, 2021
Happy birthday to Mecole Hardman!
— Full Press Chiefs (@FPC_Chiefs) March 12, 2021
March 12, 1997: Rookie Allen Iverson with the crossover and jumper on Michael Jordan pic.twitter.com/6ZjXITiD3i
— This Day In Sports Clips (@TDISportsClips) March 12, 2021
Jayson Tatum’s 60 points tonight tied the @celtics franchise record, set previously by Larry Bird on March 12, 1985! #NBAVault pic.twitter.com/TfllCJIE6z
— NBA History (@NBAHistory) May 1, 2021
March 12, 2011: Washington junior @isaiahthomas hits a crossover step back buzzer beater to win the Pac-10 Tournament Championship over Arizona.
Gus Johnson on the call. pic.twitter.com/ywP96J1L5H
— This Day In Sports Clips (@TDISportsClips) March 12, 2021
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8:00 PM: Philadelphia 76ers (24-12) vs. Washington Wizards (14-21)
8:00 PM: Denver Nuggets (21-15) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (17-16)
8:00 PM: Cleveland Cavaliers (14-22) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (15-22)
9:00 PM: Miami Heat (19-18) vs. Chicago Bulls (16-19)
10:30 PM: Indiana Pacers (16-19) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (24-13)
[Highlights] C Nikola Jokic, DEN (W @MEM): 28 PTS (13-22 FG | 1-2 3PT), 7 AST, 15 REB, 0 BLK, 2 STL, 1 TO [Player of the Day]
[Highlights] SF Jimmy Butler, MIA (W @CHI): 28 PTS (9-17 FG | 0-1 3PT), 8 AST, 3 REB, 1 BLK, 4 STL, 2 TO
[Highlights] F Brandon Ingram, NO (W v.CLE): 28 PTS (11-14 FG | 3-6 3PT), 4 AST, 7 REB, 1 BLK, 0 STL, 0 TO
[Highlights] G/F Zach LaVine, CHI (L v.MIA): 30 PTS (10-16 FG | 6-8 3PT), 6 AST, 6 REB, 2 BLK, 0 STL, 5 TO
[Highlights] G Malcolm Brogdon, IND (L @LAL): 29 PTS (12-20 FG | 4-7 3PT), 6 AST, 7 REB, 0 BLK, 1 STL, 5 TO
NFL: WR Mecole Hardman, Kansas City Chiefs (turns 23)
NFL: LB Tae Crowder, New York Giants (24)
NBA: PF Jerami Grant, Detroit Pistons (27)
NFL: WR Marvin Jones, Detroit Lions (31)
NFL: LB Dont’a Hightower, New England Patriots (31)
2015: Cleveland Cavaliers PG Kyrie Irving scored a career-high and franchise-record 57 points in a 128-125 OT victory over the San Antonio Spurs
2006: Arizona Cardinals signed former Indianapolis Colts RB Edgerrin James to a 4y/$30 million contract, one of the highest ever for the position
1998: Houston Rockets C Hakeem Olajuwon joined Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Wilt Chamberlain as the only players in NBA history to record 24,000 career points, 12,000 rebounds, and 2,500 assists
1996: After garnering national attention for a string of absences during the national anthem, Denver Nuggets PG Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf was ordered by the NBA to appear on-court during the pre-game performance; he refused and was suspended for 1 game, then agreed to appear so long as he could look down at his hands and pray
1992: Milwaukee Bucks C Moses Malone passed Oscar Robertson with 26,715 career points to move into 4th place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list
1992: Golden State Warriors HC Don Nelson became the 1st person to participate in 2,500 NBA games (as a player and coach) NBA history
1985: Boston Celtics SF Larry Bird scored a franchise-record 60 points in a victory over the Atlanta Hawks
1956: Syracuse Nationals SG Dick Farley fouled out after just 5:00, the quickest disqualification in NBA history
1903: New York Highlanders (Yankees) were officially approved to join the AL
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