By Pro Sports Outlook, The Front Office for Fans
Nov 19, 2019

November 19th, 2019 was highlighted by Carmelo Anthony finally returning to the NBA but had an underwhelming debut with the Portland Trailblazers, LeBron James becoming the ONLY player in NBA history to record a triple-double against all 30 teams, and Bogdan Bogdanovic going off with some career-highs. Check out the Best in Sports from 11/19.

This daily sports article includes real headlines only (no clickbait rumors), all of the top highlights, interesting facts from around the NFL, NBA, & MLB, main games to watch, best performances of the day, significant birthdays, and a quick recap of notable events on this day in sports history.

LBJ has triple-double vs. every team now

Carmelo is officially BACK

Bogdan Bogdanovic leads Kings past Suns

Jrue Holiday spins & slams

Draymond droppin’ dimes

Warriors ball movement is still elite

The Malice at the Palace

Jimmy G balled out in Week 11

ATL’s WR duo WENT OFF in Wk11

Courtland Sutton did it all in Wk11

Foles to Chark connection is back

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[Player of the Day] SF LeBron James, LAL (v.OKC): 25 PTS (10-21 FG), 10 AST, 11 REB, 2 STL, 7 TOV

SF Bogdan Bogdanovic, SAC (v.PHX): 31 PTS (11-14 FG), 7 AST, 4 REB, 3 STL, 6 TOV

PF Anthony Davis, LAL (v.OKC): 34 PTS (13-24 FG), 4 AST, 7 REB, 4 STL, 2 BLK

SG Devin Booker, PHX (@SAC): 30 PTS (10-20 FG), 8 AST, 5 REB, 2 STL, 4 TOV

SG Alec Burks, GSW (@MEM): 29 PTS (9-15 FG), 2 AST, 8 REB, 1 STL, 5 TOV

NBA: C Zach Collins, Portland Trail Blazers (turns 22)

NFL: DL Poona Ford, Seattle Seahawks (25)

NFL: TE OJ Howard, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (25)

MLB: LF Joey Gallo, Texas Rangers (26)

NFL: S Justin Simmons, Denver Broncos (26)

NFL: OG Joe Thuney, New England Patriots (27)

NFL: LB Bernardrick McKinney, Houston Texans (27)

NFL: WR Marquise Goodwin, San Francisco 49ers (29)

NFL: K Josh Lambo, Jacksonville Jaguars (29)

NFL: C Alex Mack, Atlanta Falcons (34)

MLB: C Roy Campanella, Hall of Fame (98)

2018: Los Angeles Rams defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 54-51 on a MNF game for the ages, the 3rd-highest scoring game in NFL history and the 1st time ever where both teams scored 50+ points 

2004: The “Malice at the Palace” occurred in Detroit, MI; Indiana Pacers SF Ron Artest and several other players were suspended for a brawl that involved both players and fans

1996: One of baseball’s most controversial players, OF Albert Belle, became the 1st player to make $10M/year in joining one of baseball’s most controversial owners, Jerry Reinsdorf and the Chicago White Sox

1986: Philadelphia Phillies 3B Mike Schmidt was named NL MVP, joining Stan Musial and Roy Campanella as the only 3x NL MVPs

1984: At just 20 years old, New York Mets SP Dwight Gooden became the youngest pitcher to win the NL Rookie of the Year Award

1983: Los Angeles Lakers C Kareem Abdul-Jabbar became just the 2nd player in NBA history to reach 30,000 career points (Wilt Chamberlain)

1979: Former California Angels SP Nolan Ryan became the 1st professional athlete to sign a contract worth more than $1 million per year, agreeing to a 4-year, $4.5 million deal with the Houston Astros

1978: “Miracle at the Meadowlands” — Philadelphia Eagles DB Herm Edwards returned a fumble 26 yards for a TD to end the game with a 19-17 victory 

1977: New Orleans Jazz set a then-NBA record for the least FTM in a full game — 1 on 5 attempts

1961: Cleveland Browns RB Jim Brown set a new NFL single-game record by rushing for 242 yards and 4 touchdowns against the Eagles

1961: Houston Oilers QB/K George Blanda tied an NFL record by throwing 7 TD passes against the New York Titans

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