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What Happened in Sports: November 27, 2020
What happened in sports on November 27, 2020 ft. NBA releasing its preseason schedule, multiple NFL O-Lineman out for the year, and more!
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November 27, 2020 was highlighted by the NBA releasing its 2020 preseason schedule starting in a couple weeks as well as some major injury updates among NFL Offensive Lineman including 3x Pro Bowl RT Lane Johnson. The Texans cut Kenny Stills, Patrick Mahomes’ game-winning drive was given the Baldy Breakdown, and @NBA showcased some of the best clutch performances of the last season on Twitter. Check out everything that happened in sports on November 27th last year and the Best in Sports from exactly a year ago, headlined by Anthony Davis putting up a historic performance against his old team in New Orleans.
This daily sports article includes real headlines only (no clickbait rumors), all of the best highlights, interesting facts from around the NFL, NBA, & MLB, significant birthdays, and a quick recap of notable events on this day in sports history.
Relive the BEST CLUTCH PERFORMANCES of the 2019-20 season!
The 2020-21 NBA season tips off December 22nd pic.twitter.com/YqIXTVUCT0
— NBA (@NBA) November 28, 2020
The @Chiefs trailed 31-28 with 1:43 to go.
Then @PatrickMahomes and Co. delivered. Here’s how they made it look so easy. (via @BaldyNFL) pic.twitter.com/P2yNc3eNzY
— NFL (@NFL) November 27, 2020
TOP 100 PLAYS continues with 40-31!
The 2020-21 NBA season tips off December 22nd pic.twitter.com/6Crxxf0QDg
— NBA (@NBA) November 27, 2020
Next up in the TOP 100 PLAYS from the 2019-20 season are plays 30-21!
The 2020-21 NBA season tips off December 22nd pic.twitter.com/uPWI1Dh7hi
— NBA (@NBA) November 27, 2020
The @Chiefs give many different looks with their redzone packages that make it difficult for opposing defenses to prepare for their barrage of offensive weapons. @gregcosell elaborates. pic.twitter.com/C1ghM0oJYx
— NFL Matchup on ESPN (@NFLMatchup) November 28, 2020
Who’s the 5th undrafted free agent rookie to ever top 1,000 scrimmage yards in a season?
✨ @Robinson_jamess ✨
📺: #CLEvsJAX — Sunday 1pm ET on CBS
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app pic.twitter.com/1zHeBEtPdY
— NFL (@NFL) November 27, 2020
Antonio Gibson had three helpings on Thanksgiving: 25 touches, 136 yards, 3 TDs. 🍽 #WASvsDAL@AntonioGibson14 | #WashingtonFootball pic.twitter.com/E02Vy8oAJz
— NFL (@NFL) November 27, 2020
.@iAM_JoshJacobs has been ballin’ this season! 🏈
📺: #LVvsATL — Sunday 1pm ET on CBS
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app pic.twitter.com/TSqbPbgkGr
— NFL (@NFL) November 28, 2020
James Bradberry is ranked second in the league for most pass breakups this season with 1️⃣4️⃣! @brad_B21
📺: #NYGvsCIN — Sunday 1pm ET on FOX
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app pic.twitter.com/nNd01FnOrl
— NFL (@NFL) November 28, 2020
Nothing like scoring 4 TDs on Thanksgiving Day. @deshaunwatson | @HoustonTexans | #WeAreTexans pic.twitter.com/93zANHYhPb
— NFL (@NFL) November 27, 2020
In Week 10, rookie @MikePitt_Jr had a breakout 101 yards against the Titans!
📺: #TENvsIND — Sunday 1pm ET on CBS
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app pic.twitter.com/nue5XSGe3S
— NFL (@NFL) November 27, 2020
Don’t throw @AROD the eephus. 😂 pic.twitter.com/RZLivxouLV
— MLB Vault (@MLBVault) November 28, 2020
November 27, 2009: Melo’s first 50-point game pic.twitter.com/sXbNd5H7Cl
— This Day In Sports Clips (@TDISportsClips) November 27, 2020
.@Pudge_Rodriguez turns 49 today.
He had a LASER for an arm his whole career 🔥 pic.twitter.com/thCdw610Wn
— MLB Vault (@MLBVault) November 27, 2020
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No MLB, NBA, or NFL games today
MLB: OF Eloy Jimenez, Chicago White Sox (turns 24)
NFL: P AJ Cole, Oakland Raiders (25)
NFL: WR John Ross, Cincinnati Bengals (25)
NFL: OT Nick Gates, New York Giants (25)
NFL: C Austin Reiter, Kansas City Chiefs (29)
NFL: DB Lamarcus Joyner, Oakland Raiders (30)
MLB: SS Jimmy Rollins, Retired after 2016 (42)
MLB: C Ivan Rodriguez, Hall of Fame (49)
NFL: OT Larry Allen, Hall of Fame (49)
2019: Los Angeles Lakers PF Anthony Davis set a NBA record for the most PTS by any player in their 1st matchup against their former team as he exploded for 41 points in New Orleans
2015: Houston Rockets SG James Harden scored 50 points in a 116-114 win over the 76ers that gave Philadelphia its 27th consecutive loss, the longest losing streak in professional sports history
2007: Washington S Sean Taylor was tragically shot and killed during an attempted robbery at his home in Florida
1994: Kansas City Chiefs QB Joe Montana became the 5th player in NFL history to surpass 40,000 career passing yards
1985: St. Louis Cardinals OF Vince Coleman became just the 4th unanimous NL Rookie of the Year
1966: Washington defeated the New York Giants 72-41, the highest-scoring game with the most combined TDs ever scored (16) in NFL history while Washington’s 72 PTS are still the most by any team ever
1963: San Francisco Warriors C Wilt Chamberlain set an NBA record by converting 18 consecutive FGAs in a victory over the New York Knicks
1960: After trailing the Denver Broncos 38-7 late in the 3rd quarter, the Buffalo Bills stormed back 38-38, but the game unfortunately ended in a tie
1956: Brooklyn Dodgers SP Don Newcombe was awarded the very 1st Cy Young award and was also named NL MVP making him also the 1st ever to win both the Cy Young & MVP
1947: New York Yankees OF Joe DiMaggio was named AL MVP for the 3rd time in his career, beating out Boston Red Sox OF Ted Williams yet again by just a single vote this time
1947: Philadelphia Warriors SF Howie Dallmar went 0-15 from the field against the Knicks, setting an NBA record that would stand until 1991 (Tim Hardaway)
1941: New York Yankees OF Joe DiMaggio was named AL MVP in large part for his record-setting 56-game hit streak, beating out Boston Red Sox OF Ted Williams’ .406 batting average
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