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The Best in Sports: September 20, 2019
Showcasing the best in the NFL, NBA, and MLB every day
DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Tampa Bay Times
‘The Best in Sports’ is a daily PSO original series showcasing the best highlights, facts, and stories going on in the land of the NFL, NBA, & MLB every day. Get a recap on EVERYTHING that happened yesterday here.
Here is the best from September 20, 2019:
The NFL counts down all top-100 plays of the 1st 100 years in NFL history. From #100 all the way down to #1. Click on the twitter thread below to view them all.
No. 100: @49ers RB Roger Craig’s 46-yard high knees TD vs. Rams (Oct. 16, 1988) #NFL100
📺: NFL 100 Greatest Plays on @NFLNetwork pic.twitter.com/iELZChkV0O— NFL (@NFL) September 14, 2019
No. 1: “Immaculate Reception” (Dec. 23, 1972) @Steelers @FrancoHarrisHOF #NFL100
📺: NFL 100 Greatest Plays on @NFLNetwork pic.twitter.com/keVjFnmpK9— NFL (@NFL) September 21, 2019
Related: NFL Throwback
Too many words have been written about Antonio Brown recently. To keep it short: If AB’s behavior was too much for New England, who else will take the chance on the 6x Pro Bowl WR?
Antonio Brown has been 1 of the best WRs over the last 7 years but has continued to create controversy off the field. New England seemed like a natural fit that could mask AB’s polarizing reputation yet failed after multiple allegations have now forced his way out of Foxborough
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 20, 2019
Related: NFL Updates
Pete Alonso’s an absolute beast, and his teammate Amed Rosario is pretty good too.
He’s the 2nd youngest player EVER to blast 50 HRs in a season https://t.co/sHSFjoCx53
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 21, 2019
In a Jacob deGrom-Luis Castillo pitching duel, Amed Rosario stepped up HUGE for the #Mets in the 7th of a 1-0 ballgame https://t.co/ePiQb6hgmk
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 21, 2019
Related: MLB Facts
For the 1st time in 14 years, the Atlanta Braves are NL East champions in consecutive years.
Braves clinch back-to-back NL East division titles for the 1st time since they won 14 in a row back in 2005 https://t.co/VVYtiRfsbO
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 21, 2019
Related: MLB Updates
In the 11th, Tampa Bay finally put Boston out of their misery, officially eliminating the defending champs from keeping their title in Beantown.
Tampa Bay Rays walk it off vs. Boston in the 11th inning officially eliminating the Red Sox from the postseason https://t.co/m2H2OohXx2
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 21, 2019
Related: Tampa Bay Rays Highlights
As #RookieWeek has taken over the NBA social media pages this week, they dropped some 🔥 content on Friday including rookie Vinsanity, when Blake broke the internet (the 1st time), and the best assists from rookies this summer.
VINCE. CARTER. @mrvincecarter15 #NBARookieWeek pic.twitter.com/K79eLHiwkl
— NBA History (@NBAHistory) September 21, 2019
🤯🤯🤯@blakegriffin23 THROWS it down in 2010! #NBARookieWeek pic.twitter.com/o4eOqSQT1p
— NBA History (@NBAHistory) September 20, 2019
Behind-the-back dishes, pinpoint bounce passes, no look dimes & more!
👀 the BEST ASSISTS from the 2019 #NBARooks during @NBASummerLeague action. #NBARookieWeek pic.twitter.com/angl93g71Z— NBA (@NBA) September 19, 2019
Related: NBA Highlights
Ketel Marte was having a dark horse MVP campaign before it was cut short to a back injury.
Ketel Marte’s electric MVP-candidate season is over after being diagnosed with a stress reaction in his lower back. In the 1st year of his multi-year contract, Dbacks fans were able to get a glimpse of what the baseball future holds for AZ.
.329 BA
.592 SLG
.981 OPS
32 HR#KMVP pic.twitter.com/Ful86k2rlM— Dbacks Snake News (@SnakeNewss) September 20, 2019
Related: Arizona D-Backs Team Outlook
San Antonio has been a model of consistency over the past 2 decades, but with a stacked Western Conference, their historic playoff streak could be in danger.
With the West as competitive as ever, can the Spurs keep their historic playoff streak alive? #30Teams30Days
➡️: https://t.co/1LDHZiggSq pic.twitter.com/5skWYMPgLl
— Pathe Ndiaye⛹🏽♛ (@KdTrey_23) September 20, 2019
Related: NBA Season Preview
Yadier Molina came up big as the Cards roll on in Chicago.
Yadier Molina is clutch! 🐐 pic.twitter.com/8S5IfDLDXR
— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) September 20, 2019
Related: St. Louis Cardinals Highlights
Here are the top defensive web gems from Friday’s action.
He did it again. pic.twitter.com/KX2Oq058rp
— Orioles on MASN (@masnOrioles) September 21, 2019
How, @bcraw35? 😳 pic.twitter.com/3Vn3W8K7hP
— MLB (@MLB) September 21, 2019
🎵 It’s Tricky… it’s Tricky (Tricky) Tricky (Tricky) 🎵#BornToBaseball pic.twitter.com/X96u8EZn1Y
— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) September 21, 2019
Related: MLB Top Highlights
How Many Franchise GOATs Are in the NBA Right Now? https://t.co/LqebNyvKle pic.twitter.com/YK7Zakp35a
— SportsDebatable (@SportsDebatable) September 19, 2019
Fantasy facts and stats to know for Week 3 in DFS! ⬇️⬇️
– Le’Veon Bell’s 20 missed tackles forced are six more than anyone else.
– Arizona has allowed the most yards to TEs at 273 in two games.https://t.co/KDWifGy6Bv pic.twitter.com/dOhw2A6ib6— PFF (@PFF) September 19, 2019
Which players defined the past 10 NBA seasons?https://t.co/tRhUITv6M5
— ESPN India (@ESPNIndia) September 19, 2019
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Boston Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays
Related: Games of the DayRelated: Players of the Day#PlayerOfTheDay Mike Foltynewicz stepped up to the occasion with a phenomenal performance to clinch ATL's 2nd consecutive NL East division title. He pitched in last year's division clincher as well and repeated history after 8 shutout innings & a run scored on offense https://t.co/hUQfzB7xuQ
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 21, 2019
About as young as a 50-HR hitter gets.
Youngest players to hit 50+ HR during a single season:
23 Prince Fielder
24 PETE ALONSO
24 Willie Mays
24 Ralph Kiner
24 Jimmie Foxx
24 Mickey Mantle
25 Babe Ruth
25 Aaron Judge
25 Alex Rodriguez
*age refers to player’s age on June 30th pic.twitter.com/Nst2j9kwdM— Max’s Sporting Studio (@MaxSportsStudio) September 21, 2019
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