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What Happened in Sports: April 9, 2020
What happened in sports on April 9, 2020 ft Houston adding Cooks, Breeland re-signing in KC, Reynolds retiring, and more!
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April 9th, 2020 was highlighted by the Houston Texans agreeing to acquire WR Brandin Cooks and a 2022 fourth-round pick from the Los Angeles Rams for a 2020 second-round pick, the Kansas City Chiefs re-signing CB Bashaud Breeland to a 1y/$4.5M deal, and 13-year veteran 1B/3B Mark Reynolds retiring from Major League Baseball at the age of 36.
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, significant birthdays, and a quick recap of notable events on this day in sports history.
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Hitting a homer to win the #WorldSeries has to be the coolest feeling.
How would you celebrate? #MLBAtHome pic.twitter.com/xxtrBKDhQl
— MLB (@MLB) April 10, 2020
An epic comeback…and another unforgettable miracle for the @Eagles.
Rewatch this instant classic TONIGHT on @FS1 at 8pm ET! pic.twitter.com/uPdobeQkr0
— NFL (@NFL) April 9, 2020
After suffering a torn ACL & MCL in 2011, @AdrianPeterson came back and ran for a league-leading 2,097 yards to capture MVP honors in 2012. (via @nflthrowback) pic.twitter.com/DRMr4f7lVo
— NFL (@NFL) April 9, 2020
The amazing @jerryjeudy. ?
?: 2020 @NFLDraft, April 23-25 on NFLN/ESPN/ABC pic.twitter.com/tFaY8DqPG5
— NFL (@NFL) April 9, 2020
"WHAT A PERFECT ENDING TO A HISTORIC DAY!!!"
Russell Westbrook's #TissotBuzzerBeater gives him 50 and lifts the @okcthunder to victory. #ThisIsYourTime pic.twitter.com/wSTVBFXVkw
— NBA (@NBA) March 28, 2020
"THIS GUY'S GOT A ROCKET BOOSTER STRAPPED TO HIS BACK.”
Larry Allen = 6’3” 325 lbs ? (Dec. 19, 1994) pic.twitter.com/1zenKtLRpI
— NFL Throwback (@nflthrowback) April 9, 2020
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MLB: 2B Luis Arraez, Minnesota Twins (turns 23)
NFL: CB Fabian Moreau, Washington Redskins (26)
NFL: OL Joe Dahl, Detroit Lions (27)
NFL: RB Raheem Mostert, San Fransisco 49ers (28)
MLB: RP David Robertson, Philadelphia Phillies (35)
2019: Phoenix Suns SG Jamal Crawford became the oldest player in NBA history to score 50 points in a game (51, 1 shy of his career high); Dallas Mavericks PF Dirk Nowitzki scored 30 in his final home game
2019: Miami Heat SG Dwyane Wade played his final home game, scoring 30 in a victory over the Philadelphia 76ers
2015: Pittsburgh Steelers S Troy Polamalu, 2x DPOY, announced his retirement with 4 All-Pro selections, 8 Pro Bowls, and 2 Super Bowl championships under his belt as a future 1st ballot Hall of Famer
2009: Just a few hours after delivering 6 shutout innings, Los Angeles Angels SP Nick Adenhart, their top pitching prospect, was involved in a hit-and-run with a drunk driver and tragically passed away along with his 2 passengers
2002: With a franchise-record 50th victory of the season over the Washington Wizards, the New Jersey Nets won their very 1st division title since joining the NBA in 1976
1994: Former Chicago Bulls SG Michael Jordan made his professional baseball debut, going hitless for the White Sox’ AA Birmingham club
1993: Colorado Rockies won their inaugural home opener over the Montreal Expos
1990: In an OT victory over the Utah Jazz, the Phoenix Suns set an NBA record by converting 61 FTs (80 FTA)
1985: Chicago White Sox SP Tom Seaver started in his MLB-record 15th consecutive opening day
1981: “FernandoMania” began as Los Angeles rookie SP Fernando Valenzuela dominated in his 1st career start with an Opening Day shutout of the Houston Astros that led to him winning the ROY and Cy Young awards during the shortened 1981 season
1978: On the last day of the season, Denver Nuggets SG David Thompson scored 73 points to finish the season with a 27.15 average, but San Antonio Spurs SG George Gervin scored 63 points to edge him out with 27.22 PPG
1959: Boston Celtics became the 1st team to sweep the Finals, defeating the Minneapolis Lakers to win their 1st of 8 consecutive NBA Championships
1958: St. Louis Hawks PF Bob Pettit set an NBA Finals record with 19 FTM in a Game 5 victory over the Boston Celtics
1957: Boston Celtics PG Bob Cousy set an NBA Finals record with 19 assists in a victory over the St. Louis Hawks
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