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What Happened in Sports: August 25, 2020
See what happened in sports on August 25, 2020 ft. Giolito pitching a historic no-hitter, Jamal Murray stepping up to force a Game 6, and more!
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August 25th, 2020 was highlighted by Lucas Giolito’s no-hitter, a historic win for the Clippers, walk-off HR in the 11th inning against the Dodgers, and Jamal Murray forcing a Game 6. Check out everything that happened in sports on August 25th last year and the Best in Sports from exactly a year ago.
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.
Utter dominance. pic.twitter.com/Gyf7tY5bsJ
— MLB (@MLB) August 26, 2020
Enjoy every out from @LGio27‘s no-hitter. #CarryTheFreight pic.twitter.com/U5XoAFVG9V
— MLB (@MLB) August 26, 2020
Every no-hitter has a signature defensive play.
TA and Abreu provided this one’s. pic.twitter.com/LZVY0AsuoS
— MLB (@MLB) August 26, 2020
JAMAL. MURRAY. 🔥
42 PTS in a Game 5 win for Denver. pic.twitter.com/FmVghwsrMu
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) August 26, 2020
Just stop it, Jamal 🤧 pic.twitter.com/SgJeZijRza
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) August 26, 2020
DONOVAN MITCHELL, MY GOODNESS 😱 pic.twitter.com/OBACKMCdt1
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) August 26, 2020
Donnie Barrels!
The @SFGiants have won 7 straight. #Walkoff pic.twitter.com/se0TgDO3z1
— MLB (@MLB) August 26, 2020
Belted: Part 2
@bbelt9 | #SFGiants pic.twitter.com/neJuaGzheW
— SFGiants (@SFGiants) August 26, 2020
WHAT A THROW. 😱 pic.twitter.com/On1LOluOSR
— MLB (@MLB) August 26, 2020
Manny magic. pic.twitter.com/YXRiLZ6nQq
— MLB (@MLB) August 26, 2020
😤 @Yg_Trece (35 PTS) and Kawhi Leonard (32 PTS) combine for 67 to put the @LAClippers up 3-2 vs. DAL!
Game 6 ⏩ Thurs. (8/27) at 9 PM ET on ESPN pic.twitter.com/hhtIVDenH2
— NBA (@NBA) August 26, 2020
KAWHI INCOMING. pic.twitter.com/KaMRaqPFXo
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) August 26, 2020
🖐️ Klaw Things on TNT 🖐️ pic.twitter.com/yRD4PhsUqn
— NBA (@NBA) August 26, 2020
🃏 21 PTS 🃏 8-8 FGM 🃏 5-5 3PM 🃏
Jokic perfect in 1Q on @NBAonTNT pic.twitter.com/eIywpsh2dl
— NBA (@NBA) August 25, 2020
The Joker beats the buzzer! 🚨 pic.twitter.com/rYD4fnWKiz
— NBA TV (@NBATV) August 25, 2020
.@willya02 with range for days. pic.twitter.com/YNTWwJl3Vq
— MLB (@MLB) August 25, 2020
Game. Saver.#RELAYHEYHEYHEYHEY pic.twitter.com/uINGpOmfpE
— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) August 26, 2020
MONTREZL IS FEASTING 😤 pic.twitter.com/Lau0MGDeKk
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) August 26, 2020
Gold Glove 🐐#ForTheH pic.twitter.com/o5DMSYDx1T
— Houston Astros (@astros) August 26, 2020
“Feelin’ good … like I should.”#OurTribe pic.twitter.com/MFCsUVTE5t
— Cleveland Indians (@Indians) August 26, 2020
🤯 🤯 🤯
@TheRealSmith2_ | #LGM pic.twitter.com/JjvgZ7ZIDp
— New York Mets (@Mets) August 25, 2020
Tyler Glasnow is FILTHY. 🤢
A career-high 13 punch outs for the righty. pic.twitter.com/p4715135VA
— MLB (@MLB) August 26, 2020
Back-to-back nukes for the Rays. pic.twitter.com/CG2E2gLM33
— MLB (@MLB) August 25, 2020
The least graceful steal of home you will ever see. 😂 pic.twitter.com/FgKwBpKbFP
— MLB (@MLB) August 26, 2020
D. Fletcher. pic.twitter.com/q0bvQGX6yK
— MLB (@MLB) August 26, 2020
🍇🍇🍇 @KingJames jelly layups from the past 5 seasons!
⏩ LAL/POR Game 5
📆 Wed. (8/26) at 9 PM ET on TNT pic.twitter.com/yCl5V0eBf3
— NBA (@NBA) August 25, 2020
One of the best catches you will ever see. 😱
Gary Matthews Jr. turns 46 today. 🎉 pic.twitter.com/LqBknIHTzW
— MLB Vault (@MLBVault) August 25, 2020
OTD in 2009, @TheCUTCH22 hit his 1st #walkoff homer and had an epic celebration. pic.twitter.com/DCbpzXL4Ct
— MLB Vault (@MLBVault) August 25, 2020
Better be ready when @FiftyDeuce comes off the line. 😤
Khalil Mack’s best play from every game in 2019! pic.twitter.com/fdwxoWnCvn
— NFL (@NFL) August 25, 2020
Aaron Rodgers. Master of the free play. (via @nflthrowback) pic.twitter.com/15rrrdCd1e
— NFL (@NFL) August 25, 2020
The last time @CameronNewton played the @Patriots?
Broke the record for most career rushing TDs by a QB AND led a game-winning drive. 💪 pic.twitter.com/iGQVn2kcC6
— NFL (@NFL) August 25, 2020
.@Ebron85 has the most red zone TDs by a TE since 2018.
And his last one is his best yet. 😱 pic.twitter.com/YHP5wpHSuO
— NFL (@NFL) August 26, 2020
Backyard football with Big Ben. @_BigBen7 pic.twitter.com/DagYjbuQRq
— NFL Throwback (@nflthrowback) August 25, 2020
Happy birthday to Hall of Fame WR Marvin Harrison! @Colts
🙌 1,102 catches
🙌 14,580 receiving yards
🙌 Super Bowl XLI Champion
🙌 NFL 2000s All-Decade Team pic.twitter.com/a9EIfgccOt
— NFL Throwback (@nflthrowback) August 25, 2020
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6:30 PM: Utah Jazz (#6) vs. Denver Nuggets (#3) [UTA leads 3-1]
9:00 PM: Dallas Mavericks (#7) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (#2) [Tied 2-2]
4:05 PM: Los Angeles Angels (9-21) vs. Houston Astros (16-13) [Game 1]
6:05 PM: Philadelphia Phillies (10-14) vs. Washington Nationals (11-15)
7:05 PM: Los Angeles Angels (9-21) vs. Houston Astros (16-13) [Game 2]
7:10 PM: New York Yankees (16-9) vs. Atlanta Braves (16-12)
7:10 PM: Minnesota Twins (19-10) vs. Cleveland Indians (17-11)
[Highlights] PG Jamal Murray, DEN (v.UTAH): 42 PTS (17-26 FG), 8 AST, 8 REB, 0 BLK, 1 STL, 0 TO
[Highlights] C Nikola Jokic, DEN (v.UTAH): 31 PTS (12-19 FG), 4 AST, 6 REB, 1 BLK, 0 STL, 2 TO
[Highlights] F Kawhi Leonard, LAC (v.DAL): 32 PTS (12-19 FG), 4 AST, 7 REB, 1 BLK, 1 STL, 2 TO
[Highlights] F Paul George, LAC (v.DAL): 35 PTS (12-18 FG), 2 AST, 3 REB, 0 BLK, 0 STL, 2 TO
[Highlights] C Montrezl Harrell, LAC (v.DAL): 19 PTS (7-11 FG), 1 AST, 11 REB, 1 BLK, 0 STL, 2 TO
[Highlights] SP Lucas Giolito, CHW (v.PIT): 9.0 IP, 0 ER, 0 H, 13 K, 1 BB, W [Player of the Day]
[Highlights] 1B Brandon Belt, SF (v.LAD): 4-5, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 2 R, 1 BB
[Highlights] SP Tyler Glasnow, TB (v.BAL): 7.0 IP, 2 ER, 5 H, 13 K, 1 BB, W
[Highlights] SP Shane Bieber, CLE (v.MIN): 6.0 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 10 K, 3 BB, W
[Highlights] SP Seth Lugo, NYM (@MIA): 3.0 IP, 0 ER, 0 H, 5 K, 0 BB
NBA: SG Caris LeVert, Brooklyn Nets (turns 26)
MLB: 1B Max Muncy, Los Angeles Dodgers (30)
MLB: OF Justin Upton, Los Angeles Angels (33)
NFL: WR Marvin Harrison, Hall of Fame (48)
MLB: RP Rollie Fingers, Hall of Fame (74)
2019: The Yankees crushed their 59th HR of August, the most HR by any team in any calendar month in MLB history — with 5 days still remaining
2019: The Brooklyn Nets signed G Caris LeVert to a 3y/$52.5M extension on the same day as his 25th birthday
2011: The Yankees set an MLB record with 3 grand slams in a single game, a 22-9 victory over the Athletics
2005: Cardinals MGR Tony LaRussa won his 2,195th career game, moving him past Sparky Anderson for 3rd place on the all-time list
1991: After 242 career games, Cubs OF Doug Dascenzo committed his 1st error in a loss to the Padres, ending his MLB-record streak
1985: Mets SP Dwight Gooden, at 20 years and 9 months old, became the youngest pitcher in MLB history to win 20 games
1967: Twins SP Dean Chance threw his 2nd no-hitter of the month, this time against the Indians
1960: In contrast with the NFL, the AFL decided to begin putting players’ last names (first name as well, on occasion) on the back of their jerseys
1922: The Cubs beat the Phillies by a score of 26-23, the highest-scoring game in MLB history
1921: Yankees SP Harry Harper tied an MLB record by hitting 3 batters in a single inning
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