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What Happened in Sports: February 17, 2020
What happened in sports on February 17, 2020 ft. D.J. Humphries getting paid, Braves extending their Manager & GM, MIL signing Holt, & more!
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February 17th, 2020 was remembered for the Arizona Cardinals agreeing to a 3y/$45M contract extension with LT D.J. Humphries, the Atlanta Braves promoting and extending GM Alex Anthopoulous through the year 2024 as well as extending Manager Brian Snitker through the 2021 season, and the Milwaukee Brewers signing 2B/UT Brock Holt to a 1y/$3.3M deal with a $5M club option for 2021.
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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Kobe Bryant: Through the Years at 8pm ET on NBA TV. pic.twitter.com/BRvVc4XfQx
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 17, 2020
LeBron James, Ricky Rubio & Derrick Rose highlight some of the best assists of the season ?
Presented by @StateFarm pic.twitter.com/IqIHJNNPZm
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 17, 2020
The league leaders in takeaways. ?
The @steelers BEST defensive plays of the season! pic.twitter.com/NoUrA5y8Hm
— NFL (@NFL) February 18, 2020
The leader in receiving yards and touchdowns among rookies. ?
The 10 BEST plays from A.J. Brown’s 2019 season! @Brown1arthur pic.twitter.com/UZXoaEbKHU
— NFL (@NFL) February 17, 2020
Kawhi (30 PTS & 8 3PM) was automatic from downtown as he took home the first-ever Kobe Bryant MVP Award! ?
Catch the re-air of the #NBAAllStar game at 12:30pm ET on NBA TV! pic.twitter.com/jNLEq8y7Vg
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 17, 2020
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NFL: LB Devin White, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (turns 22)
NFL: RB Sony Michel, New England Patriots (25)
NFL: TE Nick Boyle, Baltimore Ravens (27)
NFL: C Matt Skura, Baltimore Ravens (27)
NFL: WR Taylor Gabriel, Free Agent (29)
NFL: QB Case Keenum, Washington Redskins (32)
NFL: P Brett Kern, Tennessee Titans (34)
NBA: SG Michael Jordan, Hall of Fame (57)
NFL: RB Jim Brown, Hall of Fame (84)
2019: Golden State Warriors SF Kevin Durant earned his 2nd All-Star Game MVP while leading Team LeBron to a 178-164 victory over Team Giannis in Charlotte, NC
2008: In New Orleans, LA, Cleveland Cavaliers SF LeBron James earned his 2nd ASG MVP Award while leading the East over the West 134-128
2003: Atlanta Braves and HOF SP Greg Maddux reached an agreement on the largest 1-year contract in MLB history ($14.75 million)
2001: Charlotte Hornets PG Baron Davis ended Q3 by hitting an 89-foot, full-court heave at the buzzer — the longest shot in NBA history
1999: Minnesota Timberwolves SG Stephon Marbury became just the 5th player in NBA history to record 40 points and 10 assists with no turnovers (40 PTS/12 AST/0 TO)
1996: Detroit Pistons officially retired HOF PG Isiah Thomas‘ #11 jersey
1994: San Antonio Spurs C David Robinson recorded just the 4th quadruple-double in NBA history with 34 PTS, 10 REB, 10 AST, and 10 BLK in a victory over the Detroit Pistons
1979: SG Jerry Sloan became the 1st player in Chicago Bulls history to have their jersey retired (#4)
1968: Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame officially opened its doors in Springfield, Massachusetts
1967: Philadelphia 76ers C Wilt Chamberlain began an NBA-record streak of 35 consecutive FGAs without a miss
1962: Philadelphia Warriors C Wilt Chamberlain scored 67 points in a victory over the St. Louis Hawks
1943: New York Yankees OF Joe DiMaggio enlisted in the US Army to fight in World War II
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