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What Happened in Sports: June 15, 2020
What happened in sports on June 15, 2020 ft. Denver's historic betting partnership, Eagles RG Brandon Brooks torn Achilles, and more!
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June 15th, 2020 was highlighted by the Broncos securing the first-ever sports betting partnership (with FanDuel) by an NFL team, the Eagles’ 3x Pro Bowl RG Brandon Brooks being shut down for the 2020 NFL season due to a torn Achilles, and the San Francisco 49ers extending HC Kyle Shanahan to a new six-year deal placing him among the top-five highest-paid HCs in the league.
This daily sports article includes real headlines only (no clickbait rumors), all of the top highlights, interesting facts from around the NFL, NBA, & MLB, significant birthdays, and a quick recap of notable events on this day in sports history.
June 15, 2004: The Pistons beat the Lakers 100-87 in G5 of the Finals to win the NBA Championship. pic.twitter.com/Pf69jur5rH
— This Day In Sports Clips (@TDISportsClips) June 15, 2020
17 years ago today, Tim Duncan won his 2nd Championship & was "robbed" of a quadruple-double!
Ridiculous numbers:
GM1: 32 PTS, 20 REB, 6 AST, 7 BLK
GM3: 21 PTS, 16 REB, 7 AST
GM4: 23 PTS, 17 REB, 7 BLK
GM6: 21 PTS, 20 REB, 10 AST, 8 BLKpic.twitter.com/qCujQDKkhy
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) June 15, 2020
Manu's dunk on Chris Bosh during the 2014 Finals pic.twitter.com/9NHg5LcOum
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) June 15, 2020
19 YEARS AGO TODAY
The Lakers won the 2nd championship during their 2000-2002 three-peat.
They finished the 2001 Playoffs with a 15-1 record
Shaq won his 2nd Finals MVP after dominating DPOY Mutombo pic.twitter.com/mp9UgnyAYg
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) June 15, 2020
Bronny James Official Freshman Season Mixtape! The Young King! pic.twitter.com/3b92558qiV
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) June 15, 2020
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MLB: 1B Dominic Smith, New York Mets (turns 25)
NFL: WR Cooper Kupp, Los Angeles Rams (27)
NFL: RB Jay Ajayi, Free Agent (27)
NFL: QB Brett Hundley, Arizona Cardinals (27)
MLB: SP Mike Fiers, Oakland Athletics (35)
MLB: SP Tim Lincecum, Retired after 2018 (36)
MLB: SP Andy Pettite, Retired after 2018 (36)
MLB: 3B Wade Boggs, Hall of Fame (62)
MLB: OF Billy Williams, Hall of Fame (82)
2019: The Pelicans and Lakers completed a blockbuster trade that sent PF Anthony Davis to Los Angeles in return for SF Brandon Ingram, PG Lonzo Ball, SG Josh Hart, the #4 overall pick, and 2 more future 1st round picks
2014: The San Antonio Spurs, led by Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard, defeated the Miami Heat in Game 5 to win their 5th NBA Championship
2004: Detroit Pistons won NBA Finals Game 5 against the Los Angeles Lakers that was the last game of the Kobe-Shaq era after 4 Finals appearances in 5 years. DET secured the biggest upset (+500) and is 1 of 2 teams of the last 30 years since the Pistons last title in 1990 to win it all without 1 MVP (also 2019 Raptors)
2003: As the Spurs defeated the Nets in Game 6 to win their 2nd NBA Title, PG Tony Parker (France) and SG Manu Ginobili (Argentina) became the 1st players from their respective countries to win an NBA Championship
2001: The Lakers defeated the 76ers in Game 5 of the NBA Finals to complete their dominant playoff run with a 15-1 record; C Shaquille O’Neal joined Michael Jordan and Hakeem Olajuwon as the only players to win consecutive Finals MVP awards
1994: After 15 years with the club, the New York Giants officially released Super Bowl XXI MVP Phil Simms despite an 11-5 record, a playoff victory, and a selection to the Pro Bowl the previous season
1992: Red Sox RP Jeff Reardon recorded his 342nd career save in a 1-0 victory over the Yankees, breaking Rollie Fingers’ all-time Saves record
1965: Tigers SP Denny McLain made one of the few relief appearances of his career in the 1st inning, striking out the 1st 7 batters he faced and 14 total over 6.2 innings, both MLB records for a reliever
1938: After no-hitting the Boston Bees in his last start, Reds SP Johnny Vander Meer became the 1st (and only) in MLB history to pitch consecutive no-hitters in a 6-0 defeat of the Dodgers
1928: At 41 years old, Philadelphia Athletics OF Ty Cobb stole home plate for the 54th and final time in his career to extend his MLB record
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