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What Happened in Sports: June 28, 2020
What happened in sports on June 28, 2020 ft. Patriots signing Cam Newton, ESPN premiering the backstory behind LeBron's "decision", and more!
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June 28th, 2020 was highlighted by the New England Patriots agreeing to sign QB Cam Newton right after getting punished for videotaping the Bengals in 2019. ESPN also premiered a behind the scenes presentation about LeBron James’ decision in 2010. Check out everything that happened in sports on this day last year.
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.
Here are the Top 10 dunks from this season so far 👀🔥pic.twitter.com/hpzR9km5m0
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) June 28, 2020
The end of an era.@mrvincecarter15’s best moments from his final NBA season! #H15TORY pic.twitter.com/rx0A6UTK7D
— NBA (@NBA) June 28, 2020
Prepare for liftoff 🚀
👀 the top windmill dunks from the 2019-20 season so far! pic.twitter.com/gbE1BUuGMh
— NBA (@NBA) June 28, 2020
CLUTCH buckets from @RealDealBeal23 😤 pic.twitter.com/3fdfU5W8Wd
— NBA (@NBA) May 22, 2020
Allonzo Trier Rookie Highlights🔥
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) June 27, 2020
June 28, 1992: The Dream Team plays its first official game, a 136-57 blowout of Cuba in Portland in a group stage game of the FIBA Tournament of Americas (Sorry for poor quality. Best I could find) pic.twitter.com/iEMJOcJlJs
— This Day In Sports Clips (@TDISportsClips) June 28, 2020
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NBA: SG Bradley Beal, Washington Wizards (turns 27)
MLB: RP Michael Feliz, Pittsburgh Pirates (27)
NFL: WR Darius Jennings, Los Angeles Chargers (28)
MLB: C Kevan Smith, Tampa Bay Rays (32)
MLB: 2B Brandon Phillips, Free Agent (39)
NFL: QB John Elway, Hall of Fame (60)
2012: The New Orleans Hornets selected PF Anthony Davis with the 1st overall pick; SG Bradley Beal (#3), PG Damian Lillard (#6), C Andre Drummond (#9), PF Draymond Green (#35), and SF Khris Middleton (#39) were also drafted
2009: New York Yankees CP Mariano Rivera joined Trevor Hoffman as the only 2 pitchers in MLB history to record 500 career Saves
2007: On draft night, the Boston Celtics acquired HOF SG Ray Allen and a 2nd round pick (Glen Davis) from the SuperSonics in exchange for PG Delonte West, SF Wally Szczerbiak, and the #5 overall pick (Jeff Green). Texas SF Kevin Durant fell to the Seattle SuperSonics at #2 overall after Portland selected Greg Oden 1st
2006: The Portland Trail Blazers selected Texas PF LaMarcus Aldridge with the 2nd overall pick. Other notables include SG Brandon Roy (#6), SF Rudy Gay (#8), SG JJ Redick (#11), PG Rajon Rondo (#21), PG Kyle Lowry (#24), SF PJ Tucker (#35), and PF Paul Millsap (#47)
2005: The New York Knicks made Larry Brown the highest-paid HC in the NBA, signing him to a 5-year, $50 million contract; he would be fired less than a year later
2005: The New Orleans Hornets selected Wake Forest PG Chris Paul with the 4th overall pick. Other key picks were PG Deron Williams (#3), SF Danny Granger (#17), SG Monta Ellis (#40), and PG Lou Williams (#45)
1986: SPs Phil Niekro (Indians) and Don Sutton (Angels) both started for their respective teams, marking the 1st time in the 20th century two pitchers with 300+ career wins faced each other
1984: Red Sox OF Dwight Evans hit a walk-off 3-run HR in the 11th inning to complete the cycle in a 9-6 victory over the Mariners
1973: The National Black Sports Hall of Fame officially formed and inducted its initial 38 members, including Willie Mays, Bill Russell, Muhammad Ali, Wilt Chamberlain, Elgin Baylor, Jim Brown, Joe Louis, Jesse Owens, Satchel Paige, Jackie Robinson, and Roberto Clemente, among many others
1910: Cubs SS Joe Tinker became the very 1st player in MLB history to steal home twice in a single game
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