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What Happened in Sports: March 12, 2020
What happened in sports on March 12, 2020 ft. MLB suspending Spring Training, a minimum 30-day NBA hiatus, Trevathan's extension, and more!
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March 11th, 2020 was remembered for the MLB officially suspending Spring Training while indicating that the start of the season will likely be delayed, the NBA preparing for a minimum 30-day absence following the league’s indefinite suspension, and the Chicago Bears signing 29-year-old LB Danny Trevathan to a 3y/$24M contract extension.
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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Celebrating great performances in NBA history for #NBATogetherLive…
Larry Bird pours in 60 PTS for the @celtics on March 12, 1985 vs. Atlanta! #NBAVault pic.twitter.com/uryIfRMN4m
— NBA History (@NBAHistory) April 3, 2020
If you didn't already know… @MecoleHardman4 actually is THAT FAST. ?♂️?
Happy birthday to the @Chiefs WR! pic.twitter.com/RiTwj5wown
— NFL (@NFL) March 12, 2020
Elite athlete.
Technically sound.
Plays to the whistle.
Roll the tape on @Byron31Jump and see why he's a top CB for yourself. (via @BaldyNFL) pic.twitter.com/xJ4LUOU1Le
— NFL (@NFL) March 13, 2020
The @Seahawks new TE has been balling out for 13 years.@gregolsen88's 10 best plays of his career… so far. (via @nflthrowback) pic.twitter.com/848uKq8uGZ
— NFL (@NFL) March 13, 2020
? Two fumble recovery TDs
? Three forced fumbles
? INT and 91 tackles
Big things ahead for @Buccaneers LB @DevinWhite__40. pic.twitter.com/JFec4g6LeM
— NFL (@NFL) March 13, 2020
.@Raiders rookie @renfrowhunter picked up right where he left off at @ClemsonFB…
And caught EVERYTHING. pic.twitter.com/18zIA7NxVS
— NFL (@NFL) March 13, 2020
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NFL: WR Mecole Hardman, Kansas City Chiefs (turns 22)
NBA: SG Carsen Edwards, Boston Celtics (22)
NBA: PF Jerami Grant, Denver Nuggets (26)
NFL: WR Marvin Jones, Detroit Lions (30)
NFL: LB Dont’a Hightower, New England Patriots (30)
2015: Cleveland Cavaliers PG Kyrie Irving scored a career-high 57 points in a 128-125 victory over the San Antonio Spurs
2006: Arizona Cardinals signed former Indianapolis Colts RB Edgerrin James to a 4y/$30 million contract, one of the highest ever for the position
1998: Houston Rockets C Hakeem Olajuwon joined Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Wilt Chamberlain as the only players in NBA history to record 24,000 points, 12,000 rebounds, and 2,500 assists
1996: After garnering national attention for a string of absences during the national anthem, Denver Nuggets PG Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf was ordered by the NBA to appear on-court during the pre-game performance; he refused and was suspended for 1 game, then agreed to appear so long as he could look down at his hands and pray
1992: Milwaukee Bucks C Moses Malone passed Oscar Robertson with 26,715 career points to move into 4th place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list
1992: Golden State Warriors HC Don Nelson became the 1st in NBA history to participate in 2,500 NBA games (as a player and coach)
1985: Boston Celtics SF Larry Bird scored a franchise-record 60 points in a victory over the Atlanta Hawks
1956: Syracuse Nationals SG Dick Farley fouled out after just 5:00, the quickest disqualification in NBA history
1903: New York Highlanders (Yankees) were officially approved to join the AL
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