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What Happened in Sports: March 19, 2020
What happened in sports on March 19, 2020 ft. Philly landing Darius Slay, Sale undergoing Tommy John, Todd Gurley getting released, & more!
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March 19th, 2020 was highlighted by the Philadelphia Eagles acquiring 3x Pro Bowl CB Darius Slay for a third and fifth-round pick while extending him on a 3y/$50M deal, Boston Red Sox ace SP Chris Sale having to undergo Tommy John surgery, and the Los Angeles Rams releasing 3x Pro Bowl, 2x All-Pro RB Todd Gurley. Some other notable signings took place as NFL free agency continues.
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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After a breakout season with 10 sacks and 11 TFLs…@arikarmstead is now a member of the @49ers through 2024! pic.twitter.com/yuMJ7rQc9X
— NFL (@NFL) March 19, 2020
All 19 CAREER INTs from new @eagles CB Darius Slay!
This is why they call him @_bigplayslay23. ?? pic.twitter.com/pe8iatZm45
— NFL (@NFL) March 19, 2020
Coming to Baltimore… ? pic.twitter.com/QZAaW88i1h
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) March 19, 2020
Watch full games on YouTube for FREE, starting with Super Bowl LIV.
Watch here: https://t.co/o2xeD9d92l pic.twitter.com/BKDuFckV1t
— NFL (@NFL) March 19, 2020
The @DallasCowboys' $100 million man.@AmariCooper9's BEST plays from 2019! pic.twitter.com/pVb2tUXEqQ
— NFL (@NFL) March 19, 2020
New @Colts QB Philip Rivers' BEST throws from 2019! pic.twitter.com/JGzmgzYP5y
— NFL (@NFL) March 20, 2020
Four forced fumbles, two INTs, nine pass breakups and 3.5 sacks in 2019.
The @Raiders are getting a BALLER in LB Cory Littleton. ? pic.twitter.com/pIzmUUUUqP
— NFL (@NFL) March 20, 2020
Count the curveballs to see how old @ClaytonKersh22 turned today. pic.twitter.com/xnNUuLNi6B
— MLB (@MLB) March 19, 2020
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NFL: OL Quentin Nelson, Indianapolis Colts (24)
NFL: EDGE Dee Ford, San Francisco 49ers (29)
NFL: S Tavon Wilson, Detroit Lions (30)
MLB: SP Clayton Kershaw, Los Angeles Dodgers (32)
MLB: Manager David Ross, Chicago Cubs (43)
NFL: Head Coach Andy Reid, Kansas City Chiefs (62)
2019: Houston Rockets SG James Harden became the 1st player in NBA history to score at least 29 points in a game against all 29 opponents in a single season
2012: After 14 seasons with the Indianapolis Colts, 4x MVP QB Peyton Manning signed with the Denver Broncos, where he would play 4 more seasons, continue setting records, and end it his career with another Super Bowl victory
2002: Utah Jazz PF Karl Malone became just the 3rd in NBA history to record 50,000 career minutes (Elvin Hayes, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar)
1998: Indiana Pacers PG Mark Jackson reached 7,392 career ASTs, passing Maurice Cheeks for 5th on the all-time list
1997: Utah Jazz PG John Stockton became the very 1st in NBA history to record 2,500 career STLs
1995: 1 day after announcing his intentions to return to the NBA, SG Michael Jordan rejoined the Chicago Bulls with 19 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists in a loss to the Indiana Pacers
1991: Kansas City Royals announced they would be placing OF Bo Jackson on waivers following his injury in the Los Angeles Raiders‘ playoff game 2 months earlier
1994: With 2 3PM in a victory over the Sacramento Kings, San Antonio Spurs SF Dale Ellis became the 1st in NBA history to reach 1,000 career 3PM
1991: Sacramento Kings set an NBA record with their 29th consecutive road loss
1991: In the wake of the state of Arizona’s refusal to accept Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a paid holiday, the NFL revoked the city of Phoenix’s privileges to host Super Bowl XXVII, moving it to the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA
1972: Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Golden State Warriors 162-99, a then NBA-record margin of 63 points
1956: Minneapolis Lakers defeated the St. Louis Hawks 133-75, a then NBA-record margin of 58 points
1950: Securing their 15th consecutive victory to close out the regular season, the Rochester Royals set an NBA record that would last almost 70 years until the Philadelphia 76ers won 16 straight to close out 2017-18
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