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What Happened in Sports: March 20, 2020
What happened in sports on March 20, 2020 ft. Gurley moving back to GA, Melvin Gordon heading to Denver, Saints signing WR Sanders, & more!
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March 20th, 2020 was highlighted by Todd Gurley making his move back to Georgia where everything began for him as the Atlanta Falcons officially agreed to terms with the 3x Pro Bowler and 2x All-Pro RB, the Denver Broncos similarly bringing in a 2x Pro Bowl Running Back in Melvin Gordon on a 2y/$16M deal, and the New Orleans Saints strengthening their receiving corps by signing veteran WR Emmanuel Sanders on a 2y/$16M as well, with an additional $3M in incentives.
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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Back to Georgia where it all began.
New @AtlantaFalcons RB Todd Gurley's BEST career plays so far. ? @TG3II pic.twitter.com/iD3VBdVPgF
— NFL (@NFL) March 20, 2020
The @McCourtyTwins are staying in Foxborough!
Devin and Jason's BEST plays from 2019. pic.twitter.com/jyAc7ovdSh
— NFL (@NFL) March 21, 2020
Last time @ESanders_10 took the field in New Orleans…
7 catches. 157 yards. 1 receiving TD. And a passing TD. ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/CRmLKMkiGi
— NFL (@NFL) March 21, 2020
"CURRY, WAY DOWNTOWN… BANG! BANG! OH WHAT A SHOT FROM CURRY!!" pic.twitter.com/MIQyBkfffy
— NBA (@NBA) March 21, 2020
After five seasons in Tennessee, he's heading to Vegas.
Marcus Mariota's BEST career plays so far! pic.twitter.com/h8HtvfzZc7
— NFL (@NFL) March 20, 2020
75 receptions and six touchdowns in 2019.
The @Browns got a playmaker in TE @austinhooper18! pic.twitter.com/kHdIlJeg26
— NFL (@NFL) March 20, 2020
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NFL: OL David Edwards, Los Angeles Rams (turns 23)
MLB: RP Brad Hand, Cleveland Indians (30)
NFL: P Britton Colquitt, Minnesota Vikings (35)
NBA: SG Jamal Crawford, Free Agent (40)
NBA: SF/HC/GM Pat Riley, Hall of Fame (75)
2006: After serving 27 years as Commissioner of the NFL, Paul Tagliabue announced he would be retiring in July
2005: At 20 years, 80 days, Cleveland Cavaliers SF LeBron James became the youngest player in NBA history to score 50+ points in a game (56)
1998: Utah Jazz PF Karl Malone moved past Elvin Hayes for 5th place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list (27,313)
1997: Denver Nuggets (16) and Seattle SuperSonics (13) combined to set a then-NBA record of 29 3-pointers in a game
1989: MLB Commissioner Peter Ueberroth announced an investigation into Cincinnati Reds MGR Pete Rose for “serious allegations”
1984: Indiana Pacers SG Butch Carter set an NBA record by scoring 14 PTS in a single OT period, defeating the Boston Celtics 123-121
1976: Boston Celtics SF John Havlicek became the 1st player in NBA history to reach 1,000 PTS in 14 consecutive seasons
1973: Pittsburgh Pirates OF Roberto Clemente was elected to the Hall of Fame just 11 weeks after his tragic death, forgoing the typical 5-year waiting period
1968: Philadelphia 76ers C Wilt Chamberlain became the 1st center in NBA history to lead the league in assists (8.6) and Detroit Pistons PG Dave Bing became the 1st guard in 20 years to lead the NBA in scoring (27.1)
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