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What Happened in Sports: March 26, 2020
What happened in sports on March 26, 2020 ft. Xavier Rhodes heading to Indy, Dennard & JAX unable to agree, MLB Draft changes, and more!
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March 26th, 2020 was highlighted by the former Minnesota Vikings Pro Bowl CB Xavier Rhodes agreeing to move to the Indianapolis Colts on 1y/$5M deal, the Jacksonville Jaguars’ 3-year deal with CB Darqueze Dennard coming to nothing after failing to finalize an agreement, and the MLB and MLB Player’s Association agreeing on framework to postpone the 2020 MLB Draft while reducing it to 5-10 rounds.
Major League Baseball also posted a montage of some of the greatest highlights in recent history with many exciting plays in history making the Best Highlights list.
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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The moment @DavidOrtiz became Big Papi. #OpeningDayAtHome pic.twitter.com/7kEMUNTZT4
— MLB (@MLB) March 27, 2020
We're still thinking about this catch. #OpeningDayAtHome pic.twitter.com/af7Cn8Qh1h
— MLB (@MLB) March 26, 2020
The bat flip heard 'round the world. #OpeningDayAtHome pic.twitter.com/WRYuCw1jZy
— MLB (@MLB) March 26, 2020
“Freese has tied it!”
We’re now in the 11th. No spoilers. ? https://t.co/oHVUEygBcW#OpeningDayAtHome pic.twitter.com/5jfgFjomWh
— MLB (@MLB) March 26, 2020
"We will see you tomorrow night!"
Chills. #OpeningDayAtHome pic.twitter.com/NprsemSYHD
— MLB (@MLB) March 26, 2020
There have been 27 perfect games in @MLB history. @RealKingFelix is the last pitcher to throw one (8/15/12). 2012 is also the only year to have 3 perfect games (Cain, Humber).
Watch King Felix dominate a lineup now on @LasMayores Facebook. #OpeningDayAtHome pic.twitter.com/KxHF1VaVez
— MLB Stats (@MLBStats) March 26, 2020
Daniel Murphy’s game-winning HR was the 2nd HR in what would become a MLB-record 6 straight postseason games.
Watch an epic pitcher’s duel now on @MLB Twitter. #OpeningDayAtHome pic.twitter.com/YQVmvnMjBM
— MLB Stats (@MLBStats) March 26, 2020
THE @Cubs WIN THE WORLD SERIES!!! #OpeningDayAtHome pic.twitter.com/1mh9dsb3Tb
— MLB (@MLB) March 27, 2020
9th inning. Bases loaded. This is the moment you dream of. #OpeningDayAtHome pic.twitter.com/fmGIzO4Oig
— MLB (@MLB) March 26, 2020
In Game 7 of the 2014 World Series, Madison Bumgarner became the only pitcher in postseason history to record a save while pitching at least 5 innings.
See Bumgarner’s heroic effort now on @MLB YouTube. #OpeningDayAtHome pic.twitter.com/b9zpEdd2Xq
— MLB Stats (@MLBStats) March 27, 2020
On this night, @ClaytonKersh22 was untouchable. #OpeningDayAtHome pic.twitter.com/FA0i9Shlqv
— MLB (@MLB) March 27, 2020
So quick off the line.
Happy birthday, @VonMiller! ? pic.twitter.com/GoqfwpYSM2
— NFL Throwback (@nflthrowback) March 26, 2020
Nine years in the league.
Eight Pro Bowl selections.@VonMiller's 2019 highlights from another incredible season. pic.twitter.com/rVODVuF3hp
— NFL (@NFL) March 26, 2020
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the only player ever to win…
▪️ The @HeismanTrophy
▪️ An NCAA championship
▪️ A Super Bowl
▪️ Super Bowl MVP
▪️ NFL MVP@MarcusAllenHOF was really that good. (via @nflthrowback) pic.twitter.com/oz14Y5qoTZ
— NFL (@NFL) March 26, 2020
.@ESanders_10 BEST plays from 2019!
Add this playmaker to the stacked @Saints offense. pic.twitter.com/unWgzk8W8n
— NFL (@NFL) March 26, 2020
Six receiving touchdowns in his last nine games of 2019.
Meet the @nyjets new WR @B_Perriman11! pic.twitter.com/bZenxH6S0r
— NFL (@NFL) March 27, 2020
A walk-off hit to win Game 7 of the #WorldSeries?!
Simply legendary. #OpeningDayAtHome pic.twitter.com/cO6aiWMrjN
— MLB (@MLB) March 27, 2020
⏪ MELO GAME-WINNER ⏪@carmeloanthony knocked down the game-winning jumper in Toronto in March 2010! #NBAVault pic.twitter.com/FUbcO1H1KF
— NBA History (@NBAHistory) January 8, 2020
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NBA: SF Justise Winslow, Memphis Grizzlies (turns 24)
NFL: OLB Kyle Van Noy, Miami Dolphins (29)
MLB: OF Michael A. Taylor, Washington Nationals (29)
NBA: C Kyle O’Quinn, Philadelphia 76ers (30)
NFL: EDGE Von Miller, Denver Broncos (31)
NBA: PG John Stockton, Hall of Fame (58)
NFL: RB Marcus Allen, Hall of Fame (60)
1996: Seattle SuperSonics PG Gary Payton became the 9th player in NBA history to record 2,000 career steals
1994: Utah Jazz PG John Stockton became just the 2nd player in NBA history to record 2,000 career steals (Maurice Cheeks)
1979: San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants announced a series to be played in Tokyo, Japan, but the Giants’ players rejected the plan
1974: Golden State Warriors SG Rick Barry scored 64 points in a win over the Portland Trail Blazers; at the time, only Wilt Chamberlain and Elvin Hayes had scored more in a single game
1972: With a victory over the Seattle SuperSonics, the Los Angeles Lakers finished the season with a record of 69-13, the best record in NBA history until the Chicago Bulls’ 1995-96 team (72-10)
1960: Baltimore Orioles-Cincinnati Reds series to be played in Havana, Cuba, was moved to Miami, FL; the Reds owned a farm team in Cuba, but the Orioles feared political unrest
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