HOT
What Happened in Sports: March 29, 2020
What happened in sports on March 29, 2020 ft. Washington signing Ronald Darby, Geronimo Allison heading to Detroit, and more!
Toni L. Sandys/The Washington Post via Getty Images
March 29th, 2020 was highlighted by Washington signing CB Ronald Darby to a 1y/$4M deal, the Detroit Lions adding WR Geronimo Allison on a 1y/$910K deal (veteran’s minimum), and the interesting fact that came out about turnover-worthy plays coming from QBs in their first year under Bruce Arians.
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.
One of the most incredible catches in Super Bowl history.
Rewatch Super Bowl LI, today 3pm ET on @NFLonFOX. pic.twitter.com/f8aCbX1PCN
— NFL (@NFL) March 29, 2020
This Julio Jones grab. ?
Rewatch Super Bowl LI, today 3pm ET on @NFLonFOX. pic.twitter.com/MYQurNRCgJ
— NFL (@NFL) March 29, 2020
?Back in OH-IO. ??
New @Bengals safety @Vonn Bell's best plays last season! pic.twitter.com/6nKW8HRF39
— NFL (@NFL) March 29, 2020
It's Matt Olson's birthday!
He has the most Defensive Runs Saved (31) by a 1B since the start of 2018. pic.twitter.com/uU7RJdWwmD
— MLB Stats (@MLBStats) March 29, 2020
[See More]
[See More]
NFL: EDGE Josh Sweat, Philadelphia Eagles (turns 23)
MLB: 1B Matt Olson, Oakland Athletics (26)
NFL: DL Johnathan Hankins, Las Vegas Raiders (28)
MLB: OF Chad Pinder, Oakland Athletics (28)
NFL: C Ryan Kalil, New York Jets (35)
NBA: PG Walt Frazier, Hall of Fame (75)
MLB: SP Cy Young, Hall of Fame (153)
2017: Oklahoma City Thunder PG Russell Westbrook recorded the 2nd-highest scoring total of his career with 57 points in a victory over the Orlando Magic
2001: A back-to-back All-Star and Silver Slugger at the time, 1B Todd Helton signed a 9y/$141M extension with the Colorado Rockies; he would play out the entire deal and even signed another, retiring in 2013 as a career-long Rockie
1998: Indiana Pacers set a shot clock-era record by scoring just 55 points in a loss to the San Antonio Spurs
1996: The former Cleveland Browns chose their new nickname after announcing their move to Baltimore, MD — the “Ravens”
1994: After winning back-to-back Super Bowls (XXVII, XXVIII), Dallas Cowboys HC Jimmy Johnson left the team due to a feud with owner Jerry Jones
1990: Houston Rockets C Hakeem Olajuwon became just the 3rd player in NBA history to record a quadruple-double (18 pts, 16 rebs, 10 assists, 11 blocks), joining Nate Thurmond and Alvin Robertson
1977: NFL officially adopted a 16-game regular season, expanding from the previous 14-game schedule
1962: Los Angeles Lakers SF Elgin Baylor (45) and PG Jerry West (41) became the very 1st pair of teammates to each score 40+ points in a playoff game
1952: Minneapolis Lakers C George Mikan scored an NBA Playoff-record 47 points, but the Rochester Royals were victorious in Game 1 of the Western Division Finals
Share what happened in sports with friends and follow for more great sports content!
