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What Happened in Sports: May 3, 2020
What happened in sports on May 3, 2020 ft. episodes 5 & 6 of "The Last Dance", no 5th-year options for John Ross & Charles Harris, and more!
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May 3rd, 2020 was highlighted by Michael Jordan’s “The Last Dance” documentary airing episodes five and six, the Cincinnati Bengals declining WR John Ross’ 2021 fifth-year option worth $15.7M after an injury-riddled start to his career, and the Atlanta Falcons doing the same with EDGE Charles Harris’ $10M fifth-year option for 2021 a day after acquiring him for a seventh-round pick.
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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On this date in 2011, @drose was named the youngest #KiaMVP in league history! pic.twitter.com/Wn45IJLf0Q
— NBA (@NBA) May 3, 2020
SHOW. AND. GO. @JaMorant's best ball fakes! pic.twitter.com/q1ir72aL8V
— NBA (@NBA) May 3, 2020
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NFL: QB Dwayne Haskins, Washington Redskins (turns 23)
NBA: C Domantas Sabonis, Indiana Pacers (24)
NFL: EDGE Arden Key, Las Vegas Raiders (24)
MLB: OF Austin Meadows, Tampa Bay Rays (25)
MLB: RP Amir Garrett, Cincinnati Reds (28)
NFL: OL Mark Glowinski, Indianapolis Colts (28)
MLB: SP Homer Bailey, Minnesota Twins (34)
2018: QB Matt Ryan signed a 5y/$150 million contract extension with the Atlanta Falcons to become the 1st player in NFL history with an average annual salary of $30 million
2011: Chicago Bulls PG Derrick Rose became the youngest MVP in NBA history at 22 years old
1995: With 3B David Bell making his MLB debut for the Cleveland Indians, the Bell family (father Buddy, grandfather Gus) became just the 2nd 3-generation in MLB history (Ray–Bob–Bret Boone)
1987: With the Philadelphia 76ers’ series loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, SF Julius “Dr. J” Erving played the final game of his 16-year NBA/ABA career
1980: San Francisco Giants 1B Willie McCovey hit the 521st and final HR of his 21-year Hall of Fame career
1980: Texas Rangers SP Fergie Jenkins became the 4th in MLB history to record 100 victories in both the AL and NL
1979: Cleveland Indians OF Bobby Bonds hit his 300th career HR, joining Willie Mays as just the 2nd player in MLB history with 300 HRs and stolen bases (413)
1968: Boston Celtics HC Bill Russell won his very 1st NBA title as a player-coach, his 10th overall
1968: NBA announced that the St. Louis Hawks would be relocating to Atlanta, Georgia
1936: Hall of Fame OF Joe DiMaggio made his MLB debut with the New York Yankees, recording 3 hits in a victory over the St. Louis Browns
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