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What Happened in Sports: May 5, 2020
What happened in sports on May 5, 2020 ft. NYJ signing RB Gore, WR Enunwa getting placed on the PUP, Ravens adding McPhee, and more!
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Cinco De Mayo, 2020 was highlighted by the New York Jets signing RB veteran Frank Gore at 37 years of age as he looks to move up from third on the all-time rushing list, the Jets placing starting WR Quincy Enunwa on the PUP/Reserve list that will end his 2020 season before it begins, and the Baltimore Ravens re-signing EDGE Pernell McPhee to a one-year deal.
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.
5x Pro Bowler.
NFL 2010s All-Decade Team.
Third most rushing yards of all-time (15,347).
The @nyjets are getting one of the greats with @frankgore. ✈️ pic.twitter.com/uimcJCt0fu
— NFL (@NFL) May 5, 2020
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Go around the world for the @KingJames CLUTCH bucket, on this date in 2018!#TissotBuzzerBeater #ThisIsYourTime pic.twitter.com/V5J5ZU6xcU
— NBA (@NBA) May 5, 2020
"If you miss both of these free throws, the game is over – LeBron to Gilbert Arenas in Game 6 of the '06 playoffs 👀 pic.twitter.com/jtgvD9NieG
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) May 2, 2020
On this day in 1993, rookie Alonzo Mourning knocks down the game-winning jumper to advance the @hornets! #NBAVault pic.twitter.com/SHapEGFoPT
— NBA History (@NBAHistory) May 5, 2020
On this day in 2006, Damon Jones comes into the game and buries the series-clinching shot for the @cavs! #NBAVault pic.twitter.com/AuqEAspJvQ
— NBA History (@NBAHistory) May 5, 2020
16 years ago today, with his 352nd homer, @mikepiazza31 set the new HR record for a catcher. pic.twitter.com/r9q7JSgzoX
— MLB Stats (@MLBStats) May 5, 2020
Kevin Durant pulls up to put the @okcthunder ahead for good in Game 1! @KDTrey5 x #NBATogetherLive pic.twitter.com/yZDya7TkvI
— NBA (@NBA) May 6, 2020
He’s fast.
He can stretch the field.
The @Broncos are getting a baller in @Kj_hamler. pic.twitter.com/l2ksqwEU85
— NFL (@NFL) May 6, 2020
LBJ in Game 3…
▪️ 38 points, 7 assists, 3 steals
▪️ 16 points in the 4th quarter
▪️ Runner at the 🚨 to lift the @cavs!@KingJames x #NBATogetherLive pic.twitter.com/B7HcRJDRpT
— NBA (@NBA) May 1, 2020
Have fun trying to tackle @JamesConner_ 🤷♂️
Happy birthday to the @steelers RB! pic.twitter.com/rQIbAP9OGK
— NFL (@NFL) May 5, 2020
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NFL: RB James Conner, Pittsburgh Steelers (turns 25)
NFL: CB Kevin King, Green Bay Packers (25)
NFL: LB Jon Bostic, Washington Redskins (29)
MLB: RP James Pazos, Colorado Rockies (29)
NFL: DL Brent Urban, Chicago Bears (29)
NFL: TE Jack Doyle, Indianapolis Colts (30)
NFL: DL Mike Daniels, Detroit Lions (31)
NBA: PF PJ Tucker, Houston Rockets (35)
2010: Phoenix Suns made national headlines by wearing “Los Suns” jerseys to celebrate Cinco de Mayo
1998: Atlanta Hawks C Dikembe Mutumbo became the 1st 3x Defensive Player of the Year in NBA history
1978: Cincinnati Reds OF Pete Rose became the 14th player in MLB history to record 3,000 career hits
1969: Hall of Famers HC/C Bill Russell and SG Sam Jones both played their very last game with the Boston Celtics, a Game 7 NBA Finals victory over the Los Angeles Lakers for their record 11th (Russell) & 10th (Jones) Championships
1939: New York Yankees 1B Lou Gehrig played in the final game of his historic 2,130 consecutive game streak; he would retire 2 months later, but his streak wouldn’t be topped until 1995 by Cal Ripken Jr.
1925: Detroit Tigers OF/MGR Ty Cobb went 6-6, hit a HR on 3 consecutive at-bats, and set an MLB record with 16 total bases
1904: Boston Pilgrims SP Cy Young pitched the very 1st perfect game in baseball’s modern era, defeating the Philadelphia Athletics 3-0
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