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What Happened in Sports: May 6, 2020
What happened in sports on May 6, 2020 ft. updates on NBA re-openings, NFL facilities potentially doing the same, significant bdays, and more!
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May 6, 2020 was highlighted by updates on NBA teams committing to re-opening their practice facilities on the May 8th date given by the league, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell sending out a memo laying out protocols on how team facilities may re-open, and the birthdays of Jose Altuve, Chris Paul, Jason Witten, and Willie Mays, among other significant players.
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.
.@OBJ returns to MetLife to face the Giants in 2020 😱
Full 2020 NFL Schedule Release, Thursday 8pm ET on @NFLNetwork pic.twitter.com/x6NynUBwhT
— NFL (@NFL) May 6, 2020
Counting down @JasonWitten’s Top 🔟 Clutch Catches! (via @nflthrowback) pic.twitter.com/TIp2wlVoP6
— NFL (@NFL) May 6, 2020
.@KerryWood was so nasty. 🤢
OTD in 1998, he struck out 20. pic.twitter.com/MwfYf59mFf
— MLB (@MLB) May 6, 2020
🗣 "Are you not entertained!"
Take a look at some of @CP3's handles from the last five seasons! pic.twitter.com/406rFD0sFi
— NBA (@NBA) May 2, 2020
One day after his father passed away, @BrettFavre went on #MNF and put on a performance we’ll never forget. 🙏
Watch the full game at https://t.co/TAuzHhPGvH: https://t.co/6qmgg95w6V pic.twitter.com/ZF6bmup9lc
— NFL (@NFL) May 6, 2020
Historic 3-point display in Atlanta:
👌 37 combined 3s (ties playoff record)
🔥 50.7% from deep
💦 15 different players hit triples@cavs x @ATLHawks x #NBATogetherLive pic.twitter.com/bewLNfHI2y
— NBA (@NBA) May 7, 2020
1,215 catches and counting.
Now a member of the Silver and Black.
Happy 38th birthday to @Raiders TE @JasonWitten! 🎂 (via @nflthrowback) pic.twitter.com/EijESChA73
— NFL (@NFL) May 6, 2020
Celebrate @CP3's 35th birthday today with his TOP 35 PLAYS! #NBABDAY pic.twitter.com/Gb3n4xpnDO
— NBA (@NBA) May 6, 2020
.@Pete_Alonso20 improved his defense through hard work and determination. 💪 pic.twitter.com/x2Tqqvb3Qj
— MLB (@MLB) May 6, 2020
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MLB: OF Mallex Smith, Seattle Mariners (turns 27)
NBA: C Jonas Valanciunas, Memphis Grizzlies (28)
NFL: LB Joe Thomas, Dallas Cowboys (29)
MLB: 2B Jose Altuve, Houston Astros (30)
NFL: DL Cameron Heyward, Pittsburgh Steelers (31)
NFL: OT Marcus Cannon, New England Patriots (32)
NBA: PG Goran Dragic, Miami Heat (34)
MLB: OF Gerardo Parra, Last played in 2019 (34)
NBA: PG Chris Paul, Oklahoma City Thunder (35)
NFL: TE Jason Witten, Las Vegas Raiders (38)
NFL: PG Dustin Colquitt, Kansas City Chiefs (38)
NFL: EDGE John Abraham, Retired after 2014 (42)
MLB: OF Willie Mays, Hall of Fame (89)
2019: San Francisco Giants 3B Pablo Sandoval became just the 2nd player since 1900 to pitch a scoreless inning, hit a HR, and steal a base in a single game (Christy Mathewson)
2000: Indiana Pacers SG Reggie Miller and SF Jalen Rose each scored 40 points in their Game 1 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers, becoming just the 4th pair of teammates to score 40 points in a single playoff game
1998: In just his 5th career start, Chicago Cubs SP Kerry Wood pitched a 1-hitter and tied an MLB record with 20 strikeouts
1998: Chicago Bulls SG Michael Jordan became the 1st in NBA history to earn 9 All-Defensive 1st-Team selections
1993: Orlando Magic C Shaquille O’Neal was named Rookie of the Year after leading a 20-win improvement from the previous season (41-41)
1982: At 43 years old, Seattle Mariners SP Gaylord Perry became the 15th in MLB history to record 300 career victories
1953: In his MLB debut, St. Louis Browns SP Bobo Hollomon no-hit the Philadelphia Athletics; he would never pitch another complete game, let alone a no-hitter
1925: Hitting his 5th HR in the last 2 games, Detroit Tigers OF Ty Cobb tied Cap Anson‘s MLB record from 1884
1915: Babe Ruth made his pitching debut for the Boston Red Sox and hit his 1st career HR in a loss to the New York Yankees
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