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What Happened in Sports: May 29, 2020
What happened in sports on May 29, 2020 ft. a vote on the NBA's return for July 31, more practice facilities reopening, and more!
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May 29th, 2020 was highlighted by the NBA’s plan to reopen the league on July 31st with a meeting scheduled among the Owners for June 4th. While the New York Knicks, Washington Wizards, and Boston Celtics will become the 25th, 26th, and 27th respective teams to reopen their facilities.
This daily sports article includes real headlines only (no clickbait rumors), all of the top highlights, interesting facts from around the NFL, NBA, & MLB, significant birthdays, and a quick recap of notable events on this day in sports history.
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"JOHN STOCKTON SENDS THE @UTAHJAZZ TO THE NBA FINALS❗️❗️❗️"#NBATogetherLive #TissotBuzzerBeater pic.twitter.com/oy0YJd9mwL
— NBA (@NBA) May 30, 2020
"THAT'S WHAT MELO DOES!"@carmeloanthony's most clutch shots from the last five seasons! pic.twitter.com/PkVXyFjNUf
— NBA (@NBA) May 24, 2020
To celebrate Carmelo Anthony’s 36th Birthday today, we take a look back at some of Melo’s rookie year highlights!
#NBAVault #NBABDAY pic.twitter.com/4VbAIX1HLW
— NBA History (@NBAHistory) May 29, 2020
▪️ @nyknicks record.
▪️ @TheGarden record.
▪️ Career-high.@CarmeloAnthony makes history with a 62-point eruption! #NBATogetherLive pic.twitter.com/DDRWfSTF4W
— NBA (@NBA) April 1, 2020
Nine years ago today, Roy was spotless.
Halladay tossed the 20th perfect game in @MLB history. pic.twitter.com/WsSIWpGLjY
— MLB Stats (@MLBStats) May 29, 2019
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NBA: PG Markelle Fultz, Orlando Magic (turns 22)
NBA: SF Stanley Johnson, Toronto Raptors (24)
NFL: OL Dan Feeney, Los Angeles Chargers (26)
MLB: SP Steven Matz, New York Mets (29)
MLB: RP Nick Wittgren, Cleveland Indians (29)
NFL: OT Justin Britt, Seattle Seahawks (29)
NFL: DL Ezekiel “Ziggy” Ansah, Free Agent (31)
NBA: SF Carmelo Anthony, Portland Trail Blazers (36)
NFL: K Matt Bryant, Atlanta Falcons (45)
2010: Philadelphia Phillies SP Roy Halladay pitched just the 20th perfect game in MLB history in a 1-0 victory over the Florida Marlins
2008: Los Angeles Lakers defeated the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5, 100-92, to advance to their 16th NBA Finals appearance
1997: Utah Jazz PG John Stockton nailed a 3PM at the buzzer to advance the Jazz to their 1st NBA Finals appearance in franchise history which is now 1 of the 10 series-clinching buzzer-beaters in NBA history
1996: SS Cal Ripken Jr. became the Baltimore Orioles all-time HR leader with his 334th career dinger, passing Eddie Murray. Ripken Jr. would go on to hit 411 career HR with Baltimore which still stands as the franchise record
1995: Following 3 lead changes in the game’s final 0:13.3 on 3’s from Indiana Pacers SG Reggie Miller, Orlando Magic PG Brian Shaw, and PG Penny Hardaway, Pacers C Rik Smits nailed a jumper from the FT line as time expired to take Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals
1993: In the Texas Rangers’ 15-1 loss to the Boston Red Sox, OF Jose Canseco pitched the 8th inning (3 runs, 2 hits, 3 walks), which resulted in season-ending elbow surgery on his throwing arm
1990: Oakland Athletics OF Rickey Henderson stole his 893rd career stolen base, passing Ty Cobb for 1st place in AL history
1989: Philadelphia Phillies 3B Mike Schmidt announced his retirement at age 39 after hitting just .203 for the season, finishing his career 7th all-time in HRs (548)
1980: In a heated race for NBA Rookie of the Year, Boston Celtics PF Larry Bird edged out Los Angeles Lakers PG Magic Johnson for the Award, while Lakers C Kareem Abdul-Jabbar won his 6th and final MVP, which still stands as the NBA record
1976: Houston Astros P Joe Niekro hit his 1st (and only) career HR off of his older brother, Atlanta Braves SP Phil Niekro
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