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What Happened in Sports: October 10, 2020
See what happened in sports on October 10, 2020 ft. many top NFL Draft prospects shining in CFB Wk6, no pro sports games or headlines, and more!
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October 10th, 2020 wasn’t highlighted by any pro sports games or headlines, but instead some NFL draft prospects shining in CFB Week 6 like Sam Ehlinger vs. Oklahoma in a 4OT battle and the Travis Etienne/Trevor Lawrence duo in a Clemson domination over #7 ranked Miami. Some highlights before NFL Week 5 and NBA Finals Game 6 were also featured. Check out everything that happened in sports on October 10th last year and the Best in Sports from exactly a year ago, headlined by TB12 jumping Manning for the 2nd most passing yards ever.
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.
The BEST from @JimmyButler‘s two 35+ point triple-doubles in the #NBAFinals!
🔥 Game 3: 40p, 11r, 13a
🔥 Game 5: 35p, 12r, 11a
Game 6: Sunday, 7:30 PM ET, ABC pic.twitter.com/kiV2SOgP4A
— NBA (@NBA) October 10, 2020
Relive the @MiamiHEAT CLUTCH PLAYS in their Game 5 victory from all around the world! 🔊🌍
Watch Game 6 Sunday at 7:30 PM ET on ABC. #NBAFinals pic.twitter.com/YaB364w57q
— NBA (@NBA) October 10, 2020
After his 7 threes (26 PTS) in the @MiamiHEAT Game 5 win… watch Duncan Robinson’s best triples of the season! #HEATTwitter
Game 6: Sunday, 7:30 PM ET, ABC pic.twitter.com/y2hk8qnFkf
— NBA (@NBA) October 10, 2020
Chiefs vs. Raiders in Week 7, 2017.
This game was WILD. 😳
📺: #LVvsKC — TOMORROW 1pm ET on CBS
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app pic.twitter.com/yMmCAXgYTr
— NFL (@NFL) October 10, 2020
.@DallasCowboys rookie WR @_CeeDeeThree is adjusting just fine to the NFL.
📺: #NYGvsDAL — Sunday 4:25 pm ET on CBS
📱: NFL App // Yahoo Sports App pic.twitter.com/Po4OuuQEEy
— NFL (@NFL) October 10, 2020
12 catches. Two touchdowns. 38.8 @NFLFantasy points.
That time @tkelce went off against the Raiders in 2018.
📺: #LVvsKC — Sunday 1pm ET on CBS
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app pic.twitter.com/L1Z84GyTCw
— NFL (@NFL) October 10, 2020
49 points + 307 yards rushing. 😲@BaldyNFL breaks down the @Browns‘ Week 4 “touchdown party.” pic.twitter.com/cAUyJJw1jb
— NFL (@NFL) October 10, 2020
October 10, 2011: Nelson Cruz walks it off in Game 2 of the ALCS.
It was the first postseason walk-off grand slam in MLB history pic.twitter.com/1rzQt8fFK8
— This Day In Sports Clips (@TDISportsClips) October 10, 2020
Happy birthday to the legendary @BrettFavre!
🧀 11x Pro Bowler
🧀 Super Bowl XXXI Champion
🧀 3x NFL MVP (1995, 1996, 1997)
🧀 NFL 1990s All-Decade Team pic.twitter.com/1U3eDnrSiF
— NFL Throwback (@nflthrowback) October 10, 2020
When the Sharpe brothers shared the field as opponents. (Oct. 10, 1993)@Thro284 & @ShannonSharpe combined for 17 catches in a 30-27 Green Bay win. pic.twitter.com/pgx6sSbyQb
— NFL Throwback (@nflthrowback) March 22, 2021
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MLB: RP Genesis Cabrera, St. Louis Cardinals (turns 24)
NFL: WR Courtland Sutton, Denver Broncos (25)
NFL: WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Green Bay Packers (26)
MLB: 2B Garrett Hampson, Colorado Rockies (26)
MLB: OF Lourdes Gurriel Jr., Toronto Blue Jays (27)
NBA: SG Michael Carter-Williams, Orlando Magic (29)
NFL: CB Darqueze Dennard, Atlanta Falcons (29)
MLB: 2B Kolten Wong, St. Louis Cardinals (30)
MLB: RP Jeurys Familia, New York Mets (31)
NFL: DT Linvall Joseph, Los Angeles Chargers (32)
MLB: OF Andrew McCutchen, Philadelphia Phillies (34)
MLB: SS Troy Tulowitzki, Retired in 2019 (36)
NFL: QB Brett Favre, Hall of Fame (51)
2019: Tom Brady passed Peyton Manning for the 2nd most passing yards of all-time, trailing only Drew Brees who’s also an active QB
2011: Texas Rangers DH Nelson Cruz hit the 1st walk-off grand slam in MLB postseason history against the Detroit Tigers in Game 2 of the ALCS
1999: St. Louis Rams WR Isaac Bruce caught 4 TD passes (1 shy of the record) as the Rams snapped a 17-game losing streak to the 49ers
1982: The Milwaukee Brewers earned their very 1st trip to the World Series after successfully coming back from a 2-0 ALCS deficit, defeating the Los Angeles Angels in 5 games
1980: One year removed from 3 consecutive ALCS defeats to the New York Yankees (1976-1978), the Kansas City Royals swept their nemesis to advance to the World Series for the 1st time in franchise history
1977: QB “Broadway” Joe Namath, now with the Los Angeles Rams, tossed 4 interceptions in what would be the last game of his iconic NFL career — a 24-23 loss to the Chicago Bears
1968: St. Louis Cardinals SP Bob Gibson set a World Series record with 35 strikeouts over 3 appearances against the Detroit Tigers
1956: In the 7th and final time the New York Yankees and Brooklyn Dodgers met in the World Series, Yankees C Yogi Berra hit 2 HRs en route to a 9-0 Game 7 victory
1937: With a game-winning single to defeat the New York Giants in 5 games, New York Yankees SP Lefty Gomez set a World Series record with his 5th win without a loss
1924: The Washington Senators won their very 1st and only World Series with a 4-3 victory over the New York Giants in 12 innings
1923: The New York Yankees and New York Giants became the 1st pair of teams to meet in the World Series in 3 consecutive seasons (1st to be played at Yankee Stadium)
1920: The Chicago (now Arizona) Cardinals played their very 1st AFPA (NFL) game, a 0-0 tie with the Chicago Tigers
1920: Cleveland Indians OF Elmer Smith hit the very 1st grand slam in World Series history against the Brooklyn Robins
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