October 18th, 2020 was remembered for an iconic 7th inning go-ahead bomb by Cody Bellinger to lead the Dodgers NLCS Game 7 victory over the Atlanta Braves. NFL Week 6 Sunday was highlighted by the Bucs & Steelers dominating the Packers & Browns while the Titans edged out a OT victory over Houston thanks to a historic performance from Derrick Henry & Ryan Tannehill. Check out everything that happened in sports on October 18th last year and the Best in Sports from exactly a year ago, headlined by the Yankees completing a wild Game 5 victory after trailing 3-1 in the series to take down Verlander and the Astros.
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.
CODY. BELLINGER. CRUSHED.
The @Dodgers take a Game 7 lead. 😱 #NLCS pic.twitter.com/Nd5WQFtypu
— MLB (@MLB) October 19, 2020
MOOKIE DID IT AGAIN. pic.twitter.com/TmqRo6n3vG
— MLB (@MLB) October 19, 2020
TIE GAME! pic.twitter.com/kapLF62CRU
— MLB (@MLB) October 19, 2020
Comeback complete. LA is in the #WorldSeries again. #CLINCHED pic.twitter.com/gLezaZnK7Z
— MLB (@MLB) October 19, 2020
Direct snap to Derrick Henry. You know what happens next…
GAME.@Titans WIN! @KingHenry_2 pic.twitter.com/gmBef8NiC4
— NFL (@NFL) October 18, 2020
DERRICK HENRY 94-YARD TOUCHDOWN RUN! @KingHenry_2
📺: #HOUvsTEN on CBS
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/Qh00dKLKr7 pic.twitter.com/Vverod2lYc
— NFL (@NFL) October 18, 2020
.@ryantannehill1 to @Brown1arthur for a @Titans TD!!!
Wow.
The extra point is good and we’re all tied up.
📺: #HOUvsTEN on CBS
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/Qh00dKLKr7 pic.twitter.com/XE2d8aRzIv
— NFL (@NFL) October 18, 2020
How ‘bout that @Broncos defense?! #BroncosCountry
📺: #DENvsNE on CBS
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/nrm6deI4Td pic.twitter.com/nKITRJT0yd
— NFL (@NFL) October 18, 2020
DIVING BIG MAN PICK! @ShelbyHarris93 #BroncosCountry
📺: #DENvsNE on CBS
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— NFL (@NFL) October 18, 2020
Another takeaway for the @Broncos defense.@GotMo_J knocks the ball loose and @jsimms1119 picks it up! #BroncosCountry
📺: #DENvsNE on CBS
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/nrm6deI4Td pic.twitter.com/FwGs9maIEz
— NFL (@NFL) October 18, 2020
.@DrewLock23 is back dropping dimes. #BroncosCountry
📺: #DENvsNE on CBS
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/nrm6deI4Td pic.twitter.com/MAfKfGTPjH
— NFL (@NFL) October 18, 2020
Not your typical double play, but one the @Dodgers needed. 😱 #NLCS pic.twitter.com/0mgrqRF9Xa
— MLB (@MLB) October 19, 2020
On fourth down, @gkittle46 goes 44 yards for the TD! #FTTB
📺: #LARvsSF on NBC
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/eU4vXTG8PW pic.twitter.com/YYBH5OD7hh
— NFL (@NFL) October 19, 2020
This end zone INT 👀 #FTTB
📺: #LARvsSF on NBC
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/eU4vXTG8PW pic.twitter.com/KJ5MiHKdNd
— NFL (@NFL) October 19, 2020
He caught it on his… 👀
📺: #NYJvsMIA on CBS
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/qYnOYOB3CA pic.twitter.com/EhkrQXnjkB
— NFL (@NFL) October 18, 2020
PICK 6! Jamel Dean takes it to the house! #GoBucs
📺: #GBvsTB on FOX
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/qYnOYOB3CA pic.twitter.com/qk0Tn7O45M
— NFL (@NFL) October 18, 2020
ANOTHER @Buccaneers INT!
This one returned inside the five-yard line. #GoBucs
📺: #GBvsTB on FOX
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/qYnOYOB3CA pic.twitter.com/wW2xvbWGkq
— NFL (@NFL) October 18, 2020
THE FIRST GRONK SPIKE IN TAMPA BAY. #GoBucs
📺: #GBvsTB on FOX
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/qYnOYOB3CA pic.twitter.com/0owbPmWXV4
— NFL (@NFL) October 18, 2020
Dansby decided to #MixItUp in the 2nd deck. #NLCS pic.twitter.com/egKm0qQXvR
— MLB (@MLB) October 19, 2020
THIS GAME.@deshaunwatson to @Will_Fuller7 for a 53-yard @houstontexans TD!
📺: #HOUvsTEN on CBS
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/Qh00dKLKr7 pic.twitter.com/cKY82dnvDZ
— NFL (@NFL) October 18, 2020
RYAN TO JULIO. #RiseUpATL
📺: #ATLvsMIN on FOX
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— NFL (@NFL) October 18, 2020
.@JulioJones_11 has his first TD of the season! #RiseUpATL
📺: #ATLvsMIN on FOX
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— NFL (@NFL) October 18, 2020
He intercepted it with his legs! @ajterrell_8 #RiseUpATL
📺: #ATLvsMIN onFOX
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/nrm6deI4Td pic.twitter.com/lCFdR7ozcs
— NFL (@NFL) October 18, 2020
Deion Jones with the INT on the first play! #RiseUpATL
📺: #ATLvsMIN on FOX
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/nrm6deI4Td pic.twitter.com/thJfovOUDz
— NFL (@NFL) October 18, 2020
Robby Anderson lays out for the catch! @chosen1ra #KeepPounding
📺: #CHIvsCAR on FOX
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/nrm6deI4Td pic.twitter.com/HzMxoLFhHR
— NFL (@NFL) October 18, 2020
PICK 6! @minkfitz_21 to the HOUSE!
📺: #CLEvsPIT on CBS
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/Qh00dKLKr7 pic.twitter.com/39im4v48Xf
— NFL (@NFL) October 18, 2020
Big Ben finds a wide open @JamesWashington for a @steelers TD!
📺: #CLEvsPIT on CBS
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— NFL (@NFL) October 18, 2020
CHASE. CLAYPOOL.
Goodness. @ChaseClaypool
📺: #CLEvsPIT on CBS
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/Qh00dKLKr7 pic.twitter.com/jbiFBxNqyV
— NFL (@NFL) October 18, 2020
What a catch. What a touchdown! @ZachPascal6
Here come the @Colts. #ForTheShoe
📺: #CINvsIND on FOX
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/nrm6deI4Td pic.twitter.com/mmiMENtAdv
— NFL (@NFL) October 18, 2020
Jack Doyle makes an incredible catch for a @Colts touchdown! #ForTheShoe
📺: #CINvsIND on FOX
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— NFL (@NFL) October 18, 2020
He’s already got a rushing touchdown.
Now @TreyBurton8 has a receiving touchdown! #ForTheShoe
📺: #CINvsIND on FOX
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/nrm6deI4Td pic.twitter.com/ARiaMmKlpk
— NFL (@NFL) October 18, 2020
.@ozzie ➡️ Travis = Clutch!#MixItUp | #ForTheA pic.twitter.com/ieYgRccNOg
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) October 19, 2020
.@JaredGoff16 goes DEEP for Josh Reynolds to pull within 8! #RamsHouse
📺: #LARvsSF on NBC
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/eU4vXTG8PW pic.twitter.com/d3WwZm6oXP
— NFL (@NFL) October 19, 2020
“@Lj_era8 is electrifying when he gets in the open field!”
Touchdown ❗️❗️ Tune into the second half on CBS! pic.twitter.com/Vp2d0rXryk
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) October 18, 2020
Lamar stays patient and finds Nick Boyle for the score!
📺: #BALvsPHI on CBS
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/nrm6deI4Td pic.twitter.com/64u82fNbA8
— NFL (@NFL) October 18, 2020
So smooth with the scramble. @lj_era8 #RavensFlock
📺: #BALvsPHI on CBS
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— NFL (@NFL) October 18, 2020
SCOOP AND SCORE.@Giants take the lead! #TogetherBlue
📺: #WASvsNYG on FOX
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/nrm6deI4Td pic.twitter.com/y6OC4caOjJ
— NFL (@NFL) October 18, 2020
A Danny Dime to Darius Slayton! #TogetherBlue
📺: #WASvsNYG on FOX
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— NFL (@NFL) October 18, 2020
KENNY. GOLLADAY. @kgxix
📺: #DETvsJAX on FOX
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/Qh00dKLKr7 pic.twitter.com/ziJsG86kdp
— NFL (@NFL) October 18, 2020
.@dandreswift on the move for 54 yards!
📺: #DETvsJAX on FOX
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— NFL (@NFL) October 18, 2020
And that’s game for #DaBears. #CHIvsCAR pic.twitter.com/eQYfKH7ITk
— NFL (@NFL) October 18, 2020
Hot start for the @ChicagoBears defense 💪
📺: #CHIvsCAR on FOX
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/nrm6deI4Td pic.twitter.com/lbRicfajU7
— NFL (@NFL) October 18, 2020
All tied up. #NLCS pic.twitter.com/IiqFJH3fek
— MLB (@MLB) October 19, 2020
Third TD pass of the first half for Fitzpatrick! #FinsUp
📺: #NYJvsMIA on CBS
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/qYnOYOB3CA pic.twitter.com/T7kbJbKLmV
— NFL (@NFL) October 18, 2020
Fitzpatrick to Shaheen for 44 yards! #FinsUp
📺: #NYJvsMIA on CBS
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/qYnOYOB3CA pic.twitter.com/usSKl9LVHt
— NFL (@NFL) October 18, 2020
.@JoeyB airs it out to @teehiggins5 for a gain of 67 yards! #SeizeTheDey
📺: #CINvsIND on FOX
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— NFL (@NFL) October 18, 2020
A TD is a TD. 🤷♂️ #FlyEaglesFly
📺: #BALvsPHI on CBS
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— NFL (@NFL) October 18, 2020
.@GardnerMinshew5 to @Air4Cole 👀👀
📺: #DETvsJAX on FOX
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— NFL (@NFL) October 18, 2020
Beautiful toe-drag TD by Logan Thomas on the pass from Kyle Allen!
📺: #WASvsNYG on FOX
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— NFL (@NFL) October 18, 2020
#NBAAllStar ✔
NBA All-Defense ✔
Eastern Conference champ 🏆
ONLY YEAR 3 💥
The best of @Bam1of1 from NBA Restart! pic.twitter.com/LKn3D3rut7
— NBA (@NBA) October 18, 2020
Herro ball x NBA Restart 🔥@raf_tyler set Miami Heat and NBA Playoffs rookie records… watch his best buckets from Orlando during his first season! pic.twitter.com/Wf3CSCfEwc
— NBA (@NBA) October 18, 2020
OTD in 1977, @mroctober had his legendary 3-homer game in the clinching game of the #WorldSeries. pic.twitter.com/V8b46h3cUH
— MLB Vault (@MLBVault) October 18, 2020
The last team to come back from a 3-0 deficit also hit a walk-off in #ALCS Game 5. 👀 pic.twitter.com/m30IeaVjmz
— MLB Vault (@MLBVault) October 16, 2020
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8:15 PM: Atlanta Braves (#2) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (#1) [Series tied 3-3]
1:00 PM: Denver Broncos (1-3) vs. New England Patriots (2-2)
1:00 PM: Cleveland Browns (4-1) vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (4-0)
1:00 PM: Chicago Bears (4-1) vs. Carolina Panthers (3-2)
4:25 PM: Green Bay Packers (4-0) vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-2)
8:20 PM: Los Angeles Rams (4-1) vs. San Francisco 49ers (2-3)
[Highlights] OF Cody Bellinger, LAD (v.ATL): 1-2, 1 HR, 1 R, 1 RBI, 2 BB
[Highlights] C Will Smith, LAD (v.ATL): 1-4, 0 HR, 0 R, 2 RBI, 0 BB
[Highlights] RP Julio Urias, LAD (v.ATL): 3.0 IP, 0 ER, 0 H, 0 K, 0 BB, W
[Highlights] SS Dansby Swanson, ATL (@LAD): 1-3, 1 HR, 1 R, 1 RBI, 1 BB
[Highlights] PH/OF Enrique Hernandez, LAD (v.ATL): 1-2, 1 HR, 1 R, 1 RBI, 0 BB
[Highlights] RB Derrick Henry, TEN (v.HOU): 22 CAR, 212 YDS, 2 TD; 2 REC, 52 YDS [Player of the Day]
[Highlights] QB Matt Ryan, ATL (@MIN): 30-40 (75%), 371 YDS, 4 TD, 0 INT; 4 CAR, 8 YDS
[Highlights] WR Justin Jefferson, MIN (v.ATL): 9 REC, 166 YDS, 2 TD
[Highlights] WR Julio Jones, ATL (@MIN): 8 REC, 137 YDS, 2 TD
[Highlights] EDGE Calais Campbell, BAL (@PHI): 5 TKL, 4 TFL, 3 SK
MLB: SS Brad Miller, St. Louis Cardinals (31)
MLB: OF Yoenis Cespedes, New York Mets (35)
NFL: LB/HC Mike Ditka, Hall of Fame (81)
2009: New England Patriots QB Tom Brady threw 5 PASS TD in the 2nd quarter against the Tennessee Titans, setting an NFL record for the most TDs in a quarter
1992: Miami Dolphins QB Dan Marino threw 4 PASS TD in a 38-17 win over the Patriots, tying Johnny Unitas’ NFL record of 17 games with 4+ PASS TD
1988: Oakland Athletics 1B Mark McGwire hit a walk-off home run to defeat the Dodgers 2-1 in Game 3 of the World Series
1977: New York Yankees OF Reggie Jackson hit a HR on the first pitch in 3 consecutive at bats, driving in 5 runs in an 8-4 win over the Dodgers to clinch their 21st World Series (first since 1962) that solidified his nickname as “Mr. October”
1974: In his very 1st game with the Chicago Bulls, future HOF C Nate Thurmond became the 1st in NBA history to achieve a quadruble-double (22 points, 14 rebounds, 13 assists, 12 blocks)
1974: Future Hall-of-Famers C Bill Walton and C Moses Malone both made their professional debuts — Walton with the NBA’s Portland Trail Blazers and Malone with the ABA’s Utah Stars
1969: Then known as Lew Alcindor, top overall pick C Kareem Abdul-Jabbar made his NBA debut for the Milwaukee Bucks in a home victory over the Detroit Pistons
1969: Former All-Star PG Lenny Wilkens made his NBA coaching debut for the Seattle SuperSonics, a loss to the New York Knicks; Wilkens would go on to win the most games in NBA history, now in 2nd place with 1,332
1953: Chicago Bears QB Willie Thrower became the modern NFL’s very 1st African-American QB
1950: Connie Mack ended the longest managerial tenure in MLB history, retiring after 50 years as manager of the Philadelphia Athletics
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