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What Happened in Sports: October 20, 2019
What happened in sports on October 20, 2019 ft. Dallas dominating Philly on SNF, D. Leonard's game-changing play, vintage Rodgers, and more!
TOM FOX | THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS
October 20th, 2019 was highlighted by the Dallas Cowboys taking the lead in the NFC East by earning a huge victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday Night Football, Darius Leonard making a game-changing play putting the Colts on top of the AFC South, and Aaron Rodgers showing the world why he remains one of the best players in the NFL. Check out the Best in Sports from 10/20.
This daily sports article includes real headlines only (no clickbait rumors), all of the top highlights, interesting facts from around the NFL, NBA, & MLB, the main games to watch, significant birthdays, and a quick recap of notable events on this day in sports history.
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JALEN MILLS HOW ? @greengoblin pic.twitter.com/5pDvlXXt2X
— The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) October 21, 2019
MAHER IS GOOD FROM 63 YARDS! #DallasCowboys
?: #PHIvsDAL on NBC
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Watch free on mobile: https://t.co/YZGAVQuAGU pic.twitter.com/tQ69U7iRgZ
— NFL (@NFL) October 21, 2019
.@cj_wentz lofts a perfect pass to Dallas Goedert for the score! #FlyEaglesFly
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Watch free on mobile: https://t.co/YZGAVQuAGU pic.twitter.com/wMsDrqIiaa
— NFL (@NFL) October 21, 2019
Darius Leonard seals the deal for the Colts!! First place in the AFC South belongs to Indy!
(via @NFL)
— PFF (@PFF) October 20, 2019
Melvin Gordon fumbles it on the goal line with 7 seconds left in the game.
Titans win 23-20 and cover the -2.5.
pic.twitter.com/hn1tFRYSRY
— Barstool Bets (@barstoolbets) October 20, 2019
Scoop ‘n Score for Marlon Humphrey!
That Ravens D ???
(via @NFL) pic.twitter.com/ecwkL0vsfm
— PFF (@PFF) October 20, 2019
Rivers throws a 41-yard dart to @AustinEkeler for the @Chargers score!
It’s a three-point game. #LACvsTEN
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Watch free on mobile: https://t.co/wAXJCleXiU pic.twitter.com/n3D43lk7rv
— NFL (@NFL) October 20, 2019
KJ Wright with an expert level pass breakup ? @KJ_WRIGHT34 pic.twitter.com/oY8PYB9XAs
— The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) October 20, 2019
In his first game with the @Ravens…
A 67-yard PICK-6 for @MarcusPeters! ? #BALvsSEA
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Watch free on mobile: https://t.co/wAXJCleXiU pic.twitter.com/05xqNlWVig
— NFL (@NFL) October 20, 2019
Lamar Jackson is the only one doing this ? @lj_era8 #BALvsSEA
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— NFL (@NFL) October 20, 2019
Cordarrelle Patterson goes 102 yards to the HOUSE.
His 7th career kickoff return touchdown. #NOvsCHI @ceeflashpee84
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— NFL (@NFL) October 20, 2019
.@Keenan13Allen and Mike Williams with back-to-back impressive sideline grabs! #LACvsTEN @darealmike_dub
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Watch free on mobile: https://t.co/wAXJCleXiU pic.twitter.com/QaJ3ASlsRn
— NFL (@NFL) October 20, 2019
THIS IS “FOOTBALL WEATHER” pic.twitter.com/VFOyZ8NJFg
— The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) October 20, 2019
The @BuffaloBills just returned an onside kick all the way! @micah_hyde #GoBills #MIAvsBUF
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Watch free on mobile: https://t.co/wAXJCleXiU pic.twitter.com/DyN9wz2ic4
— NFL (@NFL) October 20, 2019
.@P2 came in full speed ? #AZvsNYG
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— NFL (@NFL) October 20, 2019
Coutee caught the pitch with one hand ? @TheKekeCoutee #HOUvsIND #WeAreTexans
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Watch free on mobile: https://t.co/wAXJCleXiU pic.twitter.com/iYdLBDG28E
— NFL (@NFL) October 20, 2019
WITH ONE HAND. BOTH FEET IN.@Ebron85 makes an unreal TD grab! #Colts #HOUvsIND
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— NFL (@NFL) October 20, 2019
Johnny Hekker is an offensive weapon. #LARams
On fourth down, @JHekker completes a pass to @NittanyKidNick2 for a first down! #LARvsATL
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— NFL (@NFL) October 20, 2019
The @Giants special teams comes through!
Punt is blocked and recovered for the TD. #AZvsNYG #GiantsPride @Michael31Thomas
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— NFL (@NFL) October 20, 2019
.@Daniel_Jones10 throws it perfectly in between two defenders for the @Giants TD! #GiantsPride #AZvsNYG
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Watch free on mobile: https://t.co/wAXJCleXiU pic.twitter.com/XeA63C4Dx2
— NFL (@NFL) October 20, 2019
What a catch by @TG3II!
Welcome back, Todd! #LARams #LARvsATL
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— NFL (@NFL) October 20, 2019
.@KirkCousins8 and @AThielen19 connect for the toe-drag TD! #SKOL #MINvsDET
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— NFL (@NFL) October 20, 2019
Aaron-to-Aaron touchdown!@AaronRodgers12 drops a dime to @Showtyme_33 for six. #GoPackGo #OAKvsGB
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Watch free on mobile: https://t.co/wAXJCleXiU pic.twitter.com/Zqrc0xmn5c
— NFL (@NFL) October 20, 2019
.@JoseAltuve27 is a hero to many. pic.twitter.com/ayPMhpxUwu
— MLB (@MLB) October 20, 2019
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1:00 PM: Oakland Raiders (3-2) vs. Green Bay Packers (5-1)
1:00 PM: Houston Texans (4-2) vs. Indianapolis Colts (3-2)
4:25 PM: Baltimore Ravens (4-2) vs. Seattle Seahawks (5-1)
4:25 PM: New Orleans Saints (5-1) vs. Chicago Bears (3-2)
8:20 PM: Philadelphia Eagles (3-3) vs. Dallas Cowboys (3-3)
[Player of the Day] QB Aaron Rodgers, GB (v.OAK): 25-31, 429 YDS, 5 TD, 0 INT, 158.3 Rate; 6 YDS, 1 TD; Fastest to 350 TD
EDGE Chandler Jones, ARZ (@NYG): 4 SK, 4 QBH, 5 TKL, 1 FF, 1 FR
WR Marvin Jones, DET (v.MIN): 10 REC, 93 YDS, 4 TD, 24yd LNG
RB Dalvin Cook, MIN (@DET): 25 RSH, 142 YDS, 2 TD; 1 REC, 7 YDS
K Brett Maher, DAL (v.PHI): 3-3 FG, 4-4 XP, 63yd LNG
MLB: 1B Ronald Guzman, Texas Rangers (turns 25)
NBA: SG Rodney Hood, Portland Trail Blazers (27)
NFL: S Brian Poole, New York Jets (27)
NFL: RB Chris Thompson, Washington Redskins (29)
NFL: LB Jamie Collins, New England Patriots (30)
MLB: OF Mickey Mantle, Hall of Fame (88)
2004: With their ALCS Game 7 victory over the New York Yankees, the Boston Red Sox became the very 1st team in baseball history to successfully come back from a 3-0 deficit
1996: The Atlanta Braves opened the World Series with a 12-1 shellacking of the New York Yankees, the largest defeat in World Series history. At 19 years old, Atlanta Braves OF Andruw Jones became the youngest player in MLB history to hit a HR (hit 2) in the World Series
1993: In Game 4 of the World Series, the Toronto Blue Jays rallied for 6 runs in the 8th inning to take a 15-14 lead and ultimately a 3-1 series lead; 29 total runs scored in a World Series game shattered the previous record of 22 (1936)
1990: With a sweep of the heavily-favored Oakland Athletics, the Cincinnati Reds completed one of the greatest upsets in World Series history
1988: Defeating the Oakland Athletics in 5 games, the Los Angeles Dodgers made their home the 1st city to win both the NBA Finals and World Series in the same year (Lakers, Dodgers)
1976: Due to financial constrictions upon entering the NBA, the New York Nets were forced to sell the ABA’s best player — SF Julius “Dr. J” Erving — to the Philadelphia 76ers
1973: The Boston Celtics grabbed an NBA-record 39 offensive rebounds against the Capital Bullets but lost the game 96-87
1963: Cleveland Browns RB Jim Brown became the NFL’s all-time career rushing leader, passing Joe “The Jet” Perry’s 8,378 career yards
1910: On just a single day of rest, Philadelphia Athletics SP Jack Coombs pitched a complete game in a 12-5 victory over the Chicago Cubs to push their World Series lead to 3-0
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