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What Happened in Sports: October 26, 2019
See what happened in sports on October 26, 2019 ft. Bregman's Grand Slam, Giannis forcing OT vs. Miami, Trae Young's step-back dagger, and more!
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October 26th, 2019 was highlighted by Alex Bregman coming up big for the Houston Astros with a Grand Slam to carry them to a tied up World Series, the reigning NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo forcing overtime against the Heat at the buzzer, and Trae Young hitting a step-back dagger, further enjoying a phenomenal start to his sophomore campaign. Check out the Best in Sports from 10/26.
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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.@ABREG_1 goes off in the 1st. #WorldSeries pic.twitter.com/vAX0ERKQ27
— MLB (@MLB) October 27, 2019
ALEX. BREGMAN. GRAND. SLAM. pic.twitter.com/wWV5ac6XAN
— MLB (@MLB) October 27, 2019
❄️ TRAE YOUNG step-back to extend the lead… YES! ❄️#KiaTipOff19 #TrueToAtlanta pic.twitter.com/JVzSAxn5iD
— NBA (@NBA) October 27, 2019
Not one, but TWO VICIOUS JAMS for DeMar!
Which was your favorite?#KiaTipOff19 #GoSpursGo pic.twitter.com/7FQXgNaZc6
— NBA (@NBA) October 27, 2019
Dejounte Murray flips it up and in for the @spurs! #KiaTipOff19 #GoSpursGo
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— NBA (@NBA) October 27, 2019
Isaiah Thomas gets on the board for the @WashWizards! ?#KiaTipOff19 #RepTheDistrict pic.twitter.com/qfOAN0VZ71
— NBA (@NBA) October 27, 2019
OG Anunoby protects the rim! ?#KiaTipOff19 #WeTheNorth pic.twitter.com/Xj2fRqdUCk
— NBA (@NBA) October 27, 2019
No Drew Brees. No Alvin Kamara.
Still no stopping these @Saints.
Turn that volume up because they made a STATEMENT. ⚜? (via @NFLFilms) pic.twitter.com/UgCUCxkAyQ
— NFL (@NFL) October 26, 2019
.@PatrickCorbin46 had a league-best 161 Ks on his slider in 2019.
The pitch has also accounted for 20 of his 28 #postseason strikeouts. pic.twitter.com/rDFUZ4uIzp
— MLB Stats (@MLBStats) October 26, 2019
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8:07 PM: Houston Astros (AL#1) vs. Washington Nationals (NL#4) [World Series Game 4 | WAS 2-0]
5:00 PM: Miami Heat (1-0) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (1-0)
7:00 PM: Philadelphia 76ers (1-0) vs. Detroit Pistons (1-1)
8:00 PM: New Orleans Pelicans (0-1) vs. Houston Rockets (0-1)
9:00 PM: Sacramento Kings (0-1) vs. Utah Jazz (1-0)
[Player of the Day] SP Jose Urquidy, HOU (@WAS): 5 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 4 K, 0 BB; 1st postseason start was scoreless
3B Alex Bregman, HOU (@WAS): 3-5, 1 HR, 5 RBI, 1 R, incl. Grand Slam
C Robinson Chirinos, HOU (@WAS): 2-5, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 1 R
PG Trae Young, ATL (v.ORL): 39 PTS (16-25 FG), 9 AST, 7 REB, 2 STL, 5 TOV
F Giannis Antetokounmpo, MIL (v.MIA): 29 PTS (12-21 FG), 17 REB, 9 AST, 3 STL, 2 BLK, 8 TOV
PG Russell Westbrook, HOU (v.NOP): 28 PTS (9-17 FG), 13 AST, 10 REB, 4 TOV
NFL: CB Dre Kirkpatrick, Cincinnati Bengals (30)
NFL: P Marquette King, Free Agent (31)
NBA: SG Monta Ellis, Retired in 2017 (34)
MLB: RP Francisco Liriano, Pittsburgh Pirates (36)
2018: Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on a walk-off HR from 1B Max Muncy in the 18th inning, the longest World Series game ever
2005: Sweeping the Houston Astros, the Chicago White Sox secured their 1st World Series since 1917 — before the “Black Sox” scandal
2000: New York Yankees defeated the New York Mets 4-2 to win the “Subway Series” in 5 games, their 3rd consecutive championship
1998: New York Mets C Mike Piazza signed the richest contract in MLB history at the time: 7y/$91 million
1997: The Florida Marlins won Game 7 of the World Series over the Indians by a score of 3-2 in 11 innings to capture their 1st championship in just their 5th season
1996: Securing their 23rd World Series title, the New York Yankees defeated the Atlanta Braves to complete their postseason run with a historic 8-0 road record and begin a dynastic run of 4 titles in 5 years
1993: The NFL officially announced its 1st expansion team since 1976, the Carolina Panthers (29th team overall)
1985: HOF C Patrick Ewing made his NBA debut for New York Knicks in a loss to the Philadelphia 76ers
1984: Future HOFers SG Michael Jordan and PF Charles Barkley made their NBA debuts in victories for the the Chicago Bulls and Philadelphia 76ers, respectively
1982: Philadelphia Phillies SP Steve Carlton became the 1st in MLB history to win 4 Cy Young Awards
1980: The St. Louis Cardinals defense tortured QB Bert Jones and the Baltimore Colts’ OL for an NFL-record 12 sacks
1960: In the AL’s approval of the Washington Senators’ move to Minnesota to become the “Twins”, the league also announced expansion franchises in Los Angeles (Angels) and Washington (Senators, again) for the 1961 season
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