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What Happened in Sports: September 11, 2020
See what happened in sports on September 11, 2020 ft. Boston clinching the ECF after an epic Game 7, Denver's comeback to upset LAC, and more!
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September 11th, 2020 was remembered for Boston’s big Game 7 win over the reigning champs as well as Denver’s legendary comeback over the Clippers in Game 5 to avoid elimination for the fourth straight time in the 2020 NBA postseason. Charlie Blackmon added a walk-off Grand Slam to this day in sports with some fireworks. Check out everything that happened in sports on September 11th last year and the Best in Sports from exactly a year ago.
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.
🔥 @jaytatum0 comes up HUGE in GAME 7! 🔥
29 PTS | 12 REB | 7 AST | 4 3PM
ECF begin Tues. (9/15) on ESPN pic.twitter.com/ftHiZw88cb
— NBA (@NBA) September 12, 2020
Denied by Smart ❌ pic.twitter.com/XHla7HimVS
— NBA TV (@NBATV) September 12, 2020
this on repeat please 🙏 pic.twitter.com/HcNNyhcyAD
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) September 12, 2020
🗣️ AND ONE pic.twitter.com/oxwIKiTtJL
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) September 12, 2020
Grant Williams Game 7 Stats and Highlights
☘️ 7 minutes (all in 4th)
☘️ 2 Rebounds
☘️ 1 Steal
☘️ Got Kyle Lowry to commit 6th foul
☘️ Missed free throw to create extra possession
☘️ 1 Block (clinched series)
Game 7 Grant is built Baynes tough pic.twitter.com/v1UZAbdxZJ
— SunOfficial Aron Baynes Fan Club (@BaynesFanClub) September 12, 2020
🚨 WALK-OFF SLAM 🚨 pic.twitter.com/2B5KpduE2Q
— MLB (@MLB) September 12, 2020
Ryan McMahon – Colorado Rockies (7) Solo. pic.twitter.com/5o2syJthro
— MLB HR Tracker (@hr_mlb) September 12, 2020
MPJ hit a HUGE bucket down the stretch as Denver won Game 5 ⛏#WholeNewGame pic.twitter.com/gY1uuxBvag
— NBA UK (@NBAUK) September 12, 2020
MPJ came up incredibly clutch on both ends of the floor tonight during the Nuggets’s game 5 victory over the Clippers.
–#nuggets #clippers #MileHighBasketball #ClipperNation pic.twitter.com/dxDrDTBpl1
— Pranav Sriraman (@PranavSriraman) September 12, 2020
🏹🃏 Jamal, Joker force Game 6, Sun. (9/13) at 1pm/et on ESPN!@BeMore27: 26 PTS, 8 REB, 7 AST
Nikola Jokic: 22 PTS, 14 REB, 5 AST pic.twitter.com/12gGNFZvbl
— NBA (@NBA) September 12, 2020
The. Klaw. 😤 pic.twitter.com/rXLdvWdZ1O
— NBA TV (@NBATV) September 11, 2020
The Klaw drops the VICIOUS hammer.
LAC up 5 after 1Q on @NBAonTNT. pic.twitter.com/3E7KhnVBiT
— NBA (@NBA) September 11, 2020
Won on one. #ThisIsMyCrew pic.twitter.com/X2Ffy4LHPD
— Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) September 12, 2020
Woodruff strikes out 12 in seven scoreless frames https://t.co/PRFP0HYuyG
— Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) September 12, 2020
Michael Taylor called GAME pic.twitter.com/yAMYy05Ser
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) September 12, 2020
9th inning, down a run, 2 outs.
Take it away Travis!#ForTheA pic.twitter.com/BqBrgX0ial
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) September 12, 2020
A grand start for the @Athletics. pic.twitter.com/lnZSPH02fh
— MLB (@MLB) September 12, 2020
Green light. Grand slam. pic.twitter.com/jlkvZ3FziB
— MLB (@MLB) September 12, 2020
Philthy. 🤢 pic.twitter.com/qwg8AyPEaA
— MLB (@MLB) September 12, 2020
The @whitesox were getting no-hit into the 6th. Now they lead. 😮 pic.twitter.com/dzNpkrRAmU
— MLB (@MLB) September 12, 2020
Young Hayes at the hot corner. 🔥#LetsGoBucs pic.twitter.com/8ONoGcvBIB
— Pirates (@Pirates) September 12, 2020
This man is ice Cole. pic.twitter.com/jCJLULenyK
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) September 11, 2020
💥 Norm POWELL in transition! 💥@celtics 21@Raptors 16
WIN or GO HOME GAME 7 on TNT pic.twitter.com/rrpI7BQmBN
— NBA (@NBA) September 12, 2020
Clyde Edwards-Helaire in his first NFL game? 138 yards and one touchdown on 25 carries. 👏 @Clydro_22#ChiefsKingdom | #HOUvsKC pic.twitter.com/soo627t1OB
— NFL (@NFL) September 11, 2020
Daz Cameron collects his first career hit, 25 years after his dad Mike recorded his first hit at the exact same ballpark.
(h/t @CodyStavenhagen) pic.twitter.com/iZNlU8xC8l
— MLB (@MLB) September 12, 2020
September 11, 2011: Cam Newton’s regular season debut. 24–37 passing for 422 yards, two passing TDs, one rushing TD, and one INT in a 28–21 loss at Arizona. pic.twitter.com/dLNBSjJ8Db
— This Day In Sports Clips (@TDISportsClips) September 11, 2020
Mike Piazza’s home run in the first baseball game on New York soil after the attacks on September 11th helped a nation heal. #NeverForget 🇺🇸pic.twitter.com/2jg08eYfRa
— SNY (@SNYtv) September 11, 2020
Happy 42nd birthday, Ed Reed! @TwentyER
🙌 All-Time Leader in INT Return Yardage (1,590)
🙌 T-1st Most Seasons Leading League in INTs (3)
🙌 Longest INT Return in NFL History (107)
🙌 T-1st All-Time Postseason INTs (9) pic.twitter.com/4GxB6oBeLs
— NFL Throwback (@nflthrowback) September 11, 2020
This series has been nothing short of exciting 👀🍿
Celtics or Raptors. Who ya got in Game 7? pic.twitter.com/UU9jpiGY5x
— NBA TV (@NBATV) September 11, 2020
🇺🇸 #NeverForget pic.twitter.com/uQCFNYwueZ
— MLB Vault (@MLBVault) September 11, 2020
September 11, 1985: @PeteRose_14 becomes Major League baseball’s all-time hit leader with his 4,192nd career hit. pic.twitter.com/80RomuPauM
— This Day In Sports Clips (@TDISportsClips) September 11, 2020
September 11, 2016: @AaronRodgers12 with the amazing TD pass to Davante Adams (@tae15adams) with his jersey being pulled during a 27-23 opening day Packers win in Jacksonville. pic.twitter.com/5A0Q123sie
— This Day In Sports Clips (@TDISportsClips) September 11, 2020
Dez Bryant vs. @Revis24 🏝 (2011) pic.twitter.com/4pKkUZZ0yq
— NFL Throwback (@nflthrowback) April 2, 2021
Longest INT returns in NFL history:
1. Ed Reed – 107 yds
2. Ed Reed – 106 yds
(📹 @nflthrowback)pic.twitter.com/MOluNFjK7L
— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) February 23, 2021
Ed Reed is a legend for his special teams play alone. @TwentyER @Ravens pic.twitter.com/LJmCSOsrqI
— NFL Throwback (@nflthrowback) May 26, 2020
[See More]
6:30 PM: Denver Nuggets (#3) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (#2) [LAC leads 3-1]
9:00 PM: Boston Celtics (#3) vs. Toronto Raptors (#2) [Series tied 3-3]
4:05 PM: Baltimore Orioles (20-22) vs. New York Yankees (22-21) [Game 1]
5:10 PM: Philadelphia Phillies (21-19) vs. Miami Marlins (20-19) [Game 1]
7:05 PM: Baltimore Orioles (20-22) vs. New York Yankees (22-21) [Game 2]
8:10 PM: Cleveland Indians (26-18) vs. Minnesota Twins (27-18)
8:15 PM: Philadelphia Phillies (21-19) vs. Miami Marlins (20-19) [Game 2]
9:10 PM: San Francisco Giants (23-22) vs. San Diego Padres (29-17)
[Highlights] F Jayson Tatum, BOS (@TOR): 29 PTS (9-23 FG), 7 AST, 12 REB, 1 BLK, 1 STL, 3 TO [Player of the Day]
[Highlights] C Nikola Jokic, DEN (@LAC): 22 PTS (9-17 FG), 5 AST, 14 REB, 2 BLK, 1 STL, 6 TO
[Highlights] F Kawhi Leonard, LAC (v.DEN): 36 PTS (12-24 FG), 4 AST, 9 REB, 0 BLK, 3 STL, 3 TO
[Highlights] PF Jamal Murray, DEN (@LAC): 26 PTS (9-25 FG), 7 AST, 8 REB, 0 BLK, 0 STL, 1 TO
[Highlights] F Paul George, LAC (v.DEN): 26 PTS (8-18 FG), 6 AST, 6 REB, 2 BLK, 1 STL, 0 TO
[Highlights] SP Brandon Woodruff, MIL (v.CHC): 7.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 12 K, 0 BB
[Highlights] SP Aaron Nola, PHI (@MIA): 7.0 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 10 K, 0 BB, W
[Highlights] SP Gerrit Cole, NYY (v.BAL): 7.0 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 9 K, 1 BB, W
[Highlights] 1B Luke Voit, NYY (v.BAL): 3-4, 2 HR, 3 R, 6 RBI, 0 BB
[Highlights] SP Luis Castillo, CIN (@STL): 9.0 IP, 1 ER, 2 H, 6 K, 3 BB, W
NFL: OL Wes Schweitzer, Washington Football Team (turns 27)
MLB: RP Shawn Armstrong, Baltimore Orioles (30)
MLB: 3B Mike Moustakas, Cincinnati Reds (32)
NFL: S Ed Reed, Hall of Fame (42)
2019: MLB set a new record for the most HR in a single season with the 6,106th HR of the year
2014: After taking a fastball to the face, Miami Marlins OF Giancarlo Stanton suffered dental damage and multiple facial fractures that would end his season
2011: Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton set an all-time record for PASS YDS (422) in an NFL debut as the 1st player to ever throw for 400+ YDS in their 1st career GP. He would go on to set the NFL record for the most PASS YDS (854) in a player’s 1st 2 GP after adding 432 PASS YDS in Week 2
2009: New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter earned his 2,722nd career hit in a loss to the Orioles, breaking Lou Gehrig’s longstanding franchise record
2004: San Francisco Giants OF Barry Bonds became the 1st player in MLB history to earn 200 walks in a single season
2001: All sporting events in the MLB were suspended after the 9/11 attacks in New York City and Washington D.C.
1996: San Diego Padres 3B Ken Caminiti broke his own MLB record from the previous year by switch-hitting HRs for the 4th time of the season
1995: Green Bay Packers QB Brett Favre and WR Robert Brooks connected for a record-tying 99-yard touchdown in a victory over the Bears
1985: With his 4,192nd career hit, Reds 1B Pete Rose passed Ty Cobb to break the all-time Hits record
1983: Pittsburgh Steelers RB Franco Harris became just the 3rd player in NFL history to surpass 11,000 career rushing yards
1956: Cincinnati Reds OF Frank Robinson set a new MLB rookie record by hitting his 38th home run of the season
1928: Philadelphia Athletics OF Ty Cobb, baseball’s all-time hits leader until 1985, made the very last appearance of his career in a loss to the Yankees
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