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What Happened in Sports: September 15, 2019
See what happened in sports on September 15, 2019 ft. Julio Jones and Derek setting all-time franchise records, a GW-FG for the Bears, and more!
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September 15th, 2019 was highlighted by a memorable Sunday Night Football game where All-Pro WR Julio Jones became the all-time leading receiver for the Atlanta Falcons. Sunday’s Week 2 games also included a clutch 50+ yard field goal to secure the victory for the Chicago Bears and some crazy rushing highlights from the likes of Saquon Barkley and Dalvin Cook. Check out the Best in Sports for 9/15.
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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?? The #Eagles CONVERT on 4TH DOWN!
Wentz hits Agholor. #PHIvsATL
(Via @NFL)
— PFF (@PFF) September 16, 2019
GO AHEAD, JEDD. pic.twitter.com/0C0X5UimzC
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) September 16, 2019
JULIO JONES CANNOT BE CONTAINED pic.twitter.com/tsdOVvmHa1
— The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) September 16, 2019
.@cj_wentz does it again ???
?: #PHIvsATL on NBC
?: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app
Watch on mobile: https://t.co/Pa6E6lQGVa pic.twitter.com/LXPqZeEHpA
— NFL (@NFL) September 16, 2019
Matt Ryan lofts a beautiful pass to Calvin Ridley for the 34-yard TD. #Falcons lead 10-3. pic.twitter.com/XxAFEaPTgJ
— NFL Update (@MySportsUpdate) September 16, 2019
Rams missed Cooper Kupp badly. Good to see him back pic.twitter.com/Rf42iprITp
— Cris Collinsworth (@CollinsworthPFF) September 15, 2019
EDDY PINEIRO HAS ICE IN HIS VEINS pic.twitter.com/6E4DOg0yUx
— The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) September 15, 2019
Emmanuel Sanders with the mile-high toe tap! ?? @ESanders_10 #CHIvsDEN
?: FOX
?: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app
Watch on mobile: https://t.co/y8YLGKmeTf pic.twitter.com/hPxtaUpOmP
— NFL (@NFL) September 15, 2019
3rd & 20? Let’s get @MecoleHardman4 his 1st career touchdown.
That’s a 42-yard TD thrown by @PatrickMahomes! #ChiefsKingdom #KCvsOAK
?: CBS
?: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app
Watch on mobile: https://t.co/y8YLGKmeTf pic.twitter.com/EsHsAkzTU5
— NFL (@NFL) September 15, 2019
The Rams are Cook-ing ?? @brandincooks pic.twitter.com/WRJC7NQ6te
— The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) September 15, 2019
Kevin King will take that! @King_kevvoo #GoPackGo #MINvsGB
?: FOX
?: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app
Watch on mobile: https://t.co/y8YLGKmeTf pic.twitter.com/rBT0QHU3oH
— NFL (@NFL) September 15, 2019
Houston DENIES Jacksonville’s 2-pt attempt to take the lead‼️?#JAXvsHOU
(Via @HoustonTexans)
pic.twitter.com/VKn0bDbNrR
— PFF (@PFF) September 15, 2019
Lamar Jackson can’t throw?pic.twitter.com/6wtb1TYMcC
— NFL Update (@MySportsUpdate) September 15, 2019
FLEA FLICKER TO JUJU ALERT ? @TeamJuJu pic.twitter.com/4TdJZBO3nz
— The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) September 15, 2019
This got called back but Mariota went gonzo. pic.twitter.com/o0fFD7uUpR
— Holden Kushner (@Holdenradio) September 15, 2019
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Mike Williams making the highlight reel catch!#LACvsDET
(via @Chargers)
— PFF (@PFF) September 15, 2019
4⃣7⃣!
Eugenio Suárez has now tied the MLB lead. ? pic.twitter.com/zcrgKtPlgo
— MLB (@MLB) September 15, 2019
Our biggest comeback win of the year. ?#TrueToTheBlue x @XFinity pic.twitter.com/0Qi8m1JdSX
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) September 16, 2019
Doesn’t get more clutch. #SeptemberBaseball
(MLB x @PapaJohns) pic.twitter.com/tUY6inEpxU
— MLB (@MLB) September 15, 2019
Just like the Seahawks drew it up ? pic.twitter.com/v6s49Bp7nm
— The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) September 15, 2019
Jalen Ramsey and Deandre Hopkins matchup is HEATING UP ? pic.twitter.com/l3Ut8flWYi
— The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) September 15, 2019
Big play alert: Dalvin Cook breaks loose for a 75-yard TDpic.twitter.com/MEoSFgBujV
— NFL Update (@MySportsUpdate) September 15, 2019
Saquon finds paydirt for the first time this season ?
(via @Giants) pic.twitter.com/uwoODnZxIL
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) September 15, 2019
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1:05 PM: Boston Red Sox (78-70) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (76-71)
1:10 PM: Minnesota Twins (91-57) vs. Cleveland Indians (86-63)
1:35 PM: Atlanta Braves (93-57) vs. Washington Nationals (81-66)
2:15 PM: Milwaukee Brewers (79-69) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (83-65)
3:05 PM: Oakland Athletics (89-60) vs. Texas Rangers (74-76)
1:00 PM: Dallas Cowboys (1-0) vs. Washington Redskins (0-1)
1:00 PM: Seattle Seahawks (1-0) vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (0-1)
1:00 PM: Minnesota Vikings (1-0) vs. Green Bay Packers (1-0)
4:25 PM: New Orleans Saints (1-0) vs. Los Angeles Rams (1-0)
8:20 PM: Philadelphia Eagles (1-0) vs. Atlanta Falcons (0-1)
[Player of the Day] QB Patrick Mahomes, KC (@OAK): 30-44 (68.2%), 443 YDS, 4 TD, 0 INT
WR Demarcus Robinson, KC (@OAK): 6 REC, 172 YDS, 2 TD
LB Jamie Collins, NE (@MIA): 2 INT, 5 TKL, 0.5 SK, 1 TD
SP Trevor Bauer, CIN (@ARZ): 8 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 9 K, 1 BB, W
SP Anibal Sanchez, WAS (v.ATL): 7 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 3 K, 1 BB, W
OF Josh Reddick, HOU (@KC): 5-5, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 3 R
NBA: PF Jaren Jackson, Memphis Grizzlies (turns 20)
NFL: OT Brian O’Neill, Minnesota Vikings (24)
MLB: SP Dakota Hudson, St. Louis Cardinals (25)
NBA: SG Josh Richardson, Philadelphia 76ers (26)
NBA: PG Dennis Schroeder, Atlanta Falcons (26)
NFL: OT Jesse Davis, Miami Dolphins (28)
MLB: RP Wander Suero, Washington Nationals (28)
NFL: OT Marshal Yanda, Baltimore Ravens (35)
NBA: SG Jason Terry, Retired in 2018 (42)
NFL: RG Will Shields, Hall of Fame (48)
NFL: QB Dan Marino, Hall of Fame (58)
MLB: P Gaylord Perry, Hall of Fame (81)
2003: San Francisco Giants OF Barry Bonds moved into 2nd place ahead of Babe Ruth by earning his 2,063rd career walk
1979: Boston Red Sox 1B Bob Watson became the 1st player in MLB history to hit for the cycle in both the AL and NL
1971: Houston Astros RP Larry Yount, brother of HOF SS Robin, made his 1st MLB appearance; he injured his elbow on the first warm up pitch and was promptly sent back to the minors, never returning to the major leagues
1969: St. Louis Cardinals SP Steve Carlton struck out 19 Mets to set a new MLB single-game record
1963: 3 brothers (Felipe, Matty, and Jesus Alou) all took the outfield for the 1st time ever as the San Francisco Giants beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 13-5
1938: Pittsburgh Pirates OFs Lloyd and Paul Waner became the 1st pair of brothers to hit back-to-back HRs in MLB history
1912: Boston Red Sox SP Joe Wood earned his 16th consecutive victory 2-1 over the St. Louis Browns to tie Walter Johnson’s MLB record
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