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What Happened in Sports: September 17, 2020
See what happened in sports on September 17, 2020 ft. Jimmy Butler & Goran Dragic coming up clutch in Game 2, Baker beating Burrow, and more!
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September 17th, 2020 was highlighted by Eastern Conference Finals Game 2 where the Miami Heat made a 17-pt comeback behind Bam’s big 3rd Qtr and Dragic/Butler finishing it off down the stretch. Baker and the Browns beat Burrow and the Bengals on Thursday Night Football in a game Cleveland’s backfield duo shined. The Yankees also set HR records against Toronto. Check out everything that happened in sports on September 17th last year and the Best in Sports from exactly a year ago, headlined by the start of the Daniel Jones era in New York.
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.
The boxscore won’t show it but Playoff Jimmy was so #HEATCulture when it mattered most.@JimmyButler‘s 4th quarter masterpiece included 3 MASSIVE defensive plays.
🔥🎥 #HEATHighlights pic.twitter.com/6iVK6osssL
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) September 18, 2020
🗣️ BANGGGGGG pic.twitter.com/xQ1tObVh5Q
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) September 18, 2020
GOING DEEP TO @OBJ 🚨
43-yard TD on the double-move. #Browns
📺: #CINvsCLE on @NFLNetwork
📱: Watch free on NFL App // Yahoo Sports App: https://t.co/VR50LZIQwH pic.twitter.com/IG3WQVrXzJ
— NFL (@NFL) September 18, 2020
These @Yankees bats are insane right now. pic.twitter.com/Yt0WlzNgs2
— MLB (@MLB) September 18, 2020
Luke Voit and the @Yankees literally can’t stop hitting homers. pic.twitter.com/pBVJMgtRzZ
— MLB (@MLB) September 18, 2020
NICK CHUBB GOIN’ BEASTMODE. #Browns @NickChubb21
📺: #CINvsCLE on @NFLNetwork
📱: Watch free on NFL App // Yahoo Sports App: https://t.co/VR50LZIQwH pic.twitter.com/zg2TPLuPkQ
— NFL (@NFL) September 18, 2020
The Chubb train keeps on moving. 🚂 #Browns @NickChubb21
📺: #CINvsCLE on @NFLNetwork
📱: Watch free on NFL App // Yahoo Sports App: https://t.co/VR50LZIQwH pic.twitter.com/IsqNqA6uMI
— NFL (@NFL) September 18, 2020
Jaylen Brown for 3. #BleedGreen x #HeaTTwitter #WholeNewGame #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/o1NChrKCSk
— Italo Santana (@BulletClubIta) September 18, 2020
Jaylen Brown would not quit.#Celtics pic.twitter.com/Cbm87FofHl
— Celtics on NBC Sports Boston (@NBCSCeltics) September 18, 2020
Jaylen Brown board & bucket in traffic.. WE’RE TIED with 5:36 left on ESPN!@celtics 89@MiamiHEAT 89 pic.twitter.com/Gw1RWEYZa0
— NBA (@NBA) September 18, 2020
that pass 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/1jbnrFhg6J
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) September 17, 2020
JT SLAM pic.twitter.com/ATSnFbrwqP
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) September 18, 2020
We could go for a few more of these: pic.twitter.com/PlQjMEMsRZ
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) September 18, 2020
BAM AND-1.. 20-4 🔥 run!@MiamiHEAT 72@celtics 71
📺: ESPN pic.twitter.com/7mkMotZckJ
— NBA (@NBA) September 18, 2020
This Tyler Herro move and pass was dirty 🔥
(➡️ @RUFFLES) pic.twitter.com/wrfSgC8iEo
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) September 18, 2020
KEEP FIGHTING 😤
💥 @Bam1of1 pic.twitter.com/E0Y1uFZYB7
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) September 18, 2020
The @Mets are breaking out the tape measure in Philly. pic.twitter.com/N6VzHjC9Ov
— MLB (@MLB) September 18, 2020
Joe Burrow answers back with his first career passing TD! #SeizeTheDEY @JoeyB
📺: #CINvsCLE on @NFLNetwork
📱: Watch free on NFL App // Yahoo Sports App: https://t.co/VR50LZIQwH pic.twitter.com/hcwp8QAGow
— NFL (@NFL) September 18, 2020
Joe Burrow converts on 4th and 4. #SeizeTheDEY @joeyb
📺: #CINvsCLE on @NFLNetwork
📱: Watch free on NFL App // Yahoo Sports App: https://t.co/VR50LZIQwH pic.twitter.com/QItfrSOG6k
— NFL (@NFL) September 18, 2020
Two homers in two innings for Bryce – and this one’s off the facing of the upper deck. 😨 pic.twitter.com/dtdZcJMTES
— MLB (@MLB) September 17, 2020
.@MylesLGarrett with the strip sack!@Browns recover at the goal line. #Browns
📺: #CINvsCLE on @NFLNetwork
📱: Watch free on NFL App // Yahoo Sports App: https://t.co/VR50LZIQwH pic.twitter.com/Dbb7ysmWdq
— NFL (@NFL) September 18, 2020
💪 Sheldon Richardson 💪 #Browns
📺: #CINvsCLE on @NFLNetwork
📱: Watch free on NFL App // Yahoo Sports App: https://t.co/VR50LZIQwH pic.twitter.com/um74Hto5uj
— NFL (@NFL) September 18, 2020
👀 watch the BEST #KumhoHandles of the Conference Semifinals!
NBA Playoffs continue tonight at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN. pic.twitter.com/SOFpe9xLyf
— NBA (@NBA) September 17, 2020
Since turning 28, José Ramírez has a 1.000 batting average and has only hit home runs. Unbelievable.#OurTribe pic.twitter.com/swbJCEQNCp
— Cleveland Indians (@Indians) September 18, 2020
Joey: Mind if I hit a homer here?
Us: Let us run it up the flagpole pic.twitter.com/9UNFiv1684
— Tampa Bay Rays – x (@RaysBaseball) September 18, 2020
9 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 2 BB, 8 Ks@SquidBrault was real hyped to finish what he started.
(MLB x @ATT) pic.twitter.com/yYG1vIbFAU
— MLB (@MLB) September 18, 2020
Our Top 25 throws of @PatrickMahomes‘ career so far! pic.twitter.com/ahJlKF3oUI
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) September 17, 2020
Happy birthday to reigning Super Bowl MVP @PatrickMahomes! 🎂
His BEST throw from every career start! pic.twitter.com/wR2t4ao7KE
— NFL (@NFL) September 17, 2020
Hail Mary. @ajgreen_18. 😱 (Oct. 23, 2016)
📺: #CINvsCLE — Tonight 8pm ET only on @nflnetwork
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app pic.twitter.com/YGxqWG4UpC
— NFL Throwback (@nflthrowback) September 17, 2020
It’s disrespectful to Dwight Howard to compare him to Paul George
Dwight was a 3x DPOY and took his team to the finals in his prime pic.twitter.com/MtJBpnSm4U
— 🌟 (@LALeBron23) September 17, 2020
September 17, 1984: Reggie Jackson (@mroctober) blasts his 500th career home run. pic.twitter.com/HOB0D9bzZe
— This Day In Sports Clips (@TDISportsClips) September 17, 2020
.@PatrickMahomes' best play from every game on his way to a Super Bowl ring. 💍 pic.twitter.com/AVVYbuyWEx
— NFL (@NFL) May 24, 2020
The reigning Super Bowl MVP Mahomes has been making big plays since his days at Texas Tech 🚀
(➡️ @StateFarm) pic.twitter.com/UhsvSvrLjJ
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) December 5, 2020
September 17, 1988: @FSUFootball’s @DeionSanders returns a punt for a touchdown at Clemson during a 24-21 Seminole win. @brentmusburger on the call. pic.twitter.com/uKQtwdfR74
— This Day In Sports Clips (@TDISportsClips) September 17, 2020
[See More]
7:00 PM: Miami Heat (#5) vs. Boston Celtics (#3) [MIA leads 1-0]
8:20 PM: Cincinnati Benglas (0-1) vs. Cleveland Browns (0-1)
2:10 PM: Minnesota Twins (31-20) vs. Chicago White Sox (32-17)
7:05 PM: Toronto Blue Jays (26-22) vs. New York Yankees (28-21)
7:05 PM: New York Mets (22-27) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (24-24)
8:40 PM: Los Angeles Dodgers (35-15) vs. Colorado Rockies (22-26)
[Highlights] C Bam Adebayo, MIA (@BOS): 21 PTS (10-16 FG), 4 AST, 10 REB, 1 BLK, 2 STL, 2 TO
[Highlights] PG Goran Dragic, MIA @BOS): 25 PTS (10-19 FG), 5 AST, 3 REB, 0 BLK, 0 STL, 2 TO
[Highlights] F Jaylen Brown, BOS (v.MIA): 21 PTS (8-14 FG), 2 AST, 6 REB, 0 BLK, 0 STL, 1 TO
[Highlights] PG Kemba Walker, BOS (v.MIA): 23 PTS (9-19 FG), 3 AST, 7 REB, 1 BLK, 2 STL, 5 TO
[Highlights] SF Jimmy Butler, MIA (@BOS): 14 PTS (4-11 FG), 3 AST, 4 REB, 0 BLK, 4 STL, 1 TO
[Highlights] RB Nick Chubb, CLE (v.CIN): 22 CAR, 124 YDS, 2 TD; 1 REC, 9 YDS [Player of the Day]
[Highlights] RB Kareem Hunt, CLE (v.CIN): 10 CAR, 86 YDS, 1 TD; 2 REC, 15 YDS, 1 TD
[Highlights] WR Odell Beckham Jr., CLE (v.CIN): 4 REC, 74 YDS, 1 TD
[Highlights] 3B Jose Ramirez, CLE (@DET): 4-5, 2 HR, 3 R, 4 RBI, 0 BB
[Highlights] SP Steven Brault, PIT (v.STL): 9.0 IP, 1 ER, 2 H, 8 K, 2 BB, W
[Highlights] SP Framber Valdez, HOU (v.TEX): 6.1 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 11 K ,1 BB, W
[Highlights] OF Lourdes Gurriel Jr., TOR (@NYY): 4-4, 2 HR, 3 R, 2 RBI, 0 BB
[Highlights] SP Nathan Eovaldi, BOS (@MIA): 5.0 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 7 K, 0 BB, W
NFL: QB Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs (turns 25)
MLB: 3B Jose Ramirez, Cleveland Indians (28)
MLB: SS Marcus Semien, Oakland Athletics (30)
NBA: HC Phil Jackson, Hall of Fame (75)
MLB: 1B Orlando Cepeda, Hall of Fame (82)
2019: Toronto Blue Jays 2B Cavan Biggio became the 2nd player ever with a cycle & multiple SBs in the same game; Cavan joined his father Craig as the 2nd father-son duo to each collect a cycle in their careers
2017: Los Angeles Chargers TE Antonio Gates broke Tony Gonzalez’s NFL record for the most career Receiving TD by a Tight End in NFL history with his 112th REC TD. His 116 career TD still stand as the all-time TE record
2004: San Francisco Giants OF Barry Bonds became just the 3rd player in MLB history to hit 700 career HRs
1988: Minnesota Twins RP Jeff Reardon became the 1st in MLB history to record 40+ saves in both the AL and NL
1984: At 38 years old, California Angels OF Reggie Jackson hit his 500th career home run on the anniversary of his very 1st
1967: The New Orleans Saints lost their NFL debut 27-13 to the Los Angeles Rams at Tulane Stadium
1961: Led by future HOF QB Fran Tarkenton in his NFL debut, the Minnesota Vikings crushed the Chicago Bears 37-13 to become the 1st and only (until 2002) expansion team to win their NFL debut
1953: Future HOF SS Ernie Banks made his MLB debut for the Chicago Cubs, becoming the very 1st black player in the team’s history
1950: The San Francisco 49ers, formerly of the AAFC, played their very 1st game in the NFL and lost 21-17 to the New York Yanks
1947: Sporting News officially named Brooklyn Dodgers 1B Jackie Robinson the inaugural “Rookie of the Year”, whom the Award would eventually be named after in 1987
1941: Future HOF OF Stan Musial made his MLB debut for the St. Louis Cardinals at age 20, recording 2 hits and RBIs en route to a 3-2 victory over the Boston Braves
1930: Chicago Cubs OF Hack Wilson broke Lou Gehrig’s MLB single-season RBI record (173) during a 4-RBI performance. Wilson ended the season with a whopping 190 (later officially became 191) RBI’s that still stands as the MLB record
1920: The American Pro Football Association (re-named NFL in 1922) was formed in Canton, Ohio as 12 teams each paid a $100 membership fee
1917: One of the greatest players of baseball’s early generation, Pittsburgh Pirates SS Honus Wagner announced his retirement and the club immediately retired his jersey (#33)
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