September 27th, 2020 was highlighted by the Heat taking care of the Celtics in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals to win the East. Week 3 of NFL Sunday took place as the Packers beat New Orleans in a Sunday night shootout while the Falcons blew ANOTHER 15-point fourth quarter lead. The final day of the MLB regular season saw leaders and playoff teams become official after a historic 60-game season. Check out everything that happened in sports on September 27th 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.
THIS THROW.
Rodgers puts it right on Allen Lazard for the 48-yard catch! #GoPackGo
📺: #GBvsNO on NBC
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— NFL (@NFL) September 28, 2020
RODGERS TO LAZARD FOR 72 YARDS! #GoPackGo
📺: #GBvsNO on NBC
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— NFL (@NFL) September 28, 2020
.@DangeRussWilson throws deep to @TDLockett12 for a 43-yard #Seahawks touchdown!
📺: #DALvsSEA on FOX
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— NFL (@NFL) September 27, 2020
Wilson to Lockett, Part III.@DangeRussWilson | @TDLockett12 | #Seahawks
📺: #DALvsSEA on FOX
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— NFL (@NFL) September 27, 2020
.@DangeRussWilson is on a tear. He throws his 14th touchdown of the year, the most ever through three games!@Seahawks lead 38-31 with 1:47 remaining.
📺: #DALvsSEA on FOX
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— NFL (@NFL) September 27, 2020
Adebayo lifts Miami to Finals! 💪@Bam1of1‘s playoff career-high 32 PTS, 14 REB help the @MiamiHEAT win Game 6 and advance to the #NBAFinals presented by YouTube TV!
MIA/LAL Game 1: Wednesday at 9pm/et on ABC pic.twitter.com/PjHNHdFDXQ
— NBA (@NBA) September 28, 2020
BAM CAUGHT A BODY 🤭
(via @TSN_Sports)pic.twitter.com/UBLbxkhuTP
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) September 28, 2020
NASTY SLAM 💥 pic.twitter.com/8ZXBs1wYSi
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) September 28, 2020
ALVIN. KAMARA.
RIDICULOUS.
📺: #GBvsNO on NBC
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— NFL (@NFL) September 28, 2020
.@AllenRobinson will not go down! The @ChicagoBears pull within three.
📺: #CHIvsATL on FOX
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— NFL (@NFL) September 27, 2020
NICK FOLES.
His 3rd TD of the 4th quarter and the @ChicagoBears have taken the lead! #DaBears
📺: #CHIvsATL on FOX
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— NFL (@NFL) September 27, 2020
Ryan Neal intercepts the pass in the end zone and the @Seahawks hang on! #DALvsSEA pic.twitter.com/uYpWa7Khth
— NFL (@NFL) September 27, 2020
COBRA STRIKE 🐍 pic.twitter.com/oUEenEl2f3
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) September 28, 2020
This from Joe Burrow… 🔥 #SeizeTheDEY
📺: #CINvsPHI on CBS
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— NFL (@NFL) September 27, 2020
Matt Prater wins it for the @Lions! #OnePride #DETvsAZ pic.twitter.com/wEpElAan7Y
— NFL (@NFL) September 27, 2020
Great hustle by #DallasCowboys rookie @TrevonDiggs 👏
The @dallascowboys get the ball back following the touchback.
📺: #DALvsSEA on FOX
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— NFL (@NFL) September 27, 2020
GET UP, @3_JonathanDavis. 😱 pic.twitter.com/iBL6YQ09wd
— MLB (@MLB) September 27, 2020
.@JJettas2 is putting on a SHOW today.
His first career TD goes for 71 yards!
📺: #TENvsMIN on CBS
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— NFL (@NFL) September 27, 2020
.@DalvinCook to the house! 39 yards for a @Vikings TD!
📺: #MINvsTEN on CBS
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— NFL (@NFL) September 27, 2020
.@athielen19 finds a way to get open and @kirkcousins8 finds him for SIX!
📺: #TENvsMIN on CBS
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— NFL (@NFL) September 27, 2020
Are you kidding, @KyleRudolph82??
WHAT A CATCH.
📺: #TENvsMIN on CBS
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— NFL (@NFL) September 27, 2020
The @BuffaloBills take the lead with 15 seconds remaining! #BillsMafia
📺: #LARvsBUF on FOX
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— NFL (@NFL) September 27, 2020
The throw. The catch.@JoshAllenQB connects with @DavisGB1 for a pickup of 39 yards! #BillsMafia
📺: #LARvsBUF on FOX
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— NFL (@NFL) September 27, 2020
The @dallascowboys pull within two.@dak connects with @michael13gallup for a 43-yard touchdown!
📺: #DALvsSEA on FOX
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— NFL (@NFL) September 27, 2020
You don’t see this every day… @michael13gallup
📺: #DALvsSEA on FOX
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— NFL (@NFL) September 27, 2020
Adrian Peterson's still got it. #OnePride
📺: #DETvsAZ on FOX
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— NFL (@NFL) September 27, 2020
CLUTCH DIME from Carson Wentz in overtime! #FlyEaglesFly
📺: #CINvsPHI on CBS
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— NFL (@NFL) September 27, 2020
Matt Ryan delivers a dime to Calvin Ridley for 63 YARDS!
📺: #CHIvsATL on FOX
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— NFL (@NFL) September 27, 2020
.@TomBrady launches it deep to Scotty Miller! #GoBucs
📺: #TBvsDEN on FOX
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— NFL (@NFL) September 27, 2020
Unreal completion from @TomBrady to OJ Howard 😱 #GoBucs
📺: #TBvsDEN on FOX
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— NFL (@NFL) September 27, 2020
🚧 RHODES CLOSED 🚧@XavierRhodes29_ | @Colts | #ForTheShoe
📺: #NYJvsIND on CBS
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— NFL (@NFL) September 27, 2020
Another Pick-6 by the @Colts defense!@tj_carrie takes it to the 🏠
📺: #NYJvsIND on CBS
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— NFL (@NFL) September 27, 2020
More points by the @Colts defense.@JHouston50 sacks Darnold in the end zone for a safety! 🙏
📺: #NYJvsIND on CBS
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— NFL (@NFL) September 27, 2020
There goes @NickChubb21… AGAIN.
Touchdown, @browns!
📺: #WASvsCLE on FOX
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— NFL (@NFL) September 27, 2020
.@NickChubb21 finds the end zone for the @Browns!
📺: #WASvsCLE on FOX
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— NFL (@NFL) September 27, 2020
This one-handed grab by @Kareemhunt7 👀👀
📺: #WASvsCLE on FOX
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— NFL (@NFL) September 27, 2020
Picture perfect throw from Kyler Murray 🎯 @K1 #RedSea
📺: #DETvsAZ on FOX
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— NFL (@NFL) September 27, 2020
Kyler is TOO SMOOTH. @K1 #RedSea
📺: #DETvsAZ on FOX
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— NFL (@NFL) September 27, 2020
SIX FGs today for Stephen Gostkowski!
And this one gives the @Titans the lead late in the 4th.
📺: #TENvsMIN on CBS
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— NFL (@NFL) September 27, 2020
Another @KingHenry_2 TOUCHDOWN gives the @titans the lead in Minneapolis.
📺: #TENvsMIN on CBS
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— NFL (@NFL) September 27, 2020
Adrian Peterson’s still got it. #OnePride
📺: #DETvsAZ on FOX
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— NFL (@NFL) September 27, 2020
👀 this one-handed INT #GoBucs
📺: #TBvsDEN on FOX
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— NFL (@NFL) September 27, 2020
JB ‼️‼️ pic.twitter.com/rIc0gGSUBx
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) September 28, 2020
Throw it down, JT 😤 pic.twitter.com/SCJOMQPmk4
— NBA TV (@NBATV) September 28, 2020
JBJ is ridiculous. pic.twitter.com/guGBYJHf1a
— MLB (@MLB) September 27, 2020
Pittsburgh takes the lead on a @JamesConner_ touchdown! #HereWeGo
📺: #HOUvsPIT on CBS
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— NFL (@NFL) September 27, 2020
Rex Burkhead flies into the end zone! @RBrex34 | @Patriots | #GoPats
📺: #LVvsNE on CBS
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— NFL (@NFL) September 27, 2020
Third touchdown of the day for Rex Burkhead! @RBrex34
📺: #LVvsNE on CBS
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— NFL (@NFL) September 27, 2020
Anyone start @RBrex34 in @NFLFantasy today? #GoPats
📺: #LVvsNE on CBS
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— NFL (@NFL) September 27, 2020
Sony Michel breaks another long run!@Flyguy2stackz | @Patriots | #GoPats
📺: #LVvsNE on CBS
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— NFL (@NFL) September 27, 2020
Devin Singletary cuts on a dime…@motorsingletary | @BuffaloBills | #BillsMafia
📺: #LARvsBUF on FOX
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— NFL (@NFL) September 27, 2020
Your fullback could never.
✈️ @AI_XLV ✈️#LVvsNE | CBS pic.twitter.com/zIbiWK68nh
— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) September 27, 2020
Mac Land Moonshot! pic.twitter.com/MqLeuBdPlO
— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) September 27, 2020
That final out feeling ❤️ pic.twitter.com/j08jiJqhre
— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) September 28, 2020
Frankie Montas records a career-high 13 Ks vs. the Mariners. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/HVphmAvM26
— MLB Picks (@MLBPicks) September 27, 2020
Make it 8 straight ABs with a hit for @KeBryanHayes. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/L2WfD6Mxqr
— MLB (@MLB) September 27, 2020
Ahead of tonight’s pivotal Game 6 at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN, we showcase @jaytatum0 & @FCHWPO’s best plays for the @celtics in Orlando!#WholeNewGame #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/OZqKsaOoqH
— NBA (@NBA) September 27, 2020
Last time they met: Wild Card THRILLER
This time: 👀@dallascowboys | @Seahawks
📺: #DALvsSEA — TODAY 4:25pm ET on FOX
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— NFL (@NFL) September 27, 2020
The RB combo of @RBrex34 + @Flyguy2stackz went off for 238 total yards and three touchdowns!@Patriots | #GoPats pic.twitter.com/Mehsy0muwc
— NFL (@NFL) September 30, 2020
On 4/1, we look back at the 1st career start for No. 4️⃣.@BrettFavre completed 14 passes for 210 yards and 2 touchdowns in a @packers 17-3 win over the Steelers. (Sept. 27, 1992) pic.twitter.com/yqiM4Oh2tR
— NFL Throwback (@nflthrowback) April 1, 2020
September 27, 2009: @BrettFavre throws an absolute dime to Greg Lewis for a 32-yard game-winning TD with two seconds left giving the Vikings a 27-24 win over the 49ers. pic.twitter.com/ut5Mhiy2ZD
— This Day In Sports Clips (@TDISportsClips) September 27, 2020
“I’ll be ready.”
To celebrate Steve Kerr’s 55th Birthday, we look back at his game-winning jumper in Game 6 of the 1997 NBA Finals to seal the @chicagobulls‘ 5th title! #NBAVault #NBABDAY pic.twitter.com/OFSsr6kAik
— NBA History (@NBAHistory) September 27, 2020
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7:30 PM: Miami Heat (#5) vs. Boston Celtics (#3) [MIA leads 3-2]
3:05 PM: Miami Marlins (30-29) vs. New York Yankees (33-26)
3:05 PM: San Diego Padres (36-23) vs. San Francisco Giants (29-30)
3:10 PM: Chicago Cubs (33-26) vs. Chicago White Sox (35-24)
3:10 PM: Cincinnati Reds (30-29) vs. Minnesota Twins (36-23)
3:10 PM: Philadelphia Phillies (28-31) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (39-20)
3:15 PM: Milwaukee Brewers (29-30) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (29-28)
1:00 PM: Los Angeles Rams (2-0) vs. Buffalo Bills (2-0)
1:00 PM: Las Vegas Raiders (2-0) vs. New England Patriots (1-1)
1:00 PM: Washington Football (1-1) vs. Cleveland Browns (1-1)
4:25 PM: Dallas Cowboys (1-1) vs. Seattle Seahawks (2-0)
8:20 PM: Green Bay Packers (2-0) vs. New Orleans Saints (1-1)
[Highlights] PF Bam Adebayo, MIA (v.BOS): 32 PTS (11-15 FG), 5 AST, 14 REB, 0 BLK, 1 STL, 2 TO
[Highlights] SF Jaylen Brown, BOS (@MIA): 26 PTS (10-17 FG), 4 AST, 8 REB, 0 BLK, 3 STL, 2 TO
[Highlights] F Jayson Tatum, BOS (@MIA): 24 PTS (9-26 FG), 11 AST, 7 REB, 1 BLK, 2 STL, 2 TO
[Highlights] QB Russell Wilson, SEA (v.DAL): 27-40 (67.5%), 315 YDS, 5 TD, 0 INT; 6 CAR, 22 YDS [Player of the Day]
[Highlights] RB Alvin Kamara, NO (v.GB): 6 CAR, 58 YDS; 13 REC, 139 YDS, 2 TD
[Highlights] QB Josh Allen, BUF (v.LAR): 24-33 (72.7), 311 YDS, 4 TD, 1 INT; 4 CAR, 8 YDS, 1 TD
[Highlights] WR Justin Jefferson, MIN (v.TEN): 7 REC, 175 YDS, 1 TD
[Highlights] DL Aaron Donald, LAR (@BUF): 6 TKL, 3 TFL, 2 SK, 1 FF, 1 FR
[Highlights] SS Trea Turner, WAS (v.NYM): 2-5, 1 HR, 2 R, 7 RBI, 1 BB
[Highlights] SP Frankie Montas, OAK (v.SEA): 6.0 IP, 0 ER, 4 H, 13 K, 2 BB
[Highlights] OF Lourdes Gurriel Jr., TOR (v.BAL): 4-4, 1 HR, 3 R, 2 RBI, 0 BB
[Highlights] SP Madison Bumgarner, ARI (v.COL): 5.0 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 4 K, 0 BB, W
[Highlights] SP Brady Singer, KC (v.DET): 7.0 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 5 K, 0 BB, W
NBA: PF Christian Wood, Detroit Pistons (turns 25)
MLB: 2B/IF Luis Guillorme, New York Mets (26)
NFL: RB Dion Lewis, New York Giants (30)
MLB: SP Matt Shoemaker, Toronto Blue Jays (34)
NBA: HC Steve Kerr, Golden State Warriors (55)
MLB: 3B Mike Schmidt, Hall of Fame (71)
2008: Los Angeles Dodgers SP Greg Maddux defeated the San Francisco Giants in his final career start, bringing his career win total to 355, the 8th most of all-time
2005: Atlanta Braves clinched the NL East title for the 14th consecutive season, extending an incredible record that spans across all North American professional sports
1998: On the season’s final day, St. Louis Cardinals 1B Mark McGwire hit his 69th and 70th home runs against the Montreal Expos
1998: During a Sunday Night Football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Baltimore Ravens, ESPN debuted the superimposed yellow 1st-down line, which only the TV viewers could see
1973: With his 383rd strikeout of the season, California Angels SP Nolan Ryan set a new MLB record
1938: New York Yankees 1B Lou Gehrig hit the 493rd and final HR of his HOF career in Yankee Stadium against the Washington Senators
1923: New York Yankees 1B Lou Gehrig hit the very 1st of his 493 career HRs against the Boston Red Sox
1914: Cleveland Naps 2B Nap Lajoie, the team’s namesake, recorded his 3,000th career hit against the Yankees
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