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What Happened in Sports: September 28, 2020
See what happened in sports on September 28, 2020 ft. the Chiefs beating the Ravens on MNF, the Clippers firing HC Doc Rivers, and more!
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September 28th, 2020 was remembered for a hyped up Chiefs-Ravens MNF matchup not living up to expectations as the reigning champion Chiefs rolled over the Ravens led by Super Bowl Patrick Mahomes big day as 2019 MVP Lamar Jackson didn’t even reach 100 passing yards. Check out everything that happened in sports on September 28th last year and the Best in Sports from exactly a year ago, headlined by Justin Verlander’s legendary game that culminated in multiple all-time accolades.
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.
Mahomes drops back and LAUNCHES to Hardman for SIX! #ChiefsKingdom
📺: #KCvsBAL on ESPN
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— NFL (@NFL) September 29, 2020
Couldn’t have thrown it better than this.@PatrickMahomes and @Cheetah connect for the TD! #ChiefsKingdom
📺: #KCvsBAL on ESPN
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— NFL (@NFL) September 29, 2020
DEVIN DUVERNAY. 93 YARDS TO THE HOUSE. #RavensFlock
📺: #KCvsBAL on ESPN
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— NFL (@NFL) September 29, 2020
THE JUKE
Watch live: https://t.co/m5ero1Nffu pic.twitter.com/4kNux31wrr
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) September 29, 2020
Lamar’s already got the burners turned on. 🔥 @lj_era8 #RavensFlock
📺: #KCvsBAL on ESPN
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— NFL (@NFL) September 29, 2020
Chris Jones doing what he does best. #ChiefsKingdom
📺: #KCvsBAL on ESPN
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— NFL (@NFL) September 29, 2020
Mahomes with the underhand toss to Anthony Sherman! 😱
Touchdown, @Chiefs! #ChiefsKingdom
📺: #KCvsBAL on ESPN
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— NFL (@NFL) September 29, 2020
BIG MAN TD 🚨@Chiefs LT Eric Fisher grabs his first career TD! #ChiefsKingdom
📺: #KCvsBAL on ESPN
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— NFL (@NFL) September 29, 2020
Just a casual five-touchdown day for @DangeRussWilson in Week 3.@Seahawks | #DALvsSEA pic.twitter.com/FnPUYoltz4
— NFL (@NFL) September 28, 2020
With Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson squaring off tonight…
The Top 10 MNF QB Matchups in NFL history! (via @nflthrowback) pic.twitter.com/anSBzxVtIR
— NFL (@NFL) September 28, 2020
All nine total TDs from @Lj_era8 + @PatrickMahomes so far this season!
We might see nine more tonight.
📺: #KCvsBAL — 8:15pm ET on ESPN
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— NFL (@NFL) September 28, 2020
.@A_kamara6 blessed @NFLFantasy squads with 44.7 points in Week 3 😳 (by @GEICO) pic.twitter.com/DaJICXyDV2
— NFL (@NFL) September 28, 2020
Five total TDs and a clutch drive for a W.@JoshAllenQB‘s #LARvsBUF highlights! pic.twitter.com/7pRVjLm4gS
— NFL (@NFL) September 28, 2020
9 catches. 100 yards. 3 TDs.
Go celebrate your birthday @TDLockett12, you deserve it! 🎂@Seahawks | #Seahawks pic.twitter.com/xi3EN0KMt0
— NFL (@NFL) September 28, 2020
Three touchdowns and a @Buccaneers win for @TomBrady in Week 3!@Buccaneers | #GoBucs pic.twitter.com/A87l8lLozH
— NFL (@NFL) September 28, 2020
Evan Longoria has hit @RaysBaseball into the AL Wild Card! #OpeningDayAtHome pic.twitter.com/n8UD0NEqXg
— Cut4 (@Cut4) March 26, 2020
Put this in the “Best Throws That Didn’t Count” category. @AaronRodgers12 (Sept. 28, 2014) pic.twitter.com/hPwi53LysZ
— NFL Throwback (@nflthrowback) April 15, 2020
September 28, 2003: Colts 55 Saints 21.
Peyton Manning 20-25, 314 yds, 6 TDs
Marvin Harrison 6 rec, 158 yds, 3 TDs pic.twitter.com/Uj6iHCAxWI
— This Day In Sports Clips (@TDISportsClips) September 28, 2020
September 28, 1996: @TomBrady throws a pick-six on his first college pass during a 38-9 Michigan win over UCLA. (🎥 via WolverineHistorian/YouTube) pic.twitter.com/zEOPpfD02Z
— This Day In Sports Clips (@TDISportsClips) September 28, 2020
Jay Bruce has announced his retirement after 14 seasons and 319 career home runs.
One of his biggest homers was a walk-off shot to clinch the NL Central for the @Reds in 2010. pic.twitter.com/uGgPYUeNIk
— MLB Vault (@MLBVault) April 18, 2021
Steve Largent highlights, anyone?
🙌 7x Pro Bowler
🙌 819 catches + 13,089 receiving yards
🙌 101 career touchdowns
🙌 #PFHOF Class of 1995 pic.twitter.com/Hf1AjmqzKg
— NFL Throwback (@nflthrowback) June 10, 2021
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8:15 PM: Kansas City Chiefs (2-0) vs. Baltimore Ravens (2-0)
[Highlights] QB Patrick Mahomes, KC (@BAL): 31-42 (73.8%), 385 YDS, 4 TD, 0 INT; 4 CAR, 26 YDS, 1 TD [Player of the Day]
[Highlights] DL Chris Jones, KC (@BAL): 5 TKL, 1 TFL, 2 SK, 2 FF
[Highlights] RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire, KC (@BAL): 20 CAR, 64 YDS; 5 REC, 70 YDS
NFL: LB Jahlani Tavai, Los Angeles Chargers (turns 24)
NBA: PF Juan Hernangomez, Free Agent (25)
MLB: CF Manuel Margot, Tampa Bay Rays (26)
NBA: PF Khem Birch, Orlando Magic (27)
NFL: WR Tyler Lockett, Seattle Seahawks (28)
MLB: LF Eddie Rosario, Minnesota Twins (29)
NFL: LB Mychal Kendricks, Last played in 2019 (30)
MLB: 1B Ryan Zimmerman, Washington Nationals (36)
NFL: WR Steve Largent, Hall of Fame (66)
2019: New York Mets 1B Pete Alonso broke the MLB rookie record by homering for the 53rd time of the season, surpassing Aaron Judge’s record of 52 in 2017
2010: Cincinnati Reds clinched the division for the 1st time in 15 years after Jay Bruce launched a legendary walk-off HR to lead the Reds’ 3-2 win over the Astros
1997: San Diego Padres OF Tony Gwynn tied Honus Wagner’s all-time record with his 8th consecutive batting title
1988: Los Angeles Dodgers SP Orel Hershiser set a new MLB record with 59 consecutive scoreless IP
1985: Cincinnati Reds SP Tom Browning became the 1st rookie in 30 years to record 20 wins in a season (Bob Grimm, 1954)
1969: Minnesota Vikings QB Joe Kapp set an NFL record with 7 TD passes in a 54-14 victory over the Baltimore Colts
1960: In the final at-bat of his illustrious MLB career, Boston Red Sox OF Ted Williams hit a solo home run at Fenway Park
1951: Los Angeles Rams QB Norm Van Brocklin threw for a then-record 554 passing yards
1941: Boston Red Sox OF Ted Williams went 6-8 in a doubleheader against the A’s to end the season, raising his batting average to .406; he is the last player in MLB history to hit over .400
1920: A grand jury in Cook County, IL indicted 8 White Sox (7 current players, 1 former), charging them with conspiracy to fix the 1919 World Series
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