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What Happened in Sports: August 1, 2021
See what happened in sports on August 1, 2021 ft. Jonah Heim's consecutive walk-off HRs, Cubs star trio hitting HRs in their new debuts, and more!
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August 1st, 2021 was highlighted by C Jonah Heim becoming the first MLB rookie and first player in Rangers history to hit walk-off HRs during consecutive games as he capped off Texas’ victory over Seattle again. All three of the Cubs former star players (Anthony Rizzo, Javy Baez, & Kris Bryant) hit a HR during their debuts with their new teams, setting a MLB record. Brian Goodwin and Yadiel Hernandez both added walk-off bombs as well while Maikel Franco and Tyler Wade made amazing plays at the hot corner.
See what happened in sports on August 1st last year, headlined by TJ Warren‘s career-high 53-point game and the Raptors’ dominant fourth-quarter led them to a win over the Lakers. 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, notable birthdays, and a quick recap of significant events on this day in sports history.
What a play. 😱 pic.twitter.com/ZNACq0QmsJ
— MLB (@MLB) August 1, 2021
Déjà vu but in powder blue! pic.twitter.com/8fUXEopndv
— Texas Rangers (@Rangers) August 1, 2021
It’s always a Goodwin when you #walkoff! pic.twitter.com/6iOv7azcFB
— MLB (@MLB) August 1, 2021
See you later!
Yadiel Hernández walks it off with his 2nd HR of the day. pic.twitter.com/FN1vzb1540
— MLB (@MLB) August 1, 2021
T-Wade is smooth with it. pic.twitter.com/BhTvTw1lRc
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) August 1, 2021
August 1, 1936: 22 countries competed in the very 1st Olympic basketball competition in Berlin, Germany
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 1, 2021
August 1, 2011: During the 2011 NBA lockout, Oklahoma City #Thunder SF Kevin Durant took his talents to the legendary Rucker Park where he dropped 66 PTS in iconic fashion with the crowd storming the court as the announcer declared him “the best”
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 5, 2021
Edgerrin James’ HOF resume:
– 4x Pro Bowl
– 2x 1st Team All-Pro, 2x 2nd Team
– 1999 NFL OROY
– 2x NFL RUSH YDS Leader
– 2000 NFL YScm Leader
– 2000s All-Decade Team
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 2, 2021
Edgerrin James’ ranks in #Colts history:
– 1st in career RUSH YDS (9,226), RUSH TD (64), RUSH YDS/GP (96.1), & RUSH ATT (2,188)
– 1st in Season RUSH YDS (1,709) & 3rd-5th (1,553-1,506)
– 1st in Season YScm (2,303)
– T-3rd in Season RUSH TD x3 (13)pic.twitter.com/wzzSDMjR7C
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 2, 2021
Most career RUSH YDS in Indianapolis #Colts history:
1. Edgerrin James (9,226)
2. Lydell Mitchell (5,487)
3. Marshall Faulk (5,320)
4. Eric Dickerson (5,194)
5. Lenny Moore (5,174)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 2, 2021
Most RUSH YDS during 1 season in Indianapolis #Colts history:
1. 2000 Edgerrin James (1,709)
2. 1988 Eric Dickerson (1,659)
3. 1999 Edgerrin James (1,553)
4. 2004 Edgerrin James (1,548)
5. 2005 Edgerrin James (1,506)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 2, 2021
Most career RUSH TD in Indianapolis #Colts history:
1. Edgerrin James (64)
2. Lenny Moore (63)
3. Tom Matte (45)
4. Marshall Faulk (42)
T5. Alan Ameche & Don McCauley (40)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 11, 2021
Madison Bumgarner’s ranks in San Francisco #Giants history:
– 1st in career Postseason Ks (87), Wins (8), & IP (102.1)
– 4th in career Ks (1,794)
– 5th in career WHIP (1.111)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 2, 2021
Madison Bumgarner’s MLB postseason ranks:
– 1st in World Series ERA (0.25) & WHIP (0.528)
– T-4th in season Wins (4)
– 1st in season IP (52.2) & GS (6)
– 2nd in career (3) & season SHO (2)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 2, 2021
Lowest career World Series ERA in MLB history (min. 20 IP):
1. Madison Bumgarner (0.25)
2. Jack Billingham (0.36)
3. Harry Brecheen (0.83)
4. Claude Osteen (0.86)
5. Babe Ruth (0.87)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 2, 2021
August 1, 1973: New York #Nets acquired C Willie Sojourner and future HOF SF Julius “Dr. J” Erving from the Virginia Squires for the draft rights to PF Kermit Washington and cash considerations
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 1, 2021
Adam Jones’ career resume:
– 5x All Star
– 4x Gold Glove
– 2013 Silver Slugger
– 3x top-15 AL MVP candidate
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 2, 2021
Adam Jones is the Baltimore #Orioles career leader among CF in:
– Hits (1,618)
– HR (248)
– RBI (803)
– GP (1,556)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 2, 2021
August 1, 2020: Indiana #Pacers SF T.J. Warren went off for a career-high 53 PTS (20-29 FG; 9-12 3P) during Indiana’s victory over Philadelphia in the Orlando bubble
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 1, 2021
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1:10 PM: Cincinnati Reds (55-50) vs. New York Mets (55-48)
4:05 PM: Houston Astros (64-41) vs. San Francisco Giants (65-39)
7:00 PM: Boston Red Sox (63-43) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (63-42)
NBA: SG Austin Rivers, Free Agent (turns 29)
MLB: SS Aledmys Diaz, Houston Astros (31)
MLB: SP Madison Bumgarner, Arizona Diamondbacks (32)
NFL: OT Bobby Massie, Denver Broncos (32)
NFL: WR Mike Wallace, Retired after 2018 (35)
MLB: OF Adam Jones, Last played in 2019 (36)
MLB: RP Brandon Kintzler, Philadelphia Phillies (37)
NFL: RB Edgerrin James, Hall of Fame (43)
2020: Indiana Pacers SF T.J. Warren went off for a career-high 53 PTS (20-29 FG; 9-12 3P) during the Pacers victory against Philadelphia in the Orlando bubble
2016: Los Angeles Dodgers acquired SP Rich Hill and OF Josh Reddick from the Athletics for P Frankie Montas and 2 prospects
2016: San Diego Padres traded SP Luis Castillo to the Miami Marlins for SP Colin Rea just 2 days after originally acquiring him from Miami; Castillo was later sent to Cincinnati on January 17, 2017, and has become a premier Cy Young candidate
2011: During the 2011 NBA lockout, Oklahoma City Thunder SF Kevin Durant took his talents to the legendary Rucker Park where he dropped 66 PTS in iconic fashion with the crowd storming the court as the announcer declared him “the best”
2005: Baltimore Orioles 1B Rafael Palmeiro became the highest-profile player to be suspended for the use of PEDs (10 games)
1994: Baltimore Orioles SS Cal Ripken Jr. became just the 2nd player to appear during 2,000 consecutive games in MLB history
1978: Cincinnati Reds 3B Pete Rose failed to record a hit in a 16-4 loss to Atlanta, ending his 44-game hitting streak — the longest since DiMaggio’s record
1973: New York Nets acquired C Willie Sojourner and future HOF SF Julius “Dr. J” Erving from the Virginia Squires for the draft rights to PF Kermit Washington and cash considerations
1945: San Francisco Giants OF Mel Ott became just the 3rd player (1st in NL history) to hit 500 career home runs in MLB history
1936: 22 countries competed in the very 1st Olympic basketball competition in Berlin, Germany
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