HOT
What Happened in Sports: August 6, 2021
What happened in sports on August 6, 2021 ft. Josh Allen's historic extension, KD re-signing, SGA's extension with OKC, Marte's GW-HR, & more!
WHEC TV
August 6th, 2021 was remembered for Josh Allen signing a record-breaking extension with the Buffalo Bills, including the most guaranteed money of any NFL contract ever. Kevin Durant agreed to an extension with Brooklyn, OKC announced their extension with Shai Gilegous-Alexander, and the Clippers re-signed Reggie Jackson. Starling Marte hit a walk-off HR on the same day Ramon Laureano was suspended for 80 games. Trevor Story sparked an insane infield relay while the Hornets added F/G Kelly Oubre.
See what happened in sports on August 6th last year, headlined by Dame‘s franchise record-tying 11 3PM and many walk-off victories across the MLB. 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.
Teamwork makes the dream work! 😱 pic.twitter.com/jQf6k5kMcQ
— MLB (@MLB) August 7, 2021
just going to leave this here… pic.twitter.com/4tymZwS1AA
— Oakland A’s (@Athletics) August 7, 2021
ROWDY TELLEZ PINCH HIT 💣
BREWERS LEAD!#ThisIsMyCrew pic.twitter.com/YFlNRpGmTA
— Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) August 4, 2021
Let’s get Rowdy!@Brewers walk it off in the 10th. pic.twitter.com/VpliV85IQz
— MLB (@MLB) August 7, 2021
Sanó my! pic.twitter.com/gmvJyoolHd
— Minnesota Twins (@Twins) August 7, 2021
Blocked by Batum.
France advances.
What a finish. #Tokyo2020 #Basketball
(🎥: @NBCOlympics)pic.twitter.com/JS1djeBcIt
— NBA (@NBA) August 5, 2021
Brian Goodwin comes up clutch! pic.twitter.com/6d5e8fqWZr
— MLB (@MLB) August 6, 2021
Gardy party. #Walkoff pic.twitter.com/6a1wKophIY
— MLB (@MLB) August 7, 2021
Josh Allen is the Buffalo #Bills season record holder for:
– PASS YDS (4,544)
– PASS TD (37)
– CMP (396)
– CMP% (69.2%)
– PASS RTG (107.2)
– QBR (81.7)
– Wins (13 tied)
pic.twitter.com/U75FArBj2N
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 22, 2021
Josh Allen is the 1st player with 4,500+ PASS YDS/35+ PASS TD/5+ RUSH TD during 1 season and the 1st player to record 300+ PASS YDS/70+ CMP%/50+ RUSH YDS during 1 postseason GP in NFL history pic.twitter.com/52k9UEUKv0
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 22, 2021
David Robinson’s HOF resume:
– 10x All Star
– 4x All-NBA 1st Team, 2x 2nd Team, 4x 3rd Team
– 4x All-Defense 1st Team, 4x 2nd Team
– 2x NBA Champ
– 1995 MVP
– 1994 NBA PPG Leader, 1991 NBA RPG Leader, 1992 NBA BPG Leader
– 1990 ROY
– #50 retired by #Spurs
pic.twitter.com/2oPLdSAdJH
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 6, 2021
David Robinson’s ranks in #Spurs history:
– 1st in career FTM (6,035)
– Top 3 season BLK (320/319/305)
– 1st in season FTM (693)
– Most PTS in 1 GP (71)
– 2nd in career REB (10,497), STL (1,388), & BLK (2,954)
– 3rd in career PTS (20,790) & MIN (34,271)pic.twitter.com/pjqeziWStU
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 6, 2021
Most PTS during 1 GP in San Antonio #Spurs history:
1. David Robinson (71)
2. George Gervin (63)
3. LaMarcus Aldridge (56)
T4. Tony Parker & George Gervin (55)
pic.twitter.com/XQFpyLjHI2
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 6, 2021
Most BLK in a #Spurs season:
1. 1990-91 David Robinson (320)
2. 1989-90 David Robinson (319)
3. 1991-92 David Robinson (305)
4. 1980-81 George Johnson (278)
5. 1995-96 David Robinson (271)
6. 1993-94 David Robinson (265)
7. 1992-93 David Robinson (264)pic.twitter.com/dv3cdh6MHd
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 6, 2021
Kareem Hunt led the NFL in RUSH YDS (1,327) in 2017 and set the Kansas City #Chiefs rookie RUSH YDS record
pic.twitter.com/MYQTFyDoE6
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 6, 2021
Mike Tauchman has earned his pinstripes. pic.twitter.com/NFTxBhZXTE
— MLB (@MLB) August 7, 2019
[SEE MORE]
[SEE MORE]
7:00 PM: New York Mets (56-52) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (56-53)
7:05 PM: Seattle Mariners (58-52) vs. New York Yankees (59-49)
7:07 PM: Boston Red Sox (64-46) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (57-49)
8:10 PM: San Francisco Giants (69-40) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (65-44)
10:10 PM: Los Angeles Angels (55-54) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (65-44)
NFL: RB Kareem Hunt, Cleveland Browns (turns 26)
MLB: P John Gant, Minnesota Twins (29)
MLB: SS Wilmer Flores, San Francisco Giants (30)
MLB: RP Jake McGee, San Francisco Giants (35)
NBA: C David Robinson, Hall of Fame (56)
2004: Boston Celtics acquired PG Gary Payton, SF Rick Fox, and a 2006 first-round pick (which would become PG Rajon Rondo) from the Los Angeles Lakers for PG Chucky Atkins, C Chris Mihm, and SF Jumaine Jones
2002: Philadelphia 76ers traded C Dikembe Mutumbo to the New Jersey Nets for SF Keith Van Horn and C Todd MacCulloch
1973: As a result of his tragic and untimely passing just a few months earlier, former Pirates OF Roberto Clemente became just the 2nd player in history to be elected to the Hall of Fame without the standard 5-year waiting period (Lou Gehrig)
1972: Atlanta Braves OF Hank Aaron hit his 660th and 661st career home runs, passing Willie Mays for 2nd most HR all-time and broke Babe Ruth’s record for home runs on a single team which he still holds today (733 w/ Braves)
1963: Philadelphia Nationals NBA franchise officially announced their nickname would be changing to the “76ers”, a nod to the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia in 1776
1953: Over a year since leaving the game to serve in the Korean War, Boston Red Sox OF Ted Williams made his return to baseball but lost to the St. Louis Browns
1952: At 47 years old, St. Louis Browns SP Satchel Paige became the oldest player in MLB history to record a complete game or a shutout
1890: HOF SP Cy Young made his MLB debut with the Cleveland Spiders, allowing just 3 hits in an 8-1 victory over the Chicago Colts
Share what happened in sports with friends and follow for more great sports content!
