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What Happened in Sports: August 30, 2022
See what happened in sports on August 30, 2022 ft. Gardner-Johnson traded to PHI, NFL roster cuts, Framber Valdez making history, and more!
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August 30th, 2022 was highlighted by the Philadelphia Eagles acquiring DB Chauncey Gardner-Johnson from New Orleans. Every NFL team cut their roster down to 53 players, with notable names such as Alex Leatherwood, OJ Howard, Josh Gordon, and Phillip Lindsay being let go, Framber Valdez recorded his historic 22nd consecutive quality start, while Corbin Carroll notched five RBI’s through his first two games. Nick Gordon drove in six during MIN’s win over Boston, plus Aaron Judge continued the Yankees all-time power output this season with a 51st HR.
See what happened in sports on this day in recent years:
– August 30, 2021: Robbie Ray and Starling Marte made MLB history, many notable NFL cuts & trades, and more!
– August 30, 2020: Jamal Murray‘s 50-point game, NYY’s comeback vs. NYM, Vikings acquired Yannick, and more!
– August 30, 2019: Hudson got the bag, SG Eric Gordon‘s extension, Rendon‘s clutch walk-off for the Nats, and more!
WHAT HAPPENED IN SPORTS OVERVIEW: These posts showcase everything you need to see in pro sports all in one place EVERY DAY. This includes real headlines only (no clickbait rumors), all of the best highlights, interesting facts & records from around the NFL, NBA, & MLB, the main games to watch, notable birthdays, and a quick recap of significant events on this day in sports history.
Shaun Alexander’s career resume:
– 3x Pro Bowl
– 2005 All-Pro 1st Team, 2004 2nd Team
– 2005 NFL MVP & OPOY
– 2x NFL RUSH TD leader
– 2005 NFL RUSH YDS (1,880) leader
– 2000s NFL All-Decade
– #Seahawks career RUSH YDS (9,429) leaderpic.twitter.com/DkCAvwZTFO
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 5, 2022
Shaun Alexander’s #Seahawks records:
– Career RUSH YDS (9,429), TD (100), & YPG (79.2)
– Season RUSH YDS (1,880), TD (27), YPG (117.5), & YScm (1,958)
– Seasons (5) of 1,000+ RUSH YDS
– RUSH YDS (266) in 1 GP
– GP of 50+/100+/150+ RUSH YDSpic.twitter.com/k820uuAZzw
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 5, 2022
Most career RUSH YDS in Seattle #Seahawks history:
1. Shaun Alexander (9,429)
2. Chris Warren (6,706)
3. Curt Warner (6,705)
4. Marshawn Lynch (6,381)
5. Russell Wilson (4,689)pic.twitter.com/U3yP49D2XH
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 5, 2022
Most career RUSH TD in Seattle #Seahawks history:
1. Shaun Alexander (100)
2. Marshawn Lynch (58)
3. Curt Warner (55)
4. Chris Warren (44)
5. Sherman Smith (28)pic.twitter.com/pkYS6yBP5i
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 5, 2022
Most RUSH YDS during 1 GP in Seattle #Seahawks history:
1. 2001 Shaun Alexander (266)
2. 2015 Thomas Rawls (209)
3. 1983 Curt Warner (207)
4. 2006 Shaun Alexander (201)
5. 2004 Shaun Alexander (195)pic.twitter.com/eNyw6UPH3D
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 5, 2022
.@Eagles fans, meet your new DB @CGJXXIII ? pic.twitter.com/eY8G56Ch2G
— NFL (@NFL) August 31, 2022
[SEE MORE]
6:10 PM: Baltimore Orioles (67-60) vs. Cleveland Guardians (67-59)
7:10 PM: Los Angeles Dodgers (89-38) vs. New York Mets (82-47)
7:40 PM: Boston Red Sox (62-67) vs. Minnesota Twins (66-61)
9:45 PM: San Diego Padres (71-59) vs. San Francisco Giants (61-66)
NBA: SF Mikal Bridges, Phoenix Suns (turns 26)
MLB: P Taylor Hearn, Texas Rangers (28)
NFL: OT Duane Brown, New York Jets (37)
NFL: OT Joe Staley, Retired after 2019 (38)
MLB: SP Adam Wainwright, St. Louis Cardinals (41)
MLB: SP Cliff Lee, Retired after 2014 (44)
NFL: RB Shaun Alexander, Retired after 2008 (45)
NBA: C Robert Parish, Hall of Fame (69)
MLB: OF Ted Williams, Hall of Fame (104)
2021: Toronto Blue Jays SP Robbie Ray recorded the most Ks (1,241) through 1,000 career IP in MLB history, passing Yu Darvish (1,222)
2020: When Denver Nuggets PG Jamal Murray scored 50 PTS (21 in 4Q) to force a game 7 vs. Utah, it represented the most GP (4) with 50+ PTS across the NBA during 1 postseason in history with all 4 coming from Murray (2) or Donovan Mitchell (2) in the same 1st Rd series
1984: Boston Red Sox OF Jim Rice grounded into his 33rd double play of the season in a victory over the Minnesota Twins, setting a new MLB record. Rice extended his GIDP record to 36 which still stands as the all-time single-season MLB record
1922: For the 5th time of the season, New York Yankees OF Babe Ruth was ejected and subsequently suspended
1906: In the 1st game of a doubleheader victory over the Washington Senators, New York Highlanders SP Joe Doyle became the 1st pitcher to debut with 2 consecutive shutouts in MLB history
1905: HOF OF Ty Cobb made his MLB debut with the Detroit Tigers, recording a double for the 1st of his 4,189 career hits which stood as the MLB record until Pete Rose surpassed him on September 11, 1985 which was exactly 57 years after Cobb’s final game in 1928
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