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The Best in Sports: August 8, 2019
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‘The Best in Sports’ is a daily PSO original series showcasing the best highlights, facts, and stories going on in the land of the NFL, NBA, & MLB every day. Get a recap on EVERYTHING that happened yesterday here.
Here is the best from August 8, 2019:
Technically, football was back last week, but the Hall of Fame Game is more of a tease than an actual unofficial return of football. Having multiple TV screens going, constant updates, and nonstop action is what makes football so great. No better highlight epitomized this than the hit below. Football is back babbyyyy!
RIP Gardner Minshew pic.twitter.com/ZUtMlrLIjQ
— Bryce Parker (@bryce_parker26) August 9, 2019
Related: NFL Home Page
The Cleveland Browns had a significant day that started with trading the one player that didn’t align with the new culture established in Cleveland. That culture was shining bright later in the night as Baker and the starters drove right down the field and when the team celebrated around a walk-on like they had just won the division. Special things might be in store for Cleveland this year.
Duke Johnson has 3y/11.5M left on his contract, but Houston can waive him going forward w/ no dead cap. A 3rd/4th rd pick is still a high price to pay for an almost strictly 3rd down back. Browns GM John Dorsey was clearly waiting until an offer was too good to pass up, like this
— Pro Sports Outlook (@prosportoutlook) August 8, 2019
Baker throwing DARTS.@CALLME_WOOD on the catch.@Browns TD! #WASvsCLE pic.twitter.com/m78YnvCTXy
— NFL (@NFL) August 8, 2019
Four months ago, Damon Sheehy-Guiseppi was sleeping outside because he couldn’t afford a hotel.
He talked his way into a contract with the @Browns and today he scored an 86-yard punt return TD!
What. A. Moment. @damon015 pic.twitter.com/apiNylE7Wn— NFL (@NFL) August 9, 2019
Related: Browns Highlights | Browns Team Page
Bo Bichette has been absolutely on fire since getting the call-up two weeks ago. The real question is when (if ever) will he slow down?
@19boknows has had an unreal start to his MLB career 👏 https://t.co/QOU7XPaaCo
— Pro Sports Outlook (@prosportoutlook) August 9, 2019
.@19boknows has set a new @MLB record with a 2B in 9 straight games.
This is his 11th game. pic.twitter.com/RbTjYma0eM
— MLB Stats (@MLBStats) August 9, 2019
.@19boknows is the 1st rookie with an XBH in 9 straight games since Ted Williams in 1939.
h/t: @StatsbySTATS pic.twitter.com/XBfNgx3rgn
— MLB Stats (@MLBStats) August 9, 2019
Related: Toronto Blue Jays Facts to Know
Chris Sale has struggled in his age-30 season, but didn’t show any signs of age during his 2-hitter shutout where he joined a coveted class of players after he recorded his 200th strikeout. Not to mention, it was the other pitcher that had spectacular defense behind him, not Sale (as seen below).
Chris Sale is just the 5th pitcher to have 7 straight seasons of 200+ Ks (W. Johnson, Seaver, Clemens, Scherzer). pic.twitter.com/FvWcRyAcot
— MLB Stats (@MLBStats) August 9, 2019
Just call him Superman. 😱
(MLB x @ScottsLawnCare) pic.twitter.com/sYNOVeNUki
— MLB (@MLB) August 9, 2019
Related: Boston Red Sox Facts to Know
Many things have been said about the Giants selecting Daniel Jones over Dwayne Haskins. But if (preseason) Game 1 of their NFL careers was any indication, the G-Men won’t second guess their decision.
.@Daniel_Jones10 put up a PERFECT passer rating in his first NFL action: 5-for-5, 67 yards, 1 TD.
Every throw from the @Giants QB’s performance 👏 pic.twitter.com/0r5JRQOOfJ
— NFL (@NFL) August 9, 2019
#Browns rookie LB Mack Wilson picks off #Redskins rookie QB Dwayne Haskins and takes it back 40 yards for a TD pic.twitter.com/HgdriZcUXH
— NFL Update (@MySportsUpdate) August 9, 2019
Greedy Williams picks off Dwayne Haskins. pic.twitter.com/tlq03wu0vm
— NFL Update (@MySportsUpdate) August 9, 2019
Related: Team Highlights
As an FCS player, Jimmy Moreland went under the radar in pre-draft evaluations, but the “People’s Corner” is starting to show why the Redskins are so optimistic about the rookie cornerback.
Moreland gets the crown of his helmet right in the sweet spot for his 1st FF of the night https://t.co/iBMmqBI44m
— Pro Sports Outlook (@prosportoutlook) August 9, 2019
Outside of the splash turnovers, the rookie CB made his presence felt here on tight man coverage resulting in a crucial 3rd down PD (he would cause his 1st FF on the next play) https://t.co/nwSsZxvorT
— Pro Sports Outlook (@prosportoutlook) August 9, 2019
Another day, another HR record for the Bronx Bombers.
With their third HR tonight, the Yankees become the first team in Major League history to hit 19HR in a four-game span (5, 6, 5, 3).
— Yankees PR Dept. (@YankeesPR) August 9, 2019
Related: New York Yankees Facts to Know
On Thursday, the NBA focused on the best of Philadelphia’s 2018-19 season.
Joel Embiid drive & windmill
Ben Simmons behind-the-back
Joel Embiid follows up his missCountin’ down the TOP 3 @sixers PLAYS of the 2018-19 season! #TeamDay
Which was your favorite? pic.twitter.com/dXilzgK6YT
— NBA (@NBA) August 8, 2019
21 x 25… we showcase the BEST of @JoelEmbiid & @BenSimmons25 connecting for the @sixers this past season! #TeamDay pic.twitter.com/VNly0jSFOH
— NBA (@NBA) August 8, 2019
Related: Philadelphia 76ers Highlights
The Field of Dreams is becoming a reality.
This is awesome.
Yanks, White Sox to play at ‘Field of Dreams’ in ’20
https://t.co/anuApNu2WK— Josh Kraushaar (@HotlineJosh) August 8, 2019
Related: MLB Headlines
From Paxton Lynch getting his revenge against Denver to a former rugby star scoring on his first touch, the NFL’s 1st full day of preseason games had no shortage of highlights. Here’s the best:
.@PaxtonLynch lays out for the @Seahawks TD! #DENvsSEA pic.twitter.com/IUbr8Via3w
— NFL (@NFL) August 9, 2019
In his first football game ever. On his first NFL touch.
Former England rugby superstar Christian Wade just scored a 65-yard TD!!!@ChristianWade3 #INDvsBUF pic.twitter.com/4You01TFXz
— NFL (@NFL) August 9, 2019
.@Eagles QB @NateSudfeld goes DEEP for the 75-yard TD throw! #TENvsPHI pic.twitter.com/YQ1hY4H7BA
— NFL (@NFL) August 9, 2019
A beauty of a throw by Ryan Tannehill to give the @Titans the lead in Philly.#TENvsPHI pic.twitter.com/vdjeemvDGq
— NFL (@NFL) August 9, 2019
Related: NFL Highlights
Jeff McNeil and DJ LeMahieu are leading their respective leagues’ batting races right now.
The last time the batting crowns were won by players from teams in the SAME city? 1942.https://t.co/iTOmFkBfxf
— Sarah Langs (@SlangsOnSports) August 8, 2019
Duke Johnson could be a great fit with Deshaun Watson and Texans https://t.co/CygICdvwR0
— Poker Articles (@PokerArticles) August 8, 2019
CJ McCollum talks loyalty to Portland, Kawhi Leonard, & USA Basketball | The Woj Pod – Powcast Sports https://t.co/IiqBFfycZ3
— Powcast Sports (@POWCASTSPORTS) August 6, 2019
Related: What’s Hot
Kansas City Royals vs. Detroit Tigers
Related: Games of the Day
#PlayerOfTheDay Chris Sale was back to his Cy Young caliber self, shutting out the Angels over 8 IP w/ 13 Ks & 0 BBs. He became just the 5th pitcher in MLB history to record 200 Ks in 7 consecutive seasons, joining Walter Johnson, Tom Seaver, Roger Clemens, and Max Scherzer https://t.co/SfYtTU9Ke5
— Pro Sports Outlook (@prosportoutlook) August 9, 2019
Related: Players of the Day
Two young phenoms showing a glimpse of their bright futures
.@tatis_jr has the most HR (22) in a season by a SS before their 21st birthday. pic.twitter.com/XC6Jfki5B3
— MLB Stats (@MLBStats) August 9, 2019
Ronald Acuña Jr. is the 3rd player in MLB history to have a 30 home runs and 25 stolen bases in their age-21 season or younger.
The other two players to do so are Mike Trout (2012) and Andruw Jones (1998). pic.twitter.com/bnRSdPheWn— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) August 9, 2019
Related: Facts to Know
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