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What Happened in Sports: April 6, 2022
See what happened in sports on April 6, 2022 ft. Jose Ramirez's record Cleveland extension, WR Stefan Diggs making big bucks in Buffalo, and more!
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April 6th, 2022 was highlighted by 3B Jose Ramirez signing the largest contract (5y/$124M) in Cleveland history that included a full no-trade clause, and is double the amount of the previous largest CLE deal ($60M). Stefon Diggs also got the big bucks from Buffalo, receiving a 4y/$96M extension following an abundance of records already set during his two years with the Bills. The Nets further solidified themselves as the kings of NY with the season sweep over the Knicks after a 21-point comeback. Luka also dropped a sick dime to Dorian Finney-Smith.
See what happened in sports on April 6th last year, headlined by OF Juan Soto hitting a walk-off in the Nationals’ first game of the season and Warriors PG Steph Curry dropping a 41-point explosion to spark a win against the eventual-champion Bucks, as well as what happened in sports on April 6th, 2020 ft. the 2020 NFL Draft going virtual for the first time in the event’s history and the NFL announcing the 2010’s All-Decade Team Ft. QB Tom Brady, DE JJ Watt, OLB Von Miller, and others.
WHAT HAPPENED IN SPORTS OVERVIEW: This daily sports post 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.
Stefon Diggs' career resume:
– 2x Pro Bowl
– 2020 All-Pro 1st Team
– 2020 NFL REC YDS (1,535) & REC (127) leader
– 2015 PFWA All-Rookie Team
– Most season REC YDS (1,535) & REC (127) in #Bills historypic.twitter.com/psR4XemsHW
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) April 10, 2022
Stefon Diggs' NFL records:
– Led NFL in REC YDS (1,535) in 1st season w/ new team
– REC YDS (1,535) & REC (127) in 1st season w/ new team
– REC (230) in 1st 2 seasons w/ new team
– 1st Playoffs Walk-off TD
– Season REC YDS (1,535) & REC (127) by 5th Rd Pkpic.twitter.com/IQ0GkUOnwR
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) April 10, 2022
Stefon Diggs' #Bills season records:
– REC YDS (1,535)
– REC (127)
– REC YPG (95.9)
– GP of 4+/5+/6+/8+/9+/10+ REC
– GP (8) of 100+ REC YDS [incl Playoffs]
– 1st to lead NFL in REC (127) or REC YDS (1,535)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) April 10, 2022
Most REC YDS during 1 season in Buffalo #Bills history:
1. 2020 Stefon Diggs (1,535)
2. 1998 Eric Moulds (1,368)
3. 2000 Eric Moulds (1,326)
4. 1989 Andre Reed (1,312)
5. 1994 Andre Reed (1,303)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) April 10, 2022
Most REC during 1 season in Buffalo #Bills history:
1. 2020 Stefon Diggs (127)
2. 2021 Stefon Diggs (103)
3. 2002 Eric Moulds (100)
T4. 2000 Eric Moulds & 2002 Peerless Price (94)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) April 10, 2022
This dime by Luka ? pic.twitter.com/VQoisgnvbD
— NBA TV (@NBATV) April 7, 2022
[SEE MORE]
7:30 PM: Brooklyn Nets (41-38) vs. New York Knicks (35-44)
8:00 PM: Boston Celtics (49-30) vs. Chicago Bulls (45-34)
8:00 PM: Washington Wizards (35-44) vs. Atlanta Hawks (41-38)
10:00 PM: Phoenix Suns (63-16) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (39-40)
NBA: PG Kira Lewis, New Orleans Pelicans (turns 21)
NFL: DB Jalen Mills, New England Patriots (28)
NFL: LB Neville Hewitt, Houston Texans (29)
NBA: PG Spencer Dinwiddie, Dallas Mavericks (29)
NFL: P Ty Long, Los Angeles Chargers (29)
NFL: WR Sterling Sharpe, Retired after 1994 (57)
2021: Atlanta Hawks recorded the most 3PM (11) without a miss during a single Quarter (3rd Qtr) in NBA history to spark a 123-107 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans
2020: NFL announced the 2010s All-Decade Team including QB Tom Brady, DE J.J. Watt, OLB Von Miller, among others
1996: Charlotte Hornets C Robert Parish passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (1,560) for the most career Games Played in NBA history. Parish finished with 1,611 GP which is still the most ever
1993: Green Bay Packers made a franchise-altering Free Agency signing in the way of future HOF DE Reggie White to a 4y/$17M deal. White won another DPOY in 1998 while he also made the Pro Bowl and an All-Pro Team during all 6 seasons in GB
1992: Baltimore Orioles defeated the Cleveland Indians 2-0 in the 1st regular season game at Camden Yards
1989: In his season debut, Los Angeles Dodgers SP Orel Hershiser‘s MLB-record run of 59 consecutive scoreless innings was snapped in a 4-3 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. Hershiser’s record streak still stands today
1975: In the last game of the regular season, Washington Bullets C Wes Unseld pulled down 30 rebounds to edge out Boston Celtics C Dave Cowens for the season REB title (14.8 to 14.7)
1973: Just a few short months after his tragic passing, the Pittsburgh Pirates hosted “Roberto Clemente Day” and retired the late HOFer’s #21 jersey
1973: New York Yankees 1B Ron Blomberg became the very 1st official DH in MLB history where he drew a bases-loaded walk and went 1-3 in the 15-5 loss to the Boston Red Sox. The DH was strictly reserved for the AL for almost 50 years until 2022
1972: The MLB regular season was delayed due to a player strike for the 1st time in the sport’s history
1970: A month short of his 40th birthday, San Francisco Giants OF Willie Mays hit a HR in an Opening Day victory over the San Diego Padres, beginning a then-record run of 4 straight games with a HR to start the season
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