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What Happened in Sports: August 3, 2022
See what happened in sports on August 3, 2022 ft. Drury bringing Slam Diego back, Cowboys adding Anthony Barr, Miguel Vargas' MLB debut, and more!
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August 3rd, 2022 was highlighted by Brandon Drury blasting a Grand Slam as ‘Slam Diego’ won convincingly against Colorado in the debuts of Juan Soto, Josh Bell, and Drury himself. Dallas signed four-time Pro Bowl linebacker Anthony Barr on a 1y/$3M deal to join Micah Parsons and an improving Cowboys defense, Dodgers’ rookie 3B Miguel Vargas had a historic MLB debut, while J.P. Crawford made a full-extension diving snag on a liner in SEA’s win over NYY. Brian Reynolds also launched a walk-off HR off Milwaukee’s new closer Devin Williams.
See what happened in sports on this day in recent years:
– August 3, 2021: Lakers solidified their bench, Bulls landed DeMar DeRozan, a record Steph Curry extension, and more!
– August 3, 2020: Zion‘s Pelicans beating Ja Morant‘s Grizzlies, Nelson Cruz walked it off for the Twins, and more!
– August 3, 2019: NFL HOF ceremonies, a combined Houston no-hitter, Buehler dominated from the mound, 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.
Brandon Drury is the 1st player to hit a Grand Slam during his San Diego #Padres debut in franchise historypic.twitter.com/vSYhWVhFul
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 4, 2022
Anthony Barr's #Vikings LB records:
– Career QBH (44)
– Seasons (4) of 7+ QBH
– GP (10) of 2+ QBH
– Rookie FR-TD (1)
– Career SK (13.5) & QBH (31) in 1st 5 seasons
– Pro Bowls (4) in 1st 5 seasons
– T-most FF (2) or FR (2) in 1 GP
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 4, 2022
Most career QBH by a LB in Minnesota #Vikings history:
1. Anthony Barr (44)
2. Chad Greenway (42)
3. E.J Henderson (36)
4. Eric Kendricks (27)^
5. Ben Leber (22)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 4, 2022
It's a glovely day in NYC. pic.twitter.com/PfUyg7VDlg
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) August 3, 2022
Raise it! Bryan Reynolds walks it off!
(MLB x @CapitalOne) pic.twitter.com/w5QlhAnLQB
— MLB (@MLB) August 4, 2022
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12:10 PM: Toronto Blue Jays (58-45) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (54-49)
12:20 PM: Philadelphia Phillies (55-48) vs. Atlanta Braves (63-41)
1:05 PM: Seattle Mariners (56-49) vs. New York Yankees (70-35)
2:10 PM: Boston Red Sox (53-52) vs. Houston Astros (67-38)
9:45 PM: Los Angeles Dodgers (70-33) vs. San Francisco Giants (51-53)
NFL: QB Zach Wilson, New York Jets (turns 23)
MLB: OF Luis Robert, Chicago White Sox (25)
NFL: RB Ronald Jones II, Kansas City Chiefs (25)
NFL: S Derwin James, Los Angeles Chargers (26)
MLB: 3B Alec Bohm, Philadelphia Phillies (26)
NBA: G Kendrick Nunn, Los Angeles Lakers (27)
MLB: SP Zac Gallen, Arizona Diamondbacks (27)
NFL: RB Todd Gurley, Last played in 2020 (28)
NFL: LB Kwon Alexander, New York Jets (28)
NFL: LB Dante Fowler, Dallas Cowboys (28)
NFL: K Younghoe Koo, Atlanta Falcons (28)
NFL: QB Tom Brady, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (45)
MLB: 3B Troy Glaus, Retired after 2010 (46)
2021: Chicago Bulls acquired F DeMar DeRozan for 3y/$85M in a sign-and-trade with the San Antonio Spurs receiving PF Thad Young, F Al-Farouq Aminu, a 2025 1st Rd pick, and 2 2nd Rd picks
2004: St. Louis Cardinals 1B Albert Pujols became the very 1st player to hit 30+ HR during each of his 1st 3 career seasons in MLB history
2000: Orlando Magic acquired SG Tracy McGrady from the Raptors and SF Grant Hill from the Detroit Pistons in 2 separate deals on the same day with future 4x DPOY and NBA Champion Ben Wallace being sent to Detroit
1989: Cincinnati Reds set 3 MLB records in their 18-2 destruction of the Houston Astros: Most Hits (16) in an inning – Most players (7) with 2 Hits in 1 inning – Most singles (12) in an inning
1986: The 1st “American Bowl” was held at Wembley Stadium in London between the Dallas Cowboys and Chicago Bears
1960: Cleveland Indians traded MGR Joe Gordon to the Detroit Tigers for MGR Jimmy Dykes, the 1st and only manager-for-manager trade in MLB history
1949: The Basketball Association of America (BAA), which included the BOS Celtics, MPLS Lakers, NY Knicks, PHI Warriors, and RNY Royals merged with the National Basketball League (NBL), which included the SYR Nationals and Tri-Cities Blackhawks, to form the NBA
1948: Negro League legend SP Satchel Paige made his MLB debut with the Cleveland Indians at 41 years old, becoming the oldest player to ever make his MLB debut
1906: Washington Senators SP Tom Hughes became the very 1st player to win a 1-0 game in extra innings off of his own HR in MLB history against as the Senators defeated the St. Louis Browns
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