By Pro Sports Outlook, The Front Office for Fans
Aug 06, 2019

August 6th, 2019 was highlighted by the premiere of NFL Hard Knocks, Mike Tauchman’s HR robbery, and Bo Bichette’s historic start to his career. Check out the Best in Sports for 8/6

This daily sports article includes real headlines only (no clickbait rumors), all of the top highlights, interesting facts from around the NFL, NBA, & MLB, the main games to watch, best performances of the day, significant birthdays, and a quick recap of notable events on this day in sports history.

Bo’s record breaking start continues

Major Tauchman highlight in Camden

Chavis makes plays all over the IF

Bellinger spinning throw to 2B

Alvarez launches upper tank

Top 3 Spurs Plays of 2018-19

DeRozan best Spurs play in ’18-’19

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[Player of the Day] SP Dinelson Lamet, SD (@SEA): 7 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 12 K, 4 BB, W

SP Zack Wheeler, NYM (v.MIA): 8 IP, 0 ER, 8 H, 5 K, 1 BB, W

OF Jorge Soler, KC (@BOS): 2-2, 2 HR, 4 RBI, 2 R, 2 BB

DH Nelson Cruz, MIN (v.ATL): 4-5, 2 HR, 4 RBI, 2 R

SP Clayton Kershaw, LAD (v.STL): 7 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 9 K, 1 BB, W

NFL: RB Kareem Hunt, Cleveland Browns (turns 24)

NFL: WR Donte Moncrief, Pittsburgh Steelers (26)

MLB: P John Gant, St. Louis Cardinals (27)

MLB: SS Wilmer Flores, Arizona Diamondbacks (28)

MLB: P Jake McGee, Colorado Rockies (33)

NBA: C David Robinson, Hall of Fame (54)

2004: The 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: The Philadelphia 76ers traded C Dikembe Mutumbo to the New Jersey Nets for SF Keith Van Horn and C Todd MacCulloch

1993: The Blue Jays acquired OF Rickey Henderson from the Athletics for RP Steve Karsay and a prospect

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: 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 with a single team

1963: The 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, 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

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