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What Happened in Sports: August 11, 2020
What happened in sports on August 11, 2020 ft. Dame's career-high-tying 61 points, 2020 NFL Hard Knocks' premiere, and more!
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‘Today in Sports’ on August 11th, 2020 was highlighted by Damian Lillard’s ridiculous performance against the Mavericks, the season premiere of Hard Knocks in LA, and walk-offs across the MLB. Check out everything that happened in sports on August 11th last year and the Best in Sports from exactly a year ago.
This daily sports article includes real headlines only (no clickbait rumors), all of the best highlights, interesting facts from around the NFL, NBA, & MLB, the main games to watch, top performances of the day, significant birthdays, and a quick recap of notable events on this day in sports history.
💦 Career-high tying 61 POINTS
🎯 9 3PM, 18-18 FTM
🔥 1st back-to-back 50-point games in POR history@Dame_Lillard ERUPTS AGAIN, leading the @trailblazers into sole possession of the West’s #8 seed! pic.twitter.com/xPxA40Xcwl
— NBA (@NBA) August 12, 2020
No matter the score or situation, you know Chad’s giving 110% #RootedInOakland pic.twitter.com/z3A20xIN7q
— Oakland A’s (@Athletics) August 12, 2020
He came.
He Shaw.
HE WALKED IT OFF 🔥 pic.twitter.com/y1yDmiZit0
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) August 12, 2020
HOPEL̶E̶S̶S̶.#JuntosMiami pic.twitter.com/LCmzsXV8l1
— Miami Marlins (@Marlins) August 12, 2020
DEVIN BOOKER POSTER 🤯 pic.twitter.com/6ihkoPunos
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) August 11, 2020
Hey @CincinnatiZoo,
Are you guys missing a goat? pic.twitter.com/TjjrQkWvLs
— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) August 12, 2020
Jonathan Villar: NOT junior varsity! 😱 #Marlins | #JuntosMiami pic.twitter.com/Hw7Rf1C6qM
— Fish On The Farm (@marlinsminors) August 11, 2020
THINGS ARE HAPPENING!!!! pic.twitter.com/4gYcVQiGWz
— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) August 12, 2020
Our first 2020 extra innings experience is imminent …
Buckle up. pic.twitter.com/uHCZgTGgmT
— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) August 12, 2020
An inside-the-parker for the lead!
This game is wild. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/faI37Jwsu0
— MLB (@MLB) August 12, 2020
Career-highs in PTS (24) and REB (11) for Keldon Johnson keep the @spurs afloat in the Western Conference playoff race! #GoSpursGo #WholeNewGame pic.twitter.com/pVWNFAq9BI
— NBA (@NBA) August 11, 2020
😤 T H A N A S I S 😤 pic.twitter.com/pLN03hdJd7
— NBA (@NBA) August 12, 2020
Jaylen floated ✈️ pic.twitter.com/qAL9ZlOofy
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) August 11, 2020
Kemba showing off his handle 😱 pic.twitter.com/yB9b63kcn9
— NBA TV (@NBATV) August 11, 2020
Sheesh, Kristaps! 🐰 pic.twitter.com/7jKIDT0WrX
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) August 11, 2020
🚫
Ja on both ends.
— NBA (@NBA) August 11, 2020
OMG 😱 @HGiiizzle 🤯🔥✌️✨🐨
Our @Chevron High Performance Play of the Game! pic.twitter.com/lXscioMa6z
— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) August 12, 2020
Bases loaded? Manny will take care of that. pic.twitter.com/4nowf2NBIu
— MLB (@MLB) August 12, 2020
Make a play, Trea! pic.twitter.com/zjge816NnS
— MLB (@MLB) August 12, 2020
feel better buddy pic.twitter.com/9oAyvF4IQi
— Nationals on MASN (@masnNationals) August 11, 2020
We have liftoff! 🚀
@hunterpence | #SFGiants pic.twitter.com/vqbQTgvuIq
— SFGiants (@SFGiants) August 12, 2020
Giants (+150 ML) win the game off a Crawford RBI single in the 10th 7-6 as the Astros have lost 6 of 7 pic.twitter.com/tXk4aKDvSp
— Bet The Bases (@betthebases) August 12, 2020
Wow. A little self-preservation for Gio Gonzalez: pic.twitter.com/XpjY9P5hSD
— Adam Spencer (@AdamSpencer4) August 11, 2020
.@JGyorko05 for the lead! #ThisIsMyCrew pic.twitter.com/TD8QfENJ8O
— Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) August 12, 2020
🔥 17 first-quarter points for TLC! 🔥@BrooklynNets | #WholeNewGame pic.twitter.com/AjqphkZsgB
— NBA (@NBA) August 11, 2020
Tracy Porter's pick-six had New Orleans ready to celebrate.
Watch the @Saints Super Bowl XLIV victory with NFL GamePass: https://t.co/3yQtk4tAZ4 pic.twitter.com/Srt8Spta9V
— NFL (@NFL) April 16, 2020
You’ll fall in love with Ramón Laureano’s speed, but you’ll want to marry Ramón Laureano’s arm. W O W ! pic.twitter.com/3dRaPkL249
— Oakland A’s (@Athletics) August 12, 2018
👀 the BEST 6 PLAYS from the @Suns 6 straight wins in Orlando! #RisePHX #WholeNewGame pic.twitter.com/eOfjfvnwsc
— NBA (@NBA) August 11, 2020
[See More]
10:00 PM: 2020 NFL Hard Knocks Premiere
2:00 PM: Houston Rockets (44-25) vs. San Antonio Spurs (31-38)
4:30 PM: Phoenix Suns (32-39) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (42-28)
5:00 PM: Boston Celtics (47-23) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (33-38)
6:30 PM: Portland Trail Blazers (33-39) vs. Dallas Mavericks (43-30)
7:00 PM: Atlanta Braves (11-7) vs. New York Yankees (10-6)
7:10 PM: Chicago Cubs (10-3) vs. Cleveland Indians (10-7)
9:40 PM: Oakland Athletics (12-5) vs. Los Angeles Angels (6-11)
9:40 PM: San Diego Padres (10-7) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (11-6)
[Highlights] PG Damian Lillard, POR (@DAL): 61 PTS (17-32 FG), 8 AST, 5 REB, 0 BLK, 1 STL, 0 TO [Player of the Day]
[Highlight] SG Devin Booker, PHX (@PHI): 35 PTS (11-24 FG), 7 AST, 9 REB, 0 BLK, 1 STL, 2 TO
[Highlight] PF Kristaps Porzingis, DAL (v.POR): 36 PTS (12-17 FG), 0 AST, 6 REB, 2 BLK, 0 STL, 2 TO
[Highlight] PG Ja Morant, MEM (v.BOS): 26 PTS (7-13 FG), 13 AST, 4 REB, 2 BLK, 1 STL, 3 TO
[Highlight] SF Jayson Tatum, BOS (@MEM): 29 PTS (10-13 FG), 2 AST, 6 REB, 0 BLK, 1 STL, 5 TO
[Highlights] SP Dylan Bundy, LAA (v.OAK): 7.0 IP, 0 ER, 4 H, 10 K, 1 BB, W
[Highlight] C Manny Pina, MIL (v.MIN): 2-4, 2 HR, 3 RBI, 2 R, 0 BB
[Highlight] OF Eddie Rosario, MIN (@MIL): 2-5, 2 HR, 3 RBI, 2 R, 0 BB
[Highlight] OF Jason Heyward, CHC (@CLE): 3-4, 1 HR, 4 RBI, 1 R, 0 BB
[Highlight] SP Hyun-Jin Ryu, TOR (v.MIA): 6.0 IP, 1 ER, 2 H, 7 K, 2 BB, ND
NBA: F Kevin Knox, New York Knicks (turns 21)
NFL: WR Curtis Samuel, Carolina Panthers (24)
MLB: 2B Michael Chavis, Boston Red Sox (25)
NFL: DL Shelby Harris, Denver Broncos (29)
NBA: PG Patty Mills, San Antonio Spurs (32)
MLB: 3B Pablo Sandoval, San Francisco Giants (34)
NFL: P Andy Lee, Arizona Cardinals (38)
1999: The Washington Wizards acquired C Isaac Austin from the Orlando Magic for 4 players including C Ben Wallace and SG Tim Legler
1998: With his 47th of the season, Cardinals 1B Mark McGwire broke Hack Wilson’s NL record for HRs before September 1st (1930) with 20 days to spare
1987: Athletics 1B Mark McGwire tied the AL rookie HR record with his 38th home run of the season
1986: At 45 years old, Reds player-manager Pete Rose recorded 4 singles and a double, setting an NL record with his 10th career 5-hit game
1982: Twins SP Terry Felton was charged with a 6-3 loss to the Angels, dropping his career record to 0-14 — the worst individual start to a career in MLB history; he would ultimately finish his career without a victory and 16 losses
1970: Phillies SP Jim Bunning became the 1st player since Cy Young to win 100 games in each league
1969: HOF SP Don Drysdale, the final Dodger left on the roster from Brooklyn, announced his retirement due to shoulder damage
1962: The very 1st NFL Hall of Fame Game is played as the Giants and Cardinals tie 21-21 in the new annual NFL preseason opener
1961: Milwaukee Braves SP Warren Spahn picked up his 300th career victory
1929: Yankees OF Babe Ruth became the very 1st player in baseball history to ever reach 500 career home runs
1919: The Green Bay Packers, who have won an NFL-record 13 titles (9 NFL Championships, 4 Super Bowls), were officially founded by Curly Lambeau
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