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What Happened in Sports: August 20, 2022
See what happened in sports on August 20, 2022 ft. Pujols' historic game, Yankees 6th straight series loss, Cubs 9th inning comeback, and more!
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August 20th, 2022 was highlighted by MLB legend Albert Pujols blasting his 691st and 692nd HR in STL’s blowout of ARZ. NYY’s sparkling defense wasn’t enough as Toronto handed them a sixth straight series loss, the Cubs pulled off a thrilling comeback vs. MIL, and NBA’s “Assist Week” concluded with Steven Adams’ unreal full-court bomb to Ja Morant at #1. Nick Foles threw a slick no-look pass, Josh Allen returned to action with a long TD to Gabriel Davis, while KaVontae Turpin showed off electric speed as he notched kick & punt return TDs.
See what happened in sports on this day in recent years:
– August 20, 2021: NBA released the full 2021-22 schedule, Rob Williams and Travis d’Arnaud got extended, and more!
– August 20, 2020: Wolves won NBA Lottery, Lakers blew out Blazers in Game 2, Slam Diego’s historic HR, and more!
– August 20, 2019: Dallas extended LB Jaylon Smith, Nick Solak‘s epic debut, Starling Marte saved the day, 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.
OMG, @TheJudge44! ? pic.twitter.com/YSLW9BU10n
— MLB (@MLB) August 20, 2022
Another day and another amazing play from Oswaldo Cabrera!
(MLB x @budweiserusa) pic.twitter.com/6a4QmTkZJV
— MLB (@MLB) August 20, 2022
AND THE TOP ASSIST OF THE 2021-22 SZN…
Steven Adams and BIG 1??2?? link up for one of the most amazing buzzer-beaters you'll ever see!@RealStevenAdams | #NBAAssistWeek pic.twitter.com/pmqUcSfKQy
— NBA (@NBA) August 20, 2022
Claiming the #??2?? spot on the TOP 50 ASSISTS of 2021-22! #NBAAssistWeek
Bogdan Bogdanovic's (@LeaderOfHorde) 94-foot lob pass for a @TheTraeYoung buzzer-beater in MSG? pic.twitter.com/nzEJnpiKPn
— NBA (@NBA) August 20, 2022
Coming in at #??3?? on the TOP 50 ASSISTS of 2021-22:@facucampazzo went behind-the-back crazy! #NBAAssistWeek pic.twitter.com/93VmkkNn3J
— NBA (@NBA) August 20, 2022
#??4?? on the TOP 50 ASSISTS of the 21-22 SZN:
This behind-the-back dime from @Andre is a work of ART ??#NBAAssistWeek pic.twitter.com/M2W9qylE6r
— NBA (@NBA) August 20, 2022
Tipping off the TOP 5 on the TOP 50 Assists countdown:@TyHaliburton22 ? @StephensonLance ? @Obrissy ?#NBAAssistWeek x @Pacers pic.twitter.com/brHrhQj5TK
— NBA (@NBA) August 20, 2022
#??6?? on TOP 50 Assists of 2021-22 countdown:
Cade Cunningham threading the needle from beyond half-court! #NBAAssistWeek x @CadeCunningham_ pic.twitter.com/ugeQ1kjYPJ
— NBA (@NBA) August 19, 2022
Taking the Number 7?? spot:
The ? ripped a crosscourt dime over 2 defenders to @Double0AG for the game-winner in OT! #NBAAssistWeek pic.twitter.com/Fg3XOWaV4V
— NBA (@NBA) August 19, 2022
Number 8??
Still not sure how @DerrickWalton10 fit this pass in to @SaddiqBey for the buzzer-beater ?#NBAAssistWeek pic.twitter.com/DkXuz2Zcw3
— NBA (@NBA) August 19, 2022
Number 9?? on the Top 50 Assists of 2021-22 countdown…
Luka can fit a dime in anywhere!#NBAAssistWeek x @luka7doncic pic.twitter.com/ascQ7RgaVi
— NBA (@NBA) August 19, 2022
Coming in at ? on the TOP 50 Assists of 21-22 Nikola Jokic dropping no-look dimes ?! #NBAAssistWeek pic.twitter.com/7m5DBvZ0qB
— NBA (@NBA) August 19, 2022
The TOP 50 ASSIST of the 2021-22 NBA SZN! #NBAAssistWeek
The countdown is heating up with 20-11 ? pic.twitter.com/rUFsoPQR7e
— NBA (@NBA) August 18, 2022
BEST ASSISTS of the 2021-22 SZN! #NBAAssistWeek
We pick up our countdown with 30-21 ? pic.twitter.com/3GfADNKJ2S
— NBA (@NBA) August 17, 2022
We're counting down the TOP 50 ASSISTS of the 2021-22 season! #NBAAssistWeek
Peep 40-31 ? pic.twitter.com/ojW7oYEkDa
— NBA (@NBA) August 16, 2022
TOP 50 ASSISTS of the 2021-22 SZN! #NBAAssistWeek
The countdown tips off with 50-41 ? pic.twitter.com/WwSxbgooaH
— NBA (@NBA) August 16, 2022
? Take a look at the BEST LONG-DISTANCE DIMES of the 2021-22 Season as #NBAAssistWeek continues pic.twitter.com/2nuHfNPm77
— NBA (@NBA) August 15, 2022
? or ??
Sometimes the pass before the pass is the most important. Watch the best hockey assists from last season! #NBAAssistWeek pic.twitter.com/wSDoCGgMXs
— NBA (@NBA) August 16, 2022
? International Dimes ?
Check out the best assists from international players this past season! #NBAAssistWeek pic.twitter.com/qcKdYNtUMz
— NBA (@NBA) August 17, 2022
? Check out the BEST COURT VISION plays from this past season! #NBAAssistWeek pic.twitter.com/zGsALp6SqE
— NBA (@NBA) August 18, 2022
Check out the BEST ASSISTS from last season's rookies!#NBARooks x #NBAAssistWeek pic.twitter.com/shp7DZ4uCy
— NBA (@NBA) August 19, 2022
The ? dealin' em out!
Watch 2x MVP Nikola Jokic's BEST ASSISTS from the 2021-22 season! #NBAAssistWeek pic.twitter.com/Ugbevl7oAp
— NBA (@NBA) August 17, 2022
We can't talk dimes without the Point-God!
Check out @CP3's BEST ASSISTS from the 2021-22 Season #NBAAssistWeek? pic.twitter.com/ZEFP6vApqQ
— NBA (@NBA) August 15, 2022
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Marcus Smart dropped some crazy assists last season. #NBAAssistWeek pic.twitter.com/aEStUcTMpj
— NBA (@NBA) August 16, 2022
Luka Magic was serving up dimes all season ?
Peep his top assists from 2021-22 ? pic.twitter.com/FYOwoZmfPh
— NBA (@NBA) August 18, 2022
Nick Foles NO-LOOK?! ? @NickFoles
?: Stream #DETvsIND on NFL+ https://t.co/wdgAWXJg5i pic.twitter.com/jGRVWStKmi
— NFL (@NFL) August 20, 2022
We've missed watching @JoshAllenQB play football ? @gabedavis13_
?: #DENvsBUF on @NFLNetwork (check local listings)
?: Stream on NFL+ https://t.co/DCzuT8Nqp6 pic.twitter.com/XpL6WUUsmA
— NFL (@NFL) August 20, 2022
Kick return TD ??
Punt return TD ??@KaVontaeTurpin put himself on the map yesterday with this special teams display. ? pic.twitter.com/njstpKAATs
— NFL (@NFL) August 21, 2022
[SEE MORE]
1:05 & 7:15 PM: New York Mets (76-43) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (65-52)
1:05 PM: Toronto Blue Jays (63-54) vs. New York Yankees (73-46)
4:05 PM: Boston Red Sox (59-60) vs. Baltimore Orioles (61-57)
6:10 PM: Chicago White Sox (61-58) vs. Cleveland Guardians (63-55)
1:00 PM: Denver Broncos (1-0) vs. Buffalo Bills (1-0)
7:00 PM: San Francisco 49ers (1-0) vs. Minnesota Vikings (0-1)
10:00 PM: Dallas Cowboys (0-1) vs. L0s Angeles Chargers (0-1)
NFL: DL Zach Allen, Arizona Cardinals (turns 25)
MLB: SP Nate Pearson, Toronto Blue Jays (26)
NFL: QB Mitch Trubisky, Pittsburgh Steelers (28)
NFL: LB Nick Vigil, Arizona Cardinals (29)
NBA: PG Cory Joseph, Detroit Pistons (31)
MLB: 1B Todd Helton, Retired in 2013 (49)
2020: San Diego Padres set a MLB record by hitting a Grand Slam in 4 consecutive games as they earned the nickname “Slam Diego” during a game that was capped off with an extra innings walk-off win against Texas
2001: HOF OF Ken Griffey Jr. hit a walk-off inside-the-park HR in the 11th inning to lead the Cincinnati Reds victory over St. Louis Cardinals
1998: In the 1st game of a doubleheader against the New York Mets, St. Louis Cardinals 1B Mark McGwire became the 1st player to hit 50 HRs during 3 consecutive seasons in MLB history
1990: George Steinbrenner, marred in controversy, officially stepped down from his position with the New York Yankees after the longest tenure of any owner in franchise history (37 years)
1965: With Atlanta Braves 3B Eddie Matthews’ 28th HR of the season in a win over the Pittsburgh Pirates, he and Hank Aaron surpassed Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig as the top HR-hitting duo in MLB history (773 combined)
1961: Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Atlanta Braves, ending their MLB modern era record-setting losing streak of 23 consecutive games
1945: Brooklyn Dodgers SS Tommy Brown became the youngest (17 years, 8 months, and 14 days old) player to hit a HR in MLB history
1920: The 1st meeting to form the American Pro Football Association was held in Canton, Ohio (would later become the NFL). Multi-sport athlete legend Jim Thorpe was officially elected President
1915: Chicago White Sox acquired former MVP candidate OF “Shoeless” Joe Jackson from the Cleveland Naps in exchange for 3 prospects and $31,500. Jackson was banned for life after arguably his best season in 1920 due to his accused involvement in the Black Sox scandal
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