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What Happened in Sports: August 28, 2021
See what happened in sports on August 28, 2021 ft. the best NBA dunks from 2020-21, Rondo bought out, Ohtani making Angels history, and more!
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August 28th, 2021 was highlighted by the end of NBA’s Dunk Week with the top100 dunks and many posters, alley-oops, and other highlights being posted. Memphis Grizzlies bought out Rajon Rondo, clearing the path for him to head back to the Los Angeles Lakers. Shohei Ohtani recorded the first 40-HR/20-SB season in Angels history, J.D. Martinez came up CLUTCH for Boston in extras, and the Ravens set the record for most consecutive preseason wins. Eagles also acquired QB Gardner Minshew from Jacksonville.
See what happened in sports on August 28th last year, headlined by four walk-offs on Jackie Robinson Day, and some great pitching outings. 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, notable birthdays, and a quick recap of significant events on this day in sports history.
🔥 TOP-10 DUNKS of 2020-21 🔥
And at NO. 1 for #NBADunkWeek… @theantedwards_’ RIDICULOUS baseline THROWDOWN! pic.twitter.com/RTk3YITyhY
— NBA (@NBA) August 28, 2021
🔥 TOP-10 DUNKS of 2020-21 🔥
Coming in at No. 2 for #NBADunkWeek… @MilesBridges attacks for the HUGE JAM! pic.twitter.com/afnQ5jV99N
— NBA (@NBA) August 28, 2021
🔥 TOP-10 DUNKS of 2020-21 🔥
Coming in at No. 3 for #NBADunkWeek… @DeandreAyton catches the game-winning VALLEY-OOP! pic.twitter.com/vsB1eCL5y0
— NBA (@NBA) August 28, 2021
🔥 TOP-10 DUNKS of 2020-21 🔥
Coming in at No. 4 for #NBADunkWeek… The KAWHI-LIGHT from @kawhileonard! pic.twitter.com/VcHJmI3GVV
— NBA (@NBA) August 28, 2021
🔥 TOP-10 DUNKS of 2020-21 🔥
Coming in at No. 5 for #NBADunkWeek… @ZionWilliamson drops the HAMMER in Sacramento! pic.twitter.com/FG3YA3e842
— NBA (@NBA) August 28, 2021
🔥 TOP-10 DUNKS of 2020-21 🔥
Coming in at No. 6 for #NBADunkWeek… Cam Johnson EXPLODES through traffic in Game 3 of the NBA Finals! pic.twitter.com/gmuJLWgKQ9
— NBA (@NBA) August 27, 2021
🔥 TOP-10 DUNKS of 2020-21 🔥
Coming in at No. 7 for #NBADunkWeek… @Giannis_An34‘s game-clinching alley-oop from Game 5 of the NBA Finals! pic.twitter.com/CbaPk1Agot
— NBA (@NBA) August 27, 2021
🔥 TOP-10 DUNKS of 2020-21 🔥
Coming in at No. 8 for #NBADunkWeek… The TWO-HANDED TOMAHAWK from @MilesBridges! pic.twitter.com/iirBLGzEMa
— NBA (@NBA) August 27, 2021
🔥 TOP-10 DUNKS of 2020-21 🔥
Coming in at No. 9 for #NBADunkWeek… @JaMorant SOARS in for the alley-oop! pic.twitter.com/DlLtaRoq8r
— NBA (@NBA) August 27, 2021
🔥 TOP-10 DUNKS of 2020-21 🔥
Coming in at No. 10 for #NBADunkWeek… @russwest44‘s MONSTER JAM against Charlotte! pic.twitter.com/Q2knIbw8vB
— NBA (@NBA) August 27, 2021
💥 We’re onto the TOP 20! 💥
For #NBADunkWeek, the TOP DUNKS of 2020-21 continues with No. 20-11 ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/LvUGJOJYqC
— NBA (@NBA) August 26, 2021
Counting down the TOP 100 DUNKS of 2020-21 💪
40-21 👇 #NBADunkWeek pic.twitter.com/EbWJEEl104
— NBA (@NBA) August 25, 2021
Our TOP 100 DUNKS of 2020-21 continues!
60-41 ⤵️ #NBADunkWeek pic.twitter.com/01mxygKW4I
— NBA (@NBA) August 24, 2021
🚨 DUNK WEEK 🚨
Counting down the top-100 dunks from the 2020-21 NBA Season! #NBADunkWeek
80-61 👇 pic.twitter.com/GIXN2X4fnP
— NBA (@NBA) August 23, 2021
🚨 DUNK WEEK 🚨
Counting down the top-100 dunks from the 2020-21 NBA Season!
100-81 👇 pic.twitter.com/BTOf3JNIag
— NBA (@NBA) August 22, 2021
JESPER HORSTED.
His third TD catch of the game!
📺: #CHIvsTEN on @NFLNetwork (or check local listings)
📱: https://t.co/fuBaH7nb4O pic.twitter.com/f9PDBvwF03
— NFL (@NFL) August 29, 2021
jorge mateo said “not today” pic.twitter.com/tcTr5rcEXx
— Cut4 (@Cut4) August 29, 2021
.@JDMartinez28 is CLUTCH. pic.twitter.com/TUZcRzK5NB
— MLB (@MLB) August 28, 2021
rosebud!;!;!;!;!;!:!;!; pic.twitter.com/f7frRg6kt0
— Oakland A’s (@Athletics) August 28, 2021
Throwing it down through traffic 😤
The BEST DUNKS ON DEFENDERS from 2020-21! #NBADunkWeek pic.twitter.com/a2IRFYi7uB
— NBA (@NBA) August 25, 2021
EVERY.
TEAMS’.
BEST.
DUNK.#NBADunkWeek continues with all 30 teams’ best throwdown of 2020-21! 🍿 pic.twitter.com/JYEjK6avts
— NBA (@NBA) August 26, 2021
The best ALLEY-OOPS of the 2020-21 season!
👀 #NBADunkWeek 👀 pic.twitter.com/51guQhUzSP
— NBA (@NBA) August 24, 2021
The angles 👀
The reactions 😱
The calls 🗣
The 2020-21 BEST DUNKS MIXTAPE! #NBADunkWeek pic.twitter.com/itQ2EWCFUT
— NBA (@NBA) August 27, 2021
.@RajonRondo is officially a Laker again 💯
Here are some of his best plays in the purple and gold. pic.twitter.com/ihAZSAr7VF
— NBA TV (@NBATV) August 31, 2021
the top 10 dunks from #GLeagueAlums this past season!#NBADunkWeek pic.twitter.com/QV1srqlxiS
— NBA G League (@nbagleague) August 27, 2021
“A THUNDERBOLT FROM BRIDGES ⚡”@MilesBridges‘ TOP-10 dunks of the season! #NBADunkWeek pic.twitter.com/XR6snUM4p4
— NBA (@NBA) August 27, 2021
August 28, 2014: San Francisco #Giants RP/SP Yusmeiro Petit retired his 46th consecutive batter, setting the new MLB record previously held by Mark Buehrle (45) for the most consecutive Perfect IP (15.1) ever
pic.twitter.com/LigEB2et8M
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 28, 2021
Jeff Green can still thrown down some thunderous dunks
pic.twitter.com/Gi5wbq3Zcq
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 29, 2021
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4:07 PM: New York Yankees (73-52) vs. Oakland Athletics (70-59)
7:20 PM: San Francisco Giants (83-45) vs. Atlanta Braves (69-58)
9:07 PM: San Diego Padres (69-61) vs. Los Angeles Angels (63-67)
NFL: LB Mykal Walker, Atlanta Falcons (turns 24)
NFL: DL Justin Jones, Los Angeles Chargers (25)
NFL: OL Shaq Mason, New England Patriots (28)
NBA: C Bismack Biyombo, Free Agent (29)
NBA: PF Jeff Green, Denver Nuggets (35)
MLB: RP Will Harris, Washington Nationals (37)
2019: Cincinnati Reds OF Aristides Aquino became the 1st player in MLB history to hit 13 HRs or more in a player’s 1st 100 career plate appearances
2019: Washington Nationals SP Max Scherzer joined Tom Seaver as the only pitchers EVER with 8 consecutive seasons of 200+ Ks
2014: San Francisco Giants RP/SP Yusmeiro Petit retired his 46th consecutive batter, setting the new MLB record previously held by Mark Buehrle (45) for the most consecutive Perfect Innings (15.1) ever
1992: Milwaukee Brewers set a new AL record by piling up 31 hits (22 singles) in a 22-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays
1990: Chicago Cubs 2B Ryne Sandberg became the very 1st 2nd Baseman to record consecutive seasons of 30+ HR. He would finish the season with 40 HRs, becoming the 2nd 2B to lead the MLB in HR (Roger Hornsby)
1989: New York Mets defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 1-0 in the 1st regular season matchup of reigning Cy Young Award winners — Frank Viola (NYM) and Orel Hershiser (LAD)
1977: California Angels SP Nolan Ryan recorded his 300th strikeout of the season, extending his record streak of 300+ Ks to 5 consecutive seasons
1926: Cleveland Indians SP Dutch Levsen pitched 2 complete games without recording a single strikeout
1921: New York Yankees OF Babe Ruth began his MLB-record streak of 9 consecutive games with an XBH
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