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What Happened in Sports: August 29, 2019
See what happened in sports on August 29, 2019 ft. MIA naming FitzMagic the starter, a return from leukemia, big NFL preseason displays, & more!
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August 29th, 2019 was highlighted by Miami naming Fitzpatrick as starter, an epic return from a battle with leukemia, and some great NFL preseason highlights.
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.
HOW did he pick this?! @Panthers
?: #PITvsCAR on @NFLNetwork
Watch on mobile: https://t.co/jxaVMt4oR2 pic.twitter.com/qmU1XcbrC8
— NFL (@NFL) August 30, 2019
SEE YA!
Jalen Guyton makes multiple defenders miss for an impressive @dallascowboys TD. @_dreamjg #TBvsDAL pic.twitter.com/lVzsDYzK58
— NFL (@NFL) August 30, 2019
❄️? pounce. pic.twitter.com/ZWCNP39l4H
— New York Mets (@Mets) August 30, 2019
Have yourself an evening, @VictorCaratini!#EverybodyIn pic.twitter.com/JXYuyD1yEA
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) August 30, 2019
Oh, YAZ! pic.twitter.com/cieVNCURGK
— MLB (@MLB) August 30, 2019
Aim small, miss small. ?@JoseAltuve27 to dead center! #TakeItBack pic.twitter.com/9wYJQdhJml
— Houston Astros (@astros) August 29, 2019
Joey two-seam. ?
(MLB x @Applebees) pic.twitter.com/rhvHwQrO1a
— MLB (@MLB) August 29, 2019
.@Packers QB Manny Wilkins out here hurdling dudes ?#KCvsGB @MannyWilkins5 pic.twitter.com/OyPmfCP3zz
— NFL (@NFL) August 30, 2019
4th & 7?
Beautiful touch from John Wolford on this TD pass to @NsimbaWebster! #LARvsHOU pic.twitter.com/zRAvbgiphK
— NFL (@NFL) August 30, 2019
CJ Beathard and Kendrick Bourne connect for an incredible TD! @BournePoly11
?: #LACvsSF on @NFLNetwork
Watch on mobile: https://t.co/WVVG7dBS5T pic.twitter.com/lsdX0YnYhn
— NFL (@NFL) August 30, 2019
WHAT A RUN Jeff Wilson Jr.! ?
And check out QB C.J. Beathard lead blocking downfield! ?
?: ?: #LACvsSF on NFL Network (or check local listings) pic.twitter.com/K1FGk64Ta3
— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) August 30, 2019
Geno Smith drops it in the bucket for the score!
(via @thecheckdown)
— PFF (@PFF) August 30, 2019
CARDALE JONES FULL EXTENSION!
?: #LACvsSF on @NFLNetwork
Watch on mobile: https://t.co/WVVG7dBS5T pic.twitter.com/cTMnGJuDdy
— NFL (@NFL) August 30, 2019
Great job by Haskins feeling the pressure from his left while he’s working the double move to his right. Spins out and rolls left, then does well to get his hips around and deliver a nice throw to Kidsy. Holding call wiped it out, still a strong rep by Haskins #Redskins pic.twitter.com/7yoow3YZVB
— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) August 30, 2019
? Will Grier with a DIME#PITvsCAR
(Via @thecheckdown)
— PFF (@PFF) August 30, 2019
The Rudolph to Holton connection is heating up…
31-yard TD! @Rudolph2Mason @Johnno_uc3
?: #PITvsCAR on @NFLNetwork
Watch on mobile: https://t.co/jxaVMt4oR2 pic.twitter.com/eKrX8Fsgyx
— NFL (@NFL) August 30, 2019
.@AlexTanney to Alonzo Russell for a 35-yard @Giants TOUCHDOWN ? #NYGvsNE pic.twitter.com/M0PGoz0nzf
— NFL (@NFL) August 30, 2019
CLUTCH.@kylelauletta to Alonzo Russell FOR THE @GIANTS WIN! #NYGvsNE pic.twitter.com/gzVVLH4qNK
— NFL (@NFL) August 30, 2019
?Big play alert!
The #Steelers’ Jayrone Elliott does it all himself ?#PITvsCAR
(via @NFL)
— PFF (@PFF) August 29, 2019
Run through the @hornets‘ BEST PLAYS AT THE RIM from last season! #TeamDay pic.twitter.com/mr1DBilnJq
— NBA (@NBA) August 29, 2019
From DEEP… In this edition of #NBABreakdown, we take a look at the longest shots from the backcourt during the 2018-19 season! #BestOfNBA pic.twitter.com/Xvlnpizbm2
— NBA (@NBA) August 29, 2019
? GO LONG ?
Look back at the longest assists from this past season! #NBABreakdown #BestOfNBA pic.twitter.com/Qe1fs9E8S0
— NBA (@NBA) August 30, 2019
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2:10 PM: Tampa Bay Rays (76-58) vs. Houston Astros (87-47)
7:10 PM: Chicago Cubs (71-61) vs. New York Mets (67-65)
9:45 PM: Los Angeles Dodgers (88-47) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (67-66)
7:00 PM: Philadelphia Eagles vs. New York Jets
7:00 PM: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Carolina Panthers
7:30 PM: Baltimore Ravens vs. Washington Redskins
7:30 PM: New York Giants vs. New England Patriots
8:00 PM: Miami Dolphins vs. New Orleans Saints
9:00 PM: Arizona Cardinals vs. Denver Broncos
10:00 PM: Los Angeles Chargers vs. San Fransisco 49ers
[Player of the Day] C Victor Caratini, CHC (@NYM): 3-4, 2 HR, 4 RBI, 2 R
SP Mike Clevinger, CLE (@DET): 8 IP, 0 ER, 4 H, 10 K, 0 BB, W
SS Kevin Newman, PIT (@COL): 4-4, 2 HR, 4 RBI, 2 R, 1 2B
SP Robert Duggar, MIA (v.CIN): 7 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 7 K, 1 BB, ND
SP Chris Paddack, SD (@SF): 7 IP, 1 ER, 5 H, 8 K, 0 BB, W
NFL: CB Rasul Douglas, Philadelphia Eagles (turns 24)
NFL: OT Mike McGlinchey, San Francisco 49ers (25)
MLB: SP Noah Syndergaard, New York Mets (27)
NFL: DB Damarious Randall, Cleveland Browns (27)
MLB: OF Chris Taylor, Los Angeles Dodgers (29)
NBA: PF David West, Retired in 2018 (39)
NFL: RB Jamal Lewis, Retired in 2010 (40)
MLB: SP Roy Oswalt, Retired in 2013 (42)
2018: Packers QB Aaron Rodgers became the highest-paid player in NFL history with a 4y/$134 million extension ($108 guaranteed) from Green Bay
1993: Royals 3B George Brett recorded his 200th career stolen base, becoming just the 3rd player in MLB history with 3,000 hits, 300 home runs, and 200 stolen bases (Willie Mays, Hank Aaron)
1987: Astros SP Nolan Ryan surpassed 200 strikeouts on the season for the 11th time in his career, an MLB record
1985: Yankees DH Don Baylor was hit by a pitch for the 190th time in his career, breaking Minnie Minoso’s all-time record
1977: Cardinals OF Lou Brock stole his 893rd career base in a loss to the Padres, breaking Ty Cobb’s all-time career record
1974: C Moses Malone became the very 1st player in NBA/ABA history to turn pro directly out of high school, joining the ABA’s Utah Stars
1972: After retiring the final 21 batters of his previous start, Giants SP Jim Barr retired the 1st 20 batters he faced in a victory over the Cardinals to set a new MLB record (41)
1971: Braves OF Hank Aaron recorded his 11th season of 100+ RBI, setting a new NL record
1965: With his 17th home run of the month, Giants OF Willie Mays set a new NL record
1964: Yankees OF Mickey Mantle tied Babe Ruth’s career record with his 1,330th strikeout
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