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What Happened in Sports: August 29, 2020
See what happened in sports on August 29, 2020 ft. LeBron, AD, & the Lakers advancing in the playoffs, Giannis' Bucks doing the same, and more!
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August 29th, 2020 was highlighted by the Lakers & Bucks closing out their first-round series’ while the Rockets blew out OKC for a 3-2 lead, and multiple key trades in the NFL and MLB also occurred. Check out everything that happened in sports on August 29th last year.
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.
Nerd alert! #Walkoff pic.twitter.com/qSSH6XLTQc
— MLB (@MLB) August 30, 2020
Victor Reyes is robbing hits all over the place. pic.twitter.com/mnmLg2ccfh
— MLB (@MLB) August 29, 2020
It’s a party it’s a party it’s a party 🎶 pic.twitter.com/cK89YAZOOd
— Colorado Rockies (@Rockies) August 30, 2020
Today was wild.
You certainly can’t predict baseball. pic.twitter.com/tGsKBUHR4N
— MLB (@MLB) August 30, 2020
Air Acuña. pic.twitter.com/segiDWoiDy
— MLB (@MLB) August 29, 2020
A little Orlando magic. pic.twitter.com/A42f75NjUo
— MLB (@MLB) August 30, 2020
460 feet over the stands. 😳
(MLB x @GoogleCloud) pic.twitter.com/NZz70ltt0T
— MLB (@MLB) August 30, 2020
Belli no doubt. pic.twitter.com/LcWy4TLHrm
— MLB (@MLB) August 30, 2020
Running on Alex Verdugo is a bad idea.
That’s his league-leading 7th assist. 🚀 pic.twitter.com/MDnuEgyg4z
— MLB (@MLB) August 30, 2020
ERA down to 1.47 on the season.
Yu continues to be stellar.
(MLB x @BudweiserUSA) pic.twitter.com/ngYDc1SKom
— MLB (@MLB) August 29, 2020
Jo Adell’s 1st career homer was a bomb. 💪 pic.twitter.com/LJFt1Zu7Ga
— MLB (@MLB) August 30, 2020
Hello, it’s me (again). pic.twitter.com/FCf56Pf12C
— MLB (@MLB) August 30, 2020
Edwin breaks out the parrot. pic.twitter.com/lrtm8gHVkE
— MLB (@MLB) August 29, 2020
Remember when Jamal Lewis EXPLODED for 295 yards?!
via @nflthrowbackpic.twitter.com/8YSjEIUsZX
— NFLonCBS (@NFLonCBS) March 5, 2021
August 29, 2002: In Denver, just before HT of preseason game against Seattle, Broncos kicker Ola Kimrin drills a 65-yard field goal.
If the kick was made during the regular season, it would have been an NFL record for the longest field goal ever. pic.twitter.com/vK9V8G8J3a
— This Day In Sports Clips (@TDISportsClips) August 29, 2020
One of the most talented RB of the 2000s, @Jamal31Lewis was an absolute ANIMAL for the @Ravens.
via @nflthrowback pic.twitter.com/SEQHLvVsLX
— NFLonCBS (@NFLonCBS) June 8, 2021
The King will be returning soon 👑 https://t.co/ojImQVPY0Z
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 27, 2020
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3:30 PM: Milwaukee Bucks (#1) vs. Orlando Magic (#8) [MIL leads 3-1]
6:30 PM: Oklahoma City Thunder (#5) vs. Houston Rockets (#4) [Series tied 2-2]
9:00 PM: Los Angeles Lakers (#1) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (#8) [LAL leads 3-1]
1:05 PM: New York Mets (14-16) vs. New York Yankees (16-12)
1:15 PM: Atlanta Braves (18-12) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (12-14)
1:15 PM: Cleveland Indians (19-12) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (11-11)
7:10 PM: Oakland Athletics (22-10) vs. Houston Astros (17-14)
8:10 PM: San Diego Padres (19-14) vs. Colorado Rockies (16-15)
[Highlights] PG LeBron James, LAL (v.POR): 36 PTS (14-19 FG), 10 AST, 10 REB, 1 BLK, 1 STL, 5 TO [Player of the Day]
[Highlights] PF Anthony Davis, LAL (v.POR): 43 PTS (14-18 FG), 4 AST, 9 REB, 0 BLK, 1 STL, 1 TO
[Highlights] PF Giannis Antetokounmpo, MIL (v.ORL): 28 PTS (11-17 FG), 3 AST, 17 REB, 1 BLK, 0 STL, 3 TO
[Highlights] SG CJ McCollum, POR (@LAL): 36 PTS (13-25 FG), 7 AST, 6 REB, 0 BLK, 1 AST, 6 TO
[Highlights] SG James Harden, HOU (v.OKC): 31 PTS (11-15 FG), 5 AST, 2 REB, 1 BLK, 1 STL, 3 TO
[Highlights] OF Mike Trout, LAA (v.SEA): 3-4, 1 HR, 6 RBI, 4 R, 1 BB
[Highlights] SP J.A. Happ, NYY (v.NYM): 7.1 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 5 K, 0 BB
[Highlights] SP Zach Eflin, PHI (v.ATL): 7.0 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 8 K, 0 BB, W
[Highlights] SP Josh Fleming, TB (@MIA): 5.1 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 6 K, 0 BB, W
[Highlights] SP Yu Darvish, CHC (@CIN): 6.0 IP, 0 ER, 7 H, 8 K, 2 BB, W
MLB: RP Alex Reyes, St. Louis Cardinals (turns 26)
NFL: OT Mike McGlinchey, San Francisco 49ers (26)
MLB: SP Noah Syndergaard, New York Mets (28)
NFL: DB Damarious Randall, Las Vegas Raiders (28)
NFL: CB Troy Hill, Los Angeles Rams (29)
MLB: OF Chris Taylor, Los Angeles Dodgers (30)
NFL: DL Zach Kerr, Carolina Panthers (30)
MLB: RP Brent Suter, Milwaukee Brewers (31)
NBA: PF David West, Retired after 2018 (40)
NFL: RB Jamal Lewis, Retired after 2009 (41)
MLB: SP Roy Oswalt, Retired after 2013 (43)
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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