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What Happened in Sports: August 29, 2021
See what happened in sports on August 29, 2021 ft. Harrison Smith's extension, JK Dobbins torn ACL, Salvador Perez's historic HR streak, and more!
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August 29th, 2021 was highlighted by the Minnesota Vikings extending former All-Pro Safety Harrison Smith that made him the second highest-paid Safety in the NFL ($16.0M AAV). Ravens starting RB J.K. Dobbins was officially diagnosed with a torn ACL which will cost him the entire 2021 season, Jets added another Lawson to their EDGE room, and Salvador Perez is on an unreal HR tear right now. Yoshi’s walk-off HR spoiled some dynamic defensive plays from St. Louis and the NFL preseason featured a couple of Hail Mary’s.
See what happened in sports on August 29th last year, headlined by the top-seeded Lakers and Bucks closing out their first-round series, while the Rockets won a pivotal Game 5 to take a 3-2 lead over OKC. 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.
From. His. Knee.
Nolan is just different. pic.twitter.com/EnVhJB7imA
— MLB (@MLB) August 29, 2021
Yoshi hits one literally out of the park for the @Pirates win! pic.twitter.com/peBGDPz2Kg
— MLB (@MLB) August 29, 2021
.@aybaybader does it again! pic.twitter.com/HEbNW3a81j
— MLB (@MLB) August 29, 2021
.@MiamiDolphins won because of an…#NFLPRESEASON HAIL MARY! pic.twitter.com/T40YxyIl4k
— NFL (@NFL) August 29, 2021
WHAT! Damion Willis hauled in a @Mike_Glennon heave! #NEvsNYG pic.twitter.com/VVFdQVZWIF
— NFL (@NFL) August 30, 2021
5 home runs in 5 days for @SalvadorPerez15! 😱😱 pic.twitter.com/Gn8yXce7PE
— MLB (@MLB) August 29, 2021
Jamal Lewis’ career resume:
– 2003 1st Team All-Pro & Pro Bowl
– 2003 NFL OPOY & NFL RUSH YDS Leader
– Super Bowl 35 Champ
– 2nd most RUSH YDS during 1 GP in NFL history (295)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 30, 2021
Jamal Lewis’ records in Baltimore #Ravens history include:
– Career RUSH YDS (7,801) & RUSH YDS/GP (85.7)
– Career RUSH TD (45)
– Season RUSH YDS (2,066) & RUSH YDS/GP (129.1)
– Season RUSH TD (14)
– Season YScm (2,271)
– RUSH YDS in 1 GP (295)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 30, 2021
Most career RUSH YDS in Baltimore #Ravens history:
1. Jamal Lewis (7,801)
2. Ray Rice (6,180)
3. Lamar Jackson (2,906)^
4. Willis McGahee (2,802)
5. Gus Edwards (2,152)^
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 30, 2021
Most career RUSH TD in Baltimore #Ravens history:
1. Jamal Lewis (45)
2. Ray Rice (37)
3. Willis McGahee (31)
4. Lamar Jackson (19)^
5. Joe Flacco (16)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 30, 2021
Most season RUSH YDS in Baltimore #Ravens history:
1. 2003 Jamal Lewis (2,066)
T2. 2000 Jamal Lewis & 2011 Ray Rice (1,364)
4. 2009 Ray Rice (1,339)
5. 2002 Jamal Lewis (1,327)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 30, 2021
Roy Oswalt’s career resume:
– 3x All-Star
– 2005 NLCS MVP
– 2004 NL Wins Leader
– 2006 NL ERA Leader
– 5 Top-5 Cy Young award finishes
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 30, 2021
Roy Oswalt’s ranks in Houston #Astros history:
– 2nd in career Wins (143)
– 2nd in career Ks (1,593)
– 3rd in career IP (1,932.1)
– 3rd in career GS (291)
– T-5th in season Wins (20)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 30, 2021
August 29, 2002: Denver #Broncos K Ola Kimrin drilled a 65yd FG in the preseason which would’ve been an NFL record for the longest FG of all-time if it was an official regular season game
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 29, 2021
Aaron Rowand made this memorable nose-bleeding catch at the wall on May 11, 2006 pic.twitter.com/954RCDPOgT
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 12, 2021
August 29, 1974: C Moses Malone became the very 1st player to turn pro directly out of high school in NBA/ABA history, joining the ABA’s Utah Stars. Malone evolving into a NBA Hall of Famer would later influence many HS prospects to skip college & turn propic.twitter.com/inawtw2f0F
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 29, 2021
[SEE MORE]
1:10 PM: Boston Red Sox (75-56) vs. Cleveland Indians (63-64)
1:20 PM: San Francisco Giants (84-45) vs. Atlanta Braves (69-59)
7:08 PM: New York Yankees (76-53) vs. Oakland Athletics (71-59)
MLB: RP Alex Reyes, St. Louis Cardinals (turns 27)
NFL: CB Rasul Douglas, Houston Texans (27)
MLB: SP Noah Syndergaard, New York Mets (29)
NFL: S Damarious Randall, Seattle Seahawks (29)
NFL: CB Troy Hill, Cleveland Browns (30)
MLB: OF Chris Taylor, Los Angeles Dodgers (31)
NFL: DL Zach Kerr, Carolina Panthers (31)
MLB: RP Brent Suter, Milwaukee Brewers (32)
NBA: PF David West, Retired after 2018 (41)
NFL: RB Jamal Lewis, Retired after 2009 (42)
MLB: SP Roy Oswalt, Retired after 2013 (44)
2018: Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers became the highest-paid player in NFL history at the time with a 4y/$134 million extension ($108M gtd). Green Bay drafted his successor Jordan Love in the 1st Rd of the 2020 draft before his deal even kicked in
2002: Denver Broncos K Ola Kimrin drilled a 65yd FG in the preseason which would’ve been an NFL record for the longest FG of all-time if it was an official regular season game
1987: Houston Astros SP Nolan Ryan surpassed 200 strikeouts on the season for the 11th time in his career, setting the MLB record. He extended his record to 15 total seasons with 200+ Ks which still stands today
1977: St. Louis Cardinals OF Lou Brock stole his 893rd career base in a loss to the San Diego Padres, breaking Ty Cobb’s all-time career record. Brock extended his record to 938 but was later surpassed by Rickey Henderson who finished with 1,406 SB, by far the most ever
1974: C Moses Malone became the very 1st player to turn pro directly out of high school in NBA/ABA history, joining the ABA’s Utah Stars. Malone evolving into a NBA Hall of Famer would later influence many HS prospects to skip college and turn pro
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