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What Happened in Sports: November 29, 2021
See what happened in sports on November 29, 2021 ft. Max Scherzer's record $43M/yr deal, Corey Seager signing w/ Texas, Robbie Ray to SEA, & more
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November 29th, 2021 was remembered for SP Max Scherzer signing for the largest salary ($43M) in MLB history and the Texas Rangers inking SS Corey Seager to a whopping 10y/$325M deal. The Mariners added AL Cy Young Robbie Ray on a 5y/$115M contract, the Braves signed RP Kirby Yates and Miami added C Jacob Stalling from Pittsburgh. The Seattle Seahawks took their eighth loss of the season to Washington on MNF, essentially eliminating them from the playoffs.
Kristaps Porzingis posterized the ‘Fro in Texas, Domantas Sabonis made NBA history with his 25-rebound triple-double, and Michael Porter Jr. (back) was ruled out for season. Jonas Valanciunas had the game of his life that put his historic sharpshooting season into the national spotlight.
See what happened in sports on November 29th last year, headlined by what could have been the last regular-season matchup between two GOATs in Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes while Derrick Henry‘s Titans dominated an injury-riddled Colts defense, as well as what happened in sports on November 29th, 2019 ft. Trae Young leading a heroic comeback, erupting for 21 points in the fourth quarter.
WHAT HAPPENED IN SPORTS OVERVIEW: This daily sports post 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, notable birthdays, and a quick recap of significant events on this day in sports history.
On Opening Day in 2019, Max Scherzer and Jacob deGrom faced each other and combined for 22 strikeouts.
Now they are teammates. pic.twitter.com/b00lCTd29Y
— MLB Vault (@MLBVault) December 1, 2021
BLOCKED PAT RETURNED FOR TWO POINTS. #Seahawks
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— NFL (@NFL) November 30, 2021
The @Seahawks safety duo forces the INT! @qdiggs6 @Prez
?: #SEAvsWAS on ESPN
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— NFL (@NFL) November 30, 2021
On 4th and 4… CLUTCH from Heinicke.
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— NFL (@NFL) November 30, 2021
Was this a catch?
pic.twitter.com/SlsFYlqPPC
— PFF (@PFF) November 30, 2021
RUSS AIN'T DONE YET. #Seahawks
?: #SEAvsWAS on ESPN
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— NFL (@NFL) November 30, 2021
KENDALL FULLER.
INT on the two-point attempt! #SEAvsWAS pic.twitter.com/8WbyFDBVVy
— NFL (@NFL) November 30, 2021
Seattle recovers the onside kick but it’s called back because of an illegal formation ?
https://t.co/AJ3TkeUeSb
— PFF (@PFF) November 30, 2021
Porzingis with the POSTER ? pic.twitter.com/g14dAMUxgI
— NBA TV (@NBATV) November 30, 2021
39 PTS (career high)
15 REB
7-8 3PM (career high)@JValanciunas becomes the 4th player in @NBAHistory with 35+ points, 15+ rebounds and 7+ threes in a game! pic.twitter.com/LLxyuAk61C
— NBA (@NBA) November 30, 2021
Corey Seager rakes at Globe Life Field.
He hit 7 homers there in the 2020 postseason ?? pic.twitter.com/RHT1UUrGhj
— MLB Vault (@MLBVault) November 29, 2021
[SEE MORE]
7:30 PM: Denver Nuggets (9-10) vs. Miami Heat (13-7)
8:00 PM: Charlotte Hornets (13-9) vs. Chicago Bulls (13-8)
8:00 PM: Indiana Pacers (9-13) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (10-10)
8:30 PM: Cleveland Cavaliers (10-10) vs. Dallas Mavericks (10-8)
9:00 PM: Portland Trail Blazers (10-10) vs. Utah Jazz (13-7)
NFL: WR Rashod Bateman, Baltimore Ravens (turns 22)
NBA: PF Julius Randle, New York Knicks (27)
NFL: WR Stefon Diggs, Buffalo Bills (28)
NFL: DL Sheldon Richardson, Minnesota Vikings (31)
NFL: QB Russell Wilson, Seattle Seahawks (33)
NFL: DL Damon Harrison, Retired after 2020 (33)
NBA: SG Wayne Ellington, Los Angeles Lakers (34)
MLB: RP Mariano Rivera, Hall of Fame (52)
2019: Philadelphia Eagles & OT Lane Johnson agreed to a 4y/$72M contract extension, which broke the NFL records for the most guaranteed money ($54.96M) and highest AAV ($18M/year) among any O-Lineman ever
2015: Legendary Los Angeles Lakers SG Kobe Bryant announced that the 2015-16 NBA season would be his last via this poem
2000: Miami Heat PF Don MacLean became the very 1st NBA player to be suspended for steroid use
1992: San Francisco 49ers WR Jerry Rice became the 2nd player to reach 100 career REC TD in NFL history (Steve Largent)
1987: San Francisco 49ers QB Joe Montana set an NFL record by completing 22 consecutive passes
1976: HOF OF Reggie Jackson signed a 5y/$3.5M free agent contract with the New York Yankees, making him the highest-paid player in baseball at the time
1962: After experimenting with multiple All-Star games, MLB decided to revert back to a single game
1934: Chicago Bears defeated the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day in the NFL’s 1st nationally-broadcasted game on NBC radio, the beginning of Detroit’s annual Thanksgiving tradition that continues to this day
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