Days in Sports
What Happened in Sports: September 2, 2022
See what happened in sports on September 2, 2022 ft. Serena Williams' last match, Spencer Steer's historic debut, Gallinari's torn ACL, and more!
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September 2nd, 2022 was highlighted by tennis legend Serena Williams capping off her illustrious career with a loss in the third round of the US Open. Reds rookie Spencer Steer had an all-time debut as he reached base every time with the highest debut OPS (4.000) ever, Celtics new addition Danilo Gallinari will miss all of 2022 after a torn ACL, and Arizona extended stud Safety Jalen Thompson on a 3y/$40M deal. Juan Soto entered Ted Williams territory in SD’s big win over LAD, while Jake Cave made a full-extension diving catch but CHW walked off MIN.
See what happened in sports on this day in recent years:
– September 2, 2021: Brooklyn signed Paul Millsap, Raiders added KJ Wright, DL Jurrell Casey retired, and more!
– September 2, 2020: James Harden‘s Game 7-sealing block, Jimmy Butler drained the GW-FTs vs. MIL, and more!
– September 2, 2019: Jacoby Brissett‘s extension, a wild Astros-Brewers match-up, NYY got a shutout, and more!
WHAT HAPPENED IN SPORTS OVERVIEW: These posts showcase everything you need to see in pro sports all in one place EVERY DAY. This includes real headlines only (no clickbait rumors), all of the best highlights, interesting facts & records 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.
THE CAVE MAN CAN FLY! ?#MNTwins | @JakeCave8 pic.twitter.com/45VEbhbB0w
— Bally Sports North (@BallySportsNOR) September 3, 2022
Friday night fireworks. ?#ChangeTheGame x @harrahsjoliet pic.twitter.com/nbOPugcRah
— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) September 3, 2022
This compilation is a masterpiece pic.twitter.com/txPTaB9W7X
— Baseball Legends (@Leg_baseball) September 2, 2022
The @SacramentoKings know a thing or two about clutch shots ?#TeamDays pic.twitter.com/RBeL2FQhbx
— NBA TV (@NBATV) September 2, 2022
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7:10 PM: Seattle Mariners (73-58) vs. Cleveland Guardians (68-61)
7:10 PM: New York Yankees (79-52) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (72-57)
8:10 PM: Minnesota Twins (67-62) vs. Chicago White Sox (65-66)
10:10 PM: San Diego Padres (73-59) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (90-40)
NBA: SG Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Utah Jazz (turns 24)
NBA: SF Brandon Ingram, New Orleans Pelicans (25)
NFL: OG Will Hernandez, Arizona Cardinals (27)
MLB: SS Willy Adames, Milwaukee Brewers (27)
NFL: TE Evan Engram, Jacksonville Jaguars (28)
MLB: OF/1B Franchy Cordero Boston Red Sox (28)
MLB: RP A.J. Minter, Atlanta Braves (29)
NBA: PF Marcus Morris, Los Angeles Clippers (33)
NBA: PF Markieff Morris, Brooklyn Nets (33)
NFL: RB Brian Westbrook, Retired after 2011 (43)
NFL: RB Eric Dickerson, Hall of Fame (62)
NFL: QB Terry Bradshaw, Hall of Fame (74)
2020: Houston Rockets SG James Harden‘s game-sealing BLK on Lu Dort lifted HOU over OKC in Game 7 of their 1st Rd matchup. Dort scored the most PTS (30) by any undrafted rookie, Thunder rookie, and any player under 22 years old in NBA Playoff Game 7 history
1996: Boston Red Sox OF Mike Greenwell set an MLB record by driving in all 9 of Boston’s runs in a win over the Seattle Mariners
1990: Toronto Blue Jays SP Dave Stieb recorded the 1st no-hitter in franchise history, the 9th of the season across MLB to set a new record at the time. Stieb’s no-hitter is still the only one in Blue Jays history
1986: In a 14-inning game, the Houston Astros and Chicago Cubs combined to use a MLB record 53 different players
1966: In the Miami Dolphins’ 1st-ever regular season game, RB Joe Auer returned the opening kickoff 95 yards for a TD, but Miami would fall 23-14 to the Raiders at the Orange Bowl
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