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What Happened in Sports: September 7, 2021
See what happened in sports on September 7, 2021 ft. Houston Texans claiming Jimmy Moreland, Astros comeback win, MLB pitching records, and more!
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September 7th, 2021 was highlighted by the Houston Texans claiming promising slot CB Jimmy Moreland while the Houston Astros pulled off a 9th inning comeback on the Seattle Mariners thanks to clutch hits from Alex Bregman and Carlos Correa. Nelson Cruz became the oldest player with a season of 30+ HR, Blake Snell is on a historic tear, and MLB teams are using more pitchers than ever. Albert Pujols also homered during his first at-bat back in St. Louis.
See what happened in sports on September 7th last year, headlined by Playoff P redeeming himself in Game 3 vs. Denver, MPJ and Jaylen Brown‘s monster posters, and Cam Heyward‘s Steelers extension. 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, notable birthdays, and a quick recap of significant events on this day in sports history.
🚨 TUESDAY’S TOP PLAYS 🚨
Nominee No. 1: Michael Taylor diving catch
— CBS Sports HQ (@CBSSportsHQ) September 8, 2021
WHAT A PLAY BY JONATHAN VILLAR! pic.twitter.com/Qo8n9wOSYC
— SNY (@SNYtv) September 8, 2021
.@ABREG_1 comes up clutch. 😤 pic.twitter.com/jktETXaIz1
— MLB (@MLB) September 8, 2021
Correa completes the comeback! #Walkoff
(MLB x @DIRECTV) pic.twitter.com/C2qrbKjPbJ
— MLB (@MLB) September 8, 2021
Back in St. Louis once again, @PujolsFive goes yard in his first at-bat!
Amazing. pic.twitter.com/dstkZHKug1
— MLB (@MLB) September 7, 2021
September 7, 2003: Arizona #Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin set a NFL record with 217 REC YDS during a player’s NFL debut v. Detroit. Boldin went on to set the Super Bowl era rookie record with 101 REC as well as 1,377 REC YDS (since passed by Justin Jefferson)pic.twitter.com/akfeDNktAG
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 8, 2021
Donovan Mitchell is the fastest player (240 GP) to reach 600 career 3PM in NBA history
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 9, 2021
Donovan Mitchell has the most postseason PPG (28.4) in Utah #Jazz history pic.twitter.com/JAj8DGWuJ6
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 9, 2021
Donovan Mitchell has more career playoff GP (3) with 45+ PTS than all other Utah Jazz players (2) combined pic.twitter.com/UHL0iL6n1G
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 9, 2021
Most 3PM during 1 playoff series in NBA history:
1. 2020 Donovan Mitchell (33)
T2. 2020 Jamal Murray, 2021 Damian Lillard, 2016 Steph Curry x2 (32) pic.twitter.com/fOgYOo5mZx
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 9, 2021
Most PTS during 1 Playoff GP in Utah #Jazz history:
1. Donovan Mitchell (57)
2. Donovan Mitchell (51)
3. Karl Malone (50)
4. Adrian Dantley (46)
5. Donovan Mitchell (45)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 9, 2021
Donovan Mitchell is the only player with 35+ PTS & 5+ 3PM during consecutive GP in Utah #Jazz history
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 9, 2021
Donovan Mitchell has thrown down some thunderous dunks in his young career pic.twitter.com/5Zrwxr6Tg5
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 9, 2021
September 7, 2014: Baltimore #Ravens WR Steve Smith Sr. made 1 of the best highlight plays of his career with a lethal stiff arm to Bengals defender Adam “Pacman” Jones en route to a go-ahead 4th Qtr TD
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 7, 2021
September 7, 2020: Many memorable highlights took place in the 2020 NBA bubble playoffs including MPJ’s poster dunk that impressed his father, Jaylen Brown yamming it on OG Anunoby, and Kawhi Leonard’s block with a single finger
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 8, 2021
Kevin Love recorded the most consecutive GP (53) with a Double-Double since the ABA-NBA merger in 1976
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 9, 2021
Kevin Love’s ranks in #Timberwolves history:
– 1st in career RPG (12.2)
– 1st in season 3PM (190), FTM (520), PPG (26.1), RPG (15.2)
– 2nd in season REB (1,112) & PTS (2,010)
– 3rd in career REB (4,453)
– 4th in career 3PM (440)
– 5th in career PTS (6,989)pic.twitter.com/myKNXp1qk3
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 9, 2021
Kevin Love’s ranks in Cleveland #Cavaliers history:
– 2nd in career 3PM (840)
– 3rd in career RPG (9.8)
– 3rd in season RPG (11.1)
– 6th in career DREB (3,033)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 9, 2021
Kevin Love’s ranks among PF in #Cavs history:
– 1st in career 3PM (703), RPG (9.9), & DREB (2,588)
– 1st in season 3PM (158)
– 2nd in career PPG (16.7) & APG (2.4)
– 4th in career PTS (5,270), REB (3,131), & FGM (1,731)
– 5th in career GP (315) & AST (758)pic.twitter.com/ZaA7qUZCkD
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 9, 2021
Most PPG during 1 season in Minnesota #Timberwolves history:
1. 2013-14 Kevin Love (26.1)
2. 2011-12 Kevin Love (26.0)
3. 2016-17 Karl-Anthony Towns (25.1)
4. 2018-19 Karl-Anthony Towns (24.4)
5. 2003-04 Kevin Garnett (24.2)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 9, 2021
September 7, 1998: St. Louis #Cardinals 1B Mark McGwire hit his record-tying 61st HR of the season with fellow slugger Sammy Sosa watching in the OF. He would break Roger Maris‘ record the very next day en route to 70 HR on the season which lasted 3 yearspic.twitter.com/TQ6M8MDHeU
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 7, 2021
September 7, 2010: #Brewers RP Trevor Hoffman became the 1st player to reach 600 career SV in MLB history
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 7, 2021
September 7, 1979: The Entertainment and Sports Programming Network (ESPN) made its debut with an estimated 30,000 viewers tuned in to launch what became the biggest sports media company in the world
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 7, 2021
September 7, 2019: Antonio Brown forced his release from the Oakland #Raiders after a variety of antics against the team & signed w/ New England the very same day on a 1-year deal worth up to $15M. New England would release him just 2 weeks later
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 8, 2021
[SEE MORE]
7:05 PM: Toronto Blue Jays (74-62) vs. New York Yankees (78-59)
7:10 PM: Tampa Bay Rays (87-51) vs. Boston Red Sox (79-61)
7:40 PM: Philadelphia Phillies (71-66) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (84-55)
8:10 PM: Seattle Mariners (75-63) vs. Houston Astros (80-57)
9:40 PM: Chicago White Sox (79-58) vs. Oakland Athletics (74-63)
NBA: SG Donovan Mitchell, Utah Jazz (turns 25)
MLB: SP Sandy Alcantara, Miami Marlins (26)
NFL: DL Zach Sieler, Miami Dolphins (26)
MLB: RP Devin Smeltzer, Minnesota Twins (26)
NBA: PF Kevin Love, Cleveland Cavaliers (33)
NFL: DL Jack Crawford, Arizona Cardinals (33)
MLB: RP Wade Davis, Kansas City Royals (36)
2020: Many memorable highlights took place in the 2020 NBA bubble playoffs including MPJ’s poster dunk that impressed his father, Jaylen Brown yamming it on OG Anunoby, and Kawhi Leonard‘s block with a single finger
2019: Antonio Brown forced his release from the Oakland Raiders and then signed with the New England Patriots that same day
2014: Baltimore Ravens WR Steve Smith Sr. made 1 of the best highlight plays of his career with a lethal stiff arm to Bengals defender Adam “Pacman” Jones en route to a go-ahead 4th Qtr TD
2010: Milwaukee Brewers RP Trevor Hoffman became the 1st player to reach 600 career Saves in MLB history
2003: Arizona Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin set a NFL record with 217 receiving yards during a player’s NFL debut vs. Detroit. Boldin went on to set the Super Bowl era rookie record with 1,377 yards as well as 101 receptions
1998: St. Louis Cardinals 1B Mark McGwire hit his record-tying 61st HR of the season with fellow slugger Sammy Sosa watching in the OF. He would break Roger Maris‘ record the very next day en route to 70 HR on the season which would get broken 3 years later by Barry Bonds
1998: With the Seattle Mariners OF Ken Griffey’s 50th HR of the season, 3 players (McGwire, Sosa) reached the mark in the same season for the 1st time in MLB history. Ken also joined McGwire and Babe Ruth as the only players with 50+ HRs in consecutive seasons
1979: The Entertainment and Sports Programming Network (ESPN) made its debut with an estimated 30,000 viewers tuned in to launch what became the biggest sports media company in the world
1963: The Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio officially opened its doors to the public with an inaugural class of 17 players & executives
1908: Washington Senators SP Walter Johnson pitched his 3rd consecutive shutout over 4 days, this time a 2-hitter to defeat the New York Highlanders
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