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What Happened in Sports: July 24, 2022
See what happened in sports on July 24, 2022 ft. Big Papi joining Cooperstown, MLB HOF inductions, Dodgers sweeping Giants, and more!
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July 24th, 2022 was highlighted by the MLB’s Hall of Fame induction ceremony where Red Sox legend David Ortiz, media personnel Tim Kurkjian, and several others were inducted into Cooperstown to join baseball’s greatest. LAD staged a late rally as they swept fierce rival SF, NYM starters recorded their 14th straight game allowing two ER or fewer in win over SD, while Texans rookie WR John Metchie announced he will miss the upcoming season after being diagnosed with Leukemia. Oneil Cruz’s latest feat was a monster blast off Sandy Alcantara.
See what happened in sports on this day in recent years:
– July 24, 2021: George Springer‘s 5-star catch, Tatis Jr. 22-year-old record, Pujols became the Dominican leader, and more!
– July 24, 2020: Opening Day for most MLB teams, a walk-off Grand Slam, NFL-NFLPA training camps deal, and more!
– July 24, 2019: Bieber threw a 1-hitter, a big defensive play by a pitcher, the Blazers added Pau Gasol, 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.
Kevin Love's career resume:
– 5x All-Star
– 2x All-NBA 2nd Team
– 2016 NBA Champion
– 2011 NBA Most Improved Player
– 2010 NBA RPG (15.2) leader
– 2009 All-Rookie 2nd Team
– Most consecutive double-doubles (53) since NBA mergerpic.twitter.com/AVpDwZ6ZK0
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 12, 2022
Kevin Love's NBA records:
– Seasons (6) of 15+ PPG/10+ RPG/1+ 3PG
– 30+ PTS & 6+ 3PM in under 20 MIN of 1 GP
– 30+ PTS & 10+ REB in 15 MIN or less of 1 GP
– PTS (34) in a 1st QTR
– Consecutive double-doubles (53) since NBA mergerpic.twitter.com/7NMm8t9Lvt
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 12, 2022
Kevin Love's #Timberwolves records:
– Career RPG (12.2)
– Top2 season PPG (26.1)
– Season RPG (15.2) & FTM (520)
– REB (31) in 1 GP
– 45+ PTS/15+ REB/5+ AST in 1 GP
– GP (14) of 10+ REB & 5+ 3PM
– Top3 consecutive GP (5) of 15+ REB & 2+ 3PMpic.twitter.com/myKNXp1qk3
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 12, 2022
Kevin Love's #Cavaliers records:
– Seasons of 2+ 3PG (7) or 5+ RPG & 80+ FT% (8)
– GP of 3+/4+/5+/6+ 3PM or 15+ REB (49)
– REB (21) in 1 Playoff GP
– Consecutive GP of 2+/3+/5+/6+/7+ 3PM
– 3PM (57) in 1 month
– 35+ PTS/10+ REB/Under 30 MIN in 1 GPhttps://t.co/RxpPtvffta
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 12, 2022
Most PPG during 1 season in Minnesota #Timberwolves history [min 50 GP]:
1. 2014 Kevin Love (26.1)
2. 2012 Kevin Love (26.0)
3. 2017 Karl Towns (25.1)
4. 2021 Karl Towns (24.8)
5. 2022 Karl Towns (24.6)
6. 2019 Karl Towns (24.4)pic.twitter.com/FcK674uWqD
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 12, 2022
David Ortiz's HOF resume:
– 10x All-Star
– 7x Silver Slugger
– 3x World Series Champ, 2013 WS MVP
– 2004 ALCS MVP
– 3x AL RBI & 2x BB leader
– 2006 AL HR (54) & 2007 OBP (.445) leader
– Most HR (38) & RBI (127) in final year
– #34 retired by #RedSoxpic.twitter.com/thJ8VfMb04
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 25, 2022
.@davidortiz had countless clutch hits – but his walk-off homer to extend the 2004 ALCS was one of the biggest. #BigPapiHOF
(MLB x @GEICO) pic.twitter.com/PKbZyAz9XD
— MLB (@MLB) July 24, 2022
.@davidortiz enters the Hall today.
He knows a thing or two about giving a good speech. #BigPapiHOF pic.twitter.com/ESzffsYXma
— MLB (@MLB) July 24, 2022
.@davidortiz ended his Hall of Fame speech with some inspiring words. #BigPapiHOF pic.twitter.com/9mM8WjohZ7
— MLB (@MLB) July 24, 2022
Oneil Cruz hits one out of sight! pic.twitter.com/e55OU8TlHr
— MLB (@MLB) July 24, 2022
[SEE MORE]
1:35 PM: Toronto Blue Jays (52-43) vs. Boston Red Sox (48-47)
1:35 PM: New York Yankees (65-31) vs. Baltimore Orioles (47-47)
4:10 PM: Houston Astros (63-32) vs. Seattle Mariners (51-44)
4:10 PM: San Francisco Giants (48-46) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (63-30)
NBA: G/F Furkan Korkmaz, Philadelphia 76ers (turns 25)
NFL: RB Joe Mixon, Cincinnati Bengals (26)
NBA: F Kyle Kuzma, Washington Wizards (27)
NFL: DL Montravius Adams, Pittsburgh Steelers (27)
NFL: RB Phillip Lindsay, Indianapolis Colts (28)
NFL: C Maurkice Pouncey, Retired after 2020 (33)
NFL: C Mike Pouncey, Retired after 2020 (33)
MLB: OF Barry Bonds, Retired after 2007 (58)
NBA: PF Karl Malone, Hall of Fame (59)
2019: Cincinnati Reds SP Lucas Sims made one of the most amazing diving catches by a pitcher ever on a bunt by Milwaukee Brewers IF Tyler Saladino
1993: After a game at Dodger Stadium, New York Mets OF Vince Coleman threw an explosive device at fans, severely injuring a 2-year-old and 2 others; he was charged with a felony and never played for the Mets again
1983: The Pine Tar Incident at Yankee Stadium involving Kansas City Royals 3B George Brett being ruled out after a go-ahead 9th inning Home Run since his bat had too much pine tar on it, where he then stormed out of the dugout toward the umps in anger and was ejected
1977: Cincinnati Reds 3B Pete Rose recorded his 2,881st career hit, passing Frankie Frisch for the most all-time for a switch-hitter
1951: St. Louis Cardinals legend Stan Musial passed Rogers Hornsby for the most HR (193) in Cardinals franchise history. Stan the Man recorded 475 career HR which still stands as the franchise record today
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