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What Happened in Sports: July 11, 2019
What happened in sports on July 11 ft. the Houston Rockets acquiring PG Russell Westbrook, Phoenix Suns re-signing Kelly Oubre, and more!
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July 11th, 2019 was highlighted by the Houston Rockets trading Chris Paul and picks for Russell Westbrook while the Phoenix Suns re-signed SF Kelly Oubre Jr. and the MLB got back to action after the All-Star break.
This daily sports article includes real headlines only (no clickbait rumors), all of the top highlights, interesting facts from around the NFL, NBA, & MLB, the main games to watch, best performances of the day, significant birthdays, and a quick recap of notable events on this day in sports history.
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25 PTS
9/12 FG
9 REB@rui_8mura & the @WashWizards take the #NBASummer W! pic.twitter.com/m6PCqAsVkT
— NBA (@NBA) July 12, 2019
16 PTS | 16 REB@rob_williamsIII puts up a double-double to help the @celtics improve their @NBASummerLeague record to 4-0. pic.twitter.com/jHiGsEMX7v
— NBA (@NBA) July 12, 2019
Grayson Allen 360 warmup SLAM. ? pic.twitter.com/73GO6vdrB3
— NBA Summer League (@NBASummerLeague) July 12, 2019
Khalil Mack’s monster presence is giving Chicago Super Bowl expectations this year https://t.co/GXFoCwImdA via @YouTube
— Pro Sports Outlook (@prosportoutlook) July 11, 2019
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8:00 PM: Houston Astros (57-33) vs. Texas Rangers (48-42)
6:00 PM: Toronto Raptors vs. Indiana Pacers
6:30 PM: Atlanta Hawks vs. Washington Wizards
8:00 PM: Portland Trail Blazers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
10:30 PM: Boston Celtics vs. Memphis Grizzlies
[Player of the Day] SP Lance Lynn, TEX (HOU): 7 IP, 0 ER, 6 H, 11 K, 2 BB, W
2B Rougned Odor, TEX (v.HOU): 2-3, 2 RBI, 1 R, 1 BB
PF Rui Hachimura, WAS (v.ATL): 25 PTS (9-12), 9 REB, 1 AST, 2 BLK, 3 TOV
C Tony Bradley, UTA (v.HOU): 23 PTS (9-15), 13 REB, 2 AST, 2 BLK
C Robert Williams, BOS (v.MEM): 16 PTS (7-9), 16 REB, 4 AST, 1 BLK
NFL: TE Dalton Schultz, Dallas Cowboys (turns 23)
NFL: EDGE Joey Bosa, Los Angeles Chargers (24)
NFL: EDGE Kemoko Turay, Indianapolis Colts (24)
NFL: C Cody Whitehair, Chicago Bears (27)
NFL: CB Patrick Peterson, Arizona Cardinals (29)
NFL: WR Andre Johnson, Retired in 2016 (38)
2016: San Antonio Spurs 1st ballot HOF Tim Duncan announced his retirement as a 5x Champion, 15x All-NBA, and 15x All-Star
2014: After leaving for Miami in the infamous “Decision” 4 years earlier, LeBron James announced in a Sports Illustrated article that he would be heading back home to play for the Cleveland Cavaliers
2012: The Phoenix Suns traded HOF PG Steve Nash to the Los Angeles Lakers for 2 1st round picks (2013, 2015) and 2 2nd round picks (2013, 2014)
2009: Minnesota Twins signed 16-year-old OF Max Kepler as an amateur free agent out of Germany
2000: Hall of Fame WR Michael Irvin announced his retirement as a 3x Super Bowl Champion, 5x Pro Bowler, & Dallas Cowboys all-time receiving leader (11,904 REC YDS; since passed by Jason Witten)
1987: With Billy Ripken joining his brother Cal Jr. in the Orioles’ starting lineup, MGR Cal Ripken Sr. became the very 1st in MLB history to manage 2 sons
1985: Astros SP Nolan Ryan became the 1st pitcher in MLB history to record 4,000 career strikeouts after striking out 11 Mets over 7 innings in a 4-3 victory
1978: Vida Blue becomes the 1st pitcher in MLB history to start for both leagues in an All-Star game during his career
1968: The Baltimore Orioles replaced Manager Hank Bauer with future Hall of Famer Earl Weaver, who had never played in the majors. Weaver’s O’s won 3 straight AL Pennants from 1969-71, including the World Series in 1970
1914: Just a few days after his contract was purchased, SP Babe Ruth made his MLB debut with the Boston Red Sox, defeating the Cleveland Naps 4-3 at Fenway Park
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