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What Happened in Sports: July 11, 2020
What happened in sports on July 11, 2020 ft. Paul George feeling great, Yoenis Cespedes returning for Opening Day, and more!
Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
July 11th, 2020 was highlighted by the latest updates on Paul George and Yoenis Cespedes’ health while the Padres released 2B Brian Dozier. 7/11/20 also marked exactly one year since the Oklahoma City Thunder traded Russell Westbrook to the Houston Rockets. Check out everything that happened in sports on July 11th last year.
This daily sports article includes real headlines only (no clickbait rumors), all of the top highlights, interesting facts from around the NFL, NBA, & MLB, significant birthdays, and a quick recap of notable events on this day in sports history.
Joe Johnson’s best ankle breakers & game winners in the NBA! pic.twitter.com/xwGmFd2xAZ
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) July 11, 2020
Every kick return touchdown from the 2019 season! pic.twitter.com/0kDRZabEzs
— NFL (@NFL) July 11, 2020
Four years.
40 sacks.
Happy birthday to @Chargers DE @jbbigbear! 🐻⚡️ pic.twitter.com/7UjgKGPeXt
— NFL (@NFL) July 11, 2020
The TOP 10 CLUTCH SHOTS of the 2019-20 season so far! 🔥
NBA Restart begins July 30th with games all day & night. #WholeNewGame pic.twitter.com/7T9rVkPUOA
— NBA (@NBA) July 11, 2020
#OTD in 1985, Nolan Ryan became the first pitcher to reach 4,000 Ks. pic.twitter.com/Z3oM3bFM8H
— MLB Stats (@MLBStats) July 11, 2020
6 minutes of Magic Johnson passes! pic.twitter.com/X4gYbi4p4d
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) July 11, 2020
Catch the @SacramentoKings‘ best triples (10th in 3PM per game) of the 2019-20 season so far!
NBA Restart begins July 30th! #WholeNewGame pic.twitter.com/wQV4dDBCLg
— NBA (@NBA) July 11, 2020
14 catches.
273 yards.
And the walk-off TD in overtime.
Happy birthday to @HoustonTexans legend @Johnson80, who took this game over. (via @nflthrowback) pic.twitter.com/h1uPGnT0fQ
— NFL (@NFL) July 12, 2020
Criminally underrated, Andre @johnson80 was one of the 🐐’s of the 2000s.pic.twitter.com/6RvFgrGVpO
— NFLonCBS (@NFLonCBS) March 9, 2021
Exactly one year later, July 11, 1990: Bo makes his famous “wall run” in Baltimore, where he tracks down a fly ball, makes the catch, then runs three steps up the outfield wall. pic.twitter.com/FahikEpYg6
— This Day In Sports Clips (@TDISportsClips) July 11, 2020
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NFL: DL Tim Settle, Washington Redskins (turns 23)
NFL: EDGE Joey Bosa, Los Angeles Chargers (25)
NFL: EDGE Kemoko Turay, Indianapolis Colts (25)
MLB: SP Jon Duplantier, Arizona D-Backs (25)
NFL: OL Cody Whitehair, Chicago Bears (28)
NFL: CB Patrick Peterson, Arizona Cardinals (30)
NFL: DL John Jenkins, Chicago Bears (31)
NFL: WR Andre Johnson, Retired after 2016 (39)
2019: Houston Rockets acquired PG Russell Westbrook from the Oklahoma City Thunder for PG Chris Paul and a wealth of draft picks [Transaction Reaction]
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)
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
1973: Pittsburgh Pirates OF/1B Willie Stargell passed Ralph Kiner for the most HR (301) in franchise history. Stargell played his entire 21-year HOF career in Pittsburgh and mashed a franchise-best 475 career HR
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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