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What Happened in Sports: April 23, 2021
What happened in sports on April 23, 2021 ft. Chiefs acquiring Orland Brown, deGrom dominating, Tatis Jr.'s 2 bombs in LA, and more!
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April 23rd, 2021 was highlighted by the Kansas City Chiefs acquiring OT Orlando Brown from Baltimore in a deal involved multiple draft picks including KC’s 2021 1st rounder (31st overall). Russell Westbrook racked up another triple-double against his old team, solidifying the greatest stretch of triple-doubles in NBA history. Fernando Tatis Jr. followed his father’s footsteps with two bombs in LA on April 23rd, Jacob deGrom’s two-hit Shutout with his own RBI proves he’s the best player in the game, and Ja Morant led Memphis’ one-point victory over Portland.
See what happened in sports on April 23rd last year, headlined by the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft, the Patriots adding WR Marqise Lee, and PSO’s NFL Draft rankings live. 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, top performances of the day, notable birthdays, and a quick recap of significant events on this day in sports history.
Randy literally out of NOWHERE! pic.twitter.com/tXeD3XwuHn
— Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) April 24, 2021
Bruce Brown threw it DOWN 😳 pic.twitter.com/kY8mbwIhvR
— NBA TV (@NBATV) April 24, 2021
Jacob deGrom tonight:
Set a new career high in Ks (15)
Lowered his ERA to 0.31
Raised his batting average to .545
— MLB (@MLB) April 24, 2021
Mychal Mulder rocking the rim 💥 pic.twitter.com/v0YMH0TpxN
— NBA TV (@NBATV) April 24, 2021
Ridiculous Kyrie finish early on ESPN. pic.twitter.com/ms53t1I2of
— NBA (@NBA) April 23, 2021
So smooth with the off hand… we showcase Kyrie’s best finishes with his left from this season! 🔥
CELTICS/NETS – Tonight at 7:30pm/et on ESPNpic.twitter.com/wSQBCAzLIl
— NBA (@NBA) April 23, 2021
.@tatis_jr to the moon. pic.twitter.com/E8Kj4PwoTZ
— MLB (@MLB) April 24, 2021
April 23rd is Fernando Tatis day. pic.twitter.com/uJ6mcQ7Eb5
— MLB (@MLB) April 24, 2021
Dodger Stadium homers run in the Tatis family. pic.twitter.com/OzGMCQtTyw
— MLB Vault (@MLBVault) April 24, 2021
The first #ROCKOFF of 2021?
RAIMEL TAPIA! 🦀👏 pic.twitter.com/xrPCX0yjBs
— Colorado Rockies (@Rockies) April 24, 2021
118 MPH 😱
A vintage Stanton rocket. pic.twitter.com/Czeu8zQHXf
— MLB (@MLB) April 24, 2021
Bat Drop City, population: @RougnedOdor pic.twitter.com/Ski0v0EQjQ
— MLB (@MLB) April 24, 2021
Play that song! 🤘#ForTheH pic.twitter.com/kkmEgTFGjl
— Houston Astros (@astros) April 24, 2021
MANNY! 😱 pic.twitter.com/94PqnHpBlZ
— MLB (@MLB) April 24, 2021
El Mago 🤯 pic.twitter.com/sbGo9NVYqu
— MLB (@MLB) April 23, 2021
Benny packed the glove, too!#TogetherRoyal pic.twitter.com/ADiEgtkveX
— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) April 23, 2021
ANOTHER Russ triple-double.
ANOTHER Wizards win.
37, 11, 11 for @russwest44 in the @WashWizards 7th consecutive victory! #DCAboveAll pic.twitter.com/hYLbmkIW4N
— NBA (@NBA) April 24, 2021
Steph’s 25-point second half lifts the @warriors! pic.twitter.com/I8gq7FsuMm
— NBA (@NBA) April 24, 2021
33 points, 13 dimes & ZERO turnovers for @JaMorant in the @memgrizz W. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/8vXzfTS3uJ
— NBA (@NBA) April 24, 2021
In his second game this season, @jarenjacksonjr (23 PTS, 10/14 FGM) helps lead the @memgrizz to victory! pic.twitter.com/5NZR7DnoPT
— NBA (@NBA) April 24, 2021
19 DIMES for @Money23Green, tying his career high! #DubNation pic.twitter.com/Ckcp67aOHx
— NBA (@NBA) April 24, 2021
🐝 25 for @MilesBridges
🐝 25 for @T_Rozzay3
🐝 25 for @PJWashington @hornets trio leads the way. #AllFly pic.twitter.com/Xncd24beXl
— NBA (@NBA) April 24, 2021
1 of the most well-rounded WR prospects in years, @D1__JW is a dynamic playmaker who’ll likely be an instant contributor with a sky-high ceiling as a potential future All-Pro WR.
His college film proves Waddle is the real dealhttps://t.co/c3i5BsOwc0
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) April 23, 2021
April 23, 2019: Capping off a franchise-record postseason performance of 50+ PTS in Game 5, Portland Trail Blazers PG Damian Lillard drained a buzzer-beating series-ending 3PM from just inside half-court to effectively end the Westbrook-George era in OKC 👋pic.twitter.com/gJUGk5D4wk
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) April 23, 2021
Andruw Jones is the youngest ever with:
– Multi-HR postseason GP
– 5+ RBI in a postseason GP
– 3+ RBI in a World Series GP
– HR in a World Series debut
– Reach 50+ career HR & 40+ SB pic.twitter.com/wt2vee4Q74
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) April 23, 2021
April 23, 2015: Stephen Curry hits two threes with 18 seconds left in New Orleans to send game to OT in R1 G3 of the playoffs.
The Warriors would go on to win 123-119. pic.twitter.com/ngkqY1w2CM
— This Day In Sports Clips (@TDISportsClips) April 23, 2021
April 23, 1999: In a 12-5 defeat of the San Diego Padres, St. Louis Cardinals 3B Fernando Tatis became the 1st player to ever hit 2 Grand Slams in a single inning, also setting the record for most RBI (8) in 1 inning
pic.twitter.com/PosSHIrMzL
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) April 23, 2021
April 23, 1993: Rookie @SHAQ pulls down the entire backboard on a dunk against the Nets in the Meadowlands pic.twitter.com/MACDUqvS5u
— This Day In Sports Clips (@TDISportsClips) April 23, 2021
April 23, 2000: Los Angeles Lakers C Shaquille O’Neal tied his playoff career-high with 46 PTS and recorded the only GP of 45+ PTS/15+ REB/5+ BLK in NBA Postseason history pic.twitter.com/mVhoxui0lp
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) April 23, 2021
April 23, 1989: Los Angeles Lakers C Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played the very last game of his illustrious career, finishing with the most PTS (38,387), GP (1,560), FG (15,837), FGA (28,307), and MIN (57,446) in NBA history
pic.twitter.com/efXMnA7bzd
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) April 23, 2021
April 23, 2011: Brandon Roy scores 18 points in the 4th to lead the Blazers to a comeback win over the Mavs in R1 G4 of the Playoffs. pic.twitter.com/chaA5Gc4cV
— This Day In Sports Clips (@TDISportsClips) April 23, 2021
April 23, 2010: Paul Pierce hits the game-winner at the buzzer in Miami to give the Celtics a 3-0 lead in round 1 of the playoffs. pic.twitter.com/gGLJe6kbzI
— This Day In Sports Clips (@TDISportsClips) April 23, 2021
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7:30 PM: Miami Heat (31-28) vs. Atlanta Hawks (32-27)
7:30 PM: Boston Celtics (32-27) vs. Brooklyn Nets (39-20)
10:00 PM: Memphis Grizzlies (29-28) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (32-26)
10:00 PM: Denver Nuggets (38-20) vs. Golden State Warriors (29-30)
[Highlights] PG Russell Westbrook, WSH (W @OKC): 37 PTS (14-23 FG | 3-4 3P), 11 AST, 11 REB, 0 BLK, 0 STL, 3 TO [Player of the Day]
[Highlights] PG Ja Morant, MEM (W @POR): 33 PTS (11-17 FG | 1-3 3P), 13 AST, 5 REB, 0 BLK, 1 STL, 0 TO
[Highlights] PG Steph Curry, GSW (W v.DEN): 32 PTS (11-18 FG | 4-9 3P), 3 AST, 8 REB, 0 BLK, 0 STL, 3 TO
[Highlights] G/F Paul George, LAC (W @HOU): 33 PTS (10-27 FG | 3-10 3P), 4 AST, 14 REB, 0 BLK, 2 STL, 7 TO
[Highlights] F Jayson Tatum, BOS (L @BKN): 38 PTS (14-27 FG | 6-12 3P), 4 AST, 10 REB, 0 BLK, 0 STL, 5 TO
NFL: EDGE Brian Burns, Carolina Panthers (turns 23)
NFL: TE Harrison Bryant, Cleveland Browns (23)
NFL: FB Kyle Juszczyk, San Francisco 49ers (30)
NFL: OL Chris Hubbard, Cleveland Browns (30)
MLB: OF Andruw Jones, Retired after 2012 (44)
MLB: SP Warren Spahn, Hall of Fame (100)
2020: The 2020 NFL Draft took place with Joe Burrow going 1st overall to the Cincinnati Bengals, representing the 1st time that the Heisman Trophy winner has gone 1st overall in 3 consecutive NFL Drafts. It was also the 1st time the 1st 2 WRs (Henry Ruggs & Jerry Jeudy) were both selected from the same school since 1938
2019: Capping off a franchise-record 50-point postseason performance in Game 5, Portland Trail Blazers PG Damian Lillard hit a buzzer-beating series-ending 3PM from just inside half-court to effectively end the Westbrook–George era in OKC
2005: San Francisco 49ers selected QB Alex Smith out of Utah over Cal QB Aaron Rodgers, who fell 23 spots to the Green Bay Packers. Other notable 1st Rd selections included DE DeMarcus Ware (DAL #11), LB Thomas Davis (CAR #14), LB Derrick Johnson (KC #15), and WR Roddy White (ATL #27)
2000: Los Angeles Lakers C Shaquille O’Neal tied his playoff career-high with 46 PTS and recorded the only GP of 45+ PTS/15+ REB/5+ BLK in NBA Postseason history
1999: In a 12-5 defeat of the Dodgers in Los Angeles, St. Louis Cardinals 3B Fernando Tatis became the 1st player to ever hit 2 grand slams in a single inning, also setting the record for most RBI in an inning (8)
1995: Chicago Bulls SG Steve Kerr set an NBA record for 3PT% in a season, finishing with a 52.7% mark. Kyle Korver is the only player to beat the record since then with 53.6% in 2009-10
1989: Los Angeles Lakers C Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played the very last game of his illustrious career, finishing with the most points scored (38,387) and games played (1,560), Field Goals (15,837), Field Goal Attempts (28,307), and minutes (57,446) in NBA history
1989: Denver Nuggets SF Alex English became the 1st in NBA history to record 2,000+ points in 8 consecutive seasons
1969: With 53 points in a Game 1 victory over the Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers SG Jerry West set an NBA Finals record for a Point Guard.
1964: Houston Colt .45s’ SP Ken Johnson became the 1st in MLB history to lose despite pitching a no-hitter (1-0 to the Cincinnati Reds)
1962: After a 0-9 start, the New York Mets finally won their 1st game in franchise history 9-1 over the Pittsburgh Pirates
1954: Milwaukee Braves OF Hank Aaron hit his very 1st career HR (of 755) in a victory over the St. Louis Cardinals
1950: Minneapolis Lakers became the very 1st team to win consecutive championships in NBA history with a Game 6 victory over the Syracuse Nationals
1939: Boston Red Sox rookie OF Ted Williams went 4-for-5 and recorded his 1st career HR in a loss to the Philadelphia Phillies
1903: New York Highlanders (Yankees) picked up their very 1st win in franchise history with a victory over the Washington Senators
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