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What Happened in Sports: April 24, 2021
What happened in sports on April 24, 2021 ft. Tatis Jr.'s 2 bombs off Bauer, MPJ showing his lofty potential, A's historic win streak, & more
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April 24th, 2021 was highlighted by MLB superstar Fernando Tatis Jr. launching two bombs against the polarizing Trevor Bauer and mocked the reigning NL Cy Young winner by covering his eye and imitating the McGregor walk, both notorious antics of Bauer’s. The Dodgers still got the win though after Blake Snell was pulled and Corey Seager’s clutch hit. Michael Porter Jr. showed his lofty potential with a career-high 38 points, Oakland now has the t-longest April win streak ever, while Shane Bieber and Gerrit Cole dueled it out during the Yankees’ victory.
See what happened in sports on April 24th last year, headlined by the second and third round of the 2020 NFL Draft, Jalen Hurts and Tee Higgins getting exciting destinations, and the Texans extending Laremy Tunsil. 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.
BAM SLAM 💥 pic.twitter.com/Zoe2a9MsBh
— NBA TV (@NBATV) April 25, 2021
Luka from DEEP 🎯 pic.twitter.com/5l9HcpoBoG
— NBA TV (@NBATV) April 25, 2021
FERNANDO TATIS JR. HAS DONE IT AGAIN pic.twitter.com/8y9KMtRqMx
— MLB (@MLB) April 25, 2021
#HazloGrande, @tatis_jr. pic.twitter.com/5sEuIldtel
— MLB (@MLB) April 25, 2021
Jokic with the full-court dime 👀 pic.twitter.com/CLIT5a3WfU
— NBA TV (@NBATV) April 25, 2021
The Joker (12 AST) and Facu (career-high 13 AST) combine for 25 dimes in the @nuggets W! pic.twitter.com/yne6nGDtb5
— NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2021
Right when we Willie needed it. #StraightUpTX pic.twitter.com/JsoDSltld6
— Texas Rangers (@Rangers) April 25, 2021
Walk it off. pic.twitter.com/tpdJeKgoa8
— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) April 25, 2021
.@OfficialBuck103 makes it look easy. pic.twitter.com/rF1lWPeSTE
— MLB (@MLB) April 24, 2021
MPJ pours in a career-high 39 PTS (8 3PM) for the @nuggets! #MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/Vf6xJsEWvl
— NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2021
🦌 @Giannis_An34‘s 24 PTS, 14 REB, 7 AST in 3 quarters of play helps the @Bucks top PHI at home! #FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/YUvpyP9UMq
— NBA (@NBA) April 24, 2021
The @dallasmavs top LAL behind @DwightPowell33‘s 25 PTS on 11/12 shooting from the field! #MFFL pic.twitter.com/8EhzZYKSnX
— NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2021
KAT & ANT push @Timberwolves past Jazz in Utah!@KarlTowns: 24 PTS, 12 REB@theantedwards_: 23 PTS, 9 REB, 4 AST, 5 STL pic.twitter.com/kLa4Q9Gbt4
— NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2021
Julius Randle and RJ Barrett fuel the @nyknicks 9th WIN IN A ROW! #NewYorkForever @J30_RANDLE: 31 PTS (5 3PM), 10 REB@RjBarrett6: 25 PTS (3 3PM), 12 REB pic.twitter.com/13sfcEHTMK
— NBA (@NBA) April 24, 2021
8 STRAIGHT NYK W’s!
Watch the best play from each game of the @nyknicks longest win streak since 2014.
Raptors/Knicks – Today at 1pm/et on ESPN pic.twitter.com/mECuvtb1rU
— NBA (@NBA) April 24, 2021
One of the most electrifying playmakers in CFB history, @justnfields enters the NFL with a track record of success and game film that shows his sky-high ceiling as a potential MVP-caliber dual-threat QB https://t.co/K3vZlsZkKU
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) April 24, 2021
.@jerryjeudy is a special kind of talent.
Happy birthday to the @Broncos WR! 🥳 pic.twitter.com/WqfNdt6lwN
— NFL (@NFL) April 24, 2021
April 24, 1994: San Antonio Spurs C David Robinson became just the 4th player in NBA history to score 70+ PTS in a game with 71 during a victory over the Los Angeles Clippers (Wilt, Baylor, David Thompson) to barely beat Shaq for the 1993-94 scoring title
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) April 24, 2021
Chipper Jones HOF resume:
– 1999 NL MVP
– 8x All-Star
– 2x Silver Slugger
– 1995 World Series Champ
– 2008 MLB Batting Title
– Highest OPS (.930) among 3B
– 3rd most HR (468) by a switch hitter
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) April 25, 2021
Chipper Jones’ all-time ranks in Braves history:
– Most BB (1,512)
– 2nd most Hits (2,726)
– 2nd most RBI (1,623)
– 2nd most Runs (1,619)
– 2nd highest OBP (.401)
– 2nd highest OPS (.930)
– 2nd most PA (10,614)
– 2nd most GP (2,499)
– 3rd most HR (468)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) April 25, 2021
Omar Vizquel won the 2nd most Gold Glove awards (11) by a SS in MLB history, trailing only Ozzie Smith (13) pic.twitter.com/Vwg2PzXb7I
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) April 25, 2021
April 24, 1963: In his final career game (until a short stint with the Cincinnati Royals 7 years later), PG Bob Cousy led Boston’s Game 6 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers to capture their 5th consecutive title
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) April 24, 2021
April 24, 2010: LeBron (@KingJames) pulls up from just in front of half court and drains the buzzer beater over Derrick Rose at the end of the third quarter in R1 G4 of the playoffs. pic.twitter.com/96df1W4wE8
— This Day In Sports Clips (@TDISportsClips) April 24, 2021
April 24, 2004: After being drafted 1st overall by the San Diego Chargers, QB Eli Manning forced a trade that sent him to the New York Giants in exchange for QB Phillip Rivers (4th overall pick) pic.twitter.com/VK2Pz3jm9s
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) April 24, 2021
[SEE MORE]
1:00 PM: Toronto Raptors (25-34) vs. New York Knicks (33-27)
3:30 PM: Philadelphia 76ers (39-20) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (36-22)
8:00 PM: San Antonio Spurs (29-29) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (26-33)
8:00 PM: Chicago Bulls (25-34) vs. Miami Heat (31-29)
8:30 PM: Los Angeles Lakers (35-24) vs. Dallas Mavericks (32-26)
[Highlights] F Michael Porter Jr., DEN (W v.HOU): 39 PTS (13-21 FG | 8-12 3P), 2 AST, 6 REB, 3 BLK, 0 STL, 1 TO [Player of the Day]
[Highlights] C Nikola Jokic, DEN (W v.HOU): 24 PTS (10-14 FG | 0-0 3P), 12 AST, 8 REB, 1 BLK, 1 STL, 4 TO
[Highlights] F Giannis Antetokounmpo, MIL (W v.PHI): 24 PTS (9-12 FG | 1-3 3P), 7 AST, 14 REB, 1 BLK, 2 STL, 4 TO
[Highlights] F DeMar DeRozan, SAS (W @NO): 32 PTS (10-21 FG | 0-3 3P), 8 AST, 7 REB, 0 BLK, 1 STL, 5 TO
[Highlights] PF Julius Randle, NYK (W v.TOR): 31 PTS (10-17 FG | 5-7 3P), 1 AST, 10 REB, 0 BLK, 0 STL, 1 TO
NFL: WR Jerry Jeudy, Denver Broncos (turns 22)
MLB: SS Willi Castro, Detroit Tigers (24)
MLB: SP John Means, Baltimore Orioles (28)
MLB: OF Tyler Naquin, Cincinnati Reds (30)
MLB: OF Carlos Beltran, Retired after 2017 (44)
MLB: 3B Chipper Jones, Hall of Fame (49)
MLB: SS Omar Vizquel, Retired after 2012 (54)
2004: After being drafted 1st overall by the San Diego Chargers, QB Eli Manning forced a trade that sent him to the New York Giants in exchange for QB Phillip Rivers (4th overall pick)
1996: NBA Board of Governors officially approved the formation of the WNBA, which would begin play in Summer of 1997
1994: San Antonio Spurs C David Robinson became just the 4th player in NBA history to score 70 points in a game with 71 during a victory over the Los Angeles Clippers (Wilt Chamberlain, Elgin Baylor, David Thompson)
1988: Milwaukee Bucks C Jack Sikma became the tallest player (7′) in NBA history to lead the league in FT% (92)
1974: NFL officially granted an expansion franchise to Tampa, Florida
1967: Philadelphia 76ers defeated the San Francisco Warriors in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, becoming the first team besides the Boston Celtics’ to win the championship since 1958
1963: In his final career game (until a short stint with the Cincinnati Royals 7 years later), Boston Celtics PG Bob Cousy led a Game 6 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers to capture their 5th consecutive title
1961: Los Angeles Dodgers SP Sandy Koufax tied an MLB record with 18 strikeouts in a victory over the Chicago Cubs, also becoming the 1st to reach the mark twice. The record is now at 20 set by a number of pitchers
1957: Chicago Cubs set an NL record by walking 9 Cincinnati Reds batters in the 5th inning of a 9-5 loss
1945: Albert “Happy” Chandler was officially named the 2nd-ever Commissioner of Baseball
1901: Chicago White Stockings defeated the Cleveland Blues 8-2 in the 1st-ever American League game
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