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What Happened in Sports: July 1, 2021
What happened in sports on July 1, 2021 ft. Brook Lopez leading Bucks Game 5 win, Braves walk off vs deGrom's Mets, and more!
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July 1st, 2021 was highlighted by the Bucks big Game 5 win over Atlanta in the Eastern Conference Finals thanks to big games from Brook Lopez and Khris Middleton as stars Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) and Trae Young (ankle) were both out. Braves walked off on the Mets after Jacob deGrom gave up a 3-run HR in the 1st inning before racking up 14 Ks and getting 18 consecutive outs.
See what happened in sports on July 1st last year, headlined by the NFL canceling half of the 2020 preseason and the 2020 supplemental draf and the NBA transaction window closing. 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.
The TOP PLAYS from Game 5, as the @Bucks take a 3-2 series lead! pic.twitter.com/aRPUypzafW
— NBA (@NBA) July 2, 2021
Splash Mountain SLAM 🤯 on TNT! pic.twitter.com/2lschoGBQG
— NBA (@NBA) July 2, 2021
Brook Lopez had a HUGE Game 5. 💪
33 PTS (#NBAPlayoffs career high)
14-18 FGM
4 BLK@Bucks can advance to the #NBAFinals presented by YouTube TV with a win on Saturday at 8:30 PM ET on TNT! #ThatsGame pic.twitter.com/LXa45ci4pF
— NBA (@NBA) July 2, 2021
🔌 @BPortistime (#NBAPlayoffs career-high 22 PTS) brought the INTENSITY in Game 5! #ThatsGame #NBAECF presented by AT&T Game 6: Saturday, 8:30pm/et, TNT pic.twitter.com/CaNPXcGFAs
— NBA (@NBA) July 2, 2021
Middleton, Holiday help the @Bucks take a 3-2 lead in the #NBAECF presented by AT&T! #NBAPlayoffs @Khris22m: 26 PTS, 13 REB, 8 AST@Jrue_Holiday11: 25 PTS, 13 AST
Game 6: Sat, 8:30pm/et, TNT pic.twitter.com/TgxZp5QWCf
— NBA (@NBA) July 2, 2021
Manny from his right knee 😳 pic.twitter.com/81AOmJYSVj
— MLB (@MLB) July 2, 2021
This deke and double play by @JackieBradleyJr 🤯 pic.twitter.com/nHgpx9fqze
— MLB (@MLB) July 1, 2021
FARM DAWG IN THE CLUTCH pic.twitter.com/xdfdOBFiOf
— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) July 2, 2021
WALK-OFF IN CINCY!
(Via @BallySportsCIN)
— CBS Sports HQ (@CBSSportsHQ) July 2, 2021
Dom’s 2nd 💣 to tie it in the 9th! pic.twitter.com/6zu7BbmJ4g
— MLB (@MLB) July 2, 2021
Wild walk-off in The A 👀 pic.twitter.com/W4QA9Ryk19
— MLB (@MLB) July 2, 2021
Elías Díaz.
Ballgame. pic.twitter.com/9u5xCunaYb
— MLB (@MLB) July 2, 2021
July 1st, 2018: After leading his hometown Cleveland Cavs to the NBA Finals the last 4 seasons (won 1), SF LeBron James signed a 4y/$153M contract with the Los Angeles #Lakers which led to their 1st playoff appearance in 7 seasons & 1st title in 10 yearspic.twitter.com/vBrA6SHGWI
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 2, 2021
LeBron James highlights from Year 1 with LA in 2018-19 pic.twitter.com/Uh7DbgAlln
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 2, 2021
2019-20 highlights from King James 4th championship winning season pic.twitter.com/l5phaD9mLz
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 2, 2021
July 1, 2004: In the 12th inning of an eventual victory over the Boston #RedSox, New York #Yankees SS Derek Jeter made an iconic play, flying into the stands and scratching up his face to catch a pop fly
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 2, 2021
Derek Jeter was a 5x Gold Glover for a reason pic.twitter.com/8MdfMZIXgZ
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 2, 2021
Texas #Rangers OF Gary Matthews Jr. made 1 of the best HR robbery catches ever on July 1, 2006 pic.twitter.com/l97JJDXcTV
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 2, 2021
Most HR during the 2010s in the MLB:
1. Nelson Cruz (346)
2. Edwin Encarnacion (335)
3. Giancarlo Stanton (308)
4. Albert Pujols (290)
5. Mike Trout (285)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 2, 2021
Nelson Cruz recorded the most HR (6 in 2011 ALCS) during 1 postseason series in MLB History
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 2, 2021
Nelson Cruz is the only player to debut at age 25 or older and still hit over 300 career HR in MLB history.
Nelson Cruz is also the only player to hit under 100 HR before age-30 & 300+ HR after turning 30 in MLB history
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 3, 2021
Charlie Blackmon’s career has been completely underrated and deserves more recognition pic.twitter.com/Pf8RBy3lYL
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 2, 2021
From QB to TE, Logan Thomas has emerged as a legitimate weapon in Washington after a 2020 season ft. 6 TD & almost 700 REC YDS
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 2, 2021
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[Highlights] #3 @BUCKS (-167; $9.48) d. #5 HAWKS (+146; $13.67) 123-112 [MIL -4 | o212.5] (MIL 3-2)
[Highlights] C Brook Lopez, MIL (W v.ATL): 33 PTS (14-18 FG | 0-2 3P), 0 AST, 7 REB, 4 BLK, 2 STL, 2 TO
[Highlights] SF Khris Middleton, MIL (W v.ATL): 26 PTS (10-20 FG | 2-6 3P), 8 AST, 13 REB, 1 BLK, 2 STL, 1 TO
[Highlights] G Jrue Holiday, MIL (W v.ATL): 25 PTS (9-20 FG | 3-8 3P), 13 AST, 6 REB, 0 BLK, 1 STL, 2 TO
NFL: LB Andrew Van Ginkel, Miami Dolphins (turns 26)
NFL: DT DJ Reader, Cincinnati Bengals (27)
NFL: LB Jordan Jenkins, Houston Texans (27)
NFL: LB De’Vondre Campbell, Green Bay Packers (28)
MLB: SP Aaron Sanchez, San Francisco Giants (29)
MLB: SP Michael Wacha, Tampa Bay Rays (30)
NBA: C Mike Muscala, Oklahoma City Thunder (30)
NFL: TE Logan Thomas, Washington Football Team (30)
NBA: SF James Enis, Orlando Magic (31)
NBA: SF Kent Bazemore, Golden State Warriors (32)
MLB: OF Charlie Blackmon, Colorado Rockies (35)
MLB: DH Nelson Cruz, Minnesota Twins (41)
2019: After the players’ respective destinations were announced the day before, the Golden State Warriors and Brooklyn Nets agreed to a sign-and-trade involving PG D’Angelo Russell and PF Kevin Durant
2018: After leading his hometown Cleveland Cavaliers to the NBA Finals the last 4 seasons (won 1), SF LeBron James signed a 4y/$153M contract with the Los Angeles Lakers which led to their 1st playoff appearance in 7 seasons & 1st Finals in 10 years
2013: New York Yankees SP Andy Pettitte surpassed Whitey Ford for the most career Ks (1,956) in franchise history during his final season in the MLB. Pettitte played all but 3 of his seasons for the Yanks and recorded 2,020 Ks which remains the record today
2011: The NBA CBA officially expired without a new agreement in place, beginning the 4th lockout in NBA history; it would last 161 days and ultimately cut the season to only 66 games, beginning December 15th
2004: In the 12th inning of an eventual victory over the Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter made an iconic play, flying into the stands and scratching up his face to catch a pop fly
1982: Baltimore Orioles 3B Cal Ripken Jr. made the 1st of his MLB-record 2,216 consecutive starts
1951: Cleveland Indians SP Bob Feller pitched his 3rd career no-hitter against the Detroit Tigers, tying Cy Young and Larry Corcoran’s all-time record
1945: Detroit Tigers HOF OF Hank Greenberg, the 1st baseball star to return home from WWII, hit a HR in his 1st game back
1941: New York Yankees OF Joe DiMaggio recorded a hit in his 44th consecutive game, tying Willie Keeler’s all-time record
1920: Washington Senators SP Walter Johnson pitched the only no-hitter of his career at Fenway Park, only missing a Perfect Game on an error by 2B Bucky Harris
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