Days in Sports
What Happened in Sports: July 1, 2022
See what happened in sports on July 1, 2022 ft. Gobert and Brogdon trades, Zion & LaVine signing max extensions, MLB cycle records in 2022, & more
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July 1st, 2022 was highlighted by Day 2 of NBA Free Agency where Rudy Gobert was traded to Minnesota in a blockbuster deal for five players plus four first-round picks (three completely unprotected). IND dealt Malcom Brogdon to BOS, while Zion Williamson and Zach LaVine signed max extensions with their squads. MLB cycles are happening more than ever, Aaron Judge joined Babe Ruth in Yankees history, plus Christian Javier is racking up Ks at a record rate. Tony Gonsolin improved to 10-0 and Byron Buxton blasted an electric walk-off HR vs. Baltimore.
See what happened in sports on July 1st last year, headlined by the Bucks taking a pivotal Game 5 vs. Atlanta behind huge performances from Brook Lopez and Khris Middleton with Giannis and Trae Young sitting out plus what happened in sports on July 1st, 2020 ft. the NFL canceling half of 2020’s preseason (before the rest was later canceled) and check out what happened in sports on July 1st, 2019 with D’Angelo Russell officially being traded to Golden State as part of a sign-and-trade with Kevin Durant joining the Brooklyn Nets.
WHAT HAPPENED IN SPORTS OVERVIEW: This daily sports post includes real headlines only (no clickbait rumors), all of the best highlights, interesting facts & records from around the NFL, NBA, & MLB, the main games to watch, notable birthdays, and a quick recap of significant events on this day in sports history.
The second career cycle for Nolan!
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— MLB (@MLB) July 2, 2022
Bux stops the game here. #walkoff
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— MLB (@MLB) July 2, 2022
Bryon Buxton’s walk-off energy >>>>>
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— MLB (@MLB) July 2, 2022
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3:07 PM: Tampa Bay Rays (40-35) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (43-33)
6:05 PM: St. Louis Cardinals (43-35) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (40-37)
7:10 PM: New York Yankees (56-21) vs. Cleveland Guardians (39-34)
8:10 PM: Los Angeles Angels (37-41) vs. Houston Astros (48-27)
10:10 PM: San Diego Padres (46-32) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (47-28)
NFL: LB Andrew Van Ginkel, Miami Dolphins (turns 27)
MLB: SP Chris Flexen, Seattle Mariners (28)
NFL: DT DJ Reader, Cincinnati Bengals (28)
NFL: LB Jordan Jenkins, Houston Texans (28)
NFL: LB De’Vondre Campbell, Green Bay Packers (29)
MLB: SP Michael Wacha, Boston Red Sox (31)
NBA: C Mike Muscala, Oklahoma City Thunder (31)
NFL: TE Logan Thomas, Washington Commanders (31)
MLB: OF Charlie Blackmon, Colorado Rockies (36)
MLB: DH Nelson Cruz, Washington Nationals (42)
2018: After leading his hometown Cleveland Cavaliers to the NBA Finals all 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
1945: Detroit Tigers HOF OF Hank Greenberg, the 1st baseball star to return home from WWII, hit a HR in his 1st game back
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. It’s also the only no-hitter without a single BB in Fenway Park history
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