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What Happened in Sports: July 6, 2020
What happened in sports on July 6, 2020 ft. Mahomes signing a historic extension, MLB releasing the 2020 schedule, and more!
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July 6th, 2020 was highlighted by Patrick Mahomes’ record-breaking 10-year contract extension, the 2020 MLB schedule getting released, and served as the 20th birthday for Zion Williamson. 7/6/20 also marked the one-year anniversary of the Clippers shocking the world by acquiring Paul George and Kawhi Leonard. Check out everything that happened in sports on July 6th 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.
Here to stay. . .! ⏰⏰ pic.twitter.com/mfwMga3Kl0
— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) July 6, 2020
Watch the BEST no-look assists from the 2019-20 season so far!
NBA Restart begins July 30th with games all day & night. #WholeNewGame pic.twitter.com/PhKsWZ3hTA
— NBA (@NBA) July 6, 2020
Zion Williamson turns 20 today.
This is Zion at 16!! pic.twitter.com/xuRymaXFpp
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) July 6, 2020
Celebrate @Zionwilliamson's 20th birthday by watching the 20 best plays from his career so far! #NBABDAY pic.twitter.com/6UajVDw6yz
— NBA (@NBA) July 6, 2020
July 6, 1993: Rickey Henderson leads off both games of a doubleheader with a home run. pic.twitter.com/XbHP8TeKIg
— This Day In Sports Clips (@TDISportsClips) July 6, 2020
👀 Paul George’s Handles (OKC MIX)! pic.twitter.com/TzbFo6qgcc
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) July 6, 2020
Tracy McGrady’s Orlando Magic mixtape🔥pic.twitter.com/4YtRiKCL6k
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) July 6, 2020
We celebrate @paugasol’s 40th birthday with some of the best plays of his career! #NBAVault #NBABDAY pic.twitter.com/ULgMuajXCo
— NBA History (@NBAHistory) July 6, 2020
Last year’s No. 1 pick @Zionwilliamson debuted with a historic scoring-run for the @PelicansNBA!
The #NBADraft presented by State Farm airs Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 7:30pm/et on ESPN! pic.twitter.com/X2QfMrFl32
— NBA Draft (@NBADraft) November 10, 2020
Imagine trying to tackle a 6’4” 267-pound running back with 4.5 speed. pic.twitter.com/9GY6zsLU7p
— NFL Throwback (@nflthrowback) July 6, 2021
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NBA: PF Zion Williamson, New Orleans Pelicans (turns 20)
MLB: OF Andrew Benintendi, Boston Red Sox (26)
NFL: OL Pat Elflein, Minnesota Vikings (26)
MLB: 2B Brandon Lowe, Tampa Bay Rays (26)
MLB: P Michael Palardy, Carolina Panthers (28)
MLB: 3B Manny Machado, San Diego Padres (28)
NFL: OL Trey Hopkins, Cincinnati Bengals (28)
MLB: RP Nick Goody, Texas Rangers (29)
NBA: SF Jae Crowder, Miami Heat (30)
NFL: DE Adrian Clayborn, Cleveland Browns (32)
NBA: PF Pau Gasol, Free Agent (40)
2019: The Los Angeles Clippers officially agreed to sign Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard away from Toronto after giving up PG Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, PF Danilo Gallinari, 1st round picks in 2021 (via MIA), 2022, 2023 (via MIA), 2024, and 2026, as well as the right to swap 1st-rounders in 2023 and 2025 to OKC for Paul George [Kawhi’s Transaction Reaction] [PG’s Transaction Reaction]
2017: Paul George was traded by the Indiana Pacers to the Oklahoma City Thunder for SG Victor Oladipo and PF Domantas Sabonis
2009: Reds are handed most lopsided loss in franchise history losing to Philadelphia 22-1 (-21 run differential).
1989: Former Phillies 3B Mike Schmidt, who abruptly retired at the end of May, became the 1st retired MLB player to be named an All-Star starter; he ultimately decided not to play
1983: In the 50th MLB All-Star game, Red Sox OF Fred Lynn hit the 1st grand slam All-Star Game history (4th AS HR of his career) as the AL stomped the NL 13-3 for its 1st win since 1971
1980: With 7 strikeouts in a victory over the Cardinals, Phillies SP Steve Carlton notched his 2,836th career strikeout, breaking Mickey Lowlich’s record for a LHP
1956: MLB Commissioner Ford Frick announced the implementation of the annual Cy Young Award, honoring the most outstanding pitcher of the season
1941: A month after his passing, the Yankees unveiled a monument in centerfield to honor HOFer Lou Gehrig
1933: The 1st Major League All-Star Game is played @ Comiskey Park. Babe Ruth was named the ASG MVP with 2 HR’s in a 4-2 victory for the AL.
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