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What Happened in Sports: July 6, 2021
What happened in sports on July 6, 2021 ft. CP3 leading Suns to a win in NBA Finals Game 1, many MLB Gold Glove-caliber plays, and more!
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July 6th, 2021 was highlighted by Game 1 of the 2021 NBA Finals as Phoenix’s Big 3 of CP3, Booker, and Ayton were too much for Milwaukee to handle despite Giannis surprisingly playing and making a great block in the first half. Many Gold Glove caliber plays were made as Victor Robles, Billy Hamilton, Juan Lagares, and Fernando Tatis Jr. all made the best highlights of the day. Salvador Perez walked off the Reds while Miami scored the game-winning run against the Dodgers after LA made errors in the 10th.
See what happened in sports on July 6th last year, headlined by Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes signing a record-breaking extension and the MLB releasing the 2020 season. 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.
“Blocked by Antetokounmpo… WHAT A RECOVERY!” 🤯#NBAFinals on ABC pic.twitter.com/HgJw9vjA15
— NBA (@NBA) July 7, 2021
👀 the TOP 3 PLAYS from Game 1 of the #NBAFinals presented by @YouTubeTV… as the @Suns went up 1-0!
Game 2: Thursday, 9pm/et on ABC pic.twitter.com/r6AQ9lRgv1
— NBA (@NBA) July 7, 2021
☀️ @CP3 tallies 32 PTS, 9 AST in his Finals debut, guiding the @Suns to victory in Game 1! #ThatsGame #NBAFinals presented by YouTube TV Game 2: Thursday – 9:00pm/et, ABC pic.twitter.com/aXN1PS1Lwx
— NBA (@NBA) July 7, 2021
💪 22 PTS, 19 REB for Ayton! 💪@DeandreAyton‘s MASSIVE double-double helps the @Suns take a 1-0 lead in the #NBAFinals presented by YouTube TV! #ThatsGame
Game 2: Thursday – 9:00pm/et, ABC pic.twitter.com/4xW60RclnB
— NBA (@NBA) July 7, 2021
Devin Booker adds 27 PTS, 6 AST in the @Suns Game 1 win at home! #ThatsGame #NBAFinals presented by YouTube TV Game 2: Thursday – 9:00pm/et, ABC pic.twitter.com/E2AAxVyLr0
— NBA (@NBA) July 7, 2021
Victor Robles is The Best Defensive CF in @MLB™.@Victor__Robles // #NATITUDE pic.twitter.com/cEj9Zirr8U
— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) July 7, 2021
That’s just what Gio do. pic.twitter.com/Q4lG3J6h93
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) July 7, 2021
This Hamilton catch is so good, that Lin-Manuel Miranda might have to write a play about it. pic.twitter.com/KT5bDVLypF
— MLB (@MLB) July 7, 2021
Juan really brought that back 😱 pic.twitter.com/kTQgNXKySB
— MLB (@MLB) July 7, 2021
Smooth Jazz. pic.twitter.com/PX9m0rdvQ4
— MLB (@MLB) July 7, 2021
WHAT. A. FINISH. pic.twitter.com/bUzwvHi7je
— MLB (@MLB) July 7, 2021
This 95.8 MPH relay from @tatis_jr 🤯
That’s the fastest-tracked throw by an infielder resulting in an out this year. pic.twitter.com/PDJTdjH2jd
— MLB (@MLB) July 7, 2021
How fast does a shooting star travel?
Asking for a friend. pic.twitter.com/OolM5xFg7Y
— Miami Marlins (@Marlins) July 7, 2021
Salvy said “Goodnight!”#TogetherRoyal pic.twitter.com/3iBbqAePli
— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) July 7, 2021
Earlier tonight we got a Walk Off WALK on 4 pitches from Tyler Matzek on Bryan Reynolds with the bases loaded in the Bottom of the 9th to win the game for the Pirates 2-1 over the Braves pic.twitter.com/fBknPd1J5w
— MLB Walk Offs & Game Winning Plays (@MLBWalk_Offs) July 7, 2021
Huge performances from @CP3 (32 PTS, 9 AST) and @DeandreAyton (22 PTS, 19 REB) in the @Suns Game 1 win… we showcase the best of their pick-and-roll connection this season! #ThatsGame #NBAFinals presented by YouTube TV Game 2 tips off Thursday at 9pm/et on ABC. pic.twitter.com/1Efhro4cix
— NBA (@NBA) July 7, 2021
Representing the East in the #NBAFinals presented by YouTube TV for the first time since 1974, relive the @Bucks TOP 10 PLAYS from this season! #ThatsGame
The Bucks and Suns will face off in Game 1 of the #NBAFinals presented by YouTube TV Tuesday at 9:00pm/et on ABC pic.twitter.com/6ogqurHCgg
— NBA (@NBA) July 4, 2021
Going for 41 PTS (31 in 2nd half) in the @Suns win to clinch a spot in the Finals, we showcase some signature moments and performances from Chris Paul’s career! #ThatsGame
The Suns host the Bucks in Game 1 of the #NBAFinals presented by YouTube TV TONIGHT at 9pm/et on ABC. pic.twitter.com/ZgB38uyj8o
— NBA (@NBA) July 6, 2021
After some dazzling Chris Paul handles and finishes last night in the @Suns Game 1 W… relive his best handles and buckets from this season! #ThatsGame @Suns seek a 2-0 lead in #NBAFinals presented by YouTube TV Game 2 Thursday at 9pm/et on ABC. pic.twitter.com/6qq7oy50O8
— NBA (@NBA) July 7, 2021
Before the start of the NBA Finals tomorrow night on ABC, look back at some of the BEST FINALS DUNKS from the past 5 seasons! #ATTSlamDunk pic.twitter.com/rIc0pQahaE
— NBA (@NBA) July 5, 2021
Look back at the 10 most thrilling games from the @Suns this season! #ThatsGame
The Suns host the Bucks in Game 1 of the #NBAFinals presented by YouTube TV Tuesday at 9:00pm/et on ABC. pic.twitter.com/1N9IgooreL
— NBA (@NBA) July 4, 2021
👀 the best of regular season matchups between the @Bucks and @Suns! #ThatsGame
Milwaukee and Phoenix will face off in Game 1 of the #NBAFinals presented by YouTube TV Tuesday at 9:00pm/et on ABC pic.twitter.com/renPNwLtnM
— NBA (@NBA) July 4, 2021
The last time the @Bucks were in the NBA Finals…
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar knocked down his signature sky-hook to win Game 6 of the 1974 NBA Finals! #NBAVault
MIL/PHX Game 1: Tuesday at 9pm/et on ABC pic.twitter.com/2R2rFvZKoz
— NBA History (@NBAHistory) July 5, 2021
Most PPG prior to the player’s 21st birthday
1. Zion Williamson (25.7)
2. LeBron James (25.0)
3. Luka Doncic (24.2)
T4. Bernard King & Shaquille O’Neal (24.0)
6. Kevin Durant (22.7)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 7, 2021
Zion Williamson recorded the highest FG% (61.1) during 1 season by a player who averaged 25+ PPG
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 7, 2021
Zion’s highlights during his 20-pt streak were electric pic.twitter.com/aXkvNDMvyl
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 7, 2021
Very few players are better at attacking the rim than Zion Williamson pic.twitter.com/GPLVX9RR8J
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 7, 2021
Zion only played 24 games his rookie season yet he instantly became a star player with many must-watch highlights pic.twitter.com/fbPplWF8qZ
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 7, 2021
July 6, 2020: #Chiefs signed Patrick Mahomes to a record-breaking 10y extension worth $503M. The contract was the 1st half-billion-dollar contract in North American sports history and the 1st NFL player to be the highest-paid athlete in pro sports historypic.twitter.com/VlW7dCduAR
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 6, 2021
July 6, 2019: #Clippers landed Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard after giving up Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Danilo Gallinari, 1st Rd picks in 2021, ‘22, ‘23 (via MIA), ‘24, and ‘26, as well as the right to swap 1st-rounders in 2023 and 2025 to OKC for Paul George
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 7, 2021
Manny Machado’s defensive highlights are as exciting as any MLB 3rd Baseman pic.twitter.com/cT0w7OHQmC
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 7, 2021
Pau Gasol’s career resume:
– 6x NBA All Star
– 2x NBA Champ
– 2x All-NBA 2nd Team, 2x 3rd Team
– 2002 NBA ROY & All-Rookie 1st Team
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 7, 2021
Pau Gasol’s ranks in #Grizzlies history:
– 1st in career BPG (1.8)
– 1st/3rd/4th season BLK (169/153/148)
– 2nd in career BLK (877) & PPG (18.8)
– 3rd in career REB (4,096)
– 4th in career PTS (8,966)
– 5th in career GP (476) & AST (1,473)pic.twitter.com/vrzZfPMrIx
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 7, 2021
Lakers need to retire Pau Gasol’s number. It’s only right. pic.twitter.com/Y6AtG26bch
— ThrowbackHoops (@ThrowbackHoops) February 4, 2021
July 6, 1983: In the 50th MLB All-Star game, California Angels OF Fred Lynn hit the 1st Grand Slam in All-Star Game history (4th AS HR of his career) as the AL stomped the NL 13-3 for its 1st win since 1971
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 7, 2021
July 6, 2017: SF Paul George was traded by the Indiana #Pacers to the Oklahoma City #Thunder for SG Victor Oladipo and PF Domantas Sabonis
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 7, 2021
👀 Paul George’s Handles (OKC MIX)! pic.twitter.com/TzbFo6qgcc
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) July 6, 2020
[SEE MORE]
[Highlights] #2 @SUNS (-250; $14.78) d. #3 BUCKS (+207; $9.48) 118-105 [PHX -6 | o219] (PHX 1-0)
[Highlights] PG Chris Paul, PHX (W v.MIL): 32 PTS (12-19 FG | 4-7 3P), 9 AST, 4 REB, 0 BLK, 1 STL, 2 TO
[Highlights] C Deandre Ayton, PHX (W v.MIL): 22 PTS (8-10 FG | 0-0 3P), 0 AST, 19 REB, 0 BLK, 1 STL, 0 TO
[Highlights] SF Khris Middleton, MIL (L @PHX): 29 PTS (12-26 FG | 5-12 3P), 4 AST, 7 REB, 0 BLK, 0 STL, 5 TO
NBA: PF Zion Williamson, New Orleans Pelicans (turns 21)
MLB: OF Andrew Benintendi, Kansas City Royals (27)
NFL: OL Pat Elflein, Carolina Panthers (27)
MLB: 2B Brandon Lowe, Tampa Bay Rays (27)
MLB: P Michael Palardy, Miami Dolphins (29)
MLB: 3B Manny Machado, San Diego Padres (29)
NFL: OL Trey Hopkins, Cincinnati Bengals (29)
NBA: SF Jae Crowder, Phoenix Suns (31)
NBA: PF Pau Gasol, Last played in 2019 (41)
2020: Kansas City Chiefs signed QB Patrick Mahomes to a record-breaking 10-year extension worth up to $503 million dollars. The contract was the 1st half-billion dollar contract in North American sports history and the 1st NFL player to be the highest-paid athlete in pro sports history
2019: 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: Cincinnati Reds are handed the most lopsided loss in franchise history losing to Philadelphia 22-1 (-21 run differential).
1989: Former Philadelphia 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, Boston Red Sox OF Fred Lynn hit the 1st Grand Slam in 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 St. Louis Cardinals, Philadelphia Phillies SP Steve Carlton notched his 2,836th career strikeout, breaking Mickey Lolich’s record for a LHP. Carlton finished with 4,136 which stood as the LHP record until Randy Johnson passed him
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 New York Yankees unveiled a monument in centerfield to honor HOFer Lou Gehrig
1933: The 1st Major League All-Star Game is played at 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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