Days in Sports
What Happened in Sports: July 7, 2022
See what happened in sports on July 7, 2022 ft. Raiders hiring Sandra Douglass, Spencer Strider tossing another gem, bobbled ball HR, and more!
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July 7th, 2022 was highlighted by Las Vegas hiring Sandra Douglass Morgan, making her the first Black female President in NFL history. Spencer Strider continued making rookie history with nine K’s through three IP during Atlanta’s extra-inning loss to STL, Dylan Moore’s fly ball-turned HR that popped off of Lourdes Gurriel’s glove and over the fence, plus Josh Giddey lit up Summer League with a huge dunk and dimes. Isaiah Joe drained a tough GW-3PM, Tari Eason showcased his bounce on a rim-rattling slam, while SD’s Jorge Alfaro walked-off SF in extras.
See everything that happened in sports on this day in recent years:
– July 7, 2021 ft. Shohei Ohtani breaking the Japanese season HR record, Mets walk-off during deGrom’s GS, and more!
– July 7, 2020 ft. Andy Reid stating he might Coach for 10+ more years, NBA players continuing to opt-out, and more!
– July 7, 2019 ft. MLB Futures Game coming down to the wire, Mike Trout setting an Angels franchise record, and more!
WHAT HAPPENED IN SPORTS OVERVIEW: These posts showcase everything you need to see in sports all in one place EVERY DAY. This 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.
A Las Vegas native ??
New President Sandra Douglass Morgan's opening statement. pic.twitter.com/lnLSDp6XxK
— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) July 7, 2022
Spencer Strider is the 1st #Braves pitcher to record 9 Ks during the 1st 3 IP of 1 GP since at least 1961
(via @SlangsOnSports) pic.twitter.com/JbjLZ1hffp
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 8, 2022
The catch and the double play. Wow. pic.twitter.com/04YGc9SvQK
— MLB (@MLB) July 8, 2022
Dylan Carlson comes up clutch to put the Cardinals on top in the 11th pic.twitter.com/6GAwEbWcsw
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) July 8, 2022
Not your every day home run. pic.twitter.com/wsvEZ2KEdz
— MLB (@MLB) July 8, 2022
JOSH GIDDEY TO THE RACK pic.twitter.com/ruKRWBiJOC
— NBA (@NBA) July 7, 2022
Every ridiculous Josh Giddey pass from tonight, in one video ?? pic.twitter.com/dyMWmuP4UP
— NBA (@NBA) July 8, 2022
Isaiah Joe with the CLUTCH basket ? pic.twitter.com/I0SJsCZ39I
— NBA TV (@NBATV) July 7, 2022
TARI EASON GETS THE @HoustonRockets STARTED WITH A SLAM! pic.twitter.com/C406kXjnbJ
— NBA (@NBA) July 8, 2022
#walkoff + bat spike = another reason why baseball is the best pic.twitter.com/cU0mYMH43k
— MLB (@MLB) July 8, 2022
[SEE MORE]
7:10 PM: New York Yankees (59-23) vs. Boston Red Sox (45-37)
7:20 PM: St. Louis Cardinals (44-40) vs. Atlanta Braves (49-34)
9:40 PM: San Francisco Giants (41-39) vs. San Diego Padres (47-36)
10:10 PM: Toronto Blue Jays (45-38) vs. Seattle Mariners (41-42)
NFL: WR Chase Claypool, Pittsburgh Steelers (turns 24)
MLB: OF Franmil Reyes, Cleveland Guardians (27)
MLB: 1B Nate Lowe, Texas Rangers (27)
NFL: K Will Lutz, New Orleans Saints (28)
NFL: OT Matt Feiler, Los Angeles Chargers (30)
MLB: SP Satchel Paige, Hall of Fame (116)
2008: Milwaukee Brewers acquired impending free-agent SP CC Sabathia from the Cleveland Indians in exchange for 4 players, including OF Michael Brantley. Sabathia went on to finish 5th in NL Cy Young voting despite only half a season where he went 11-2 with a 1.65 ERA over 130.2 IP
2005: Colorado Rockies 1B Todd Helton passed Larry Walker for the most HR (258) in Rockies franchise history. Helton extended his record to 369 which still stands today
1998: Coors Field was home to the highest-scoring All-Star Game in MLB history as the AL won 13-8
1994: Los Angeles Dodgers signed future HOF 3B Adrian Beltre as an amateur international free agent. Beltre quickly became an impact player for LA as he led the MLB in Home Runs with 48 during 2004 at age-25
1978: The NBA officially approved a “franchise swap” between the owners of the Buffalo Braves and Boston Celtics. The Braves ended up relocating to San Diego just a few years later and were renamed the “Clippers”
1974: Milwaukee Brewers 3B Don Money set an MLB record by completing his 78th consecutive errorless game at 3B
1948: Cleveland Indians signed Negro League SP Satchel Paige on his 42nd bday, who pitched 2 seasons for CLE in a multi-dimensional role before pitching for the St. Louis Browns during their last 3 years pre-move to Baltimore. Paige then became the oldest player in MLB history at 58 in 1965 (12 years after final GP)
1900: Boston Beaneaters SP Kid Nichols won his 300th career game 2 months before his 31st birthday, making him the youngest to reach the mark
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