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What Happened in Sports: July 8, 2021
What happened in sports on July 8, 2021 ft. Suns Game 2 Finals win over Milwaukee, Padres historic comeback win, Franmil walk-off HR, and more
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July 8th, 2021 was highlighted by the Suns shooting the lights out in Game 2 to take a 2-0 series lead over the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA Finals. The San Diego Padres pulled off a comeback for the ages against 2x Cy Young winner Max Scherzer as their local RP that they called up from Triple-A that day hit a Grand Slam for his first career Hit that helped spark a eight-run comeback, capped off with a Trent Grisham walk-off RBI. Franmil Reyes launched a walk-off HR for CLE while the Twins infield made some Gold-Glove caliber plays.
See what happened in sports on July 8th last year, headlined by Jamal Crawford signing with the Brooklyn Nets. 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 3 KEY PLAYS from Game 2 of the #NBAFinals presented by @YouTubeTV… as the @Suns went up 2-0!
Game 3: Sunday, 8pm/et on ABC pic.twitter.com/l3xMFQnK7o
— NBA (@NBA) July 9, 2021
This passing by the Suns 🔥 pic.twitter.com/dNlDdxhhTE
— NBA TV (@NBATV) July 9, 2021
🔥 @DevinBook in Game 2:
31 PTS
7 3PM@Suns go up 2-0 in the #NBAFinals presented by YouTube TV.. Game 3 is Sunday at 8 PM ET on ABC. #ThatsGame pic.twitter.com/E6BV9f6Nr8
— NBA (@NBA) July 9, 2021
🙌 @mikal_bridges goes off for an #NBAPlayoffs career-high 27 PTS in Game 2! #ThatsGame @Suns seek 3-0 lead Sunday at 8 PM ET on ABC. #NBAFinals pic.twitter.com/ehqGoGwe9Y
— NBA (@NBA) July 9, 2021
23 PTS, 8 AST for @CP3 in Game 2. #ThatsGame@Suns lead #NBAFinals presented by YouTube TV 2-0.. Game 3 is Sunday at 8pm/et on ABC. pic.twitter.com/8CAb1YY6Tj
— NBA (@NBA) July 9, 2021
Daniel Camarena is the first relief pitcher to hit a grand slam since 1985 🤯#PitchersWhoRake pic.twitter.com/1xlItHGLqE
— MLB (@MLB) July 9, 2021
The @Padres were down 8-0 in the 4th.
Two innings later, the game is tied. pic.twitter.com/APbXYlkmDN
— MLB (@MLB) July 9, 2021
Down, but never out.
The @Padres complete the comeback as @TrentGrisham walks it off for San Diego. 😤 pic.twitter.com/HYh6eZJh7h
— MLB (@MLB) July 9, 2021
Josh Donaldson’s no “bum” 😉 pic.twitter.com/L2c4uFfroo
— MLB (@MLB) July 9, 2021
That’s one way to get out of a bases-loaded jam 🔥 pic.twitter.com/Gifbq9EGBD
— MLB (@MLB) July 9, 2021
There It Go.@TheRealSlamtana ties the game in the top of the 9th with his 2nd HR of the night. pic.twitter.com/QTyoLrT0lo
— MLB (@MLB) July 9, 2021
Franmil for the win! https://t.co/hwJvVLDUhh pic.twitter.com/d3is38nOtp
— MLB (@MLB) July 9, 2021
Yu spin my head right round, right round.
(MLB x @SIRIUSXM) pic.twitter.com/jC22RtgteS
— MLB (@MLB) July 9, 2021
HUGE Game 2 for @Giannis_An34.
▪️ #NBAPlayoffs career-high 42 PTS
▪️ 12 REB, 3 BLK
▪️ 20 PTS in 3Q (most in #NBAFinals quarter since MJ in 1993)#ThatsGame
Game 3: Sunday, 8 PM ET, ABC pic.twitter.com/Nd3GQcVs1F
— NBA (@NBA) July 9, 2021
July 8, 2010: In his controversial ESPN special, “The Decision”, LeBron James announced he would be “taking his talents to South Beach,” leaving his hometown Cavs to join D-Wade & later signed Chris Bosh in MIA to win 2 championships over the next 3 years
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 8, 2021
Best plays from the Miami #Heat Big 3 era pic.twitter.com/4C8K1P7inB
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 8, 2021
July 8, 2019: #BlueJays Vladimir Guerrero Jr. broke HR derby records for total HR (91; 30 more than old record), 1st Rd HR (29), & 2nd Rd HR (40). Pete Alonso hit more in the final becoming the 2nd rookie to win the Derby in a battle of young power hitterspic.twitter.com/w5bnWZO3aG
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 8, 2021
Jack Lambert’s HOF resume:
– 9x Pro Bowl
– 6x 1st Team All-Pro; 2x 2nd Team
– 4x Super Bowl Champ
– 1976 NFL DPOY & FR Leader
– 1974 NFL DROY
– 1970s & 80s All-Decade Team
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 9, 2021
Jack Lambert’s ranks in Pittsburgh #Steelers history:
– T-most 1st Team All-Pro Selections (6)
– 1st in season FR (8)
– T-2nd in career Pro Bowls (9)
– 3rd in career FR YDS (107)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 9, 2021
Most 1st Team All-Pro Selections in Pittsburgh #Steelers history:
T1. Jack Lambert, Jack Ham, Dermontti Dawson, Alan Faneca (6)
T5. Mike Webster & Rod Woodson (5)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 9, 2021
Marlon Humphrey had the longest FR TD (70 YDS) in Baltimore #Ravens history during 2019
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 9, 2021
Marlon Humphrey recorded the most FF (8) in the NFL during 2020
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 9, 2021
A closer look at Marlon Humphrey’s brilliance taking away the football pic.twitter.com/whqWMVEKPC
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 9, 2021
Marlon Humphrey has the 2nd most FF (8) in a season by a CB in NFL history, trailing only Charles Tillman
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 28, 2021
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[Highlights] #2 @SUNS (-240; $18.55) d. #3 BUCKS (+200; $11.95) 118-108 [PHX -4.5 | o221] (PHX 2-0)
[Highlights] PF Giannis Antetokounmpo, MIL (L @PHX): 42 PTS (15-22 FG | 1-5 3P), 4 AST, 12 REB, 3 BLK, 1 STL, 3 TO
[Highlights] SG Devin Booker, PHX (W v.MIL): 31 PTS (12-25 FG | 7-12 3P), 6 AST, 5 REB, 0 BLK, 0 STL, 3 TO
[Highlights] SF Mikal Bridges, PHX (W v.MIL): 27 PTS (8-15 FG | 3-9 3P), 1 AST, 7 REB, 0 BLK, 1 STL, 1 TO
NFL: WR KJ Hamler, Denver Broncos (turns 22)
NBA: SG Ty Jerome, Oklahoma City Thunder (24)
NFL: LB Logan Wilson, Cincinnati Bengals (25)
NFL: CB Marlon Humphrey, Baltimore Ravens (25)
NFL: TE Will Dissly, Seattle Seahawks (25)
NFL: LB Vic Beasley, Free Agent (29)
MLB: 2B Josh Harrison, Washington Nationals (34)
NFL: LB Jack Lambert, Hall of Fame (69)
2019: Toronto Blue Jays IF Vladimir Guerrero Jr. broke the Home Run derby records for total HR (91; 30 more than previous record), 1st Rd HR (29), and 2nd Rd HR (40), but Pete Alonso hit more in the championship to become the 2nd rookie to win the HR Derby in a memorable battle of young power hitters
2011: After playing in just 5 games over the previous 2 seasons due to injuries, Chinese superstar C Yao Ming announced his retirement from the NBA
2010: In his controversial live ESPN special, “The Decision”, SF LeBron James announced that he would be “taking his talents to South Beach” and leaving his hometown Cleveland Cavaliers, joining up with Dwyane Wade and later signed Chris Bosh in MIA to win 2 championships over the next 3 years
1976: San Diego Padres SP Randy Jones set an NL record by recording his 16th victory of the season before the All-Star break, a 6-3 win over the Chicago Cubs
1949: 3B Hank Thompson and OF Monte Irvin became the 1st black players in Giants history, and when Thompson stepped into the box against Los Angeles Dodgers SP Don Newcombe, it was the 1st time a black pitcher and batter had faced off
1941: In the midst of their legendary seasons, New York Yankees OF Joe DiMaggio (56-game hit streak) and Boston Red Sox OF Ted Williams (.406 batting avg) played side-by-side and batted back-to-back in the All-Star Game; with 2 outs in the bottom of the 9th and 2 men on base (including DiMaggio), Ted Williams hit a walk-off 3-run HR
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