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What Happened in Sports: July 14, 2021
What happened in sports on July 14, 2021 ft. Giannis' huge block, Middleton-Booker's 40pt duel, and the Bucks winning NBA Finals Game 4
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July 14th, 2021 was highlighted by an epic NBA Finals Game 4 where Khris Middleton and Devin Booker had an all-time duel with 40+ PTS each. The Bucks close win was capped off with a major rejection from Giannis Antetokounmpo as the DPOY swatted a Deandre Ayton alley-oop that would’ve tied the game with a little over a minute remaining. Instead, Middleton outscored Phoenix 10-4 by himself down the stretch as CP3 severely struggled while the MLB and NFL had no games or headlines going on.
See what happened in sports on July 14th last year, headlined by Chris Jones and Myles Garrett signing monster deals along with Yasiel Puig agreeing to a deal with the Braves. 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.
WHAT A BLOCK BY GIANNIS 🤯#NBAFinals pic.twitter.com/5rtJQbKZJS
— NBA TV (@NBATV) July 15, 2021
MIDDLETON CLUTCH BUCKET 😱#NBAFinals pic.twitter.com/VqsNQmS4ap
— NBA TV (@NBATV) July 15, 2021
Game 4 down the stretch was SPECIAL. #ThatsGame
The @Bucks held on to defeat the Suns and tie the #NBAFinals presented by YouTube TV at 2-2.. Game 5 is Saturday at 9 PM ET on ABC. 🍿 pic.twitter.com/nkovoL8LbT
— NBA (@NBA) July 15, 2021
🔥 @Khris22m‘s #NBAPlayoffs career-high 40 POINTS propel the @Bucks to victory, tying the #NBAFinals presented by YouTube TV! #ThatsGame
Game 5: Saturday, 9 PM ET, ABC pic.twitter.com/807eZqygKG
— NBA (@NBA) July 15, 2021
Giannis does a bit of EVERYTHING in Game 4. 😤
26 PTS
14 REB
8 AST
3 STL
2 BLK
His clutch block late helps the @Bucks tie the #NBAFinals at 2-2.. Game 5 is Saturday at 9 PM ET on ABC. #ThatsGame pic.twitter.com/k8CvEPj4UP
— NBA (@NBA) July 15, 2021
What a scoring battle. 🔥@Khris22m: 40 PTS, W@DevinBook: 42 PTS
The @Bucks top the Suns to tie the #NBAFinals at 2-2.. Game 5 is Saturday at 9 PM ET on ABC. #ThatsGame pic.twitter.com/8bpPfjmYwb
— NBA (@NBA) July 15, 2021
🔥 @DevinBook went off for 42 POINTS on 17-28 shooting in Game 4. #ThatsGame #NBAFinals
Game 5: Sat, 9pm/et, ABC pic.twitter.com/oFs3b5i0DQ
— NBA (@NBA) July 15, 2021
Giving that second effort, Giannis has always been active on the offensive glass! 😤 #ThatsGame
Coming off 41 PTS, 13 REB last time out, @Giannis_An34 and the @Bucks look to even the series 2-2 vs. PHX in Game 4 Wednesday night at 9pm/et on ABC. #NBAFinals pic.twitter.com/nIYw0wlnKa
— NBA (@NBA) July 13, 2021
Back-to-back 40+ point outings for Giannis… we showcase the best of his 8 40-point performances this season! #ThatsGame @Giannis_An34 and the @Bucks look to even the series 2-2 vs. PHX in Game 4 Wednesday night at 9pm/et on ABC. #NBAFinals pic.twitter.com/3FAOhwurPT
— NBA (@NBA) July 14, 2021
Darrelle Revis future HOF resume:
– 7x Pro Bowl
– 4x 1st Team All-Pro
– Super Bowl 49 Champ
– Most PD (31) during – season in NFL history
– 2010s All-Decade Team
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 15, 2021
Darrelle Revis’ ranks in NY #Jets history:
– 1st in career PD (112)
– 1st in season PD (31)
– T-Longest INT-TD (100)
– 3rd in career INT (25)
– 3rd in season INT RET YDS (184)
– 4th in career INT RET YDS (463)
– T-4th in career INT-TD (3)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 15, 2021
Most PD during 1 season in NFL history:
1. 2009 Darrelle Revis (31)
T2. 2005 Sheldon Brown & 2001 Troy Vincent (27)
T4. 2015 David Amerson, 2015 Marcus Peters, & 2017 Darius Slay (26)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 15, 2021
Most career PD in New York #Jets history:
1. Darrelle Revis (112)
2. Antonio Cromartie (63)
3. Kerry Rhodes (48)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 15, 2021
July 14, 2004: #Lakers ended the Shaq-Kobe era by trading HOF C Shaquille O’Neal to the #Heat in exchange for Caron Butler, Lamar Odom, Brian Cook, and a 2006 1st Rd pick (PG Jordan Farmar) after 3 championships & 4 NBA Finals over the previous 5 seasons
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 14, 2021
July 14, 2019: SS Fernando Tatis Jr. became the youngest San Diego #Padres player with 4+ Hits during 1 GP while he miraculously avoided a tag at 1st base during a pickle in the game by positioning his body in incredible fashion to safely return to 1st
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 14, 2021
July 14, 1968: Atlanta #Braves OF Hank Aaron slugged his 500th career HR in a victory over the San Francisco Giants at Candlestick Park en route to what was a record 755 career HR until Barry Bonds surpassed him in 2007
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 14, 2021
July 14, 2020: Cleveland #Browns made 2017 No.1 pick EDGE Myles Garrett the highest-paid defensive player ever with a 5y/$125M deal that included $100M gtd. On the same day, the Kansas City #Chiefs extended DL Chris Jones on a 4y/$80M deal ($60M gtd)pic.twitter.com/bP1feGQ9jw
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 14, 2021
Lucas Giolito set the Chicago #WhiteSox record for most consecutive Ks (8) by a Pitcher during 2019
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 15, 2021
Lucas Giolito set a Chicago #WhiteSox record for most Ks (13) during a no-hitter in franchise history
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 15, 2021
July 14, 1970: With 2 outs in the bottom of the 12th inning of the MLB All-Star Game, Pete Rose barreled over C Ray Fosse before the throw reached home plate to score the winning run
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 14, 2021
July 14, 2004: PG Steve Nash signed a 5y/$65M deal with the Phoenix #Suns to re-join his original team in Phoenix where he instantly went on to win consecutive MVP awards in 2004-05 & 2005-06
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 14, 2021
Harrison Butker recorded the most PTS (614) through a player’s 1st 4 seasons in NFL history
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 15, 2021
July 14, 1967: Houston #Astros 3B Eddie Mathews hit his 500th career HR in a victory over the Giants off of future HOF SP Juan Marichal, becoming the 1st 3rd Baseman to reach the mark
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 14, 2021
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[Highlights] #3 @BUCKS (-172; $11.95) d. #2 SUNS (+158; $18.55) 109-103 [MIL -4.5 | u221] (TIED 2-2)
[Highlights] SG Khris Middleton, MIL (W v.PHX): 40 PTS (15-33 FG | 3-8 3P), 4 AST, 6 REB, 0 BLK, 2 STL, 1 TO
[Highlights] SG Devin Booker, PHX (L @MIL): 42 PTS (17-28 FG | 0-3 3P), 2 AST, 1 REB, 1 BLK, 0 STL, 4 TO
[Highlights] PF Giannis Antetokounmpo, MIL (W v.PHX): 26 PTS (11-19 FG | 0-2 3P), 8 AST, 14 REB, 2 BLK, 3 STL, 1 TO
NFL: K Harrison Butker, Kansas City Chiefs (turns 26)
MLB: SP Lucas Giolito, Chicago White Sox (27)
MLB: C Carson Kelly, Arizona Diamondbacks (27)
MLB: LHP Tyler Alexander, Detroit Tigers (27)
NBA: PG Shabazz Napier, Free Agent (30)
NFL: DL Margus Hunt, Cincinnati Bengals (34)
NFL: CB Darrelle Revis, Retired after 2017 (36)
MLB: SP Tim Hudson, Retired after 2015 (46)
2020: Cleveland Browns made 2017 No.1 pick EDGE Myles Garrett the highest-paid defensive player of all-time with a 5y/$125M deal that included $100M guaranteed. On the same day, the Kansas City Chiefs extended DL Chris Jones on a 4y/$80M deal, including $60M guaranteed
2019: San Diego Padres SS Fernando Tatis Jr. became the youngest Padres player with 4+ Hits during 1 game while he miraculously avoided a tag at 1st base during a pickle in the game by positioning his body in incredible fashion to safely return to 1st
2004: Los Angeles Lakers officially ended the Shaq–Kobe era by trading HOF C Shaquille O’Neal to the Miami Heat in exchange for SF Caron Butler, SF Lamar Odom, C Brian Cook, and a 1st round pick in 2006 (PG Jordan Farmar) after 3 championships and 4 NBA Finals over the previous 5 seasons
2004: PG Steve Nash signed a 5y/$65M deal with the Phoenix Suns to re-join his original team in Phoenix where he instantly went on to win consecutive MVP awards in 2004-05 & 2005-06
1987: Both the AL and NL Rookie of the Year awards were renamed after Jackie Robinson in honor of the 40th anniversary of his breaking the color barrier
1986: New York Mets SP Dwight Gooden became the youngest (21 years old) pitcher to ever start an All-Star Game just 2 years after being the youngest player to ever appear in an All-Star Game at 19 years old
1977: OF Carl Yastrzemski passed Ted Williams (2,654) for the most career Hits in Boston Red Sox franchise history. Yastrzemski finished his 23-year career (all w/ BOS) with 3,419 Hits which is still the all-time Boston record
1970: With 2 outs in the bottom of the 12th inning of the MLB All-Star Game, Pete Rose barreled over C Ray Fosse before the throw reached home plate to score the winning run
1968: Atlanta Braves OF Hank Aaron slugged his 500th career home run in a victory over the San Francisco Giants at Candlestick Park en route to what was a record 755 career HR until Barry Bonds surpassed him in 2007
1967: Houston Astros 3B Eddie Mathews hit his 500th career home run in a victory over the Giants off of future HOF SP Juan Marichal, becoming the 1st at his position (3B) to reach the mark
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