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What Happened in Sports: July 15, 2019
What happened in sports on July 15 ft. Ben Simmons extension, NBA Summer League title, d'Anaud's 3-run HR, Crawford dominating, and more!
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July 15th, 2019 was highlighted by Ben Simmons signing a massive contract extension, the NBA Summer League Championship, Travis d’Anaud’s EPIC 3-run HR in the 9th inning off Aroldis Chapman to cap off a historic performance, and Brandon Crawford’s dominant day at the plate.
This daily sports article includes real headlines only (no clickbait rumors), all of the top highlights, interesting facts from around the NFL, NBA, & MLB, the main games to watch, best performances of the day, significant birthdays, and a quick recap of notable events on this day in sports history.
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Brandon Clarke balled out yet again as the @memgrizz claimed the #NBASummer League crown! ?
?: 15 PTS | 16 REB | 4 AST pic.twitter.com/YSeBpxYBIs
— NBA TV (@NBATV) July 16, 2019
THE TRAVIS d’ARNAUD GAME. pic.twitter.com/k24AVWKJ8f
— MLB (@MLB) July 16, 2019
Edwins again. pic.twitter.com/4tMqxVdCqV
— MLB (@MLB) July 16, 2019
6 hits and 9 RBI. Nice day at the office for @bcraw35.
(MLB x @BudweiserUSA) pic.twitter.com/6WtoiFlNLu
— MLB (@MLB) July 16, 2019
It’s an extremely rare occurrence to see starting pitchers complete shutouts these days in Major League Baseball, but Miles Mikolas now has two since joining the #STLCards last season. #TimeToFly pic.twitter.com/4t8GlFqY0Q
— FOX Sports Midwest (@FSMidwest) July 16, 2019
Airborne. ? pic.twitter.com/y3B2lyEPCb
— MLB (@MLB) July 16, 2019
? @LieutenantDans7 ?#ChopOn pic.twitter.com/Y8ZsxZvNpo
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) July 16, 2019
Judicial Justice. pic.twitter.com/5kjkXJsfbS
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) July 16, 2019
Monstar.
(MLB x @PapaJohns) pic.twitter.com/ZG0ybrCJbJ
— MLB (@MLB) July 15, 2019
Jumpman. pic.twitter.com/Dr1lmzRGZw
— MLB (@MLB) July 16, 2019
.@bcraw35 is 4-for-4 with 2 HR and 6 RBI …
It’s the 6th inning. pic.twitter.com/pjd1ooYro1
— MLB (@MLB) July 15, 2019
Ben Simmons seals 5yr/$170M contract extension with Philadelphia https://t.co/5DJExkEy1c via @YouTube
— Pro Sports Outlook (@prosportoutlook) July 15, 2019
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7:00 PM: Los Angeles Dodgers (62-33) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (48-45)
7:05 PM: Tampa Bay Rays (55-40) vs. New York Yankees (59-32)
8:10 PM: Atlanta Braves (57-37) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (48-46)
10:07 PM: Houston Astros (59-35) vs. Los Angeles Angels (48-46)
9:00 PM: Memphis Grizzlies vs. Minnesota Timberwolves [Championship]
[Player of the Day] C Travis d’Arnaud, TB (v.NYY): 3-3, 3 HR, 5 RBI, 3 R, GW-RBI
SS Brandon Crawford, SF (@COL): 6-9, 3 HR, 9 RBI, 4 R
SP Miles Mikolas, STL (v.PIT): 9 IP, 0 ER, 8 H, 3 K, 0 BB, CG, SHO, W
OF Cody Bellinger, LAD (@PHI): 4-6, 2 HR, 2 RBI, 4 R
SP Clayton Kershaw, LAD (@PHI): 6 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 7 K, 2 BB, W
MLB: OF Roman Laureano, Oakland Athletics (turns 25)
NBA: SF Tobias Harris, Philadelphia 76ers (27)
MLB: OF Phil Ervin, Cincinnati Reds (27)
NBA: PF Derrick Favors, New Orleans Pelicans (28)
NBA: PG Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers (29)
NFL: DL Denico Autry, Indianapolis Colts (29)
2007: Philadelphia Phillies became first team in sports history to record 10,000 all-time losses
2005: Rafael Palmeiro became 4th player ever with 3,000 career hits and 500 home runs
1996: Cleveland Indians signed Victor Martinez as an amateur free agent
1980: Johnny Bench broke Yogi Berra’s record for career home runs as a catcher (314)
1973: Nolan Ryan struck out 17 batters in his 2nd no-hitter of the season
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